Saturn Sl1 1991

Model Sl1 made in 1991 by Saturn got 9 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had one investigation (seats). There was one recall concerning electrical system .

Sl1 year 1991

Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

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Model 1991

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
93V132000	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	V (Vehicle)	352833	08/06/1993	MFR	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	08/10/1993	08/12/1993
Defect Summary	The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
Consequence Summary	Should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. if this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running and without prior warning.
Corrective Summary	The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.
Notes	System: electrical; generator; wire harness.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed servicedate and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time without charge orthe remedy does not correct the safety-related defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact saturn service center at 1-800-552-0008. also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
EA93016	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.	06/08/1993	07/26/1994	FR SEATBACK RECLINER FAILS
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
11/23/1999		1	09/01/1999
	None
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
04/01/2000
	Have had car serviced numerous times, engine always remained rough, car dies on us, has low uptake speed, mechanic said its a saturn engine defect, will eventually die altogether. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
08/08/2000
	Manual transmission gear shift arm suddenly was loose. saturn of asutin reported shifter cable broke and replaced same. if break had occurred while moving it likely would have caused accident and injury.
SEAT BELTS
04/25/2004		3
	The passenger and driver passive restrain seat belt locks down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic informed the driver that seat belts needed to be replaced. *la

	Front passenger passive restraint belt is locked in forward position, leaving occupant unrestrained.*ak
01/01/1996		2	01/01/1991
	Seat belt motor failed, causing failure of shoulder harness.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
10/01/1997			07/21/1997
	Driver's side automatic shoulder belt failure.
SUSPENSION
06/09/2005		2	04/09/2004
	Dt: contact states the vehicle is continuously shaking, affecting the steering. the solenoids have been replaced, 6 months later the problem recurred. *ak
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
06/12/1994
	Vehicle stalls out at any speed, dealer said stalling occurs when cruise is on and vehicle rpm is over 70. tt

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
IL	GLENDALE HEIGHTS	60139	GLENDALE NISSAN	630-469-6100