Saturn L300 check engine light comes on

Filed Jul 19, 2016 · Engine, Lights · 112,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 (na) saturn l300. The contact stated that the anti-freeze warning indicator illuminated, the rear passenger side tail light failed, and the wiper motor did not operate normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the anti-freeze hose and connector were defective and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was made aware of the resonator being damaged by another independent mechanic. The contact stated that the vehicle also jerked after being operated from a stop. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. Updated 09/20/17*lj

Filed May 25, 2014 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · FL

While driving on the highway around 55mph the car would suddenly lose throttle response. All the engine lights would come on and the car would shake violently until I turn it off and then back on. Once I do that the car drives but shifts violently. Was told it was a PCM failure. Occurs more often in cold weather. It happens so often that while on the highway I quickly put it in neutral shut it off and turn it back on while still on the highway.

Filed Jul 21, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 84,500 miles · CA

Engine stalls after 10 minutes of driving. Won't start again for 2 or 3 hours only to run for 10 minutes and stall again. Sometimes engine will stall while idling. Sometimes the engine light with the wrench in it comes on and the vehicle starts to shift roughly. If I turn off the vehicle and start it again, this light goes off and the vehicle shifts normally.

Filed Jan 22, 2010 · Fuel system · NJ

2005 saturn l300. S10 appropriate handling - letter to the president from michael cervine enclosing a letter written to gm re saturn vehicles. *nj the check engine light illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle to the nearest dealer by his home. The dealer advised the consumer the problem was that the fuel filler pipe needed to be replaced for about $400.00. The consumer gave the dealer permission to make the repair, however when testing the vehicle, the dealer stated there was a shimmy in the front which was caused by a bent wheel on the left side. The consumer had never noticed it, but stated he did have to routinely put air in the tire. The replacement wheel was over $500.00. Three weeks after the repair, the check engine light illuminated again. The consumer took the vehicle to his local mechanic instead of the dealer. The problem was same as before with the fuel filler pipe. The mechanic noted the filler cap was not sealing correctly. He showed the consumer how it continued to spin around if it didn't catch right. A new gas cap was ordered. 3 or 4 weeks later, the light illuminated again. The mechanic stated the filler pipe needed to be replaced. The consumer went back to the dealer and told them story. The dealer reset the light and stated that the gas cap was probably not tight enough which caused the light to illuminate. For the next 3-4 weeks the consumer checked each time to make sure the gas cap was properly secured. Within 3-4 weeks the light illuminated again. The consumer returned to the dealer and was told the filler pipe was cracked and needed to be replaced again.

Filed Feb 13, 2008 · Transmission · 81,000 miles · PA

I own a 2004 saturn l300 sedan. On october 25, 2007, I was driving my car on the highway in the passing lane going about 65 to 70 MPH and the car stalls and the gas pedal shows no response. The car engine warning light comes on along with the service engine light and loss of power light on the dashboard. I had to crossover a lane and pull the car over. While putting the car in park the car shakes. I turn the ignition off and start the car again and I am able to go but the transmission shifts very hard. There were no precursor signs that the car was having problems. The car was towed to the saturn dealership, and they expressed that code p0606 showed up and that they had to replace the engine control module (ECM/PCM) because it was faulty. On january 31, 2008, I was driving on the freeway and the car stalled again while I was in the passing lane. I took the car to an auto parts store so that they could get a quick scan on the computer. Again the code p0606 shows up. I had the gentleman print me out a copy of the code, for my own record. The receipt stated that the probable cause for the problem is a failed ECM. So I return to the saturn dealership to have them check up on the problem. Later that day, they told me that they could not find the problem and then when I showed them that I had the codes read just before I came in, they had told me that "yes , that code came up, but that was an old code from before, so we just erased it". Even though I had proof that it was a new code, they ignored my concerns. On february 12, 2008, just 12 days after being in the shop, it happened again. I was driving down the highway and the car stalls while I am in traffic going about 65 MPH. I again go to the auto store to obtain the receipts of what is wrong with the car. The same code comes up again p0606 (ECM/PCM fault). I take it to the dealership and the decide to replace to mass air sensor because that's what they think is wrong with it.

Filed May 30, 2007 · Engine · 44,000 miles · NV

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 saturn l300. The contact stated that the vehicle recently ran out of warranty at 45,000 miles. Three separate failures have occurred on the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated and the mechanic diagnosed it as electrical failure. Fifteen minutes later, the failure recurred and the mechanic stated that the engine experienced master engine flow failure. Three months later the engine failed again. The contact has spent almost $1,200 on repairs. He has contacted the better business bureau and they refereed him to the federal safety agency. The dealer offered to provide a warranty for the vehicle due to the number of failures. However, the dealer does not know why the failure rate is so high. The contact called saturn who stated that his description of the failures lacked mechanical knowledge. Saturn was unable to provide an explanation, but responded by stating, "didn't we help you out by extending the warranty to fix the issue?" the manufacturer and the dealer both referred the contact to one another. He stated that saturn does not what any part in the matter and his vehicle does not fall under the lemon law for his state. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 44,000.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Engine · 27 miles · WI

January 28th, 2005 - purchased 2005 saturn l-300. 10 minutes after the car left the lot the check engine light came on. The oxygen sensor was bad. The oxygen sensor was replaced by saturn of fond du lac, wi.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Engine · 75 miles · WI

Low coolant light would go on and off . Hose and clamp was leaking. Dealer fixed once. 1 month later the same hose and clamp was leaking again. Dealer fixed again. This is after the check engine light was on (oxygen sensor) and traction control light did not work. Other complaints for these item were submitted.

Filed Sep 16, 2005 · Electrical · 5,000 miles · WI

This complaint comes after 4 other previous ones with this same vehicle. 1st - check engine light, 2nd - traction control light, 3rd and 4th - low coolant light. Previous complaints have been filed for these already. Now the headlights and dash lights dim down and then come back on to full power. This is a safety issue. Saturn of fond du lac says this is normal. I have never owned a vehicle or talked to anyone who ever has had this happen. This is not normal. If they told me that this "normal" dimming of the headlights and dash lights happened before I purchased the vehicle; I would have not purchased the vehicle and I don't know of anyone who would.

Filed Jun 9, 2005 · Engine · 7,000 miles · FL

Car will hesitate and stall. The check engine light comes on the car will at times not be able to be driven due to the catalytic converter failing and clogging the exhaust system