Saturn Ls 2002

• Recall 61669 [USA]: This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. a following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
  On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.
  dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
  gm recall no. 05052.Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 55567 [USA]: If a separation occurred in crash, the right and center rear seat occupants may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.
  Certain wagons fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages." the seat belt anchor may separate from the floor of the vehicle before holding the required test load for the required time.
  dealers will install a rear seat center belt anchor reinforcement plate to the floor pan of the vehicle free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
  gm recall no. 05041. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 63733 [USA]: Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
  On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.
  dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. Owner notification began on august 4, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.
  gm recall no. 03033/saturn recall no. 03-c-06.Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 2005168 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain vehicles, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time. This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. The loss of one of both of the tail lamps/stop lamps could reduce the vehicle's visibility to following drivers and fail to warn others that the vehicle is braking and/or stopped, which could lead to a crash. Correction: dealers will replace the lamp socket and, if necessary, the lamp housing assembly.

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• Recall 2003161 [Canada]: Other
  On certain vehicles, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power and the vehicle may be hard to start.. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator. Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise and prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to an undercar fire. Correction: dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, or (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs and update the powertrain control module calibration.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Fuel pump leaks investigation # PE09028

  The office of defects investigation opened this investigation based on nine vehicle owner questionnaire (voq) reports alleging gasoline leakage from the in-tank fuel pump assembly.Some complainants reported leaks from the fuel pump "nipple" (i.E., the fitting for the fuel supply and/or return hoses).Others reported leakage from fuel pump cracks, fuel pump lines, and from the top of the fuel tank.Odi was unable to verify that all of the leaks originated from the fuel pump hose fittings and or nipples.Odis analysis of the available complaint data attributed to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles show a low overall rate and a declining trend, as 75% of the reports were received prior to calendar year 2009.Complaint data for model year 2001 and 2003 vehicles also demonstrates a low rate and similar declining trend.A defect trend has not been identified at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
  

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• Timing chain breaks, engine stall investigation # PE08061

  On may 22, 2008, theoffice of defects investigation (odi) was petitioned by the north carolina consumers council (nccc) to broaden the scope of safety recall 07v-519, which was conducted by general motors corporation (gm) for model year (my) 2001 saturn l-series vehicles equipped with the l61 2.2l engine and built during a 4-month period from november 2000 through february 2001 (dp08-002). On october 16, 2008, odi granted dp08-002 and opened pe08-061 to investigate timing chain failures resulting in engine stall while driving (swd) in the saturn l-series vehicles equipped with l61 engines and that used the same design timing chain and timing chain lubrication system as the recalled vehicles.A redesigned timing chain and lubrication system were implemented late in my 2002 production (may 1, 2002).Hence, the subject vehicles for this investigation are all my 2000 through 2002 saturn l-series vehicles equipped with 2.2l l61 engines and built prior to may 2002 that were not included in recall 07v-519. In this investigation, odi analyzed updated complaint and warranty claims data for timing chain failures resulting in incidents of engine stall while driving, which comprise slightly over half of all timing chain failures occurring in the subject vehicle population.Odis analysis of complaint and warranty data shows that vehicles produced with the subject timing chain and lubrication system experienced elevated failure rates when compared with the my 2002 through 2003 vehicles using the revised components.However, the analysis also showed that the my 2001 saturn l-series vehicles recalled in 07v-518 experienced a significantly higher rate of timing chain failures than the subject vehicles.The complaint rate for timing chain failures resulting in swd was approximately 5 times higher for the recalled vehicles,19.2 incidents per thousand vehicles (iptv), than for the subject vehicles, 3.7 iptv.The warranty claims rate for chain failures resulting in swd was over 3 times higher for the recalled vehicles, 2.4 percent, than for the subject vehicles, 0.7 percent.The complaint and warranty rates for the subject vehicles were similar to rates recorded in other recently closed investigations for conditions that could result in swd with no engine re-start, ea07-015 and ea07-018.Analysis of all complaints, field reports and warranty claims found no allegations of crashes or injuries associated with the alleged defect in the subject vehicles after approximately 7 to 9 years in service. Odis analysis of the stalling incidents that have resulted from timing chain failures in the subject vehicles found that they can occur at any speed and almost always result in a no restart condition.These are generally considered to be factors that increase the severity of stalling incidents.However, analysis of swd failure rates in the subject vehicles show that they have occurred at much lower rates than were observed in the recalled population.In addition, the swd complaint and warranty rates for the subject vehicles are similar to rates observed in prior investigations involving similar categories of engine stall consequences that were closed with no action.Further investigation of this matter would not be an efficient allocation of agency resources.Accordingly, this investigation is closed.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that a safety-related defect does not exist.The agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the subject vehicles and take further action if warranted.
  

