1999 SATURN EV1
4 recalls, 0 complaints - 28 TSBs
00V373000 Nov 13, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION II ELECTRIC VEHICLES. SOME REPLACEMENT CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLIES USED FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS WERE BUILT WITH INTERNAL COMPONENT VARIATION. THIS VARIATION CAN GENERATE ARCING DURING THE CHARGE CYCLE.
Consequence
EXTENDED ARCING DURING THE CHARGE CYCLE COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE FIRE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE CHARGE RECEPTACLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHARGE RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY.
00V374000 Nov 13, 2000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS CONTAINING A NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NIMH) BATTERY PACK. THESE VEHICLES CONTAIN SOFTWARE WITHIN THE BATTERY PACK MODULE INTENDED TO DISABLE THE VEHICLE FROM BEING DRIVEN IF THE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE WITH THE BATTERY PACK EXCEEDS A PR... Read more
Consequence
IF THE TELLTALES ARE IGNORED AND THE AFFECTED VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN, HEAT COULD BUILD UP AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL REVISED SOFTWARE IN THE BATTERY PACK MODULE.
00V369000 Nov 13, 2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH WHEEL SPEED CIRCUITRY IN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) WHICH CAN CEASE TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, A DISABLED REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, A DISABLED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, AND/OR A DISABLED REGENERATIVE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS COULD INCREASE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BTCM, THE BALLSCREW ASSEMBLIES IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE, AND INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE.
00V370000 Nov 13, 2000
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN GENERATION II ELECTRIC VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A COURTESY LAMP CONTROL CIRCUIT IN THE RIGHT-HAND JUNCTION BLOCK WHICH CAN FAIL. IF THIS OCCURS, THE INTERIOR LAMPS WILL R... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR DURING A NIGHT-TIME DRIVING SITUATION, THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE IMPAIRED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT-HAND JUNCTION BLOCK.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 SATURN EV1
28 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 4 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
98-T-18C
Mar 10, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-
98-T-18C
Mar 10, 2023
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-
98-T-18C
Mar 10, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-
17-NA-073
Feb 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
16NA260
Aug 26, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
99-08-51-007F
Feb 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
PI0281D
Jan 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some fo
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
02I09
Jun 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE. VEHICLES THAT SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH CHAINS. *JG
EV02T01
Feb 1, 2002
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT VEHICLE RANGE HAS DECREASED. *JG
EV02T01
Feb 1, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE VEHICLE RANGE HAS DECREASED. *JG
01I04
May 1, 2001
190000 TIRES
SERVICE INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING 2002 MODELYEAR TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING SATURN VUE. *TT
00O78
Nov 1, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
SUBJECT REGARDING RIGHT HAND JUNCTION BLOCK (RHJB) AND LEFT HAND JUNCT8ON BLOCK (LHJB) REPLACEMENT. *TT
00O77
Nov 1, 2000
042510 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:LOW PRESSURE WARNING:SWITCH
SUBJECT REGARDING BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) AND VALVE ASSEMBLY BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR BALLSCREW REPLACEMENT. *TT
00O99
Nov 1, 2000
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT A DEFECT RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY EXISTS IN CERTAIN EV1 VEHICLES CONTAINING NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERY PACKS. *TT
00O98
Nov 1, 2000
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT. *TT
EV00T03
Jul 1, 2000
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
SOME OWNERS OF VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE (NIMH) BATTERY PACKS MAY COMMENT THAT VEHICLE RANGE HAS DECREASED. THIS DECREASE IS PARTICULARLY NOTICEABLE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
SATURN EV1 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SATURN EV1 across all model years (1997, 1999).
9
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths