Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 070730025 | 10/01/2007 | 10023942 | Information on 4t40-e (mn4) and 4t45-e (mn5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtc p0741, p0742, p0751, p0752, p0756, p0757, p1811, harsh shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse. *nj | 02/20/2008 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 00T32A | 01/01/2001 | 00T32 | 616675 | Some customers may comment the service wrench lamp illuminated and no driveabilty symptoms were present. *tt | 03/08/2001 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 43000 | 1 | 05/27/2000 |
| Transmission failure/replacement at 50,000 odometer reading on 2000 saturn lw2, engine l81 3.0 liter v-6, vin 1g8jw82riyy666790.....on october 6, 2003 i was advised by the service manager of saturn of woodbridge (virginia) that. *ak my 2000 saturn lw2 needed a new transmission at a cost of $3,800. the vehicle had just undergone the 51,000 scheduled maintenance. the automatic transmission was replaced on october 9, 2003 at a cost to me of $1,500. it is my considered opinion that an automobile transmission is not supposed to fail without explained/anticipated reason at such low mileage. purchased new by me on may 27, 2000, every scheduled 3000 mile maintainance was completed on schedule. from april to october 2003 the service-engine-light illuminated several times but the service section at the dealership stated that nothing registered on the computer. the problem was fixed by re-setting the computer. on october 3, 2003 the computer indicated code p1811 which led the technician to a bulletin numbered 02-t-84. what is this bulletin? is it 2002-transmission-84th bulletin? when i complained, saturn volunteered to absorb all costs but $1,500. saturn installed a rebuilt transmission on october 9, 2003 and kept my original (failed) transmission for return to saturn for rebuilding. did saturn know that the transmission had a propensity to fail? did saturn really absorb part of what was claimed to be a $3,800 (rebuilt transmission) replacement cost? i don't think i should have been liable for the failure of the transmission. this report appears to be similar to odi number 10010259 described march 8, 2003 regarding a 2000 l series wagon automatic transmission problem. supporting documentation is available. | |||
| 03/08/2003 | 12000 | 1 | 11/15/1999 |
| Over 3.5 years that i have owned my 2000 saturn lw2 wagon, there have been recurring problems with severe engine misfires and extremely rough shifting of automatic transmission, accompanied by service or service engine soon dashboard lights coming on. two different saturn dealers have repeatedly investigated and found computer diagnostic codes proving that something did happen, but repeatedly say that there is neither diagnosis of the root cause nor cure that can be applied, other than the band-aid of resetting the computer and telling me to go on my way, that will be fifty bucks please. in two cases this problem caused a complete breakdown requiring the car to be towed.*jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 10/03/2003 | 43000 | 1 | 05/27/2000 |
| Transmission failure/replacement at 50,000 odometer reading on 2000 saturn lw2, engine l81 3.0 liter v-6, vin 1g8jw82riyy666790.....on october 6, 2003 i was advised by the service manager of saturn of woodbridge (virginia) that. *ak my 2000 saturn lw2 needed a new transmission at a cost of $3,800. the vehicle had just undergone the 51,000 scheduled maintenance. the automatic transmission was replaced on october 9, 2003 at a cost to me of $1,500. it is my considered opinion that an automobile transmission is not supposed to fail without explained/anticipated reason at such low mileage. purchased new by me on may 27, 2000, every scheduled 3000 mile maintainance was completed on schedule. from april to october 2003 the service-engine-light illuminated several times but the service section at the dealership stated that nothing registered on the computer. the problem was fixed by re-setting the computer. on october 3, 2003 the computer indicated code p1811 which led the technician to a bulletin numbered 02-t-84. what is this bulletin? is it 2002-transmission-84th bulletin? when i complained, saturn volunteered to absorb all costs but $1,500. saturn installed a rebuilt transmission on october 9, 2003 and kept my original (failed) transmission for return to saturn for rebuilding. did saturn know that the transmission had a propensity to fail? did saturn really absorb part of what was claimed to be a $3,800 (rebuilt transmission) replacement cost? i don't think i should have been liable for the failure of the transmission. this report appears to be similar to odi number 10010259 described march 8, 2003 regarding a 2000 l series wagon automatic transmission problem. supporting documentation is available. | |||