Saturn Sc2 2001
Model Sc2 made in 2001 by Saturn got 21 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 2001
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 040605010 | 10/01/2004 | 10010526 | Service procdure for replacement of resonator and intermediate pipe. *eh | 11/30/2004 | |
| SEATS | |||||
| 00T48 | 09/01/2000 | 626009 | Subject regarding squeaking noise from driver or passenger seat back. *jg | 12/12/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| While driving and without any indication headlights short out, causing poor visibility. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 12/15/2002 | 1 | 05/01/2000 | |
| While vehicle is running consumer can take the key out of ignition, and vehicle would still be runing. dealer notified. ts...*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 10/30/2004 | 33300 | 2 | 02/10/2004 |
| 2001 saturn sc2 bought 2/04 20,000 orginal miles ....... suporting documents state the car was sitting and not driven prior to purchasing. as of oct 2004 and 30,000 miles there has been a leak in exhaust, checked with saturn dealer and was told i needed a new resonator and pipe dealer wants to charge me approx. $400 to fix, 2nd problem is that my idler pulley is bad and in the process distroying the serpentine drive belt approx. $200 to repair. i feel gm (saturn) need to own up to these common problems with there vehicles and repair them under recall. the nhtsa has a service bullentin on the exhaust problem that just came out oct. 2004 bullentin #040605010 (service procedure for replacement of resonator and intermediate pipe) i also feel a car that has 33,300 miles shouldnt need all of this kind of work done to it when these kind of issues usually happen around 60-70,000 miles on any other normal car. i will never buy another gm product, this is my first especially with this low of milage - this has been a big disappointment and let down. thank you - please put in effect a recall for these issues..... i think gm customers have spent enough on repairs. i very unhappy first saturn (gm) owner. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 06/27/2008 | 56139 | ||
| The power sunroof on my 2001 saturn sc-2 was making a grinding noise when i opened it and when it was closing. yesterday, while driving the sunroof was stuck in the open position. the saturn dealer charged $46.00 to diagnose the problem. they said it was the motor and this would cost about $380.00 to replace. i agreed to the charge. then they called to say the new motor did not correct the problem. they wanted an additional $950.00 to replace a module. i told them not to do the work; that the price was too high. they said the car was old and this part always fails. i also refused to pay for a motor i didn't need since they misdiagnosed the problem. this vehicle has 56,000 miles and i live in michigan. the sunroof is only used a few months a year. this is a faulty part. if this is a part that always fails according to the dealer service department why hasn't gm had them recalled, and repair them for free? | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/01/2000 | |||
| It is a concern to me that my gas bangs around in tank and i hear it. it is so loud of a hi t at times that i think i have hit something. it is most noticable between 3/4 and 1/2 full. i have never been in a car that you hear the gas in it like this. saturn told me this is how it is.*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/03/2004 | 38000 | 1 | |
| While driving transmission failed and fluid leaked. consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed. dealership mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH | |||
| 11/11/2001 | 1 | 12/08/2000 | |
| Vehicle was in park, engine shut off, emergency brake not applied, and vehicle suddenly went backward and rolled over consumer's right foot, knocking her down. dealer stated consumer should have used parking brake. *ak *yd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/21/2001 | 1 | 09/02/2000 | |
| While driving at 30mph consumer took foot off accelerator and vehicle kept going. she then applied brakes; but, it did not slow vehicle. applied transmission, and tachometer went to 3000 rpms. she then released transmission, and vehicle kept speed of 35 mph. she applied brakes and transmission, vehicle slowed and engine raced. but, stopped at light. she let go of transmission and brakes, and by that time she had shifted up to 3rd gear without applying accelerator, vehicle reached 35 mph. after 1/2 to 3/4 mile engine stopped racing, and consumer was able to stop vehicle. dealer found nothing wrong with vehicle. miles at incident 19800. *ak *slc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT | |||
| 04/02/2007 | 1 | 11/30/2004 | |
| Driving a 2001 saturn sc2 ran front of vehicle into rear bumper of a ford truck, collision speed approx. 35 mph. i had my seat belt on , the air bags deployed. i hit the windshield with the top of my head and was knocked out. i am 5'7 and was sitting properly in the seat with both hands on the steering wheel at the time of the collision. i sustained neck and back injuries. *jb | |||
| 03/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| The passenger seat belt assembly was not designed properly. *jb | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 10/23/2000 | 1 | 07/01/2000 | |
