Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V231000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/18/2001 to 07/17/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 239993 | 07/01/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/23/2003 | 06/23/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03033/saturn recall no. 03-c-06.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 030856002 | 09/01/2003 | 10003597 | Intermittent security telltale illumination and/or diagnostic trouble code b2960. *tt | 10/24/2003 | |
| 02C07 | 04/01/2002 | 633352 | Subject regarding inaccurate odometer reading after loss of battery power. *jg | 09/23/2002 | |
| 02T50 | 07/01/2002 | 633527 | Subject regarding service manual update for body /electrical volume ii service manuals regarding liftgate release-wagon circuit description and operation. *jg | 09/23/2002 | |
| 01T25 | 05/01/2001 | 619859 | This purpose of this bulletin is to update engine cooling fan schematics. *tt | 07/03/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | |||||
| 02T26 | 05/01/2002 | 632277 | The purpose of this bulletin is to provide new positive and negative battery cable replacement procedures. *tt | 07/12/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 3419 | 10014805 | Ignition key will not rotate back to off position or shift lever will not move out of park. *tt | 05/10/2005 | ||
| 01T23 | 04/01/2001 | 619417 | Some customers may comment tht the ignition key will not turn out of the lock position. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| 3648 | 10018915 | Hesitation on acceleration after internal engine repairs - check injector harness orientation. *tt | 01/24/2006 | ||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 06/05/2007 | 56979 | 2 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn ls2. the contact stated that on two separate occasions, while driving, a stream of smoke appeared from the steering column. the first time was two weeks ago and the most recent was on june 5, 2007. the contact stated that the vehicle's high beams illuminate when the turn signal is activated and the day time running lamps and the brake lights flash interchangeably. the purchase date, engine size, and powertrain were unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 56,979. updated 09/05/07. *jb | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 1 | ||
| The vehicle stalled while driving the consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. the consumer had the vehicle towed to dealer. the mechanic could not duplicated the problem. the consumer informed the mechanic that this problem has occurred more than once and has not been resolved. please fill in additional. *jb | |||
| 09/07/2004 | 40000 | 1 | |
| The consumer states the electrical system failed. as a result the horn and the exterior lights became inoperative. please provide additional information.*jb | |||
| 11/11/2003 | 37000 | 1 | 03/22/2001 |
| Uneven wear of tires; (tires replaced under warranty once); tail light shorts (received a ticket) the bulbs have been replaced three times (problem is from faulty wiring...problems with shift moving from p to r & d. must tap on the brake several times in order for the gear to move.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 05/23/2008 | 1 | ||
| Ignition switch in all saturn cars if faulty and highly susceptible to locking up whether driving, starting or turning off the vehicle. there is no recall on this part. where as many consumers have paraded there should be a recall. instead it is a $150-$300 replacement charge depending on location and vehicle. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 45500 | 1 | |
| While parked vehicle caught on fire which started underneath the dashboard. *ak | |||