2005 SATURN L300

0 recalls, 30 complaints - 601 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

30 total complaints 1 crashes

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
ENGINE2
SUSPENSION:REAR2
STEERING2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
POWER TRAIN2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR1
WHEELS:RIM1
ENGINE Feb 20, 2026
Incident date: Feb 5, 2025
My car started stalling on speed bumps and turning. Then one day it stopped accelerating and died. There is No COMPRESSION. I am told I now probably need a new engine. I saw that other Elantras from 2019 were recalled for this issue and why wasn’t mine? I could have gotten hurt
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Dec 2, 2020
Incident date: Dec 2, 2020
LEAKING FUEL PUMP
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 15, 2019
Incident date: Nov 10, 2010
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?
ENGINE Aug 31, 2017
Incident date: Nov 5, 2016
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... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 20, 2016
Incident date: Oct 1, 2015
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 7, 2014
Incident date: Jul 16, 2009
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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 25, 2014
Incident date: Oct 16, 2013
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... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 12, 2013
Incident date: Jul 7, 2010
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 ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 12, 2013
Incident date: Jul 7, 2010
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 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 26, 2012
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
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 NEEDE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Jan 22, 2010
Incident date: Jan 27, 2009
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 T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 24, 2009
Incident date: Feb 21, 2009
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 REPLAC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 31, 2007
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
MY 2005 SATURN L300, HAD AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS AND REMOTE START INCLUDED WITH THE PACKAGE UPON BUYING. AFTER APPRX 1 YEAR, AUTOMATIC HEADLIGHTS (NOT THE RUNNING LIGHTS) WOULD FAIL TO TURN ON AT NIGHT, TURN OFF DURING DAY. COULD NOT OVERRIDE PROBLEM BY MANUALLY TURNING ON LIGHTS. ISSUE WAS INTERMITTE... Read more
STEERING Nov 15, 2006
Incident date: Nov 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO NOT BE ABLE TO TURN AND CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED, AND A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE SERVICE DEALER, WHO COULD NOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE IN... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Oct 12, 2006
Incident date: Oct 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR OR BRAKE PEDAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, BOTH WERE PRESSED DUE TO THE CLOSE PLACEMENT OF THE TWO. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THIS WAS THE WAY THE PEDALS WERE DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL Oct 12, 2006
Incident date: Oct 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR OR BRAKE PEDAL AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, BOTH WERE PRESSED DUE TO THE CLOSE PLACEMENT OF THE TWO. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THIS WAS THE WAY THE PEDALS WERE DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.
SUSPENSION:REAR Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Apr 1, 2006
4/1/06-LOUD THUMPING WHILE DRIVING. REAR 2 TIRES CUPPING. SATURN STATED IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND SAID IT NEEDED A BOLT SHIM KIT AND 2 NEW TIRES. 4/11/06-SATURN PUT ON BOLT SHIM KIT, 2 NEW TIRES AND ALIGNED THE CAR. 7/8/06-LOUD THUMPING WHILE DRIVING. REAR 2 TIRES CUPPING. SATURN STATED THAT I ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Jul 6, 2006
LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE 3RD TIME. OIL COOLER SEALS WERE LEAKING. ALSO HAVING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. *NM
SUSPENSION Jul 27, 2006
Incident date: Jul 6, 2006
LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON FOR THE 3RD TIME. OIL COOLER SEALS WERE LEAKING. ALSO HAVING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 11, 2006
