2002 Saturn LS: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jun 7, 2010 · Engine, Suspension · 56,000 miles · FL

2002 saturn l300 v6 excessive tire wear and engine problems the oil drained into the radiator and the whole engine had to be reworked all hoses sensors and radiator had to be replaced the valves and lots of other head work had to be done. We have had to have it aligned 3 times in 18,000miles and 60,000 mile tires last about 12-18,000 miles before being told they are hazardous and have to be replaced. The new oil sensor replaced with the engine rebuild now is leaking again and we have to replace it again. Rear brake lamps blow out constantly and even burned the wiring and plastic frame.

Filed Jun 18, 2009 · Engine · 80,000 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn l200. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic noticed that the timing chain failed and caused the engine to blow out. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the failure, but nothing has been resolved. She feels that the vehicle is unsafe because there is a recall for the 2001 l200 regarding the timing chain. The current and failure mileages were 80,000.

Filed Sep 21, 2006 · Tires · FL

2002 saturn l200 left front tire blewout causing extensive damage to the vehicle. *kb the tread completely came of the tire.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Tires · 54,000 miles · FL

Dt: contact was in a motor home and it was towing saturn vehicle. The right front tire blew out, causing extensive damage to the right quarter panel, fender, wheel well, and pushed out the bumper. Also caused tie rod damage. In addition,there was damage to the hub and hub cap. Would need a new wheel alignment. Called aaa, and they put on a spare tire. Drove to a walmart in florida where the tire was originally purchased, and the service department did not why this happened. They replaced the tire, took pictures, and sent tire off to goodyear. Walmart replaced tire but goodyear refused to pay for other damages. Goodyear contacted consumer, and said lack of air in the tire was the cause of tire blowout. They would not pay for damages. Goodyear, douglas touring, size p195/65r15 . *ak

Filed Jun 4, 2005 · Suspension · TX

I had a blowout on the rear, driver-side tire. When I took it to the tire shop to get a new one, the technician had to replace both rear tires due to wear on the inside of both rear tires. They advised me to get an alignment. The alignment shop found out about a servive bulletin #00-t-72a issued in july 2002 regarding a problem with the rear suspension. Both the rear tires lean in at the top. I took the car to the saturn dealer to get it fixed, but they told me that it was not a recall and it would not be repaired free of charge. I want to know the difference between a recall and a service bulletin and why a service bulletin is not considered a "defect" in the vehicle. There were no injuries caused, but if the tire had blown out during my out of town trip the night before there could have been or even worse. The inside of both the rear tires was so worn that both were showing the steel belts. Thank you, louise a. Leader

Filed Jun 3, 2004 · Tires · LA

I was driving on the interstate and my steering wheel began to shake. I just thought that I may need an alignment and did not think much else about it. About 10 to 20 minutes later my tire blew out. There is a large gash almost on the side of the tire and it looks like the rubber separated from the metal almost all over the tire.

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Body, Wheels · SC

While driving at 40-45 MPH a piece of front driver side tire rim broke off, which caused 2 tire blow outs on the drivers side. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak. Also both front door inside handles do no go back into place after being used, dealer could not duplicate problem, the molding on driver rear door was chipped.