2002 SATURN SC
0 recalls, 45 complaints - 62 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
45 total complaints
7 crashes 2 fires 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 6 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 3 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
AIR BAGS
Mar 21, 2017
Incident date: Jun 5, 2011
FRONT END ACCIDENT. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. CAR WAS IN MOTION, WENT THROUGH A RAIL OVER A EMBANKMENT AND DOWN THE HILL INTO THE LAKE.
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 27, 2016
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE DRIVING. AT TIMES, THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY PLACING THE KEY IN AND OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 15, 2015
Incident date: Nov 11, 2015
CAR HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THE STARTER OVER THE YEARS, REQUIRING COUNTLESS REPLACEMENTS BEFORE THE RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT DATES. RECENTLY, A STARTER LASTED ONLY 6 MONTHS BEFORE FAILING. WHEN A MECHANIC LOOKED AT THE STARTER, HE SAID THAT THERE IS PROBABLY SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE IGNITION CAUSING TH... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
May 4, 2015
Incident date: Apr 20, 2015
I CONTACTED GM'S CUSTOMER SERVICE REGARDING MY IGNITION SWITCH WHICH IS STUCK ON ACCESSORY AND HAS BEEN DRAINING MY BATTERY. MY CAR WAS A YEAR BEFORE THE RECALLED IGNITION SWITCHES IN OTHER SATURN BUT AFTER SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH IT APPEARED TO BE SIMILAR ISSUES THAT THE MAJORITY OF THE RECALLS HAD. T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 23, 2015
Incident date: Dec 30, 2014
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START UNTIL AFTER AWAITING SEVERAL HOURS LATER. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. ALSO,THE KEY BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. IN ADDITION, THE KEY RELEASED INDEPENDENTLY FROM T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 3, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED WHILE DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT AT APPROX. 15 MPH. CAR WENT OVER A SPEEDBUMP AND AIRBAG SPONTANEOUSLY DEPLOYED. NO PASSENGER WAS IN THE SEAT AT THE TIME. VEHICLE IGNITION "LOCKS" AFTER KEY IS REMOVED, SOMETIMES MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN KEY WHEN STARTING CAR AG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Sep 16, 2014
Incident date: Sep 16, 2014
HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLE TURNING THE IGNITION AS IT JAMS AND AT TIMES FEARFUL IT MAY NOT TURN NEXT TIME I TRY TO START IT .....BUT TODAY WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT...CAR RUNNING, RADIO ON AND INTERIOR DASH LIGHTS ON...EVERYTHING JUST SHUT DOWN....THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN...BUT T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Aug 11, 2014
Incident date: Jan 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION TURNED FROM THE ON POSITION TO THE OFF POSITION ON ITS OWN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE V... Read more
STEERING:COLUMN
Jul 2, 2014
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT, THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AND EXERT FORCE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE AND COIL SPRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 2, 2014
Incident date: Jan 18, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT, THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS AND EXERT FORCE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE IGNITION MODULE AND COIL SPRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE W... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 25, 2014
Incident date: Jul 15, 2013
THE KEYS TO THE IGNITION SWITCH HAVE WORN DOWN SO MUCH THAT THEY WILL NOT WORK. I PURCHASED NEW KEY BLANKS, WENT TO THE DEALER AND HAD THEM COPY THE KEYS. THE DEALER HAD TO RUN THE KEYS THROUGH THE MACHINE TWICE TO CUT THEM PROPERLY. THE NEW KEYS WORK, BUT A VERY GREAT DEAL OF FRICTION IS FELT WHEN ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 18, 2014
Incident date: Aug 15, 2005
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION CYLINDER AND ISSUED NEW KEYS. T... Read more
STEERING
Mar 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2003
ALMOST FROM THE START THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD LOCK UP TRYING TO START THE CAR. FRONT AND BACK LIGHTS HAVE WATER INSIDE, BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED RIGHT GOING ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITH NO AIR IN LINES. SUNROOF ALSO QUIT. FRONT DRIVER DOOR METAL CRACKS WHEN OPENING. ENGINE ALSO LOOKING LIKE TROUBLE. ... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2003
