10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 92,583 miles
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The contact owns a 2001 Saturn LW200. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle lost accelerator function and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the owners residence. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle. The contact was informed that the timing chain had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
- Bloomington, IN, USA
When driving my vehicle down the road with my children in the car, it died. There has been a recall on the timing chain for the Saturn L series for the year of my vehicle. Yet, mine is 2 months shy of the recall date. My mechanic says this is a very common problem for these vehicles of this year. Tell me why the entire production time of this vehicle is not included? seeing how there are many people out there having this issue. I was very lucky that there was not an accident involved in this situation, but I am sure that there have been. I am asking that my engine be replaced by GM. I am asking that the the recall be extended for the unfortunate people who now have vehicles that cannot be driven due to a faulty manufacturing issue. The NHTSA needs to extend the recall!
- Seymour, IN, USA
After starting car and rolling back to leave parking space at 5mph there was a muffled pop and the car stopped moving.I tried to crank engine again and it would not start. I had to push it into a nearby parking spot. Local repair person diagnosed the car needs a new timing chain. Said same year and model was involved in GM safety recall 06074 issued December 2007 according to his database. GM says my car isn't involved in that recall. This problem has been brewing for years as the chain seems not to be getting proper oiling and would rattle making a dreadful noise which would subside after a few miles normally. It has occurred periodically since I bought the car used with 32K miles.
- Soquel, CA, USA
2001 Saturn L200. Consumer writes in regards to ignition control module failure recall notice. The consumer stated in December 2013, the vehicle started running really bad, running rough and would shut off. The consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic, where he discovered a recall. The consumer stated he was never informed about the recall. The mechanic fixed the vehicle. However, it continued to run rough. The vehicle was towed his mechanic, and he informed the consumer, the vehicle needed a new engine.
- Elmwood Park, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn LW200. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer. The technician informed the contact that the timing chain was fractured and caused damage to other components in the engine. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.
- Denver, CO, USA
Driving in parking lot and car suddenly stalls. Wouldn't restart and found out later that timing chain had broken. Engine now also has internal damage as a result. It is a 2.2L engine but apparently not on the recall list even thought the chain and oiling nozzle are the same as the other 2001 recalled engines.
- New Carlisle, OH, USA
- Mansfield, OH, USA