The master clutch cylinder (actuator) on my 2000 saturn ls manual transmission leaked internally permaturely causing a difficulty and sometimes inability to change gears. The car has 57,000 miles on it and saturn refused to fix the problem at their cost.
2000 Saturn LS transmission complaints
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I purchased a 2000 saturn ls1 since the beginning we have had major parts fail. Vibrating steering at 55 MPH. Steering column replacement at 35.000 miles.. Two clutch pump cylinder failures.. We had purchased extended warranty to 45.000 miles we should have covered it to 100,000 miles since we continue to poor money into this crappy vehicle.
Transmission failure/replacement at 50,000 odometer reading on 2000 saturn lw2, engine l81 3.0 liter v-6, VIN [xxx].....on october 6, 2003 I was advised by the service manager of saturn of woodbridge (virginia) that. *ak my 2000 saturn lw2 needed a new transmission at a cost of $3,800. The vehicle had just undergone the 51,000 scheduled maintenance. The automatic transmission was replaced on october 9, 2003 at a cost to me of $1,500. It is my considered opinion that an automobile transmission is not supposed to fail without explained/anticipated reason at such low mileage. Purchased new by me on may 27, 2000, every scheduled 3000 mile maintenance was completed on schedule. From april to october 2003 the service-engine-light illuminated several times but the service section at the dealership stated that nothing registered on the computer. The problem was "fixed" by re-setting the computer. On october 3, 2003 the computer indicated "code p1811" which LED the technician to a bulletin numbered 02-t-84. What is this bulletin? Is it "2002-transmission-84th bulletin"? When I complained, saturn volunteered to absorb all costs but $1,500. Saturn installed a rebuilt transmission on october 9, 2003 and kept my original (failed) transmission for return to saturn for rebuilding. Did saturn know that the transmission had a propensity to fail? Did saturn really absorb part of what was claimed to be a $3,800 (rebuilt transmission) replacement cost? I don't think I should have been liable for the failure of the transmission. This report appears to be similar to odi number 10010259 described march 8, 2003 regarding a 2000 l series wagon automatic transmission problem. Supporting documentation is available. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I have a 2000 ls1 saturn. I bought it brand new. In the past year I have had to take it in other than for maintenance because something has gone wrong. October 2002- my hydraulics went out of my clutch causing me to be stalled without a car. A few months ago it was recalled due to something gone wrong in the rear axle. So saturn replaced it. On thursday, october 16, 2003, I took it in again because I was hearing a rubbing noise when I made sharp left turns. Turns out I need a $1400 new steering rack because there is an internal leak from my power steering fluid. My car only has 36,800 miles on it. But of course the warranty ran out 800 miles ago. I don't think a fairly new car should be having all these problems.
Car has a very noisy drive train took it to the dealer and they said was tires I changed tires and the noise is still there,the sound is like a grinding noise, it starts at 40 MPH and increases as I go.
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.
While driving engine check light came on ,vehicle will shift hard into gear, and jerk forward.contacted dealler. Had vehicle serviced 3 times, however, problem still occurred. Dealership could not fix problem.
While driving 55 MPH or more vehicle would vibrate. Vehicle taken to dealer, consumer was informed that the rear control arm bushing needed to be replaced. *ak consumer states while driving highway speeds, vehicle vibrates, dealer inspected and found all four tires were out of balance, twice at 17748 and 24575 miles. At 40 MPH vehicle pops and jerks into gear, whooshing and grinding noise when braking, hearing a clicking noise when accelerating and dealer found power steering pump bad, auto lock not working properly.
The windshield wiper arm and blades were defective.
Have had the slave cylinder go out twice. Seat belt no bucles twice.
1) car shaking problem: dealer replaced lower control arms (right and left) as well as powe steering pump to remedy problem. Car continues to shake at most speeds. Contacted the manuafcturer, who replied there is nothing else they can do. 2) speedometer: reported problem 4 times to dealership, and dealer claims they cannot duplicate the problem. Speedometer making a "whining" sound at most speeds.
The vehicle experiences wind noise. Nlm
While driving on moderately hilly highway, the cruise control caused the engine to go to full throttle accompanied by a transmission downshift resulting in rapid and potentially dangerous acceleration. This has occurred three times..
Transmission began leaking oil 1800 miles.
Head lights are not adjusted properly causing poor visibility. Mjs
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