2002 Saturn Lw200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (2) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Saturn Lw200 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (240)
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.
Electrical System 2024-03-28 · 10-08-45-001H · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new general motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 240 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-09-19 · Engine“driving at 35 mph when engine stopped running and failed to restart. inspection determined timing chain had failed due to failure to keep tension. the timing chain tensioner on ecotech 2.2 engines from 2000-2004 had tensioners which failed to keep the chain taught which lead to gm redesigning the tensioner. this problem was never recalled and co…”
2020-05-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 145,000 mi“vehicle exhibits a constant, strong gasoline smell originating from rear outside area with no engine code and no lack of drivability. *tr…”
2018-05-18 · Unknown Or Other · 39,000 mi“recall 03033/03-c-06 ignition control module was never serviced. owned by a 88 year old lady. must some kind of a repair scam in la.…”
2017-01-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn lw200. `the contact noticed that a fuel odor was entering the vehicle from the rear. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. .....updated 03/08/17 *bf the consumer stated the fue…”
2016-09-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor · 105,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn lw200. the contact stated that the service engine warning indicator illuminated. the contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the catalytic converter failed and needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that the same failure occurred two other times. the vehicle was repaired, bu…”
2014-12-16 · Electrical System · 💥 crash“2002 saturn l200. airbag light came on for no reason, and when the consumer was involved in an accident, the airbag light didn't come on and the airbags never deployed. *ta the vehicle was totaled. *jb…”
2014-10-28 · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights · 141,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 saturn lw200. while operating the vehicle, the rear driver side brake lights failed to illuminate. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 05v245000 (exterior lighting). the failure mileag…”
2014-10-28 · Engine · 160,000 mi“timing chain break, catastrophic engine failure. vehicle manufactured 09/01. not notified about any possible recall. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.