1995 SATURN SC
2 recalls, 50 complaints - 4 TSBs
99V045000 Mar 12, 1999
SEATS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY THROUGH REPEATED USE, AND COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO SLIP PARTIALLY REARWARD WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED.
Consequence
IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.
94V217000 Nov 8, 1994
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Defect Description
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED, OR REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN "PARK." THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTE... Read more
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CONSUMERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE PARK LOCK CABLE. IF IT DOES NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY, DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.
Complaint Statistics
50 total complaints
12 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEATS | 7 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 7 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
SEAT BELTS
Mar 28, 2012
Incident date: Mar 26, 2012
WE HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS AS OF NOW, BUT THE FRONT SEATBELTS WILL NOT LOCK WHEN BRAKING HARD. *TR
PARKING BRAKE
Dec 4, 2009
Incident date: Feb 10, 2009
MY 95 SATURN SC1 SERIES PARKING BRAKE LEVER BUTTON POPPED. AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME THE LEVER STOPPED WORKING. *TR
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jun 2, 2005
Incident date: May 31, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SC1 COUPE. THE CONTACT SAYS THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. UPON IMPACT THE DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINED. *AK UPDATED 12/07/05. *JB
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jun 2, 2005
Incident date: May 31, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 SATURN SC1 COUPE. THE CONTACT SAYS THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. UPON IMPACT THE DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINED. *AK UPDATED 12/07/05. *JB
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2002
FIRST PROBLEM THE CAR OVER HEATED. WASN'T TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND WAS TREATED AS IF I MADE THE WHOLE THING UP! THEY CHECK THE CAR & TOLD ME THAT EVERYTHING CHECK OUT OKAY. DIDN'T HAVE ANY FUTHER PROBLEM WITH IT OVER HEATING. THEN HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR STALLING & EVEN DYING OUT WHILE IN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jul 15, 2002
FIRST PROBLEM THE CAR OVER HEATED. WASN'T TOLD THAT THERE WAS A RECALL AND WAS TREATED AS IF I MADE THE WHOLE THING UP! THEY CHECK THE CAR & TOLD ME THAT EVERYTHING CHECK OUT OKAY. DIDN'T HAVE ANY FUTHER PROBLEM WITH IT OVER HEATING. THEN HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE CAR STALLING & EVEN DYING OUT WHILE IN... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Apr 7, 2003
Incident date: Apr 7, 2003
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS, WHEN HOT, THE CAR HAS TROUBLE SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. I HAVE FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM. HERE IS ONE WEB PAGE THAT HAS A FEW OTHERS COMMENTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE. HTTP://WWW.SATURNFANS.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP3?S=6CD490757521AEDF4FCEA59BE2A5C456&THREADID=17198&GOTO=... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2002
WHILE IN MOTION, CONSUMER HEARD THE STEERING MAKE A CLICKING NOISE WHICH LEAD TO DIMINISHED CONTROL OF THE STEERING. SOON AFTER, ALL STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AIR BAG SYSTEM NEEDED REPLACING AND THE STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. *JG
AIR BAGS
Jan 27, 2003
Incident date: Nov 25, 2002
WHILE IN MOTION, CONSUMER HEARD THE STEERING MAKE A CLICKING NOISE WHICH LEAD TO DIMINISHED CONTROL OF THE STEERING. SOON AFTER, ALL STEERING CONTROL WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE AIR BAG SYSTEM NEEDED REPLACING AND THE STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. *JG
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 20, 2003
Incident date: Jan 20, 2003
FRONT DRIVERS' SIDE SEATBACK MECHANISM FAILS REPEATEDLY. 5-SPEED CAR. DRIVER ATTEMPTS TO ENGAGE CLUTCH AND SEATBACK COLLAPSES DUE TO THE PRESSURE, SENDING DRIVER BACK AND MOMENTARILY LOOSING CONTROL OF CLUTCH AND/OR BRAKE APPLICATION. BUILD DATE AND VIN OUTSIDE OF RECALL, BUT FAILURE HAS OCCURED ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Dec 31, 2002
Incident date: Sep 7, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING HIS GRANDFATHER IN THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONSUMER HAD A EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE SEAT BELTS IN THE VEHICLE DID NOT LOCK. DEALER NOTIFIED. TS
