2002 Saturn LS: fuel pump failure

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CT

Takata recall vehicle in park when started. Lights dim an go bright on dash. Fan goes on when motor not hot. When fan goes on and car is being driven car will jump when car shifts gears. I only can drive on side roads. To nervous to go on highway now. Only happens when cooling fan is on. I have seen lots of reports that people post of other cars like mine having same issues. Was told they reported it. Nothing was done. Seriously this needs to be addressed. Shouldn't matter were the car was made. Parts are the same. I haven't brought it in since 2017. I don't have money for repairs or fix it if it's the manufacturs faulty parts. I've already put 1400 dollars for replacement of fuel pump an other parts. An this problem still exists. Please let me know if an when you can look into this issue.

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 Jul 17, 2015 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 09/25/15*lj updated 11/28/2017

Filed Jan 22, 2014 · Fuel system · 80,800 miles · CA

Vehicle: 2002 saturn l100 with 80,800 miles. Date: december 2013 to january 2014 problem: for at least a month I started smelling gasoline fumes coming from underneath the rear and side areas of vehicle after having driven it and stopping and shutting off engine. After inspecting underneath vehicle, no signs of leaking fuel appeared. After doing some research on the cars' fuel system, I suspected the leak was occurring on top of the fuel tank around fuel pump or fuel lines. Solution: took the vehicle in to a mechanic to have fuel tank removed to find problem of leaking fuel. After it was removed, the problem was found. The fuel pump nipple return line was cracked and broken resulting in leaking fuel down onto the top of the tank, causing the resulting fuel smell. Total cost to replace fuel pump and labor was $511.64. This is a serious safety issue that could have resulted in an accident or injury due to a fire or other potential issues. General motors should issue a recall or reimburse affected owners.

Filed Feb 1, 2013 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · IL

I noticed a very strong smell of gasoline and took my 2002 saturn vehicle to mechanic who informed me that the fuel pump was likely the issue. Without dropping the tank he was not 100% sure. Repair was made to a nipple near the fuel tank to see if that was the problem. The smell went away for approximately 3 months and at that time returned. I returned the vehicle to the mechanic and he dropped the fuel tank to confirm the fuel pump was damaged. Repair was made at a significant cost to owner. (fyi - in 2010, 2 days after repairing the fuel pump, the transmission failed. It was repaired, and approximately 2 weeks after the transmission repair the body control module (bcm) failed and was repaired. Now, in 2013 my timing belt has broken and I was informed my engine is garbage. I am currently fighting with gm as there was a recall issued for timing belts on saturn l200's, but they 'claim' my VIN is not a part of that recall.)

Filed Jan 7, 2013 · Fuel system · NV

2002 saturn l200. Consumer writes in regards to a strong fuel smell in vehicle. *tgw according to the service invoice, the dealer found the supply line at the front of the fuel filter leaking fuel. The filter and supply line were replaced. However, later that evening, the consumer continued to smell the same strong odor of gas. The consumer returned to the dealer the next day and was informed that further repair was needed and it would require an additional cost of $ 900. The technician dropped the fuel tank and found fuel around the fuel pump and fuel was coming out of the pores of the plastic at the top pump. The fuel pump was replaced.

Filed Oct 26, 2012 · Fuel system · 153,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. The contact stated that while driving fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact looked online and notice many complaints regarding a fuel pump gas leak. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The test results did show a defective fuel pump that was causing a leak. The mechanic replaced the fuel pump. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 153,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2012 · Fuel system · 105,688 miles · IL

Fuel pump leaking fuel from cracked return fitting on module. Gm has already recalled a few models for this problem but only in warmer climates. We had temps in excess of 100 in illinois this year; however my car and state were not on the recall list. I believe the recall should be expanded due to the potential for a fire from gas leaking onto the exhaust.

Filed Oct 2, 2012 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn l100. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor and leaked fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and stated the fuel pump was cracked due to defective plastic causing fuel to leak. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired the fuel pump was replaced. The approximate failure and current mileage was 138,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2011 · Fuel system · 72,200 miles · MD

I am following up on a complaint which I had filed about a week ago. Odi id number : 10407378. The incident started with a gasoline smell in and outside the vehicle. The repair cost me $900.00 to fix a faulty fuel pump after my mechanic had performed a smoke test and a pressure test of the gas tank. I have 72,200 miles on my 2002 saturn l200 sedan. I have been reading other complaints here and it is very sad that our american car manufacturers are not stepping forward to issue a recall on this particular problems and others. The fact that no one was injured or died from this incident and others is no excuse not to issue a recall. This is irresponsible and negligent. I also own a 2002 nissan frontier xe and the manufacturer issued a recall on a steering shaft that a rust issue and it might contribute to a failure and issued a recall. Now that is being responsible and being proactive before the unfortunate happens. The last time I purchased an american car was in 1977 and the 2002 saturn. Yea I don't think I'll be buying an american car any time soon again.

Filed Sep 21, 2010 · Fuel system · 74,000 miles · OH

I own a 2002 saturn l200 with about 74,000 miles. My wife noticed a faint gas smell coming from the rear of the car. A visual inspection by my mechanic didn't show much. However within a few days the leak had gotten much worse so that gas could be seen leaking from the top of the tank. I hate to think what would of happened if my wife and children were in the car and the gas leaked a few more inches toward the muffler. On september 14, 2010 I had the fuel pump module (part 22710031) replaced at a cost of $655.87. I see other saturn owners have had the same dangerous problem. Why has this not be recalled? Last year the timing chain broke and wrecked the engine. Also a common, but as of yet, not recalled problem. At least that wouldn't have set the car on fire.

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · Fuel system · TN

2002 saturn fuel pump went very bad... Car ok when parked in garage next morning bad gas fumes could have caused explosion..had to have it towed and replaced the pump.