ALMOST FROM THE START THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD LOCK UP TRYING TO START THE CAR. FRONT AND BACK LIGHTS HAVE WATER INSIDE, BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED RIGHT GOING ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITH NO AIR IN LINES. SUNROOF ALSO QUIT. FRONT DRIVER DOOR METAL CRACKS WHEN OPENING. ENGINE ALSO LOOKING LIKE TROUBLE. ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2003
ALMOST FROM THE START THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD LOCK UP TRYING TO START THE CAR. FRONT AND BACK LIGHTS HAVE WATER INSIDE, BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED RIGHT GOING ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITH NO AIR IN LINES. SUNROOF ALSO QUIT. FRONT DRIVER DOOR METAL CRACKS WHEN OPENING. ENGINE ALSO LOOKING LIKE TROUBLE. ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Mar 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2003
ALMOST FROM THE START THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD LOCK UP TRYING TO START THE CAR. FRONT AND BACK LIGHTS HAVE WATER INSIDE, BRAKES HAVE NEVER WORKED RIGHT GOING ALL THE WAY TO FLOOR WITH NO AIR IN LINES. SUNROOF ALSO QUIT. FRONT DRIVER DOOR METAL CRACKS WHEN OPENING. ENGINE ALSO LOOKING LIKE TROUBLE. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 27, 2014
Incident date: Feb 13, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE KEY WAS PLACED IN THE IGNITION, THE THEFT SYSTEM ACTIVATED AND THE ENGINE FAILED TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N... Read more
STEERING
May 11, 2011
Incident date: May 11, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN INSERTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION, THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD SUDDENLY LOCK. SHE TRIED TO ROCK THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH BUT IT WOULD NOT UNLOCK. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE CYLINDER AND THE HOUS... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Feb 18, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 2005
LEFT HEAD LIGHT HAS A LEAK OR WATER KEEPS GETTING IN AND BURNING OUT THE HEADLIGHT BULBS. *TR
STRUCTURE
Feb 18, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 2005
LEFT HEAD LIGHT HAS A LEAK OR WATER KEEPS GETTING IN AND BURNING OUT THE HEADLIGHT BULBS. *TR
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Sep 25, 2008
Incident date: Sep 18, 2008
2002 SATURN SC1 LOST ENGINE--OIL IN COOLANT AT 80,000 MILES. THE MECHANIC THAT DISASSEMBLED THE ENGINE STATED THAT THE CAMSHAFT JOURNALS WERE WORN SO BAD THAT THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RE-BUILT. REPLACED ENGINE 5 MONTHS AGO, LAST WEEK, AUTO TRANSMISSION STOPPED ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR. DISCUSSED WITH ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 25, 2008
Incident date: Sep 18, 2008
2002 SATURN SC1 LOST ENGINE--OIL IN COOLANT AT 80,000 MILES. THE MECHANIC THAT DISASSEMBLED THE ENGINE STATED THAT THE CAMSHAFT JOURNALS WERE WORN SO BAD THAT THE ENGINE COULD NOT BE RE-BUILT. REPLACED ENGINE 5 MONTHS AGO, LAST WEEK, AUTO TRANSMISSION STOPPED ENGAGING REVERSE GEAR. DISCUSSED WITH ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 9, 2008
Incident date: May 1, 2008
AFTER READING SEVERAL CASES OF WHICH SATURN IGNITION LOCKING UP. SO I THOUGHT I WOULD GIVE IT A SHOT TO FILE A COMPLAINT TO SEE IF MANY A RECALL WILL BE ISSUED. I REALLY NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH MY SATURN UNTIL A FEW MONTHS AGO WHEN I TRIED TO START MY CAR AND THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN OVER. I JUST ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 15, 2007
Incident date: Nov 13, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC1. THE VEHICLE WAS A SALVAGED VEHICLE FROM A CERTIFIED DEALER. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT BELIEVES IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE TO HAVE NON-FUNCTIONING AIR BAGS. THE ... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 16, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SC1. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT SMELLED COOLANT IN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE TAILPIPE. THE DEALER HAS NOT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,000. UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF ... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Jun 20, 2007
Incident date: May 26, 2007
THE 2002 SATURN SC1 NEEDED AN INTAKE MANIFOLD AT 60, 000 MILES BECAUSE IT WAS PLACED ON WRONG SIDE AT THE FACTORY. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY GOT ALOT OF THESE COMPLAINTS, SHOULD THIS WARRANT A RECALL.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
May 23, 2007
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
AT AROUND 75000 MILES I PULLED INTO WORK, PUT IT IN PARK, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE STARTED TO REV, (INCREASING WITHOUT LEVELING. I IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF THE CAR TO STOP THE INCREASED REVVING. I TRIED TO TURN THE CAR ON AGAIN , HOPING IT WAS A FLUKE. AND IT STARTED AGAIN. I GOT IT TOWED TO ... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Apr 12, 2007
