2001 Saturn S-Series Sedan problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:manual Transmission (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Seats:front Assembly:head Restraint 2011-11-01 · SB-10-08-50-003B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the driver and the passenger head restraint. *pe
Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly 2001-09-01 · 01T43 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding sunroof service procedures and serviceable sunroof components. *jg
Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 2001-09-01 · 01T44 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding seat belt latch falls to the floor or is difficult to retrieve when putting on seat belt. *jg
Unknown Or Other 2001-09-01 · 01T42 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding new procedure for sunroof actuator to module timing. *slc
Unknown Or Other 2001-09-01 · 01T43 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding sunroof service procedures and serviceable sunroof components. *slc
Equipment 2000-12-01 · 00T79 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some customers may comment that the valet key opens the rear compartment lid on vehicles built up to and including vin 1z275903. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-09-28 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 157,000 mi“2001 saturn sl2 sedan timing chain failure. it is currently at an automotive repair shop, so i do not have the vin handy (but if you need it, contact me). they do not want to replace the timing chain because they say they have had experiences where they do this and it fails again in a few months. they say they do not want to look for another engine…”
2008-09-10 · Power Train:manual Transmission“brushing on my 2001 saturn broke while i was driving, leaving me stuck in 3rd gear. i have searched online, and found that is a very common problem, and saturn refuses to sell the defective part, opting to charge their customers over $200 for a $0.30 part. *tr…”
2006-05-15 · Child Seat:harness/Crotch Buckle · 40,000 mi“dt*: the contact stated while attempting to remove the harness buckle assembly that latches between the child's legs, the harness buckle would not unlock. after several attempts, the buckle assembly strap was cut in order to free the child. the manufacturer was not alerted. the seat is an evenflo model # 3252245p1, date of manufacture is march…”
2005-03-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 56,482 mi“check engine light on diagnosed codes found 34 1,300 and 507 vvb present. diagnosed further found intake manifold gasket leak. replaced take manifold gasket. did a goodwill split on cost. on march 14 2005 the same problem came up had to replace manifold gasket. the repair this time had to pay $100 for repair. saturn …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.