2001 Saturn LS: fuel pump failure

Filed May 21, 2021 · Fuel system · 226,000 miles · MO · 3 injuries

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn L200. The contact stated while driving, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fuel pump needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired however, the contact removed the fuel tank. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that a tow truck would pick up the vehicle and transport it to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000. THE CONUMER STATED THE PASSENGERS HAD HEADACHES, STOMACH ACHES, COUGHING AND BREATHING ISSUES WHILE RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.

Filed Feb 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 54,620 miles · HI

I started to notice the smell of gas coming from my car, but I could not identify where the leak was. I took it to my mechanic and he identified the fuel pump assembly, pressure line, return line, and sending unit all needed to be replaced. The mechanic said that the fuel pump was difficult to get to and the entire gas tank needed to be removed. Parts alone cost $793.53 while the labor was $382.00 for a total after tax and shop supplies of $1257.28. It was pretty shocking to me how this car needed to have a fuel pump replaced at such a low mileage but I did not want to risk a car fire or explosion. There is another complaint on this website that also mentions the same issue.

Filed Dec 16, 2010 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn lw300. While the vehicle was parked and turned off the vehicle was filled with a gasoline odor. The failure occurred when the vehicle was off or on for long time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel pump was repaired due to a leak. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Fuel system · 105,184 miles · FL

Fuel pump failure on 2001 saturn. Fuel line connector cracked and leaking gas fuel pump and fuel guage sending unit replaced.

Filed Jun 9, 2008 · CA

1. The battery died exactly one year after I purchased the car. 2. Tires don't last. They wear out very fast. I read that it's due to a front end suspension problem, and can be fixed with a kit that costs over $500.00, which I can't afford at all. 3. Heater core went bad and leaked engine coolant into the passenger side floor board. 4 after my car died in two separate intersections, and a service engine light was on, I found out the problem was the mass air flow sensor and crank sensor was bad. Those parts were around $400.00 to replace. 5. While driving a reduced power light came on and the engine lost power, luckily I was able to pull off to the side before it completely went out. 6. Another service engine light has come on. The computer reader says it is a lean fuel distribution. The mechanic is checking any possibilities for the problem, but it is looking like the fuel pump needs to be replaced. 7. Service engine light with the wrench is on. The car jolts pretty hard when shifting gears. This used to happen on a very rare occurrence. Now it has been on the past few days, so that also needs to be looked at by my mechanic. 8. Once hitting 60mph the steering wheel shakes. The cause to this is still undetermined. 9. The oil filter has been replaced twice this month and is still leaking oil. So this problem needs to be fixed as well. 10. The rear brakes and lighting system has been recalled. The sockets look as though they have been burned and melted. Saturn has produced a very unreliable car. I, along with the thousands of other consumers who are faced with these problems are outraged, and feel as though saturn should be held responsible for this. Because no matter the mileage or age this model, we are all experiencing the same issues. As consumers, we should not have to put up with this. I wish there were something that could be done, and I am going to do my best to get the word put out in the open. No more american made cars for me.

Filed Apr 21, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 78,714 miles · GA

2001 saturn l300 won't start, after several repairs including replacing the fuel pump, it still won't start. After being diagnosed, can't still find the problem.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Fuel system · 116,000 miles · FL

Strong smell of fuel around rear of car. Fuel pump leaking fuel. Fuel pump replaced, old fuel pump part available. 2001 saturn l-200, 116,000 miles. Smell was so strong at times a spark or lit cigarette would cause explosion or fire. Dealer said this is a commom problem at 100,000 miles.

Filed Nov 20, 2006 · Fuel system · 33,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds, the vehicle's fuel pump leaked gas profusely and on a worsening basis. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined there was a crack in the fuel pump and the fuel pump assembly needed to be replaced. The dealer serviced the vehicle, and no further problems had occurred. Updated 12/15/06.

Filed Oct 13, 2006 · Engine, Fuel system · 44,000 miles · NE

I bought my car with 36,000 miles on it and spent $8000. Less than four months later, I had to spend almost $2000 to fix a timing chain. Then when it had 61,000 miles on it, I had to have a fuel pump fixed. I have found out this is such a common problem, there is a fix it kit for it. They refuse to assist me in getting it fixed because I will not pay for a second tow to take it to their retailer to have it diagnosed because my certified mechanic lets me make payments. They also refuse to recall the defective part.

Filed Aug 9, 2005 · Fuel system · FL

During the month of july 2005, while driving my 2001 saturn l300, I noticed strong gasoline fumes entering the interior of the car and also on the exterior. The mileage had dropped drastically and I was using half tank of fuel to drive 120 miles. Thinking it could be a torn or loose fuel line, I took it to my mechanic of trust for an inspection. He found the fuel tank leaking and advised me to replace it. I consented because I needed the car to commute to work in tampa on a daily basis. He removed the tank and found the fuel pump module cracked and needed replacement. Again I consented to repairing the vehicle. My wife called mitsubishi motors of hernando, where I had purchase the vehicle and reported the problem. She was told that we needed to contact saturn of port richey dealer. I called that dealer and explained the problem and was referred to gm saturn (1‑800‑553‑6000) and spoke to mary from customer service. I told her that I had information on a recall for the saturn for that particular problem. I even read her the campaign number and the date (00v309000 - 2000 oct 12). She put me on hold and after a few minutes she told me that she could not find any recall for that model but she would check and call me back when she did find it. She has not done so to this date. The repairs (replacements, parts, and labor totaled $1,010.71. I am sending the federal safety agency copies of the recalls and the repair estimates. I would like for gm saturn to reimburse me for the unnecessary expenses incurred due to the failure of the fuel tank and fuel pump assembly.

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Fuel system, Tires · CO

Problems with vehicle's fuel pump. *mr the fuel pump was bad. The mechanic stated when he pulled the gas tank and started to remove the fuel pump part of the fuel pump fell apart which was not normal. The two rear tires were replaced. *sc