Roll pin on retainer in transmission differential sheered off causing the retaining pin to wear through the bell housing and seize transmission. A roll pin is like using a rivet to hold a very important mechanical component together. This is another horrible gm design. This is an accident waiting to happen. $2300 later to replace the transmission.
2000 Saturn SL: complete transmission failure
7 of the 147 complaints about the 2000 Saturn SL describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 73,568
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
- 20024
- 20012
- 20007
- 19993
- 19984
- 19972
- 19962
- 19954
- 19941
- 19934
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saturn sl2. While attempting to shift gears at 10 MPH, the gears became stuck and could not shift into neutral. The failure nearly caused a crash. The dealer stated that a new transmission was needed; however, the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 00v310000 (power train:automatic transmission:park/neutral start switch). The contact filed a complaint with the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 56,000. Updated 12/07/07
My car when put into reverse, makes a loud bang noise and slams hard into gear. I am told I need a new transmission. Many complaints on the same exact situation all over the internet.
Set screw that holds the shaft that holds the spider gears in place came loose causing the shaft to back out breaking the transmission apart and locking up in middle of road. Had to replace transmission trans is available.
Had to replace transmission casing had a bad leak wiring harness from ignition caught on fire putting me and my families life at risk rattles real bad in rear portion of car heater quit working
I have only had this car 11 months. It only has 42, almost 43,000 miles on it and the transmission needs to be replaced. I dont understand that. I need some help getting my car repaired or replaced. I came to a complete stop and put the car in reverse to park. It wouldnt go into reverse. I took it to the dealer the following morning and they told me that I need a new transmission but couldnt explain how or why it happened. Help!! Please!!ak
The vehicle has had a history of possible manufacturer defects within the transmission as stated in the technical service bulletin #00-t-24 issued on 04/2000. The saturn dealer at which I purchased this vehicle will not even consider the defect, but instead wishes to charge me for a new transmission. My vehicle is not even 2 years old. I would hope that the corporation would stand behind there product, instead of trying to make up excuses.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.
- Risk
- This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
- Remedy
- Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.
Recall number 00V310000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Saturn SL transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 2000 Saturn SL?
7 of 147 owner complaints about the 2000 Saturn SL (5%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Saturn SL?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Saturn SL
Engine failure 9Stalling 6Grinding brakes 5Check engine light 5Harsh shifting 5Tire blowout 5
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