2001 Saturn LS: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 2, 2022 · Engine · NJ

Recall bulletin #06074a ,timing chain engine stall. I called gm,and gm arbitration and they said I have no recallcs. This car only has 28,700 miles on it!! My Vin fits the criteria of the recall,and I went to the dealership and they confirmed it,but GM does not acknowledge it! page 4, dealer recall responsibility-all. 2nd paragraph Dealers are to service All vehicals subject to this recall, regardless of milage,age of vehical,vehicle, ownership as of Jan ,2008. I'm the 2nd owner,and there is no documentation that this recall was preformed, 2 others were repaired. I have the car fax for this vehicle. My repair shop said it will cost @ $ 1000.00 to repair it. I'd be happy with a repair or a restoration check from Gm. I started a "Gm service request claim" # 9-7361453168. They never called me back,they canceled/ closed the request and did not approve the recall!! I'm at a loss at what to do at this point.Any help would be appreciated! Thankyou,Charlie

Filed Nov 3, 2018 · 141,000 miles · CT

I was driving my car and it stalled and would not restart. I had it diagnosed by a mechanic and it is the timing chain. From what I've researched, this year make and model vehicle had a recall but only on specific ones made within a four month period but my car falls into the recall description and I'm not sure about the time frame. My car was being driven on the highway at about 55 MPH when this happened.

Filed Jul 29, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · MI

The saturn l series when filled with gasoline will stall causing imminent harm to the driver, passengers, and any other cars on the road. In addition, the dashboard at night is so dim that it cannot be seen by the driver. There are several electrical failures involving this vehicle.

Filed Mar 5, 2016 · Engine · 233,000 miles · SC

Vehicle stalled while driving and would not turn back over. Found out later it was timing chain failure. The vehicle was traveling at highway speed in sourt carolina.

Filed Sep 21, 2015 · Engine · 62,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls. When the vehicle was started, it immediately stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v519000 (engine) the manufacturer was notified of failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2015 · Engine, Seats · 95,000 miles · OH

While driving my cars idle dropped and stalked my car in the middle of a turn. I got it restsrted and made it home. The next day driving out of town with infant in the back it stalled again. This time leaving us stranded in a intersection. Kind people pushed us off the busy roadway I had to have it towed my husband discovered it was my iac valve. To replace this its over 150 dollars it continues to leave me stranded when I turn and when im in a intersection! My interior on my drivers seat has sunk to below the metal seat frame I have to sit on pillows to see properly!

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 72,626 miles · CA

Good afternoon, I am a the original saturn owner who never received recall information regarding my 2001 saturn l series. I have experienced various problems that directly correlate to the recall listed below: recall 07v519000-pertaining to engine and engine cooling potential number of units affected: 20,514 summary: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.2l 4-cylinder engine, links in the engine's timing chain can separate. Consequence: if a timing chain link separates while the engine is running, the engine will stall and will not restart increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: dealers will replace the timing chain free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2008. Owners may contact saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876. The recall listed above has effected our vehicle on two different occasions; the first of which was fixed out of our own pocket for $4,614.29 on 9/18/12. I have receipts to prove these repairs. Also, this recall effected our vehicle a second time on 12/4/2014. Unfortunately, due to our current circumstances we are unable to fix this vehicle out of our own pocket again. We love this car, and hope you can be of assistance. Thank you in advance.

Filed Nov 10, 2014 · Engine · 170,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, a banging noise emitted from the engine before the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and examined by an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the timing chain had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 07v519000 (engine). The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 100,149 miles · OH

Timing chain broken, stalled while driving.

Filed Jun 30, 2014 · Engine · 78,000 miles · LA

I recently purchased a 2001 saturn l-200 series with only 75k original miles. Best running vehicle I had come across in along time. I had the car a little under a year and the timing chain stretched at 78k. This was a horrific incident being that I had my children in the car when it stalled in the middle of the road and would not restart. I found out that there was a recall on my specific vehicle but not my VIN and saturn would not cover the expenses. It was crazy that saturn would send out a recall on the whole saturn l- series but only repair certain vehicles in the series based on VIN's.

Filed Apr 9, 2014 · Engine · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls200. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 132,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2014 · Electrical · 145,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn lw300. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at various speeds. The failure was experienced numerous times. The manufacturer advised the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 14v047000 (air bags,electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 145,000 and the current mileage was 162,000.