2002 Saturn LS: check engine light

Filed Dec 4, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 77,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn l300. The contact stated that there was an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. The maintenance and the check engine warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the evaporative emission control system had a leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v231000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. ...updated 07/05/16 *bf the fuel pump was replaced. Updated 07/15/16

Filed Nov 10, 2015 · Engine, Lights · 186,000 miles · IA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn saturn ls. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the steering wheel began smoking, the headlights flickered, and the check engine light illuminated. In addition, the engine was smoking and stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the failure was undetermined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 88,000 miles · CA

Please help! My key and ignition are burning hot, my car doesn't always start, the power cuts off, the service engine light comes on and off and when I start it in the morning the exhaust is super strong. Gm told me I have to pay a dealer $110.00 to diagnose the problem that you have clearly defined and recalled in 2003 but I was never notified as the original owner for that recall. I broke my neck and am a single, disabled mom of a 12 year old. I do not want to be trapped in a fire or rearended and totally paralyzed or dead! What the heck is gm thinking? They said they only act on recalls if they come from you!

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 120,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn l300. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the contact notice smoke emitting from the steering column. The contact mentioned that the battery low and check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel. Immediately after the warning lights illuminated, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and ignition sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 10/23/14

Filed Aug 20, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn l300. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the contact notice smoke emitting from the steering column. The contact mentioned that the battery low and check engine light illuminated on the instrumental panel. Immediately after the warning lights illuminated, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the steering column and ignition sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 16, 2014 · Electrical · 109,000 miles · NY

Security issue: while driving car suddenly security lights up. Drl start flashing. On and off during the trip the doors locks proceed to go up and down. Gas gauge goes down to empty(had full tank) and loud bing sound(like doors opened while key in ignition. Spedometer I think went to something can't remember what, but it was wrong. Service engine light comes on/off. Outside lights also are flashing like a police cars. Drive home and unplug battery(which read online to try) okayish until may12, 2014. While reversing into driveway security light is back on. Spedometer is now at 694978 miles and hasn't changed in 4 days! I had under 110k on the car. Can not lock my doors. They make a buzzing sound when in gear or I hit lock/open button. And they have suddenly locked themselves when I'm away from the car. Read many saturns have an bcm issue. Found an chevorlet dealer that is going to check my car out tomorrow. He informed me so far there are 2 other recalls on my car, but not for what I'm explaining to him. 1 (tail lights) I already fixed! Love to get my money back on that!!

Filed Apr 2, 2014 · Engine · 139,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that while reversing from a residential driveway when the vehicle exhibited a loud, abnormal noise. The contact parked the vehicle and later, the vehicle failed to start. The check engine warning light illuminated after the contact had made several attempts to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic, who stated the timing chain would need to be replaced. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The dealer stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls and declined to provide a remedy to the failure. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 139,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2012 · Brakes, Fuel system · 168,000 miles · MD · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn l100. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated as engine power began to reduce independently. The contact merged to the shoulder, shut off and then restarted the vehicle. The contact then saw smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contact and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the brakes, fuel filter and fuel line would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000 and the current mileage was 168,000.

Filed Aug 2, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 88,000 miles · FL

Battery died in 2008. It was replaced and the odometer reset back to zero. The security alarm/ power doors do not function properly ( unable to lock with remote control). Security light stays on while driving. Cd player stopped working and fuel gauge does not show the accurate amount of gas. I have to wait until the light comes on. Now in july 2012, the AC was fixed due to a hole in the line and the car immediately shut off in traffic. The AC no longer works and is giving a code p0102 (maf- mass air flow -referring to low voltage). The service engine light is on along with the airbag, gas gauge and temperature needles not moving at all. In addition, the traction control is not working.

Filed May 22, 2012 · Engine · 61,648 miles · NJ

Engine light came on. Took car to mechanic and a faulty thermostat was diagnosed; engine running too cold. Thermostat is located beneath the intake manifold and therefore difficult and time-consuming to access. Cost to replace the thermostat was approximately $450.

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · NY

I own a 2002 saturn l 300 6 cylinder 3.0 engine car. In june 2010 I had a throttle body issue withmy car (reduced power, check engine, service engine lights). I took it to a repair shop and it was diagnosed with a throttle body issue. I purchased the throttle body from gm directly and had it installed at an outside mechanic. Not knowing the electrical issues and computer programming issues around this car, I let the outside mechanic do the installation not know all the computer programming issues around this part. About a month or so later I continued to have issues with the same error messages, but this time I brought it to gm, where they diagnosed a wiring issue. Since then I have had it back to gm 5 more times replacing the entire wiring to the throttle body, the electronic control module, and on may 2, 2011 another trip to have the computer re-programmed to sync the new ECM to the throttle body. This past week I began getting an error message (service engine light) for the throttle position sensor. I called gm directly and opened a complaint case number and brought the car back tot he gm dealer now for the 6th time. The prior visits to gm they have told me they won't honor any guarantees because the original throttle body replacement was done at an outside mechanic shop. I can see that holding weight the first or second visit back to gm, but now this is the 6th visit back and they still have yet to completely fix the electrical issues on my car. I have spent over 3,000.00 trying to get this right to no avail. And I am somewhat stuck since I cannot afford to buy a new car.

Filed Jun 8, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · PA

2002 saturn l100. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs *tgw the consumer stated the ignition module problem first surfaced in november 2010 when the check engine light illuminated. The dealer informed the consumer there was no problem with the vehicle, just a fuse light. *jb the consumer stated when the check engine light illuminated, she was informed it was simply a glitch and it would go out by itself. A few months later, the consumer went to two other mechanics and was informed the catalytic converter was bad. Updated 09/06/11