Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 99P01 | 06/01/1999 | 606148 | Information on replacement of cracked cylinder heads. *tt | 08/10/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| 94T56 | 12/01/1994 | 38069 | Intermittent squeal from front of engine on initial cold start. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
| 94T57 | 12/01/1994 | 37926 | Engine stalls within five minutes of start when coming to stop. *tw | 02/09/1995 | |
| 94T48A | 12/01/1994 | 94-T-48 | 37927 | Engine knock and/or rattle noise due to a clearance condition between the piston pin and the connecting rod bushing. *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 | |
| 95T36 | 08/01/1995 | 45877 | Objectionable engine vibration at idle (check cooling module mounts, engine strut cradle bracket, muffler hanger and strap, and adjust or replace as required. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
| 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 - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 99E01 | 11/01/1999 | 6089245 | Saturn has decided s-series vehicles within the vin range rz1000016 through rz159813 will require inspection and replacement of the catalytic converter. *tt | 01/18/2000 | |
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 10/26/1994 | 1 | ||
| Engine motor mount failed. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/31/1998 | |||
| When manually shifting gears the engine backfires. | |||
| 12/15/1994 | 5 | ||
| Engine overheated. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 09/28/1994 | 1 | ||
| Chemical on air filter leaves gum deposits on valves, resulting in vehicle shuddering/hesitating between speeds of 30 mph and 60 mph, also looses acceleration. | |||