Saturn Sw1 1996
Model Sw1 made in 1996 by Saturn got 6 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding seats and structure.
Model 1996
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEATS | |||||
| 00T38 | 07/01/2000 | 614008 | Some customers may comment about abnormal wear or a cut on the inboard edge of the driver or passenger seat back cover. *tt | 09/26/2000 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||||
| 96T19A | 01/01/1997 | 51161 | Rear exterior door panel is not tight against door structure. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| While traveling 30 mph, the compartment began filling with gray smoke. electrical wiring from the steering smoldered and melted. please describe details. mr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/25/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| With the gasket failure, the oil and coolant mixed within the engine, the dealer had the engine flushed out and i had it back in 1 week, 2 months later while driving to work , it wouldn't shift into 2rd gear,. had to drive it down to the dealer's 2.5 hours from home . got it back 1 week later. ever since the engine was worked on we've had an oil leak, the dealership said the leakage was in normal range . we use 1-3 qts every month . | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 01/09/2004 | 27000 | 1 | |
| The vehicle stalled without warning. the consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. the mechanic informed the owner that the engine's head gasket had failed. *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | |||
| 04/20/2000 | |||
| Gasket that seals the gas line to gas pump became loose and caused fuel to spray onto engine block, which may have caused a fire. another vehicle experienced the same problem. dealer will replace the gasket at owner's expense. common problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/25/1998 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| With the gasket failure, the oil and coolant mixed within the engine, the dealer had the engine flushed out and i had it back in 1 week, 2 months later while driving to work , it wouldn't shift into 2rd gear,. had to drive it down to the dealer's 2.5 hours from home . got it back 1 week later. ever since the engine was worked on we've had an oil leak, the dealership said the leakage was in normal range . we use 1-3 qts every month . | |||
| STEERING | |||
| While traveling 30 mph, the compartment began filling with gray smoke. electrical wiring from the steering smoldered and melted. please describe details. mr | |||