Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH the cruise control independently engaged and the contact noticed smoke coming from the steering column. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to his residence; however, the following day when the contact started the vehicle, the windshield wipers independently engaged. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 150,000.
2001 Saturn LS: adaptive cruise control problems
11 of the 582 complaints about the 2001 Saturn LS describe adaptive cruise control problems.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 80,300
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Adaptive cruise control problems by model year
- 20024
- 200111
- 20004
What owners say
Under cruise control at speed, hill prompted a downshift and engine immediately stalled. Would not restart.
I was driving at a steady speed (cruise control) of 72 MPH, having just raised the speed setting from 70 MPH. Engine speed increased to 4200 RPM while increasing vehicle speed. 1 to 2 minutes later, the engine stopped producing power and I quickly lost speed. I pulled over the shoulder and stopped. This could have proven to be disastrous had I been in a left lane with no shoulder or had the engine seized and lock the wheels.
I noticed about all the complaints throughout the internet and I decided to add my complaint to the federal safety agency. I was driving on the highway out of town on cruise control at 70 MPH when my vehicle lost all engine power. I was able to glide it off the road. I had it taken to my mechanic and he said that the timing chain has broke on it. I was under the impression that timing chains should never break. My car has less than 110k on it. Now I have a broken vehicle with payments still and a large cost to fix or replace the engine.
Vehicle had been taken to dealership with concerns that it would sometimes accelerate without warning while using cruise control and then would continue to accelerate with application of the service brake. Dealership could not find any problem. Independent mechanic found the positive crankcase ventilation system was clogged. System cleaned and problem never resurfaced.
The consumer experienced sudden acceleration at various speeds. *jb the consumer stated the the vehicle gradually accelerates after 15-20 seconds. While the vehicle was traveling 60 MPH it started to accelerate for 10-15 miles before it disengaged. Cruise control was not on during the time of failure.
When cruise control is enabled, vehicle will sometimes accelerate quickly without warning. Cruise control will not disengage. When arrived at dealer, engine was racing. Dealership could not determine the problem yet cite the cruise control module as one possible source.
Cruise control would not disengage when pressing the switch or braking. Vehicle speed approximately 55 MPH.
Tail light assembly is poorly designed. Tail light fails so that brake lights, including the center mounted brake light, are "on" showing the car brakes applied anytime the car lights are on. Cruise control fails to engage, or if engaged at the time of failure forces car to accelerate. If I reset the plug in brake bulb the failure goes away for approximately 1 week when the failure reasserts itself.
The vehicle began accelerating without touching the pedal while cruise control was on. Pressing the brake and turning off cruise control did not stop the acceleration. I had to turn the car off. The pedal felt as if it were pressed down. Upon re-start, the engine revved as if the accelerator was pushed and it was not. Second re-start after about 3 minutes left the car running normal.
Possible check valve sticking on the brake booster vacuum line causing loss of power assist while applying the brake with the cruise control engaged. Nlm
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Saturn LS adaptive cruise
Is adaptive cruise control problems a common problem on the 2001 Saturn LS?
11 of 582 owner complaints about the 2001 Saturn LS (2%) mention adaptive cruise control problems. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Saturn LS?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Saturn LS
Stalling 87Engine failure 48Loss of power 44Won't start 31Headlights 17Check engine light 13Fuel pump 11Fuel smell 11Fire or smoke 10Fuel leak 9No deployment 7Knocking 7Grinding brakes 6Overheating 6
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