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• Timing chain failure-stall investigation # DP08002

  On june 6, 2006, odi opened an investigation of timing chain failure resulting in engine stall while driving with no restart in approximately 20,514 model year (my) 2001 saturn l-series vehicles equipped with 2.2l engines (l61) built from november 2000 through february 2001 (ea06-009).The vehicles built during those months exhibited higher failure rates than similarly equipped vehicles built before and after.Gm introduced a new timing chain design in production in may 2002.Odi closed its investigation after gm initiated a safety recall on november 7, 2007 (recall 07v-519). On may 22, 2008, the north carolina consumers council (nccc) submitted a defect petition to odi requesting the expansion of recall 07v-519 to include all my 1999 through 2003 saturn l-series vehicles with 2.2l engines using the same timing chain design as the recalled population.The petition states that the nccc continues to receive complaints from consumers that have had a timing chain fail in vehicles built outside the production range covered by the recall.The petition also notes that odi has continued to receive complaints.Since the closing of ea06-009 odi has received 80 new complaints from consumers who had a timing chain fail in a my 2000 through 2002 saturn l-series with the 2.2l engine that were not covered by recall 07v-519 and were built prior to the timing belt change in may 2002.The complaints describe the same failure mode as the recalled population where the timing chain can break suddenly and without warning, resulting in engine damage and loss of motive power.The defect petition has been granted. A preliminary evaluation (pe08-061) has been opened.
  

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• Timing chain failure investigation # PE06006

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• Inoperative tail lamps investigation # PE05010

  General motors has decided that a safety related defect exists on certain model saturn sedans and wagons.The plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake or tail lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp).Gm will conduct a safety recall on an expanded scope of saturn vehicles to install a reinforcing socket adapter (and corresponding nw socket) to the back of the existing lamp assembly.General motors will recall 291,652 my 2000-2002 saturn ls sedans and my 2000-2004 saturn lw wagons.The recall is identified by nhtsa number 05v-245.
  

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• Headlamps flicker off and on investigation # PE03017

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Engine stalled while driving at highway speeds around 65-70 mph. Engine could not be restarted and had to be towed back home. Mechanic inspection revealed complete loss of compression in two cylinders and partial compression loss in other two. Engine was permanently damaged and would have to be replaced or rebuilt at high cost in the thousands. Engine had 102,057 miles at time of failure.

Engine stalled while driving at highway speeds around 65-70 mph. Engine could not be restarted and had to be towed back home. Mechanic inspection revealed complete loss of compression in two cylinders and partial compression loss in other two. Engine was permanently damaged and would have to be replaced or rebuilt at high cost in the thousands. Engine had 102,057 miles at time of failure.

Mechanic found short circuit in tail lamp assemblies causing brake lights to come on, and stay on, when headlamps do. *tr

Mechanic found short circuit in tail lamp assemblies causing brake lights to come on, and stay on, when headlamps do. *tr