| Car was stopped and then was rear ended by large ford suv. upon inpact drivers seat back collapsed into back seat. if there had not been a book bag on rear seat keeping it from going flat she would not have seen she was pushed into oncoming traffic and was then able to swerve back into her lane. that could have been a total loss of control. also while laying flat, if hit again she would have been shot under the seat belt (and air bag) possibly becoming seriously or fataly injured. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/21/2001 | 1 | 09/02/2000 | |
| While driving at 30mph consumer took foot off accelerator and vehicle kept going. she then applied brakes; but, it did not slow vehicle. applied transmission, and tachometer went to 3000 rpms. she then released transmission, and vehicle kept speed of 35 mph. she applied brakes and transmission, vehicle slowed and engine raced. but, stopped at light. she let go of transmission and brakes, and by that time she had shifted up to 3rd gear without applying accelerator, vehicle reached 35 mph. after 1/2 to 3/4 mile engine stopped racing, and consumer was able to stop vehicle. dealer found nothing wrong with vehicle. miles at incident 19800. *ak *slc | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 09/08/2004 | 2 | ||
| Consumer took vehicle to the dealer because steering column was too loose. dealer told consumer that the problem was a manufactured bolt that was loose. it could not be tightened, it had to be cut off and replaced. consumer felt it was a manufacturing defect. therefore, it should be repaired free of charge. consumer was told by dealer that vehicle was not on recall and consumer would have to pay for repairs. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 04/20/2001 | |||
| Vehicle is out of alignment and steering wheel is not centered. this is second vehicle with this problem. contact dealer. *ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 09/05/2010 | 67419 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 saturn sc2 equipped with sigma supreme tires. while driving at any speed the vehicle would shake. she did not want to provide an approximate speed because the failure occurred while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where she was informed there was tread separation on the front drivers side tire. the tire was replaced. the failure has not recurred. the failure and current mileages were 67,419. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 01/01/2003 | 44861 | 2 | 10/04/2000 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn sc2. while driving 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle accelerated. the vehicle accelerated to 55 mph. the emergency brake was applied, but the failure continued. the rpm's increased. the gear was shifted into park and the vehicle stopped. there were no warning indicators prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. no repairs were made. the failure still persists. the failure mileage was 44,861 and current mileage was 100,622. | |||
| 02/08/2007 | 84000 | 2 | 02/22/2001 |
| On thursday, february 8, 2007, i was stopped at a stop light on north aurora road in naperville, illinois. when the light turned green, i stepped on the accelerator to proceed through the intersection. at that time, the car revved to 6000 rpm and went from 0-40 mph. i thought the accelerator must be stuck, so i tried to make sure it wasn't. it was not stuck. i stepped on the brakes, but nothing happened. the car just kept revving and going 40 mph. i knew i had to get the car stopped or risk hitting cars at the next intersection or going through a red light. i saw a road to the right ahead of me and decided that i had to make that turn. i turned onto enterprise road going 40 mph. it was then that i was able to get the car into neutral and turned the key off to get the car to stop. i had the car towed to a garage where the mechanic thought that it was a fouled throttle plate. he fixed the problem and i picked the car up. driving the car to my home approximately 5 miles away, the car seemed okay. however, after i put the car in the garage and put it into the park position, the car revved again to 3000 rpm. my husband witnessed this. needless to say, the car is going again to the mechanic. i am afraid to drive this car.*jb | |||
| 07/21/2001 | 1 | 09/02/2000 | |
| While driving at 30mph consumer took foot off accelerator and vehicle kept going. she then applied brakes; but, it did not slow vehicle. applied transmission, and tachometer went to 3000 rpms. she then released transmission, and vehicle kept speed of 35 mph. she applied brakes and transmission, vehicle slowed and engine raced. but, stopped at light. she let go of transmission and brakes, and by that time she had shifted up to 3rd gear without applying accelerator, vehicle reached 35 mph. after 1/2 to 3/4 mile engine stopped racing, and consumer was able to stop vehicle. dealer found nothing wrong with vehicle. miles at incident 19800. *ak *slc | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | EAST DUNDEE | 60118 | SATURN OF DUNDEE | 847 836-1700 |
| OH | CLEVELAND | 44122 | SATURN CHAGRIN FALLS | |
| VA | MANASSAS | 20109 | SATURN OF MANASSAS | 703-551-2550 |