Saturn LS jerking problems

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 106,192 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle jerked and the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle did not accelerate. The vehicle was pulled over to the shoulder of the highway where it stalled. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,192. Updated 6/8/15

Filed Mar 11, 2014 · Engine · 143,183 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn l100. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked and then stalled. The vehicle did not restart. The vehicle was towed to the contacts house where an independent mechanic diagnosed that the timing chain, head and valve needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,183.

Filed Oct 21, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · 102,012 miles · ME · 1 injury

I had just gone to the gas station to fill up my 2000 saturn lw2 when I was about two blocks from the gas station. I was right around the corner from my house, and had just turned right onto a street with a hill. Suddenly, my car started sputtering so I immediately tried to pull over. I wasn't completely out of the street when I suddenly lost all power brakes and power steering going down the hill at 25 miles per hour. I couldn't stop the car so I put it in park, which stopped it instantly, causing my neck to jerk, which has been sore from whiplash for the past four days so far. I had the car towed to the mechanic who found bits of my timing belt all through the motor, which blew the entire engine. After hearing that it would be over $3,000 for a used engine installed, we've been trying to determine our next move, financially.

Filed Jan 28, 2011 · Engine · 104,433 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn l200. The contact was driving approximately 65 MPH when the vehicle exhibited a violent jerk and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they informed the contact that the timing chain had fractured within the engine compartment. The technician replaced the engine block head, head gasket and valves at the contacts expense. After the repairs were performed on the vehicle, a recall was issued for the similar defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was interested in reimbursement for the previous repairs; however, his VIN was not included in the recall and the vehicle was not eligible for reimbursement. Updated 06/05/12*lj consumer stated recall should be extended to include consumers vehicle VIN because manufacturing defects are similar. Updated 6/7/12

Filed Jan 27, 2011 · Engine · 141,000 miles · MI

As I drove, up hill, while using the speed control feature, the engine began to rev high rpms. It then jerked and began to overheat. I was able to slowly drive it to a safe location and then have it towed to a repair facility. At the repair facility I was told it was a timing chain issue. I began researching the issue and found a recall had been issued for that issue for the 2001 saturn l200. The federal safety agency campaign id number : 07v519000 gm recall number:06074 I then read that the north carolina consumer council petitioned (the federal safety agency action number : dp08002) to have the recall expanded to include all 1999 to 2003 saturn vehicles that used the same timing chain.

Filed May 22, 2009 · Engine · 90,000 miles · OR

I was driving about 60 MPH on the highway and felt a jerk. The engine died and I had to quickly move over to the side of the highway. Turns out the timing chain broke. The auto repair shop said that the engine valves were bent. Total repair cost would be around $3,500.

Filed Jul 7, 2006 · Engine · 64,000 miles · OR

On dec. 23 or 24th, 2005, I stopped by the saturn of gresham dealership because my car was making a very odd noise. The service manager and technician listened to the car and looked at the engine. They told me that it sounded like a an exhaust problem but the car would be safe to drive until I could make an appointment after christmas. I made the appt. For the wed. Following christmas, I believe. On christmas, while driving up a hill, my car began jerking and lost power. I was not disabled but my car could barely make it up the hill. I was able to get off of the freeway and get help from family. I had the car taken to saturn of beaverton. They were able to look at the car on dec. 26 or 27th and determined that the catalytic converter had malfunctioned. The dealership did make the necessary repairs under the warranty.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Engine, Suspension · 28,000 miles · TX · crash

Dt: the contact purchased a used vehicle two years ago, and the second day after purchasing the vehicle there was a roaring noise from the front of the vehicle. The dealer said this was a problem with the front tires ,and the dealer replaced both tires. About two weeks later the noise returned. The vehicle has been to the dealer numerous times for numerous repairs. The vehicle would jerk to the right which caused the contact to hit a curb. There were no injuries but a police report was taken. There have been multiple repairs to the wheel bearings and joints which have not corrected this problem. Also the motor mounts and axles have been replaced in hopes of correcting this problem. The dealer has never been able to accurately repair the vehicle. Currently there is a need for new rotors and more tires. The vehicle continues to have a roaring sound like a locomotive as noted by the contact. *ak update 1/11/2006 -

Filed Dec 31, 2002 · Tires · 6,000 miles · PA

While driving at 50 MPH, steering wheel started to vibrate then had a jerking movement due to the tires cupping and wearing. Dealer contacted. Please provide additional information. Ts

Filed Aug 23, 2002 · Transmission · CA

While driving engine check light came on ,vehicle will shift hard into gear, and jerk forward.contacted dealler. Had vehicle serviced 3 times, however, problem still occurred. Dealership could not fix problem.