1997 Saturn SC1 engine problems

Filed Oct 4, 2005 · Engine · 75,999 miles · NH

Drove the car 2 weeks, defective crank shaft, banging in the motor, I can't drive my car. Want saturn to replace defective part.

Filed Jun 3, 2005 · Engine, Transmission · NY

1997 saturn sc2 experienced transmission failure when the spider pin broke. *mr while on an expressway an explosion occurred in the engine. The engine emitted steam and the consumer was unable to engage the gear. Under the vehicle was fluid and pieces of broken metal. The consumer was informed that the spider pin had broken and had come from the carrier jamming itself and caused immediate transmission failure. *sc

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Engine · PA

1) excessive oil useage after 60,000 miles on engine. ) no warning indicator light to show oil is low and needs added; engine seizes while driving. Could have caused accident trying to get out of traffic without power.*ak 3) engine was replaced once at 65,000 mile. Same has happened again and engine needs replaced. This engine has approx 81,000 miles. Oil was changed less than 5000 miles ago and has been regularly changed between 3,000 and 5,000 miles. No prior indication of problem. Engine just seized while driving.

Filed Aug 9, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · MD

I bought my saturn in may of 1999, at 20,000 miles. It was previously a lease vehicle. At 73,000 miles, the engine started to burn over 2.5 quarts of oil every 3000 miles. The car was under warranty and the engine was rebuilt. At approximately 150,000 miles the engine started burning again. I have to have my oil changed every 1500 to 2000 miles now. I have been told, by multiple mechanics, that this is a common problem with the saturn sc2s. I've also had the ignition replaced. I started having problems with starting it up at about 45,000 miles. Every time I started it up, it would take a while to turn over, until one morning when I tried to go to work, it wouldn't start up at all. I have also been through 3 alternators and three batteries. I have taken good care of my car and have never had these problems with cars I have had prior, that have been twice as old, and almost double the mileage. Of course, those cars were not gm products. I think I will go back to my pervious brand.

Filed Jul 22, 2003 · Engine · NY

While driving, the motor mounts collapsed without warning, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle almost hitting 3 pedestrians.

Filed Jun 17, 2003 · Engine · FL

Rainy days vehicle shuts down. Dealer notified. Please provide the technical diagnoses of cause leaking.

Filed Mar 1, 2003 · Body, Electrical · 37,100 miles · OH

Vehicle has only 37,000 miles on it, engine is dead. Will cost over $3000 for new engine. This car has been in for numerous repairs, many problems, and most were never fixed. I approached the dealership in summer 2000 about going to arbitration re: having vehicle replaced, and they refused to provide the area representatively name and number. I got it anyway and filed a complaint. Dealer promised to rectify all issues, and repaired several problems, which have all recurred (and worse) since the warranty expired. Problems have included electrical, fuse malfunctions (windows, locks, cd player, sunroof), air conditioner leakage, engine stalling, engine overheating, trunk leaking, etc. Now engine has completely frozen. I have taken good care of this car, with regular maintenance and will never buy another gm product again.

Filed Aug 27, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · MN

Power steering fluid pump leaked, causing generator to become inoperable. Dealer has been contacted.*ak consumer states the dealer paid him back $150. Pcv valve replaced.

Filed Jan 30, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · NY

Vehicle stalled on five occasions while driving. Been into dealer shop on two separate occasions, and unable to locate cause. *ak the problem was found to be as a faulty crank angle sensor and battery. Later on, the same vehicle was reparied for motor mounts and steering pump problem.

Filed Jun 29, 2000 · Engine · MN

Engine stalled on six different occasions at at 25,300 miles. Vehicle had to be towed to dealer's repair shop three times, but problem continued to reoccur. Feel free to provide further details.