2001 saturn l 200 series customer states that the car would not start and then after getting a booster the car started smoking and sparks came out of the ignition area**cc the consumer has experienced several problems with the vehicle. The ignition switch had burned out due to the starter being stuck. The dealer had to replace the burned out starter, ignition switch, ignition housing and ignition cylinder. On another occasion, the battery would not hold a charge, and had to be replaced. The air bag light was on, the dealer found a code and the bcm had to be recalibrated. The serpentine belt was replaced. The air condition was inoperable, the dealer stated the AC control had shorted out.
2001 Saturn LS electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls2. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, while driving, a stream of smoke appeared from the steering column. The first time was two weeks ago and the most recent was on june 5, 2007. The contact stated that the vehicle's high beams illuminate when the turn signal is activated and the day time running lamps and the brake lights flash interchangeably. The purchase date, engine size, and powertrain were unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 56,979. Updated 09/05/07.
2001 saturn l200 customer is disappointed and concerned about recalled ignition control module that failed 35,000 miles after being replaced**cc the consumer believed that the recall part was no better than the original part. The left rear window regulator broke and the rear guide was mis-aligned.
2001 saturn l300. The service engine soon light comes on intermittently. Both oxygen sensors have been replaced. The check engine light comes on intermittently and when it does I notice that the car "jumps" when accelerating (like the transmission making a noise but only when this light comes on other times it's ok.
2001 saturn 200l key would not turn in engine, steering shook vigorously while driving. *ts while driving 65 MPH, on the day the vehicle was purchased, the vehicle's steering wheel began to vibrate and pull to the right. There was also a noise coming from the rear of the vehicle on the passenger side. The consumer assumer the problem would resolve itself but it didn't. Two weeks later the consumer called the dealer. The vehicle wa taken tot he dealer who determined that the problem was wheel balancing. The adjustment were made and the vehicle was returned tot he consumer. About a month later the vehicle would not start intermittently. The consumer called the dealer who explained that this was a safety feature. Several months went by and the problem continued to occur. Someone suggested tot he consumer that she needed a new starter. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem. The vehicle was returned to the consumer . Once again the vehicle began to not start. The dealer finally replaced the starter. The vehicle tie rod eventually had to be replaced. That was the noise the consumer heard when she first purchased the vehicle. On day while driving the vehicle sudden lost all power. The vehicle was towed to a service dealer who determined that the vehicle's timing chain had broken. None of these failures were covered by the vehicle extended warranty. The consumer contacted yhe manufacturer but they provided no assistance.
Odometer suddenly began displaying only mileage 694978 with no miles registered under the trip odometer. Research indicates that the body control module has failed. (this follows having to replace the entire engine due to the failed timing chain with only 48000 miles on the engine.) the car currently has approximately 51300 miles, since I cannot read the actual mileage at this point.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH and turning a corner the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the timing chain fractured and caused damage to two cylinder heads. The dealer replaced the timing chain and cylinder heads. The battery was replaced. Updated 09/13/06.
Break lights in the 2001 saturn l200 burn out fuses. There is a short that after correcting and buying new fused and new lamps keeps going out again and blowing fuses.
Electrical system shorts out during normal operation, causing turn signals not to work. Other symptom is that radio has interference when turn signal used. After five days of non-use, car would not start at all and technician who provided jump start said it appears to be an electrical short since alternator and battery were both working. This car has already received the recall work from october 2005 but this problem has occurred 3 times since that work was done.
On march 17, 2006, my wife and I returned home from supper around 8:45 pm. At approximately 9:00 pm, I heard a crash outside. I soon discovered that our saturn had rolled out of the garage and into our neighbors yard across the road. Upon inspection inside the car, I discovered the car was not in park, yet the ignition system had allowed me to remove the key. This is a major safety failure. No car should allow a key to be removed from the ignition without the car being in park. As yet, the failure hasn't been corrected since the car is still at the body shop.
Numerous problems since day 1 of ownership. Today the airbag light came & remained on, the gas gauge wouldn't move nor would the temp. Gauge. The odometer went to zero. Wiped all mileage out. Car is a lemon and needs to be recalled. Scared to drive it.
Saturn lw300 crankshaft position sensor failure (3/05) - replaced body control module failure (11/05) - replaced mass air flow sensor failure (11/05) - replaced oil cooler leak (11/05) - resealed battery failure (just over 1 year old, 11/05) - replaced under warranty.
I bought a used 2001 saturn l300 with 34000 miles on it in good condition. This car has been nothing but trouble from day one. The biggest problem that I have had is failure to start. Right now my car is in the shop at the saturn dealership where I purchased it and they are going to replace the crank sensor. They say this is the reason why it is not starting. Last time they fixed my car it was because of the security system. I'm tired of all the games. My car has had a problem starting off and on the day I bought it and it seems to be a different excuse every time. I researched this problem on the internet and found that not just I but many many others with the same year/make/model have the same problem. How strange! There should definitely be a recall on this or at least an investigation, but I have yet to find it on the web. $200 I must now pay to 'hopefully' fix this problem.
