2000 Saturn LS: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 28, 2016 · Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle randomly stalled without warning. The contact had to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that that there was an internal failure where the timing belt prematurely fractured into the motor and fractured the valves. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 62,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls2. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The intake sensor, speed sensor and various other components were replaced. In addition, the turn signals also began to malfunction. The contact stated that when the key was removed from the ignition, it was abnormally hot to the touch. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Engine · 143,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn l-series wagon. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle would need a new timing chain and a new engine, as there was a lot of internal damage. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 143,000. Updated 11/07/12*lj the repairs were completed, in one week, by the consumer's husband. Updated 11/07/2012

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Engine · 50,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn l series. The contact stated that in the attempt to start the vehicle, the warning lights would illuminate on the instrument panel and the vehicle would not start. The dealer diagnosed that the there was no compression taking place, causing the vehicle to stall. The manufacturer was notified, but the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling), did not include the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 50,000. Updated 02/03/12*lj the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 02/10/12

Filed Sep 2, 2011 · Engine · 95,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls1. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who advised that the timing chain fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Apr 27, 2011 · Engine · 150,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls1. The contact was driving uphill when the vehicle became resistant to acceleration attempts. After several minutes, the vehicle stalled completely. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the contact was told that the timing chain was fractured and would need replacing. The failure and current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 11, 2011 · Engine · IN

2000 saturn l series timing chain failure. Meticulous maintenance and sensible driving still have left me with a broken timing chain, bent valves(interference motor, I'm told) and basically a busted motor. Big problem not covered by a recall for the 11/00 to 01 l series. Bunch of bull recall isn't for my car when it's the exact same design separated by only months in production ! Normal driving down road and awful rattle sound and motor was stalled and so was I .

Filed Feb 3, 2010 · Engine, Steering · 102,999 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls1. He stated the vehicle was consuming large quantities of engine oil. The dealer stated the rack and pinion assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken for a second opinion to a local mechanic where the power steering reservoir was replaced and the failure ceased. On a separate occasion, while driving at speeds of over 10 MPH or attempting a left or right turn, the vehicle would lose power. Also, while in the reverse mode, the vehicle would stall. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. The failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer over 4 additional times and the failure could not be duplicated. There were no recalls on the vehicle and no further repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were under 103,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 125,000 miles · OH

I started the car and backed out of the driveway when a put it in forward it stalled. It started again and I drove to my destination. It also started again and I was able to return home. While I was driving to and from my appointment I could not maintain speed going up hills on the highway. When I went to start the car the next day it turned over but did not start. From there on it would not turn over at all. My mechanic says there no compression on any of the cylinders and it is most likely the timing chain.

Filed Dec 7, 2009 · Engine · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls1. While driving approximately 30 MPH the engine stalled without warning. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The timing chain fractured. The technician recommended that the engine be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure and current mileages were 80,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2009 · Transmission · 73,210 miles · HI

I have a 2000 saturn ls2. I was approaching a red light. I downshifted from 3rd to 2nd without incident. When I tried to shift down to 1st, I heard a pop and the gear shift lever was completely disconnected to the linkage. This was very disconcerting. When I called the mechanic and told them what happened the first question was 'do you have a saturn?" I found out that this problem is caused by failure of a plastic bushing which costs less than $20 but which saturn is charging $800 to replace along with a lot of other parts. They will not sell just the bushing. I bought one on ebay for $19.99. If this happened on the freeway or while pulling into traffic causing a stall, it could result in a serious accident. I suggested that saturn ought to be fixing this for free and they laughed at me.

Filed Jun 2, 2009 · Engine · 143,000 miles · AZ

Without warning, the timing belt broke on our 2000 saturn ls, and destroyed the engine. It happened on the highway, and the car stalled. We had to have it towed approx. 50 miles home, and estimated repairs are $1000 for parts alone.