Saturn SL fuel pump problems

Filed Jul 12, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 27,291 miles · VA

1st incident: I went in to the saturn dealer for an oil change and the dealer found a fuel leak between the tank and the filter. There was fuel on top of the tank top and also dripping down the side. The dealer said there was a cracked line in the fuel system close to the tank top. I had to replace the fuel pump assembly in order to repair the leak of my pocket as it was not covered by the warranty. 2nd incident: yesterday I went for a state inspection at the local chevrolet dealer that takes care of my saturn and they reported that I have a fuel tank leaking and have to replace the fuel pump. Because of this it failed the state inspection. My car currently has only 41152 miles on it and is driven mostly for pleasure. Is there a current recall on the fuel pump assembly or the fuel tanks of the saturn l300 series?

Filed Aug 8, 2004 · Fuel system · 32,000 miles · NJ

Every few months since I've had my car, for no apparent reason, it will start, but will idle low. If I try to put it in gear, it will stall. If I try to restart it and give it gas it will imediately cut off. I've had it to the dealership and to a private mechanic numerous times and no one can duplicate the problem. I've had the fuel pump, fuel filter, oxygen sensor (twice), wires, spark plugs, etc. Replaced costing thousands of dollars. One mechanic told me that it was "the way I was driving the car!" the most recent time I had my 2 month old in the car and it stalled when I was in the intersection, to make it through I had to accelerate almost resulting in an accident. There is no pattern to the problem like the weather, so it is hard to pinpoint.

Filed May 8, 2003 · Transmission · 91,328 miles · CA

We brought our saturn into the oakland, ca dealer for a transmission diagnosis. Automatic transmission has developed some leaks and clutch / gear assembly problems. Initial quote from the dealer service manager for repair is $2600.00+. Extended warranty expired 12/31/02, and the car is currently at the 94,904 mile mark. At the 91,328 mileage mark, the dealer performed an "87,000 mile" service, not a "90,000 mile" service. Why didn't the service advisor inform my daughter that the "90,000 mile" service was due, which included a transmission service? From my perspective this appears to be a case of this dealership not training their service advisors properly to advise a customer regarding routine maintenance. The car is currently at the 94,904 mile mark, and it seems reasonable that if the dealer had performed the "90,000 mile" service when the car was at the 91,328 mileage mark and inspected the transmission these problems would have been identified and repaired while the car still under warranty. Saturn has issued at least one dozen service bulletins regarding maintenance of this transmission several targeted to the specific issue of transmission leaks and repairs. Does this saturn dealer have a pattern of not informing female customers about recommended maintenance? Is this an issue at other saturn dealers? Is this a case of gender bias since the male service advisor did not communicate the factory recommendations to a female customer? Maintenance work by the saturn oakland (ca)dealer:fuel pump replaced, water pump replaced, window mechanisms replaced, drive belt replaced, idler pulley replaced, motor mounts replaced, alternator replaced, the power steering pump replaced. We don't understand how they could have inspected/diagnosed/repaired all these items and not have included the transmission maintenance at key mileage milestones.

Filed Jul 31, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · IL

02 sensor failure, water pump, fuel pump, serpentine belt, fuse block - all parts defects within short span of time after their 36k warranty expired- atypical problems for car with this type of mileage. Manufacturer contacted and would not reveal parts manfucturer - "not legally obligated to tell the public." as this car was no longer under warranty, I was informed that saturn would not reimburse for defective parts but would document that I was unhappy with my saturn experience. Saturn not concerned about safety factors involved with repetitive parts failures. Offerred free oil change. Did not offer to have car brought in for inspection or extending some kind of warranty in order to study any problems for corrective action with this particular car or model.

Filed Feb 28, 2001 · Fuel system · AZ

Fuel line ruptured due to flying debris from road, fuel line is a rubber or plastic hose and is close to catalytic converter and muffler, consumer is concerned that the rupture could have leaked gasoline onto these other components and caused a fire, consumer feels the line should be steel or be covered by a metal plate to shield it, consumer noticed rupture when he turned ignition switch on and electric fuel pump forced 3 and 1/2 gallons of fuel onto ground.

Filed Aug 10, 2000 · Tires · CA

Pe00020; original tire equipment on a 1997 saturn sl2, tire size p18565r15, and dot number not available. Tires only had under 27 thousand miles on them. When driving on highway at 65 MPH driver's side rear tire tread separated, tread pealed off, and came into contact with fuel pump wiring harness which caused loss of all power. Engine came to a complete stop due to the fuel not capable of reaching engine. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the tires *ak

Filed May 17, 2000 · Electrical, Fuel system · NJ

I have experienced loss of power, no start conditions,and long periods of crank time,even killing a battery that I had to pay for! Notified my dealership and they told me if they---determined it wasn't the fuel pump, I would have to pay a service charge !---and I have the best extended warranty they have !

Filed Feb 23, 2000 · Fuel system · FL

When turning ignition vehicle would turn over, but it wouldn't start. Owner has to start vehicle a number of times to in order to run. Dealer says its due to a faulty fuel pump. Dealer has replaced the fuel pump.

Filed May 29, 1999 · Acceleration, Fuel system · MI

Driving at 40 MPH when RPM gauge started to go down, deceleration occurred and car stalled. Attempts to restart car resulted in it repeatedly stalling. While trying to restart RPM's were going to high before the car actually stalled. The car was taken back to the dealer and the fuel pump and idler air control module were replaced.

Filed May 28, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · NY

Driving at highway speeds vehicle loses all power and eventually stops, causing a safety hazard. Dealer replaced fuel pump, but defect has reoccurred.