Saturn L Series 2003
Model L Series made in 2003 by Saturn got 26 consumer complains as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive.
Model 2003
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Ready | 06/16/2011 | |
| PIP-4495C | 03/01/2011 | 10038510 | Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm | 06/16/2011 | |
| 3859 | 3859A | 10020923 | Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07. *nj | 01/30/2007 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| SB-00-03-10-006C | 01/01/2008 | 10032850 | General motors: information on tire radial force variation. vehicle must be driven before measuring tires on equipment hunter gsp9700 toensure removal of any flatspotting. models include all gm passenger cars and light trucks, as well as | 06/02/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||||
| PIE-0012 | 09/01/2009 | 10032390 | Saturn: e109213-fuel smell/odor or leak near fuel tank area *engineering information). customers complain about a fuel smell/odor while driving or after the vehicle is parked. some dampness may also be noticed on the ground near the fuel | 03/15/2010 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| PIE-0012 | 09/01/2009 | 10032390 | Saturn: e109213-fuel smell/odor or leak near fuel tank area *engineering information). customers complain about a fuel smell/odor while driving or after the vehicle is parked. some dampness may also be noticed on the ground near the fuel | 03/15/2010 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| TIRES | |||||
| SB-00-03-10-006C | 01/01/2008 | 10032850 | General motors: information on tire radial force variation. vehicle must be driven before measuring tires on equipment hunter gsp9700 toensure removal of any flatspotting. models include all gm passenger cars and light trucks, as well as | 06/02/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 62000 | 80 | 01/02/2002 |
| My 2003 saturn l200 has a problem with the general motors passlock anti-theft system. the engine shuts off after being started and the passlock light blinks on and off. after researching online, i found a lot of people with similar problems with their gm vehicles. since it appears that there may be a problem with the passlock system, i was hoping someone would look into similar complaints to see if a recall was necessary. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/20/2012 | |||
| I was driving my 2003 saturn and when i stop it made a noise in the engine.when i went to start it,it turned over real fast and would not start .it has spark and fuel but no not think it has compressen.would like to know if this car is under a recall for the timing chain.it has 107000 miles on it.it seem like it would be very costly to fix | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/26/2006 | 55000 | 1 | |
| Tl* - the contact's 2003 l series saturn wagon stalled. the contact's vehicle was towed to the dealer in greensboro, nc. no warning lights or noises were experienced. the contact was driving 72 miles an hour at the time of the incident, the car drifted after it loss power and would not restart. the warranty ended 3 to 4 months ago and she incurred the cost for the repairs. the contact reviewed a notice on nhtsa website defect petition dated january 23, 2006 states number pe06006 which states that the timing chain can cause failure and stalling. | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 09/22/2012 | 72000 | 1 | |
| I detected the smell of gasoline when getting out of the vehicle. later during that week the smell of gasoline became present while driving as well as when the car was stationary. i took the vehicle to a licensed repair facility to diagnose the problem. they put it on a lift and discovered that the fuel tank was stained and it looked to be leaking from the area at the top of the tank. on sept 27, 2012 the car went in for service. upon removing the fuel tank the technician found the fuel pump to have broken brittle plastic at the top where the fuel lines come out. the vehicle was repaired on 9/29/12. since then i learned that gm is recalling some vehicles for the same problem, yet this vehicle isn't included in the recall. *tr | |||
| 09/22/2012 | 72000 | ||
| I detected the smell of gasoline when getting out of the vehicle. later during that week the smell of gasoline became present while driving as well as when the car was stationary. i took the vehicle to a licensed repair facility to diagnose the problem. they put it on a lift and discovered that the fuel tank was stained and it looked to be leaking from the area at the top of the tank. on sept 27, 2012 the car went in for service. upon removing the fuel tank the technician found the fuel pump to have broken brittle plastic at the top where the fuel lines come out. the vehicle was repaired on 9/29/12. since then i learned that gm is recalling some vehicles for the same problem, yet this vehicle isn't included in the recall. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/20/2012 | |||
| I was driving my 2003 saturn and when i stop it made a noise in the engine.when i went to start it,it turned over real fast and would not start .it has spark and fuel but no not think it has compressen.would like to know if this car is under a recall for the timing chain.it has 107000 miles on it.it seem like it would be very costly to fix | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/30/2006 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Tl* - the contact stated that while sitting at a stop on 12/30/06 the contact tried to accelerate to merge into traffic on a 50 mph highway and the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate, but the engine was still running. the contact stated that vehicle would not travel at an accelerated speed. while trying to accelerate the vehicle made a loud noise like metal grinding on metal. the contact was able to get vehicle to the side of the road, and she tried again to get vehicle to accelerate, but it would not. the contact called for road side assistance, and had vehicle towed to saturn of holland. the contact did call edsaturn, and filed a compliant ,and was given file# 1-22553734 from customer service.*ak the axle cv joint failed. the inner splines stripped and the outer axle cracked. updated 01/29/07. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 12/30/2006 | 57000 | 1 | |
| Tl* - the contact stated that while sitting at a stop on 12/30/06 the contact tried to accelerate to merge into traffic on a 50 mph highway and the vehicle lost power and would not accelerate, but the engine was still running. the contact stated that vehicle would not travel at an accelerated speed. while trying to accelerate the vehicle made a loud noise like metal grinding on metal. the contact was able to get vehicle to the side of the road, and she tried again to get vehicle to accelerate, but it would not. the contact called for road side assistance, and had vehicle towed to saturn of holland. the contact did call edsaturn, and filed a compliant ,and was given file# 1-22553734 from customer service.*ak the axle cv joint failed. the inner splines stripped and the outer axle cracked. updated 01/29/07. *jb | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN LOCKING - ANTI-THEFT DEVICE | |||
| 01/15/2007 | 62000 | 80 | 01/02/2002 |
| My 2003 saturn l200 has a problem with the general motors passlock anti-theft system. the engine shuts off after being started and the passlock light blinks on and off. after researching online, i found a lot of people with similar problems with their gm vehicles. since it appears that there may be a problem with the passlock system, i was hoping someone would look into similar complaints to see if a recall was necessary. *jb | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/06/2011 | 90000 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2003 saturn l200. the contact stated while driving 20 mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated up to 30 mph. the contact shift the vehicle into neutral and the vehicle stopped. the contact shut the vehicle off and restarted the vehicle and the rpm's were racing. the contact had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic. the contact has not called the dealer nor the manufacturer. the contact stated the vehicle could have caused a crash. the failure mileage 90,000. jo | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||
| 01/11/2008 | 75000 | 1 | |
| Windshield wiper motor failure. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI | KALAMAZOO | CHERYL GLOWE | 269-775-5054 | |
| NC | CHARLOTTE | 23333 | SATURN OF CHARLOTTE | |
| NV | RENO | SATURN OF RENO |