2005 Saturn L300 problems, complaints & recalls

2026-02-20 · Seats

“drivers seat suspension separated under the seat. sudden drop caused temporary loss of full visibility, poor driver controls contact, distraction and potential collision. problem is permanent and therefore unrepeatable and not presented to dealer or service center. managed somewhat poorly afterwards with a pillow atop the seat. problem has not be…”

2019-04-15 · Unknown Or Other · 187,000 mi

“my 2005 saturn has a gas leak ,just like my 2009 chevrolet equinox . my chevrolet equinox problem was created because of the hot arizona summers. dried out gaskets etc. why was the equinox covered and not the saturn? whats gives?…”

2017-08-31 · Engine · 129,472 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn l300. while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was determined that the serpentine belt had fractured and entered into the engine compartment. in addition, the mechanic noticed a large hole in the engine cover, which allowed t…”

2016-01-20 · Unknown Or Other · 2 mi

“the car smells of gas on the inside as well as the outside of the car while driving anywhere. even when its parked the car smell of gas. this started about 3 mos ago.…”

2014-07-07 · Electrical System · 38,247 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn l300. the contact stated that while attempting to turn off the engine, the key was out of the ignition switch but the engine was still running. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the f…”

2014-05-25 · Power Train · 110,000 mi

“while driving on the highway around 55mph the car would suddenly lose throttle response. all the engine lights would come on and the car would shake violently until i turn it off and then back on. once i do that the car drives but shifts violently. was told it was a pcm failure. occurs more often in cold weather. it happens so often that while on t…”

2013-04-12 · Power Train · 60,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn l300. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, the transmission shifted violently and jerked. the failure occurred more frequently in warm weather temperatures. in addition, the air conditioner/heater failed to operate to the desired selection and did not circulate the appropriate flow of air through …”

2012-09-26 · Electrical System · 54,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion l3. the contact stated the key failed to release from the ignition which caused the battery and the computer system to fail. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic whom inspected the vehicle and advised that the ignition switch sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware …”

2010-01-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap

“2005 saturn l300. s10 appropriate handling - letter to the president from michael cervine enclosing a letter written to gm re saturn vehicles. *nj the check engine light illuminated. the consumer took the vehicle to the nearest dealer by his home. the dealer advised the consumer the problem was that the fuel filler pipe needed to be replaced for…”

2009-02-24 · Electrical System

“instrument panel cluster stopped working. however, at this time, it is operable. dealership checked and got code: u1000 class 2 data link malfunction, but would not replace panel cluster. was told by dealership, and corporate office, that panel cluster must be completely inoperable before replacement. this means there would be no speedometer, …”