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Dec 2, 2002
Incident date: Aug 7, 2002
THE DRIVER SIDE SEATBACK COLLASPED WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. CONSUMER STATES ALMOST HAD A COLLISION AS A RESULT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
SEATS
Nov 14, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS SHIFTED BACKWARD, AFFECTING CONSUMER'S CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. MR *JB
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 21, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
DRIVING ON HWY AT 65MPH ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING ENSUING SHUTDOWN. ATTEMPTED TO MAKE EXIT BUT UPON SLOWDOWN ON RAMP ENGINE SHUTOFF.HAD TO PUSH CAR DOWN RAMP AND OFF TO THE SIDE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Aug 21, 2002
Incident date: Mar 1, 2002
DRIVING ON HWY AT 65MPH ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON INDICATING ENSUING SHUTDOWN. ATTEMPTED TO MAKE EXIT BUT UPON SLOWDOWN ON RAMP ENGINE SHUTOFF.HAD TO PUSH CAR DOWN RAMP AND OFF TO THE SIDE.*AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Aug 15, 2002
Incident date: Jul 25, 2002
WHILE DRIVING AT 2-5 MP CONSUMER T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT 50 MPH. VEHICLE WAS A TOTALED. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *AK
Crash
SEATS
Jun 26, 2002
Incident date: Jun 18, 2002
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT FELL REARWARD WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK WHEN THE DRIVER SEAT FELL REARWARD, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, BUT NO CRASH OCCURRED. THE DEALER WAS UNWILLING TO DO REPAIR UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN. *YH
SEATS
Jun 6, 2002
Incident date: Jun 1, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE SEATS WILL FALL BACKWARDS, CAUSING CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
SEATS
Dec 7, 2001
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
RECALL 99V045000; DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SEATS WILL SUDDENLY SLIDE BACK WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER COULD EASILY LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. THIS WAS SAME PROBLEM AS INDICATED IN RECALL; BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *YD
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Nov 15, 2001
Incident date: Oct 29, 2001
DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN. SATURN DEALER SAYS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SATURNS. SHOULDN'T THEY BE RECALLED AS A SAFETY CONCERN? *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Sep 21, 2000
Incident date: Jan 1, 1999
FUEL COVER LATCH WAS MADE OUT PLASTIC. WHEN CONSUMER GOES TO GET GASOLINE CAP FLIES OPEN. SHE CRAZY GLUED THE LATCH. SHE HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER. *AK THE OWNER REQUESTS THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC FUEL COVER LATCH BY A METAL COVER LATCH TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM. *YH
SEATS
Aug 31, 2000
Incident date: Jul 1, 2000
A CAMPAIGN HAS ALREADY BEEN ISSUED ON THIS PROBLEM. SEE 99V045000. BECAUSE MY VEHICLE'S VIN DOES NOT CORRELATE WITH THE COMPANY'S PROBLEM AREA, THEY HAVE REFUSED TO ASSIST. THE FACT REMAINS, THE PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED IN THE ORIGINAL CAMPAIGN ARE IDENTICAL TO MINE. IT IS APPARENT THE PROBLEM IS MOR... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 26, 2000
WHILE DRIVING RECLINING MECHANISM ON DRIVER'S SEAT RELEASED, CAUSING THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACDKWARDS. *AK WHEN SEAT COLLAPSE CONSUMER LOSE CONTROL OF THE GAS, BRAKE PEDALS AND CLEAR SIGHT OF THE ROAD. *YH
SEATS
Nov 26, 1999
Incident date: Oct 15, 1999
CONSUMER WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN ANOTHER VECHICLE JUMPED IN FRONT OF HIM. WHEN HE WENT TO APPLY BRAKES THE FRONT DRIVER 'S SEAT BROKE. THE BOLT CAME APART FROM THE SEAT, WENT INTO A RECLINING POSITION, AND HE HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 29, 1999
DRIVERS SIDE BUCKET SEAT LATCH FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE CAUSING THE SEAT BACK TO COLLAPSE, CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. NLM
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Oct 13, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1999
THE PAINT ON MY HOOD IS EXCESSIVELY CHIPPING AWAY. I HAVE TAKEN GOOD CARE OF MY CAR SO I CAN NOT FIGURE OUT WHY THIS IS HAPPENING!. ALSO, MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW LEAKS AND CAUSES MY CAR SEAT TO GET SOAKED.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 30, 1999
