Automatic seatbelts fails to operate.
The worst 1991 Saturn SC problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts3
- Engine2
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts3
- Engine2
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
- Risk
- Should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. If this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running and without prior warning.
- Remedy
- The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.
Recall number 93V132000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Fr seatback recliner fails
There is no summary currently available
EA93016
Technical service bulletins for the 1991 Saturn SC 2
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1991 Saturn SC fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4‑cyl | FWD | 21 | 29-31 | 24-25 |
What 1991 Saturn SC owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My wife was driving the car when smoke began to emit and the generator light was on. The car was towed to our house. Upon examining the vehicle, the engine block was cracked where the generator is screwed to the engine block. The vehicle was towed to saturn of dadeland on 05/29/1998. They replaced cracked engine block, all crankshaft bearings, timing chain & guides, piston rings, valve stem seals, & lapped all valves, installed new generator & bolts. Total cost: $3196.67
When opening the door to get into the vehicle the seat belt retractor doesn't move. Once getting in and closing the door, the seat belt retractor still will not move. Ak consumer also stated that the engine had to be rebuilt.
Steering failed, causing accident.
Both front passive restraints fail to operate, w/owner notifying saturn manufacturer. Please describe details. Tt
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Questions about the 1991 Saturn SC
Is the 1991 Saturn SC reliable?
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1991 Saturn SC, fewer than a typical SC model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Saturn SC?
Seat belts, with 3 complaints. Next is engine (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Saturn SC have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the Saturn SC have the most seat belts problems?
The Saturn SC model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1992 (11 complaints) and 1994 (11 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1991 Saturn SC get?
Official estimates for the 1991 Saturn SC range from 24 to 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (1.9L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 29-31 highway.
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