Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 1801201 | 05/25/2001 | 620066 | Subject regarding generic scan tool (gst), publication no. 81-170-00008 provided with this technical service bulletin to provide reference information when using generic scan tool on obdii vehicles. *tt | 07/11/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 241197 | 07/11/1997 | 6089311 | Concerns with a/c evaporator odor. *nlm | 01/19/2000 | |
| 240898 | 04/17/1998 | 600746 | Condition with the a/c system performance. *yc | 06/05/1998 | |
| CH240695A | 05/01/1995 | 43051 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| CH240895 | 05/01/1995 | 44048 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| CH240595 | 04/01/1995 | 41033 | White flakes in the forward passenger compartment, especially the instrument panel. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| 081698 | 04/17/1998 | 600862 | Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment. *ak | 11/12/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 06/15/1997 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| 1. a/c past 3 tears has failed. control mode failure. a/c repaired 2x in warrenty. 2. abs sensor failed at 42000. 3.distributor failed at 90000 3. transmission-front pump seal started leaking at 90000. 4. spark plug ring seals(6) failed at 90000. | |||
| 10/25/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| I also had to have the water pump replaced.along with the sensor on the exhust pipe,seems like just when the warrenty goes off , and i had the extended warrenty,everything happens. *ak | |||
| 07/10/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1995 | |
| I had more to report, but i ran out of space, catalytic converter, engine starter, and egr valave has also been replace. this car has been a nightmare. almost forgot, the air conditioning had to be replace again at 51,000 milles/ | |||
| 01/10/1999 | 11/01/1997 | ||
| We brought the car back to dealer several times with no satisfaction. when we finally realized what the problem was the warrantee was over. i will never ever buy a car from saturn again, new or used. | |||
| 09/23/1997 | 1 | ||
| A/c control panel replaced due to a/c being inoperative. | |||
| 09/17/1998 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. | |||
| 09/12/1998 | 2 | 07/02/1998 | |
| Air conditioner comressor/expansion valve failed. | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 3 | 02/26/1995 | |
| Air conditioner: expansion valve malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 09/24/1994 | ||
| Air conditioner began smoking/grinding, replaced compressor. *ak | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1995 | ||
| Air condition failed, causing popping sound under the hood. | |||
| 07/12/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Heater inoperative. | |||
| 01/10/1995 | 0 | ||
| Air conditioner failed. *dh | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| A/c transducer failed. | |||
| Car while in reverse the keys get stuck in the ignition and the air conditioner blows out hot air purchase car new there more problems . tt | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 07/17/1997 | |||
| Radio static. | |||
| 10/31/1996 | 3 | 06/10/1995 | |
| Radio failed causing it to produce distorted sounds when played. | |||
| 09/09/1997 | 1 | 06/10/1995 | |
| Radio cassette player failed. | |||
| 05/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Right front speaker replaced. *skd | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - JACKS | |||
| 11/10/2002 | 123000 | 1 | 10/01/1996 |
| I attempted to use the jack to change a tire and the jack failed. the aluminum housing in which the screw turns is very porous (i.e. lots of air bubbles in the aluminum casting).**** dims 11 ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 turn-over to artemis****769754. *ak *jb | |||