Incident date: Jan 14, 1998
SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DURING REAR END COLLISION CAUSING INJURY. (ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER) MJS
1 injured
SEATS
May 27, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Dec 12, 1996
THE SEATBACK ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE IS BROKEN. WHEN SITTING IN THE SEAT, THE SEAT RECLINES WITHOUT APPLICATION. THE DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 9, 1998
Incident date: Oct 18, 1998
GOING 35MPH ON WET PAVEMENT. APPLIED BRAKES & SLID INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED UPON IMPACT. THE 2ND TIME, HIT A DEER AT 70MPH & AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ONCE AGAIN. MANUFACTURER WAS GOING TO HAVE IT INSPECTED,BUT SO FAR NO ONE SHOWED UP. *AK
Crash
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 23, 1998
Incident date: May 23, 1998
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 31, 1997
Incident date: Jul 1, 1997
ABS BRAKES LOCKE DUP TWICE, ONCE RESULTING IN A CRASH. *AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Mar 25, 1995
BRAKES GRINDING.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Mar 25, 1995
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING PROBLEM.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 27, 1995
BRAKE PADS REPLACED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 27, 1995
BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Aug 27, 1995
IGNITION SWITCH STICKS.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 3, 1996
Incident date: Sep 6, 1996
WITH ABS BRAKES; WHEN BRAKING ON CURVE ON WET ROAD SURFACE, OWNER LOST CONTROL WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. *AK
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 18, 1996
Incident date: Jun 12, 1996
VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD- ON. SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK, SO HEAD HIT WINDSHIELD THEN THE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Apr 21, 1995
MAP LIGHT LOOSE.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Apr 21, 1995
PASSENGER DOOR STICKS. *TT
STRUCTURE:BODY
Mar 14, 1996
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
SUNVISOR FAILED. *DSH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 30, 1996
Incident date: Jan 30, 1996
ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Jan 4, 1996
Incident date: Dec 31, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE DIDN'T DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED EA95-003 CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 4, 1996
Incident date: Dec 31, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE DIDN'T DISENGAGE WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED EA95-003 CAUSED CONSUMER TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT. TT
Crash
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 20, 1995
Incident date: Jul 18, 1995
REAR BACK WINDOW BEHIND PASSENGER'S SEAT SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Apr 28, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
WHEN DRIVING CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AND CUT CAR OFF. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 28, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
WHEN DRIVING CRUISE CONTROL AUTOMATICALLY COME ON AND CUT CAR OFF. TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 12, 1995
Incident date: Jan 16, 1995
CRUISE CONTROL ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED AND IS BELEIVED TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. TT
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 14, 1995
Incident date: Jan 6, 1995
WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS ACTIVATED, VEHICLE SPEEDS INCREASE. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1995 SATURN SC
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 33.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 24.0 | 36.0 | 28.0 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 SATURN SC
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
96-T-34B
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-
96-T-34B
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-
96-T-34B
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-
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, SATURN SC
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA93016
Opened: Jun 8, 1993 , Closed: Jul 26, 1994
FR SEATBACK RECLINER FAILS
There is no summary currently available
SATURN SC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SATURN SC across all model years (1991, 2001).
20
Total Recalls
379
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
58
Reported Crashes
8
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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