Saturn Sw2 2000
Model Sw2 made in 2000 by Saturn got 13 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and engine cooling and latches/locks/linkages. Technical service bulletines regarding seats. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train.
Model 2000
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 01/01/2000 to 06/30/2000 | 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 01/01/2000 to 06/30/2000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 10/29/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2099 | |
| At about 70 mph on the fwy. i swerved left to avoid a collision, abs caused steering to tighten, i was unable to straighten, so i pulled harder to the right. i skidded right, hitting another vehicle with my right front at about 50mph. the srs air bags failed to deploy. i continued to slide to 180 degrees. rolling backwards, i hit the center divider with the right rear bumper at about 35 mph. the impact caused my seat back to collapse (recline), although i was wearing a seatbelt. i was ejected and slammed the back of my head into the ceiling of the car. i was hospitalized. the impact also ruptured the fuel tank. driving conditions were clear, and dry. dt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 12/21/2004 | 1 | 11/23/1999 | |
| Two major gasket problems with a saturn 2000 sw2 wagon. total repair cost $1,500.*ak | |||
| 10/04/2002 | 54000 | 1 | 08/01/2000 |
| While driving at highway speed the engine shut down causing lost of power steering. consumer was able to coast to the side of the road. dealer notified said crank shaft position sensor is defective. ts *tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 08/25/2001 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| Stress induced cracking of exhaust system resonator outlet end plate.*ak | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | |||
| 01/30/2011 | 230000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn sw2. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph and attempting a turn when the rear driver side door released independently and swung open. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was told that the failure was common amongst the year, make and model. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed nor repaired. the failure and current mileage was 230,000. | |||
| 01/30/2011 | 230000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2000 saturn sw2. while turning at approximately 15 mph the rear driver's side door swung open. the manufacturer was notified and the contact was told this was a common failure amongst this year make and model. the vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 230,000. sm. | |||
| SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | |||
| Rear passenger's seat built-in locking clip; upon installing a child seat the locking clip broke in half. consumer has contacted manufacturer. parts beening sent out. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/24/2001 | 2 | 06/16/2000 | |
| When the consumer applied the brakes the wheel shakes due to warped rotors. the rotors had been cut at 22000 miles because of the same problem. consumer believes that the rotors were defective. *yh | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 10/29/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2099 | |
| At about 70 mph on the fwy. i swerved left to avoid a collision, abs caused steering to tighten, i was unable to straighten, so i pulled harder to the right. i skidded right, hitting another vehicle with my right front at about 50mph. the srs air bags failed to deploy. i continued to slide to 180 degrees. rolling backwards, i hit the center divider with the right rear bumper at about 35 mph. the impact caused my seat back to collapse (recline), although i was wearing a seatbelt. i was ejected and slammed the back of my head into the ceiling of the car. i was hospitalized. the impact also ruptured the fuel tank. driving conditions were clear, and dry. dt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - STABILIZER BAR | |||
| 75833 | 1 | 12/01/2000 | |
| The rear stabilizer links froze up, due to road dirt, salt etc. *ak *jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 04/03/2000 | 0 | 02/10/2000 | |
| While driving in warm temperature windshield will get film on inside without any warning. dealer/manufacturer aware of the problem, no solution yet. *ak *ml | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC | WINSTON-SALEM | SATURN OF WINSTON-SALEM | ||
| WI | MADISON | 53713 | SATURN OF MADISON |