Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 040842001 | 09/01/2004 | 040842001A | 10005550 | Information on intermittent dimming (flickering) of headlamps and/or instrument panel lighting-normal characteristic. this may occur because of transient current loads on the electrical system during normal vehicle operation. *mn | 03/02/2004 |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE05010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/15/2005 | 06/03/2005 | INOPERATIVE TAIL LAMPS | 05V245000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE05010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/15/2005 | 06/03/2005 | INOPERATIVE TAIL LAMPS | 05V245000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE05010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/15/2005 | 06/03/2005 | INOPERATIVE TAIL LAMPS | 05V245000 | |
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 03/01/2003 | 48000 | 1 | 09/27/2002 |
| Dt: 2000 saturn l-series. the consumer stated when the brakes are pressed the brake lights do not work. the bulbs have been replaced multiple times. the vehicle has been taken to the dealership, and they stated it was a problem with these vehicles. the manufacturer has not yet been contacted. the problem has been on going for approximately two years.*ak | |||
| 01/04/2004 | 35000 | 1 | 08/20/2000 |
| The brake and tail lights reapeatedly fail to work correctly. the lights will fail to illuminate. there is a design problem in the tail light assemblies. saturn is aware of the problem and has issued a service bulletin but has failed to recall the assemblies. i've also noticed the lamp sockets are starting to overheat and melt. i've replaced the sockets.*ak | |||
| 03/05/2005 | 10 | 03/05/2000 | |
| Tail/brake lights on my 2000 saturn lw2 intermittently stop working. this has been ongoing since i purchased the car new in march 2000. they have always worked when the car is at the dealer, so the dealer did not investigate the problem.*ak | |||
| 03/09/2005 | 20 | 03/30/2000 | |
| Brake lights often go out when the bulb is good. i have replaced the entire housing on one light, and the bulbs multiple times. this has happened at least 20 times since i purchased the car new. you don't know the brake lights are not working until somebody tells you.*ak | |||
| 09/14/2003 | 05/30/2003 | ||
| 2000 saturn l series 200 when the headlights are turned on the brake lights do not work. | |||
| 4 | 09/01/2000 | ||
| When the vehicles head lights are on, and the brake is applied, there is a short that causes the brake light to go out, when the brake is not applied, the light is on, but much dimmer than the light standard on the passenger of the vehicle, a new light assembly was installed, but the problem still remains, consumer went back to dealer and was informed that a bulb was loose and resecured, however prior to leaving the dealership consumer found the brake light to be inoperative, another light assembly has been ordered, which will require a fifth time to the dealer.*yh | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/13/2003 | 06/29/2000 | ||
| When the ac compressor engages, headlights dim for a short period of time. it makes the car look like i am flashing the headlights. has done it since, and a new car has 50k miles on it now. *la | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 01/04/2004 | 35000 | 1 | 08/20/2000 |
| The brake and tail lights reapeatedly fail to work correctly. the lights will fail to illuminate. there is a design problem in the tail light assemblies. saturn is aware of the problem and has issued a service bulletin but has failed to recall the assemblies. i've also noticed the lamp sockets are starting to overheat and melt. i've replaced the sockets.*ak | |||
| 03/05/2005 | 10 | 03/05/2000 | |
| Tail/brake lights on my 2000 saturn lw2 intermittently stop working. this has been ongoing since i purchased the car new in march 2000. they have always worked when the car is at the dealer, so the dealer did not investigate the problem.*ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 09/30/1999 | |||
| Tail light bulb disengages from contact and goes out. if consumer jiggles cord it will come back on. consumer is concerned that anytime bulb can go out and there is no indication. please provide any further information. mr | |||