Fuel pump failure on 2001 saturn. Fuel line connector cracked and leaking gas fuel pump and fuel guage sending unit replaced.
2001 Saturn LS fuel system complaints
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I have had nothing but problems since I purchased this used 2001 saturn in 2001. I have put 2 catalytic converters, steering rack, stabilizer bar, front struts, had a head gasket major problem. I have owned two other new saturn's with no problems...I am roughly disappointed in this car. Also my dash lights dimmed when security light flashed on and when that happened also my temp gauge and gas gauge would go from right to left and then back quickly. I had to have a modular replaced. Again, I am sooooo disappointed with this car. Within the first year of owning this I had two inline fuel filters as the car just stopped while driving...speed went down and down and nothing. Has anyone else had so many problems
Fuel system integrity.
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.
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.
Timing chain on 2001 saturn l200 with 78,000 miles broke while driving along highway, lost all power. Saturn refused to acknowledge problem. Thiswas a well documented problem with most vehicles with a 2.2 l engine manufactured between 200-2003. They never issued a recall on the defective oil nozzle, and were telling the customers it wastheir fault due to not keeping up with the oil changes. Having a vehicle lose power on a major highway constituted a major safety concern.
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.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, gas fumes were noticed and the gas gauge dropped at an accelerated rate. This has been an ongoing problem for a few months. Once while pulling out of the driveway a leak was observed under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was determined the fuel line clip needed to be replaced.
Dt: 2001 saturn l series. The contact stated the gas tank was leaking gas in the gasket area. The contact smelled gas on april 27, 2005. The contact also, there was gas forming on the ground under his vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership on may 27, 2005. The dealership stated the problem was with the gasket, but the entire gas tank had to be replaced.
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.
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
While driving vehicle operates roughly and eratically, losing power. Check engine and gas gauge lights illuminated the dash.
While driving vehicle operates roughly and eratically, losing power. Check engine and gas gage lights illuminated on the dash, blinking on and off. The speedometer and the RPM will fall to zero and come back up to where it should be while driving. Consumer states that there is a recall on the 4 cynlinder with the same problem.
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