Vehicle was in motion at 30 mph on city street, engine completely stopped working with loss of power steering and power brakes. Coasted vehicle to a side street & stopped. Had car towed to a mechanic. We were quoted $1700 bill to repair due to broken timing chain. Researched recalls and found that nhtsa had a recall #07v519000 for 2001 saturn l100. This seems grossly shortsighted on the part of nhtsa, as there have been dozens of duplicate complaints. This prompted the state of north carolina consumers council to issue a defect petition for 2000-2003 saturn l series with the 2.2l engine with the nhtsa. It is surprising how little effort the nhtsa has made in light of the scope of this problem.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While pumping fuel into the fuel tank, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking out of the tank. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the leakage seemed to come from the tube, but was not completely sure. The contact also noticed that the brake lines were rusted. The contact researched the failure online. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact also stated that the service engine indicator was illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Hello i am concerned that my vehicle has had a recall on it and i was not aware of it i was asked to get in touch with you all on saturday when the keys to my saturn would not start my vehicle , it is a used vehicle, the only car i have to get to and from work ,when i purchased this vehicle there was nothing wrong with it and still nothing is wrong except that igniton,. I purchased it 05-09-13, i am unable to get to work without it. Now i understand that there was in fact a recall on this vehicle on parts of it, now the part i need repaired is my ignition and i see where that is part of you all repair agreement and i was wondering could you all repair it? My vehicle was working fine up until saturday morning when i drove my vehicle to the local grocery store her in our town and all, i had got in my vehicle and put key in ignition and it wouldn't start, this happened when i came out of grocery store, the key wouldn't budge, therefore i tried other key that i have to the car and it wouldn't budge, i then panicked and called neighbor who checks my vehicle from time to time , now mind you we are in the grocery stores parking lot it was cold and slightly windy, he came out checked engine alternator and battery it was neither , therefore he used a method to get key inside and turn , which he stated that the tumbler inside the ignition had dropped , which it took the column off the igniton area and stated that i not remove key from car if i wanted to drive it ,that was not what i wanted to hear, i was hurt it is the only vehicle i can afford at this present time i had to get him to get it to my house , and have not drove it , now i have to work and without my vehicle i have no one to take me to and from work so if you can will u please see if you can repair my vehicle. I wil be greatly appreciated.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn ls. While driving 15 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing belt fractured and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Encountered rough gear changes while driving. Took the car to a gm dealer for an inspection. The trouble code P1811 was " transmission fluid leakage causing pressure control solenoid malfunction per c obt" recommend transmission replacement"

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0741 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance or Stuck Off
• P0742 [1] Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stock On
• P0751 [1] Shift Solenoid A Performance or Stuck Off
• P0752 [1] Shift Solenoid A Stuck On
• P0756 [1] Shift Solenoid B Performance or Stock Off
• P0757 [1] Shift Solenoid B Stuck On
• P1811 [3] Transmission 4-Wheel Drive High Indicator Short Circuit To Battery
• P0638 [1] Throttle Actuator Control Range/Performance (Bank 1)
• P1510 [1] Idle Air Control System At Adaptive Clip
• P1516 [1] Idle Switch (Electric Control Throttle) Circuit Malfunction
• P0171 [1] System too Lean (Bank 1)
• P0172 [1] System too Rich (Bank 1)
• P0174 [1] System too Lean (Bank 2)
• P0175 [1] System too Rich (Bank 2)
• P0135 [1] 02 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
• P0155 [1] 02 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
• B2960 [1] B2960
• P2135 [1] Throttle/Pedal Pos Sensor/Switch A / B Voltage Correlation
• P0221 [1] Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor/Switch B Circuit Range/Performance
• P0121 [1] Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Range/Performance Problem
• P0128 [1] Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)
• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0304 [1] Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
• P0711 [1] Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance
• P0712 [1] Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low Input
• P0713 [1] Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor A Circuit High Input
• P0218 [1] Transmission Over Temperature Condition
• P1810 [1] Transmission 4-Wheel Drive High Indicator Open Circuit
• P1815 [1] TFP Valve Position Switch Circuit/ Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Indicator Short Circuit To Battery
• P1816 [1] Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Indicator Short Circuit To Ground
• P1817 [1] Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Mode Select Circuit Failure
• P1818 [1] Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Mode Select Open Circuit
• P1860 [1] Torque converter clutch (TCC) solenoid - circuit malfunction
• P1887 [1] P1887
• P1441 [1] A/C Evaporator Air Temperature Circuit Low
• P0116 [1] Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit 1 Range/Performance Problem
• P1683 [1] PCM - IDM Communications Error