Saturn LS fuel pump problems

Filed May 21, 2021 · Fuel system · 226,000 miles · MO · 3 injuries

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn L200. The contact stated while driving, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fuel pump needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired however, the contact removed the fuel tank. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that a tow truck would pick up the vehicle and transport it to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000. THE CONUMER STATED THE PASSENGERS HAD HEADACHES, STOMACH ACHES, COUGHING AND BREATHING ISSUES WHILE RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.

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 Feb 19, 2014 · Fuel system · 54,620 miles · HI

I started to notice the smell of gas coming from my car, but I could not identify where the leak was. I took it to my mechanic and he identified the fuel pump assembly, pressure line, return line, and sending unit all needed to be replaced. The mechanic said that the fuel pump was difficult to get to and the entire gas tank needed to be removed. Parts alone cost $793.53 while the labor was $382.00 for a total after tax and shop supplies of $1257.28. It was pretty shocking to me how this car needed to have a fuel pump replaced at such a low mileage but I did not want to risk a car fire or explosion. There is another complaint on this website that also mentions the same issue.

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.