2001 Saturn Sw problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Seat Belts:rear/Other (1) · Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (50)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-13 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-02-22 · 22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace oil cooler, oil cooler lines and oil tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
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What owners report
2014-12-19 · Electrical System · 64,734 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sw. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the key released from the ignition switch. the failure occurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cylinder lock and the key needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of failure and stated that the v…”
2014-01-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 41,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sw. the contact stated that there was a visible fuel leak. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 41,000. …”
2009-06-08 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 68,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn sw2. while driving between 20-25 mph over a speed bump, the fuel tank detached and was dragging on the ground. the contact looked underneath the vehicle and discovered that both brackets were rotted off of the fuel tank. one bracket fell off completely. he called the dealer to inquire about recalls. there was …”
2005-11-10 · Seat Belts:rear/Other · 25,000 mi“dt: contact stated when latching the rear driver side seat belt it will not retract to secure the occupant. as the occupant leaned forward the seat belt continued to loosen. the service dealer said the retractor needed to be replaced. the seat belt was used under light to normal conditions. *ak …”
2004-04-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 48,000 mi“while driving, anti freeze leaked from the vehicle. the mechanic determined that the problem pertained to the intake manifold. *ak *sc…”
2001-02-15 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch · 💥 crash“vehicle was in park. while walking away gear some how jumped into reverse and began to roll backwards towards another vehicle. saturn has been ocntacted. *ak the manufacturer could not find any mechanical cause for the incident. *yh…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.