Saturn Sl2 1991
Model Sl2 made in 1991 by Saturn got 18 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seat belts and seats. The car had one investigation (seats). There was one recall concerning electrical system .
Model 1991
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/03/1997 | 07/10/1991 | ||
| Engine oil leak, gasket oil pan rusted, causing loss of engine oil, in for repair will provide invoice receipt. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 06/01/1991 | ||
| Drivers seatback broken and motorized shoulder belts bind in track and blow fuse. *ak | |||
| 08/06/2000 | 1 | 01/01/1991 | |
| Restraint system analysis was performed by chp-central division mait. the analysis indicated the restraint failed at the latch plate connection to the motorized guide plate. this report is being filed for the vehicle owner by the chp per our departmental policy. *ak | |||
| 03/20/1996 | |||
| Driver's and passenger automatic shoulder belts have totally failed and needed to be replaced by dealer | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 03/01/1998 | 06/01/1997 | ||
| The seat belts are electric and are suppose to slide along the interior surface. the passenger side went out first, and a permanent latch was put in so that any one sitting on the passenger side have to clamp the seat belt every time the enter and exit the car. sometime later the driver side seat belt went out. the seat cable would pull the latch but would not secure the latch to lock. with the latch not locking i could still clamp the seat belt on to the latch. i would clamp the seat belt on the latch even though it would not lock, to avoid getting a citation for not having a seat belt. my main concern is if i was to get into an accident with the sit belt not secured, i am afraid that my seat belt will not protect me. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/15/1997 | 5 | ||
| Driver's side seat belt track doesn't slide on track properly. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 01/19/1998 | 06/26/1991 | ||
| Driver side automatic seat belt failed. | |||
| 01/19/1998 | 1 | 06/26/1991 | |
| The driver's side automatic seat belt failure. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 11/15/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1992 | |
| No summary provider by consumer. | |||
| 04/15/1996 | 5 | ||
| Driver's seat back collapsed due to rear impact. *sd | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 01/01/1996 | 06/01/1991 | ||
| Drivers seatback broken and motorized shoulder belts bind in track and blow fuse. *ak | |||
| 12/06/1996 | 1 | 05/04/1991 | |
| While leaning back in seat to reach into pants pocket, the seatback frame bent backwards, causin gthe reclining catch to release. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/10/2000 | 85000 | 8 | 05/16/1991 |
| The brake pedal is always low and some times bottoms out when you first start driving the car. you can't stop. record of complaint is on file with saturn, but they just blew me off because they check out the car, but said it was ok. i showed them that by pumping the breaks a few times that the pedal would bottom and breaking was lost. they duplicated it but refused to admit it was a problem. now my sons are driving and i can't let them drive the car because they are not experienced enough drivers and if they every get into a panic stop situation they need to have extra room for gliding as the wheels won't lock up. i made saturn replace the master break cylinder and the problem became worse. i have the old master break cylinder. *nm | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 03/24/1995 | 4 | ||
| Steering gear box leaked. *tw | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/12/1998 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle 60 mph on the freeway vehicle started accelerating by itself. driver stepped on the brakes to stop. but vehicle did not stop, and driving over curves without stopping, she finally stopped it by pulling the ignition key on a mall parking lot. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 137245 | 1 | |
| While driving at approximately 60 mph the sunroof detached from the vehicle. upon inspection the mounts were completely rusted through. at no time the sunroof has been immersed and the vehicle has never been to a roll over. i do not believe this to be a result of neglect on my part, rather poor quality materials used in manufacture. *la | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 06/16/1997 | |||
| While coming to a stop the right front wheel four lug: nuts broke off, causing the wheel to fall off. please provide details. *ak | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN | BLOOMINGTON | SATURN OF BLOOMINGTON | ||
| PA | TREVOSE | 19053 | FAULKNER | 215-364 3980 |