Saturn LS fuel gauge problems

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 Sep 6, 2012 · Fuel system · 61,507 miles · CA

This is the second saturn where we have had the same problem. We bought a new saturn in 2001, and had it towed back to the dealer within a week because the steering wheel locked up and the fuel gauge did not work. The saturn dealer replaced the car (free of charge), and at 61,507 miles, we had the same problems with the fuel gauge and sending units that cost more than $700 to repair plus the cost of towing the car.

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 Mar 15, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · CT

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

Filed Jul 13, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 92,116 miles · TX

Electronic controle computer shorted out. Stopped working at 92000mi. Alarm did not work, key fob did not work, transmission inter lock would not disengage, fuel gauge did not work, temp gauge did not work, no instrument lights, high beam lamp on pass. Side inop., flickering headlights and dash lights reported multiple times to saturn of abilene, tx. Told it's a known problem, but saturn doesn't know the fix. Saturn of temple reported there was a short under the fuse box on the driver's side which shorted out the bcm, horn, high beam and turn signal switch. Cost: $600 for issues brought to their attention multiple times while under warranty.

Filed Nov 14, 2006 · Electrical · CA

Security light flashes on and off and when that happens the headlights flash, gas gauge moves up and down, mileage reset back numbers.

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Fuel system · 59,500 miles · CT

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.

Filed Jan 19, 2006 · Electrical · 67,000 miles · GA

Numerous problems since day 1 of ownership. Today the airbag light came & remained on, the gas gauge wouldn't move nor would the temp. Gauge. The odometer went to zero. Wiped all mileage out. Car is a lemon and needs to be recalled. Scared to drive it.

Filed Jul 19, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · 46,787 miles · TN

Security system is failing. While driving, security light will flash on and off. When this happens, lose headlights, dash lights. Also causes fuel gauge and temperature gauge to fail. Had auto part store access on board computer. No errors found. Problem happened again. Was unable to car into gear. Had to let car sit for awhile. Tried to disable alarm system per handbook. No success. Another result of this is my odometer reset to 000000 miles and now loses miles when it does work.

Filed Jul 7, 2003 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

While driving vehicle operates roughly and eratically, losing power. Check engine and gas gauge lights illuminated the dash.