Saturn LS engine failure problems

Filed Feb 19, 2018 · 115,123 miles · OH

Ignition cylinder seized in ignition housing.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Engine · 140,569 miles · CA

Ref: 07v519 I am filling this complaint concerning my 2000 saturn ls1 2.2l engine. While driving on a southern california freeway in july 2008 my timing chain broke. This caused us to try and get to the side of the freeway from the left side of the freeway, a very nerve-racking situation. After talking to the dealership and several independent repair shops I elected to replace the engine instead of fixing the timing chain and the other damage that was caused in the broken timing chain. The repair was completed by claremont auto center in pomona ca on 14/july/2008. If necessary I should be able to get a copy of the repair bill.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While attempting to start the vehicle, the engine failed to start, the key fob failed to lock and unlock the vehicle, the interior lighting failed to illuminate, and the instrument panel malfunctioned. The dealer stated that the body control module and ignition control module failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v231000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. Updated 02/05/15

Filed Aug 14, 2014 · Engine · 111,000 miles · MN

Timing chain broke while driving. Engine died and had to coast to the shoulder.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Engine · 130,000 miles · GA

I was backing out of a parking spot and my 2002 l200 stalled after a rattling sound from the engine. I had the car towed to the saturn dealership in marietta, georgia. They diagnosed that the timing belt had slipped/broke and had damaged the engine. They also said that the engine would need to be replaced and the timing belt on these cars was a known issue. I had saturn perform the engine replacement end of october, beginning of november 2008 for approximately $5000. I've since come to realize that there was a recall on saturn l200s from the same time period for the exact same problem. They've claimed that my VIN doesn't fall under the recall. I feel that I should be reimbursed for the cost of the engine replacement based on the defective part being a known issue and my car exhibiting the exact same issue that a recall was submitted. Updated 09/10/14

Filed Jul 28, 2014 · Engine · 64,500 miles · MI

On june 25, 2014, I purchased a 2002 saturn l-200 from andrews automotive in mason, michigan with just over 62,000 miles on it. One month later, while driving at 70 MPH on us-127 just south of harrison, michigan, I felt a shudder in the steering wheel and the engine died. I was able to coast to the shoulder and safely come to a stop. After several unsuccessful attempts to restart the vehicle, I had it towed to a shop in harrison where they concluded that the timing chain failed and pistons hit the valves which will necessitate a completely new engine.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Engine · 213,002 miles · CA

June 20, 2014 started engine on my 2001 l200 saturn then backed it up 20ft and shut engine off. All attempts to restart engine failed. Had it towed to a mechanic who diagnosed a broken timing chain. Mechanic recommended replace engine at a cost of $2600.

Filed Jun 9, 2014 · Engine · 129,000 miles · MI

The car was running fine. I pulled away from a traffic light and tried to get up to the speed limit of 45 miles per hour. At approximately 40 miles an hour the engine just stopped in the middle of the road. I managed to get it to the side and called the wrecker. Mechanic said timing chain broke and I need a new engine.

Filed Feb 14, 2014 · Engine, Transmission · 119,039 miles · WI

I was driving the vehicle down the freeway at 65 MPH when the battery light came on and shut off. Within the next minute the coolant light came on and shut off and then the car seized right there on the freeway. The car would not start so we had to have it towed. Once the shop looked at it they diagnosed that the tensioner had broke and the serpentine belt had melted. We are now looking at having to replace the entire engine.

Filed Aug 6, 2012 · Engine · 143,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn l-series wagon. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle would need a new timing chain and a new engine, as there was a lot of internal damage. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 143,000. Updated 11/07/12*lj the repairs were completed, in one week, by the consumer's husband. Updated 11/07/2012