Incident date: Jun 30, 2006
THE CAR ROUTINELY WOULD NOT START OR WOULD START AND STALL OUT ON THE FIRST START OF THE DAY OR AFTER SITTING FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE VEHICLE WOULD APPEAR TO RUN NORMALLY AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTED ON THE SECOND OR THIRD ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE COULD THEN BE STARTED AND TURNED OFF NORMALLY. IF THE VEH... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Mar 11, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2005
MY NEW 2005 L300 HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES FOR THE SHAKING IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, IT THUMPS AND SHAKES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BODY, PEDALS AND STEERING MAKING HANDLING DIFFICULT AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND ESPECIALLY IN SLUSH AND SNOW. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES AND BALANCED 5 TIMES. ... Read more
STEERING Mar 11, 2006
Incident date: Dec 1, 2005
MY NEW 2005 L300 HAS BEEN IN THE DEALERSHIP 5 TIMES FOR THE SHAKING IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, IT THUMPS AND SHAKES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT BODY, PEDALS AND STEERING MAKING HANDLING DIFFICULT AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND ESPECIALLY IN SLUSH AND SNOW. THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES AND BALANCED 5 TIMES. ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER Dec 13, 2005
Incident date: Dec 12, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BRAKING THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DETACHMENT OCCURRED WHERE THE SHOULDER HARNESS WAS ATTACHES TO THE PILLAR. HE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY WERE GOING TO CALL HIM BACK. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THERE... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR Sep 26, 2005
Incident date: Sep 26, 2005
OUR 2005 L300 HAS 17,000 MILES ON IT - ONLY DRIVEN 8 MONTHS, WITH NO ACCIDENTS, NOT EVEN A BUMPER-TO-BUMPER INCIDENT. WE ALREADY HAVE TO REPLACE TWO WHEELS (AT $417 EACH - OUT OF OUR OWN POCKET) BECAUSE THE RIMS BENT SO BADLY THEY ARE USELESS (THEY ARE BOTH SAVED AT OUR HOME). WE BELIEVE, SINCE TH... Read more
WHEELS:RIM Sep 26, 2005
Incident date: Sep 26, 2005
OUR 2005 L300 HAS 17,000 MILES ON IT - ONLY DRIVEN 8 MONTHS, WITH NO ACCIDENTS, NOT EVEN A BUMPER-TO-BUMPER INCIDENT. WE ALREADY HAVE TO REPLACE TWO WHEELS (AT $417 EACH - OUT OF OUR OWN POCKET) BECAUSE THE RIMS BENT SO BADLY THEY ARE USELESS (THEY ARE BOTH SAVED AT OUR HOME). WE BELIEVE, SINCE TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 16, 2005
Incident date: May 29, 2005
THIS COMPLAINT COMES AFTER 4 OTHER PREVIOUS ONES WITH THIS SAME VEHICLE. 1ST - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, 2ND - TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, 3RD AND 4TH - LOW COOLANT LIGHT. PREVIOUS COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED FOR THESE ALREADY. NOW THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS DIM DOWN AND THEN COME BACK ON TO FULL POWER.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Sep 16, 2005
Incident date: Feb 3, 2005
LOW COOLANT LIGHT WOULD GO ON AND OFF . HOSE AND CLAMP WAS LEAKING. DEALER FIXED ONCE. 1 MONTH LATER THE SAME HOSE AND CLAMP WAS LEAKING AGAIN. DEALER FIXED AGAIN. THIS IS AFTER THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON (OXYGEN SENSOR) AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT DID NOT WORK. OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR THESE IT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 16, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2005
TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT WAS INOPERATIVE. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR Sep 16, 2005
Incident date: Jan 28, 2005
JANUARY 28TH, 2005 - PURCHASED 2005 SATURN L-300. 10 MINUTES AFTER THE CAR LEFT THE LOT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS BAD. THE OXYGEN SENSOR WAS REPLACED BY SATURN OF FOND DU LAC, WI. *JB
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Apr 4, 2005
Incident date: Apr 3, 2005
I BOUGHT A 2004 SATURN ION LEVEL 2, WITHIN 6 MONTHS THE STARTER WENT OUT, I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET TO WORK, SO I TRADE IT IN HOPING NOT TO HAVE THAT PROBLEM AGAIN...AND I GET THE BEST ONE A L 300 TOP OF THE LINE,,25,000...3 MONTHS DOWN THE ROAD THE FRONT TIRES SQUEAK AND THERE IS BLACK SOOT STUFF ALL ... Read more

