Saturn Saturn 1991
Model Saturn made in 1991 by Saturn got 1 consumer complain there are 2 investigations as well as 35 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had some investigations: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1991
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 92T47B | 04/01/1995 | 92-T-47A | 41057 | Serial communication interface failure causing no powertrain control module communication with portable diagnostic tool and service stall system. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 97T40A | 08/01/2001 | 97T40 | 621256 | This bulletin is to provide revised recommendations concerning the use of engine cooling system sealer in saturn vehicles containing dex-cool. *tt | 09/13/2001 |
| 97T04A | 08/01/2001 | 620967 | Technical information on engine coolant recovery reservoir discoloration due to engine cooling system sealer. *tt | 09/05/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||||
| 95T04 | 01/01/1995 | 39091 | Engine coolant weeps or drips at radiator hose connection. *tw | 03/08/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 96T65A | 02/01/1997 | 51165 | Engine may run hot and/or have engine oil mixed with engine coolant (vehicles equipped with shoc). *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| 94T57 | 12/01/1994 | 37926 | Engine stalls within five minutes of start when coming to stop. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
| 94T56 | 12/01/1994 | 38069 | Intermittent squeal from front of engine on initial cold start. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 96T65B | 05/01/1999 | 96T65A | 606531 | Conditions with the engine running hot and / or engine oil mixed with engine coolant in engine coolant recovery reservoir. *tt | 08/26/1999 |
| 94T07E | 02/01/1997 | 94-T-07D | 51214 | Engine misses, lacks power and/or emits a popping noise through exhaust manifold. *tw | 06/27/1997 |
| 94T07D | 02/01/1997 | 94-T-07C | 51211 | Engine misses, lacks power and/or emits a popping noise through exhaust manifold. *tw | 06/27/1997 |
| 96T65 | 11/01/1996 | 50883 | Engine runs hot and engine oil mixed with engine coolant in engine coolant recovery reservoir (replace cylinder head assembly). *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 92T14B | 01/01/1995 | 92-T-14A | 39089 | Oil consumption on dohc engines ro carbon buildup on sohc engines. *tw | 03/08/1995 |
| 94T59 | 12/01/1994 | 39023 | Oil consumption concern. *tw | 03/01/1995 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 97110197T46 | 11/01/1997 | 54444 | Comments about a hoot or moan noise from the exhaust. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| 94T07F | 03/01/1998 | 94T07E | 601063 | A condition with the engine missing, lacking power and / or emitting a popping noise through exhaust manifold on a deceleration and / or at idle. *tt | 06/24/1998 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 99T65 | 12/01/1999 | 609895 | Some customers may comment of a sizzling or hissing type noise when the vehicle is parked after air conditioner has been used. *tt | 04/11/2000 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 92T55C | 08/01/1998 | 92T55B | 609726 | Small white spots of rubbing compound left on vehicle from assembly plant. these spots may not come off during a normal car wash procedure. yd | 04/07/2000 |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||||
| 93T06 | 02/01/1993 | 39608 | Rear compartment key not returning to full. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 95T10 | 02/01/1995 | 39310 | The malfunction indicator lamp is illuminated and/or transaxle exhibits harsh engagement into any gear or starts out in 2nd gear. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 98T15 | 03/01/1998 | 601049 | Subject pertaining to rear disc brake noise and/or pulsation. *yc | 06/24/1998 | |
| 95T22 | 04/01/1995 | 41060 | Brake grind and/or growl noise during slow speed braking. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 95T15 | 03/01/1995 | 4090000 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 95T15 | 03/01/1995 | 39811 | Brake pedal pulsation. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 95T52E | 03/01/2003 | 95T52D | 10001674 | Bumps or iron dust on paint surface. *tt | 06/18/2003 |
| 94T25E | 10/01/1998 | 94T25D | 602940 | Comments that a whistle type noise is heard at highway speeds, or groaning type noise durng periods of precipitation. *yc | 01/21/1999 |
| 94T32B | 09/01/1998 | 94T32A | 602739 | Subject regarding water leakage at right and/or left front footwell area. *yc | 01/07/1999 |
| 94T32A | 04/01/1998 | 94T32 | 601591 | Comments of water leaking into front footwell from front of dash. *yc | 08/12/1998 |
| 98T08 | 02/01/1998 | 600233 | Vehicles built up to and including vin wz166759 may experience a clunk, rattle or buzz noise coming from front of vehcile. *yc | 04/30/1998 | |
| 97080194T25D | 08/01/1997 | 54356 | A whistle type noise is heard at highway speeds, or groaning type noise during periods of precipitation. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||||
| 97T04A | 08/01/2001 | 97T04 | 623906 | Information regarding the engine coolant recovery reservoir discoloration due to engine cooling system sealer. *slc | 10/31/2001 |
| 97T40A | 08/01/2001 | 97T40 | 623911 | Information regarding the engine cooling system sealer usage. *slc | 10/31/2001 |
| 96T46B | 07/01/1998 | 96T46A | 6092399 | Techinical information bulletin summarizing the powertrain control module (pcm) engine, transaxle and antilock brake controller electrically erasable / programmable read-only memory (eeprom) calibrations released to date. *tt | 12/07/2000 |
| 97110197T44 | 11/01/1997 | 54446 | Information on new rke/sss module for vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||||
| 94T49 | 11/01/1994 | 37836 | Cruise control speed intermittently fluctuates at highway speeds. *tw | 01/11/1995 | |
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||||
| 95I02 | 02/01/1995 | 39311 | Heater does not provide heat during extended idle after start-up in cold weather. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||
| EA91049 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/26/1991 | 10/28/1992 | JACK FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE93072 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/29/1993 | 11/29/1993 | BRAKE DRAG/EFFECTIVENESS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| My 91 saturn has a motorized/retractible seat belts. the belt no longer functions correctly. it orginally stopped at mid point of the door opening. now, it moves only couple of inches. i contacted the saturn 800 number and was told there have been no recalls. i called the dealer and the service tech commented that it was most likely the module. i asked if this failure occured frequently and the response was yes. | |||