2001 Saturn LS: won't start

Filed Oct 20, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 176,000 miles · NE

Well first my engine control monitor is sending a bunch of random off codes from ma's air sensor vol low to crankshaft sensor volume low to o2 sensors to transmission codes, my side airbag on driver side blue up out of no were my key fob stopped reading and now my car won't start I know all of a sudden it's sending off codes for camshaft sensor and o2 sensors I believe there should be a recall on the ECM it's a very expensive replacement that seems to be a common failure it's dangers and defective.my car locked up in middle of I busy intersection do to these codes and low voltage readings my name is [xxx] I live at [xxx] my #[xxx] accident date 10/17/2017 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Engine · 138,000 miles · IN

We drove the car to eat. When we came back out the car would not start. We had it towed to the mechanic and he told us the timing chain jumped a couple of teeth. It also bent some or all the values. The same makes and models have had recalls for this issue. Our car was not under recall for some reason. What if I was driving 70 MPH and this happened we could of been in a huge wreck.

Filed May 6, 2014 · Engine · IA

I have 2 children and im a part time single mom. I love my car. Never had any problems. One day after work. It simply wouldn't start. The timing chain defaulted on me. Now I am car less and in danger of losing employment. I have recently discovered that there had been a previous recall on this specific vehicle and part. However there's nothing I can do. Had I known this I would have never purchased the vehicle.

Filed Feb 14, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 119,039 miles · WI

I was driving the vehicle down the freeway at 65 MPH when the battery light came on and shut off. Within the next minute the coolant light came on and shut off and then the car seized right there on the freeway. The car would not start so we had to have it towed. Once the shop looked at it they diagnosed that the tensioner had broke and the serpentine belt had melted. We are now looking at having to replace the entire engine.

Filed Aug 3, 2012 · Engine · 101,000 miles · MA

Heard this strange noise coming from my engine...not sure what it was. Drove a little ore about a mile ad the noise got louder decided to pull over, shut off my car. Tried to turn it back over to see if the noise continued and it would not turn over. Had my car towed to mechanic and was told it was the timing chain (belt). $1000.00 bill. I find out there was a recall on certain VIN's and hundreds more after that complained and nothing is done. That's crap! I am the second owner...the car has only 100,000 on a car that is 11 years old. I have my oil changed every 3000 miles and serviced all the time. I believe this car has a faulty timing chain and I have to pay for it when it is clearly the manufacturers fault. Does someone have to have a fire or die to be covered...it seems that is what your looking for! Could someone please advise!

Filed Jul 26, 2012 · Electrical · 173,000 miles · MI

The security light blinks constantly all night long running down my battery in turn the car wont start , I have had the bcm replaced which the dealer said was bad , have had battery replaced and still having the same problem one tech. Says the light is suppose to blink all night another electrical tech says it not the manual say it will blink twice to let you know it is armed. It has cost me a thousand dollars already and the car is still having the same problem.

Filed Jun 7, 2011 · Engine · 109,000 miles · GA

I purchased a 2001 saturn l200 in november 2010 in jan 2011 the timing belt broke I had it repaired at the car lot where I bought the car while getting the repairs the mechanic found problems with the valves they sent them to a head shop to be shaved when I got the car back it was running real ruff & loud so I took it back after the repairs from the noise the car didn't have the pulling power as before after a week went by the car wouldn't start I took car back to mechanic and he said it needed a power pack he replaced it then a month or two past when I noticed a oil leak where I park I checked the oil there was no oil in the car it had all leaked out I put 3 quarts of oil in the car in 2 to 3 days I was putting more oil in the car so about every 4 days I was adding oil I took car to 3 mechanics they all told me something different after getting a 4th opinion I had a mechanic to repair the rear main seal,after about a week I notice more oil leaking in the same spots I haven't been able to take car back because the car had a gear cord to break I had it repaired temporary now it is not changing gears at all unless I go under the hood to change it its been one problem after another since I drove this car off the lot I was told by an attorney they couldn't help me because I bought the car as is no warranty and it didn't fall under the lemon law.

Filed Sep 2, 2010 · Engine · 95,000 miles · PA

I have a 2001 saturn l2000,with 95,000 miles. I brought the car in 2007 with 86,000 mile. On august 30, I tried to start my car, and it would not turn over. I had it checked and my timing chain was broken. My repairs are suppose to be around $1000 or more. I haven't decided whether it's worth repairing.

Filed Nov 9, 2009 · Engine · 86,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn l series. When attempting to start her vehicle, it exhibited a no-start condition. A private mechanic towed the vehicle to his repair facility. Upon inspection he discovered that the timing chain fractured. She contacted the dealer in reference to recall # 07v519000 ( engine and engine cooling). She was advised that since her vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall, she was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs were made. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2009 · Engine · 148,876 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn l200. Whenever the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, she noticed that the vehicle would not accelerate over 40 MPH and that when idling the vehicle will began shaking. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. 2 days prior to the failure, the vehicle would not start. The current and failure mileages were 148876.

Filed Sep 18, 2009 · Engine · 106,012 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn l200. The contact stated that when driving the vehicle intermittently stalled without any prior warnings. When attempting to start the vehicle it exhibits a no start condition. Upon further inspection, he noticed that the links in the engine's timing chain separated. The dealer was notified in reference to recall # 07v519000, engine and engine cooling. A technician concluded that because the VIN number was excluded from the VIN range, he was ineligible for a free remedy. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage and current mileages were 106,012.

Filed Mar 12, 2009 · Electrical · 60,000 miles · ID

I was driving my 2001 saturn and it seemed like it was running okay. I stopped at my daughters house to pick her up for an appointment and when I got back into the car it would not start. I had a mechanic look at it and he said the timing chain was bad. My car has about 60,000 miles on it. I cannot give the exact amount right now because the car is sitting at saturn of boise. I had it towed to the saturn dealership, because I read about the recall of 2001 saturn's for timing chain issues and they said they might be able to help me. Well, they said it was my fault the timing chain went out of it, because the oil had not been changed often enough. That is untrue, but my husband changes the oil every 6000 miles or less, but I do not have any "records" showing this because he is the one to change the oil. They said that it had probably slapped the valves, even though it was not broken so I had to get the engine replaced and they could do it for only $3100. I am having the car towed home and will have a local mechanic change the timing chain. I am glad that I was stopped when it quit working, because I would have lost control of the car. My local mechanics said that the chain should not have given out so soon as I only drive this car 8 or so miles per workday.