EPA Fuel Economy, 2005 SATURN L300

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.0L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 26.0 21.0 Regular $2,950

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 SATURN L300

601 manufacturer communications from 383 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT92
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL63
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM54
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING45
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY40
060000 ENGINE (PWS)29
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL26
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE20
10-08-45-001H Mar 28, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
16-NA-383 Mar 13, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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 shou
22-NA-074 Feb 22, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B Jan 12, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
02-08-42-001J Jan 12, 2024
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
03-00-91-001I Nov 6, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.
01-06-01-011O Oct 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
17-NA-170 Oct 6, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
10-00-89-006J Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
02-00-89-002W Sep 26, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
117100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
07-08-49-020R Sep 21, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
18-NA-073 Aug 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
01-06-01-011N Jun 30, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
13-08-116-001I Jun 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
02-00-89-002V Jun 1, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
17-NA-170 Apr 27, 2023
200000 WHEELS
This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
19-NA-219 Apr 24, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
08-07-30-035G Apr 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
19-NA-219 Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
22-NA-009 Mar 17, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
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.
01-08-42-001O Feb 15, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
02-00-89-002U Jan 20, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
09-00-89-008F Dec 21, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
PIT3271N Nov 29, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271N Nov 29, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
22-NA-074 Nov 9, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
10-00-89-006I Oct 7, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
13-08-116-001H Sep 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
06-00-89-031H Sep 16, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
06-00-89-031H Sep 16, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
22-NA-009 Sep 14, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
01-06-01-011M Sep 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
22-NA-009 Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
12-00-89-003B May 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
12-00-89-003B May 2, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
01-00-89-010P Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
22-NA-074 Mar 31, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
22-NA-009 Mar 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT3271M Mar 7, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271M Mar 7, 2022
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
22NA009 Jan 11, 2022
061520 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
030091001H Nov 5, 2021
356230 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:STEERING
This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when diagnosing vibration concerns.
010842001N Jun 21, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001N Jun 21, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001N Jun 21, 2021
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
080730035E Jun 7, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
080730035E Jun 7, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
080730035E Jun 7, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
100089006H May 17, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIP5358A May 12, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
PIP5358A May 12, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the
16NA338 Apr 30, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle
PIP5640A Apr 12, 2021
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the torque converter of the crankshaft on vehicles equipped with an
020089002T Apr 6, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
PIP5163E Mar 30, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible cause of engine oil consumption, misfire, cylinder leakage or blo
PIC5260D Mar 26, 2021
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
PIP5540G Mar 22, 2021
061560 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
PIP5725A Mar 19, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in
20NA138 Mar 11, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global War
20NA138 Mar 11, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global War
010601011L Dec 16, 2020
061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION
This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
010601011L Dec 16, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
010601011L Dec 16, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
010601011L Dec 16, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
PIT5074N Nov 19, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The J-35616-64B is the latest test probe released for checking
PIT3271K Nov 11, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIT3271K Nov 11, 2020
190000 TIRES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
PIP5628C Oct 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
16NA338 Jul 28, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retentio
16NA338 Jul 28, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
This Bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle service record retentio
PIP5226D Jul 27, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIP5226D Jul 27, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller rockers to inspect them. Only replace the roller rocker that is
PIT5099E Jul 27, 2020
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center technician will need to have hi
PIC5453D Jul 22, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIC5453D Jul 22, 2020
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
20NA138 Jun 23, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and information on Submission of Warranty Transaction in Global War
PIC5453C Jun 5, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole auth
PIP5628B May 21, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308 and/or P050D
070849020Q May 20, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
PIP5725 May 8, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary information communicates the use of Winter grade fuel during the warm months of 2020 and the potential rivability issues that it can cause. The ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant reductions in
16NA383 May 8, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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 shou
16NA383 May 8, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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 shou
16NA383 May 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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 shou
020089002S Mar 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
PIT3099T Feb 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts/kits. Technicians should refer to Service Information for information regarding most accessories. Technician
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
050307009I Jan 27, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This informational bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
050307009I Jan 27, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
PIP5540F Jan 14, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the ice to melt so that it can be drained from the related component
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational 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
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational 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
16NA383 Jan 2, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This informational 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

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SATURN L300 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SATURN L300 across all model years (2004, 2004).

2 Total Recalls
170 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
11 Reported Crashes
8 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

SATURN L300 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2005 (current) 0 30
2004 2 78 View
2003 0 62 View

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