Saturn Sc 2001
Model Sc made in 2001 by Saturn got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment, structure and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding wheels. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train. The car has one 1.9 engine.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 26/36/29 | 28,7000/45,6000/34,4445 | Regular | 699 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.9 | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | F | 25/35/29 | 27,9786/45,2908/33,7910 | Regular | 699 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.9 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 28/40/33 | 31,6049/51,3020/38,2060 | Regular | 614 | SUBCOMPACT CARS | |
| 1.9 | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | F | 27/38/31 | 29,9000/48,4000/36,1113 | Regular | 654 | SUBCOMPACT CARS |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V309000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/2000 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 6092 | 10/06/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/12/2000 | 10/24/2000 | 571 | 301 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 301, fuel system integrity. these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. if an ignition source were present, a fire could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. if necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 6, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V310000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/2000 to 07/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 65000 | 10/06/2000 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/12/2000 | 10/24/2000 | 571 | 114 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 114, theft protection. these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. if improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the park position with the ignition key removed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. if owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 6, 2000.owners who have questions about this recall should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - RIM | |||||
| 050310003 | 05/01/2009 | SB-050310003D | 10024405 | Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x with cast aluminum wheels. *nj updated 10/23 | 04/11/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Key switch no longer works on my 2001 saturn sc2. dealer wants $400 to fix because car is out of warranty. . my key still works on the doors and trunk. i have a '53 chevrolet with the original key and it still works. i understand this is a problem with all saturns. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 10/17/2009 | 120000 | 1 | |
| Key switch no longer works on my 2001 saturn sc2. dealer wants $400 to fix because car is out of warranty. . my key still works on the doors and trunk. i have a '53 chevrolet with the original key and it still works. i understand this is a problem with all saturns. *tr | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 12/05/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Traveling at a speed of approx. 30 miles per hour on surface street ( weather clear, pavement dry and clean) tread separated from right front tire. tire blew out.*ak (dot number: w2fpafa tiresize: p185/65r15) | |||