Took 2001 saturn l-200 in for catalitic convertor repair and when I went to pick the vehicle up I could not leave in it as the ignition switch had locked up while at the dealership and I could not pick up until they installed a new ignition switch at the cost of $300.00. The people at the dealership were as perplexed as I over the problem.
Tie rod end- drivers side. Lso have problem with left brake light- replaced bulb and keeps going out ignition switch locked up now engine and coil pack blown-- engine oil pressure light never came on to alert of impending problem.
After inserting ignition key, the cylinder would not turn therefore not allowing the car to start. Tried the spare key, but no difference. Able to remove key and lubricate ignition cylinder with graphite. Was able to start car 1 out of 5 tries. Called dealer and was informed that it was a problem with ignition lock cylinder housing failure. In order to temporarily fix was told to "jiggle" the steering wheel and lubricate cylinder. In order to properly fix would need to replace ignition with new keys.
Petition for defect investigation into 2000-2002 saturn l-series left-hand tail lamp assemblies. *bf the tail light assembly had to be replaced 3 times. Each time the circuit board at the light socket contact had started to melt/corrode, which created a gap in the contact.
The headlights, dashboard instrumentation, and dome light of this autobile are constantly dimming and brightening (flickering). This is making night time driving extremely dangerous. Saturn has issued technical information bulletin 04-08-42-001 in february 2004 stating that this is a "normal operating characteristic". I believe it is a present danger and could also be a sign of a complete failure of the electrical system.
The consumer received a recall notice( 03c06) replacement ignition switch. While driving,the consumer noticed smoke was coming from the steering column. The vehicle caught fire. The driver extinguished the fire. The driver has contacted the dealer for a appointment and inspection. The driver informed the mechanic this problem has not been resolved after the recall was fixed. *jb
Noticed my alarm remote key was becoming ultra sensitive and just figured the small watch-like battery needed to be replaced. Shortly afterward on the same day I realized my interior dome light was dimming and my engine made a loud wrenching noise upon the initial start. Upon leaving my place of destination the same evening I was unable to start my car at all. I figured the battery had died so I had a friend give me a jump to no avail. My car would turn over and automatically shut off less than two seconds later. This further validated that I most likely didn't have a starter issue on my hands. The other peculiar thing is that I noticed my car would not shift out of park so I could put it in neutral for the inevitable tow that followed. This left me concerned, and much to my dismay the dealership indicated that my bcm (body control module) had failed completely and threw my electrical system off the map. I've only had this car for a few years and the computer chip is failing, what gives? I had just recently dropped a few hundred dollars on the preventively maintenance package for 35000 that saturn recommends. This most recent incident resulted in $650 more. I am disgusted with the lack of response that I'm getting from the manufacturer, as several attempts have been made over the course of this week to file my concerns with their home office.
After repairs,steering wheel started smoking. *bf the vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall repairs to the ignition module. About a month and a half after the repairs the vehicle caught on fire in the area around the steering wheel. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer who did the recall repairs, but they indicated that the consumer would have to pay for any diagnosis and repair.
While parked vehicle caught on fire which started underneath the dashboard.
The vehicle stalled while driving the consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer. The mechanic could not duplicated the problem. The consumer informed the mechanic that this problem has occurred more than once and has not been resolved. Please fill in additional.
The consumer states the electrical system failed. As a result the horn and the exterior lights became inoperative. Please provide additional information.
Uneven wear of tires; (tires replaced under warranty once); tail light shorts (received a ticket) the bulbs have been replaced three times (problem is from faulty wiring...problems with shift moving from p to r & d. Must tap on the brake several times in order for the gear to move.
A short circuit of some sort in the the headlight/turn signal switch caused a small electrical fire. While driving, the dashboard indicators showed that the daytime running lights and high beams were turning on and off on their own. When the car was turned off, the daytime running lights remained on. After a few moments, I began to smell the odor of something burning and smoke began to come out of the steering column. The smoke subsided only after I pulled the fuses on the two headlamps. The fuses did not break the circuit on their own -- the headlights did not go out until I pulled the fuses. I then called the saturn roadside assistance hotline and asked them how to completely turn off the electrical power to the entire car (to prevent anything else from catching fire) but they were of little help. I was looking for a master circuit breaker but they could not tell me whether or not the vehicle has one. They suggested disconnecting the battery at the terminals, but I was wary of doing this for fear that the airbag might deploy.
The headlights and dash lights on my 2001 saturn l200 dim or flicker. This is a distraction during night time driving and while driving in inclement weather. N one partucular occasion I had to stop the vehicle when I normally wouldn't have expected to due to the further reduction in visibility as the headlights. Dimmed. There is the possibility that other drivers may think that I am flashing the headlights at them. The headlights and dash lights dimmed since the vehicle was new. Saturn states that this is a characteristic of the vehicle and there is no repair.
The electrical system malfunctioned. As a result the cataylic convertor melted causing the vehicle to catch fire. Please provide additional information.
Consumer states to sound horn consumer would have to apply force and depress in current location. Dealer and manufacturer had been notified.
The headlights on my 2001 saturn l200 dim and flicker when the air conditioner and/or front window defogger are engaged. This is a distraction at night and during inclement weather that has caused me to briefly loose sight of the road while driving.
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