When starting the vehicle engine warning light illuminated then lost power and shut off. Dealership will be notified.
2000 Saturn LS engine complaints
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When attempting to start vehicle would not start. The consumer would have to wait 10 minutes before the vehicle would start. The consumer took the vehicle to dealership for inspection, however, the mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak the modules in the engine and the remotes were changed but the problems continued to get worse. There was an extended crank at times which was intermittent, the security and wrench light would come on, the body control module caused the intermittent start, the pass lock was replaced due to the sensor(s), the bcm was replaced, the driver's side door would lock due to broken latch, and the ignition coil burned out.
At 54,000 miles my water pump, timing belt, engine oil cooler, and power steering pump all failed at the same time.
2000 saturn 4cyl l series:power steering pump, serpentine belt, and idler arm all had to be replaced at 72,000 miles. Parts started to fail at 65,000 miles, makes a noise like the transmission was failing.
We had recently bought a saturn from henderson saturn with the understanding that we were covered for 24,000 miles or 2 years of any mechanical defects. The car caught on fire yesterday and was towed to saturn. We were called this morning and told that we have to foot the bill to tear down the car because the head is cracked from the water pump going out. I explained to the dealership that the radiator light came on and I immediately pulled off and put water in it. They told me that it was my responsibility to call them when that light came on. I was never told this at the time of purchase. I explained to him that when the low fuel light comes on I never call them and I asked what the difference was. They told me I should have known. Because I'm not a mechanic I only knew that when a radiator light comes on, it means the radiator needs water/coolant. The warranty covers the bad water pump but not the result of the cracked head it caused from being unfunctional. We are told this will cost us upwards of $500 out of our pocket. We just got the license plates on the car yesterday. This is so unjust of saturn to sell us a bill of goods that we have contracted to pay for and them not take responsibility for the work that needs to be done as a result of a bad water pump, they agree is still under warranty that they will replace, that slipped by their inspection of the vehicle when it was in their possession. We've already agreed to pay an ample amount above what the car sells for in order to finance this vehicle. Why should we have to pay for their promise to take care of the maintenance for the next 2 years?
Engine check light continually illuminated on the dashboard. Independent repair shop and dealership inspected the vehicle about 13 times. The cause of the problem had not been determined.
While driving 45 MPH the vehicle's engine died. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined that the timing chain broke. Please provide any additional information. *nm
Car accelerated on its own climbed from 20 to 60 braking only slowed the car down but as soon as the foot was taken off the brake car returned to high speed. The only way the car would stop was to turn off the car. While in neutral or park rpms climbed to 4500. Saturn had the car twice and blamed me for being late by 2000 miles with an oil change. The then rerouted a pvc hose to prevent moisture from entering throttle body. This seem to me to be a defect in the design and not something from wear and tear and saturn should cover this repair.
2000 saturn ls1: since I have purchased this car brand new and taken it for regular maintenance I have had the following problems: several voluntary recalls, then I have had 3 actuator motors in my doors go bad (all different doors); cradle bush bearings needing replacement; front suspension linkages needing replacement; the car battery exploded; emission system malfunction. Everytime I gripe to saturn they are not willing to look into, I feel like there are numerous safety concerns that should be looked into in the 2000 ls series.
Over 3.5 years that I have owned my 2000 saturn lw2 wagon, there have been recurring problems with severe engine misfires and extremely rough shifting of automatic transmission, accompanied by "service" or "service engine soon" dashboard lights coming on. Two different saturn dealers have repeatedly investigated and found "computer diagnostic codes" proving that "something" did happen, but repeatedly say that there is neither diagnosis of the root cause nor cure that can be applied, other than the band-aid of "resetting the computer" and telling me to go on my way, that will be fifty bucks please. In two cases this problem caused a complete breakdown requiring the car to be towed.
1. Car has 44,000 miles on it. Coolant system is leaking. Estimated $500 to fix it. Car is 2.5 yrs old. 2. When windshield washer is used, it shorts out and wiper system stops working completely. Dealer's service dept recommends $400 wiper motor replacement even though they can not replicate the issue. I went thru three fuses in one day. Very dangerous situation as it is winter and I live in new england
While driving at highway speeds, engine will start to shake uncontrolably making vehicle feel as if we're shaking apart. Dt
Consumer states A/C experienced a funny smell, dealer found corobeal infestation in evap vents, A/C made loud noise when starting vehicle, there is a rumbling sound when recycle button is on and the fan is off, faulty ventilation is causing air to come from the bottom of the front passenger seat.
2000 l2w model. Consumer states hears a roaring noise while driving more so at around 30 - 35 MPH. Also there is front end vibration. Dealer found tires were chopped. Dealer replaced lower control arm bushings and performed complete four wheel alignment.
Coolant light came on, and dealer did pressure test, but could not find any defect. About 3 months later, consumer was told by dealer that engine sealed up, and could not determine cause. There was no indictation light that came on to indicate a problem.
Vehicle stalls at any speed, taken to dealer 4 times, cannot duplicate problem. Vehicle has stalled numerous times.
The vehicle experiences wind noise. Nlm
Engine check light would come on. Vehicle may or may not be able to start. Computer will not recalibrate itself. This causes motor to misfire. Mechanic would reset computer, but did not have a fixed remedy. Computer was defective.
Faulty evap purge solenoid(s) replaced by dealer at 333, 1516 (notified at 1170 - on order for a month) miles. Including original, car has had 3 evap solenoids thus far. My friend has an 2000 ls1 too. He has also had his evap solenoid replaced at least once. Thank you.
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