Saturn SL won't start problems

Filed Dec 5, 2014 · Engine · 150,000 miles · PA

The timing chain went out and needs replaced. The engine cranks but will not turn over. Our mechanic told us we're looking at a $1000 plus repair.

Filed Oct 4, 2014 · Electrical · 135,169 miles · MI

I took my saturn in for repair because I was having trouble with the ignition and starting my car. The dealer said that the ignition cylinder binding and column was loose. They replaced the cylinder and code cylinder and secured the steering wheel column. Now the same ignition problem is back but even worse. It takes a series of shakes of my key and moving the steering wheel to even start the car! I hope that I won't get stranded somewhere when this car won't start!!!

Filed Aug 27, 2014 · Electrical · 185,084 miles · FL

The security light on the dash board turn on and the wheel turn to the right side by it self and the car turn off and won't start again until the security light is off. This is the third time that happened wile driving with my son inside the car.

Filed Apr 7, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · MO

While driving this vehicle, the motor would just stop and then would not start until it cooled off. Had to have it towed 6 times within 6 months. Have not been able to drive it since.

Filed Mar 10, 2014 · Electrical · 155,062 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sl. The contact stated that he attempted to start the vehicle but the engine would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 155,062.

Filed Dec 12, 2011 · Engine · 110,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sl2. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop and the contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2009 · Electrical · 75,000 miles · KY

I have a 1999 saturn sl that I bought off a saturn employee two months ago; it was making a whining sound but she said that the sound was because it had a non standard part on it. The ignition locked up once or twice and now it will not crank nor start. I have checked the ignition switch, the starter-solenoid and all wires and cables. I have also called saturn and was told that they had no idea what it could be and that there weren't any recalls on any of the parts above nor any that could possibly cause the car not to crank or start. They suggested that I bring it in.

Filed Feb 10, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 saturn sl. Whenever the contact starts the vehicle, the ignition control module fails and the ignition will not start. She had new keys made, but this did not correct the issue. During the failure, the check engine indicator remains illuminated and will not dim. The failure has been occurring for over a year. The contact must wiggle the keys for at least fifteen to thirty minutes before the vehicle will start. The dealer has not been notified. The failure mileage was 120,000. Updated 3/19/09 *cn the consumer also stated the engine idles very high. Over 4000 RPM/ updated 03/25/09.

Filed Dec 22, 2008 · Electrical, Steering · MA

Saturn 2001 ion ignition - car won't start because key won't turn this is a known problem with saturns and is a bad safety issue. People are stranded with vehicles that won't start or sometimes even turn off. This is awful, and saturn knows about it, and gm is asking for a bailout? This should be a recall. If government won't force a recall on known issues, the company winds up going extinct due to poor quality issues. Recall this!

Filed Dec 13, 2007 · Electrical · CA

I was parked at a shopping center, when I turned my car on, it would not start. After trying a couple of times,it made a pop sound and smoke flooded inside the car. I turned off the key, took it to a dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it. The windows would not work as well. I replaced the fuse for the windows, and the car started, but now only the drivers side window works.