Incident date: Mar 14, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SATURN SC-2. WHILE SLOWLY MOVING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD CLICKING SOUND. THE CONTACT NOTICED A TIRE WAS FLAT BECAUSE THE COIL SPRING PUNCTURED THE TIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW OF THE DEALERS DIAGNOSIS OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE MILEA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Feb 17, 2007
ON 2/1/07 MY CAR STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, WITH NO SES LIGHT COMING ON. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS THE SES LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. A DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAD CAUSED THE ROUGH IDLE, AND THE DEALER SAID THAT IF I LEFT GO TO LONG ENOUGH IT COULD HAVE CAUSED T... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Feb 17, 2007
ON 2/1/07 MY CAR STARTED RUNNING ROUGH, WITH NO SES LIGHT COMING ON. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS THE SES LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. A DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAD CAUSED THE ROUGH IDLE, AND THE DEALER SAID THAT IF I LEFT GO TO LONG ENOUGH IT COULD HAVE CAUSED T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 21, 2006
Incident date: Aug 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH ON A DRY HIGHWAY SOMEONE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS HIT HEAD ON. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER SIDE OBTAINED THE MOST DAMAGE. THERE WERE NOT ANY LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD PRIOR TO THE INCIDEN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 11, 2006
Incident date: Aug 9, 2006
SEAT BELT HAS BECOME TORN AND FRAYED, CAUSED BY SEAT BELT RETRACTION DEVICE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURS ON THE 2001-2002 SATURN SC1. *NM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sep 29, 2005
Incident date: Jun 4, 2005
ASSISTANCE REQUESTED REGARDING 2002 SATURN SC-1.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED HE WAS LIED TO ABOUT THE VEHICLE NOT BEING IN AN ACCIDENT PREVIOUSLY. *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Aug 18, 2005
Incident date: Feb 1, 2005
DT: CONSUMER HAS A 2002 SATURN SC2. HE HAS A PROBLEM WITH BOTH HEADLIGHTS, THEY HAVE ACCUMULATED CONDENSATION INSIDE OF THE GLASS FRONT OF THE HEADLIGHT. HE SAYS THAT THE MOISTURE IS ALWAYS IN THE HEADLIGHT, DAY, NIGHT, RAIN OR SHINE. HE SAYS THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT DUE TO THE MOISTURE... Read more
SEATS
Feb 13, 2005
Incident date: Feb 11, 2005
ON FEBRUARY 11, 2005 I WAS INVOLVED IN A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT. I WAS AT A COMPLETE STOP AND REAR ENDED BY A PERSON MOST LIKELY GOING ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR. I OWN A SATURN SC1 2000. MY SEAT WENT FORWARD AND THEN COMPLETELY COLLAPSED INTO THE BACK SEAT. THIS IS VERY SIGNIFICANT FOR THE FOLLOWIN... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Aug 25, 2004
Incident date: Jul 20, 2003
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE PEDAL WENT DOWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED AND CLEANED. THE MECHANIC CLEANED AND ADJUSTED THE BRAK... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 14, 2003
THE SPARK PLUG WIRES ARE ARCHING AND SPARKING WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INITIALLY CHANGED THE SPARK PLUGS. DEALER CONTACTED THE DIVISION OFFICE WHICH TOLD HIM TO PUT THE OLD SPARK PLUGS BACK ON THE VEHICLE. *AK *MR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
Oct 9, 2003
Incident date: Oct 9, 2003
ON AUGUST 16, 2003 I CARRIED THE CAR TO A MIDAS LOCATION TO HAVE MY BRAKES AND ALIGNMENT CHECKED. UPON LEAVING THEY GAVE ME AN ESTIMATE SAYING I NEEDED MY ROTORS RESURFACED, REAR BRAKES SERVICED, AND MY FRONT BRAKES SERVICED. WHICH CAME TO A TOTAL OF $148.21. SO, THEREFORE I CALLED SATURN, AND HAD A... Read more
Crash
2 injured
AIR BAGS
Sep 25, 2003
Incident date: Sep 20, 2003
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE CONSUMER S VEHICLE HEAD ON. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY ON IMPACT. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *NLM
Crash
AIR BAGS
Aug 31, 2003
Incident date: Aug 25, 2003
MY VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD-ON CRASH AND NONE OF THE FOUR AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. MY VEHICLE WAS A 2002 SATURN SC2 ,AND IS NOW A TOTAL LOSS. IT'S VIN NUMBER IS [XXX]. THERE WERE 4 PEOPLE IN THE CAR AND ALL SUSTAINED INJURIES, ONE SERIOUS.*AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMAT... Read more
Crash
4 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 6, 2003
Incident date: Dec 15, 2002
DRESS PANEL, ON DRIVERS SIDE CONNECTED TO CENTER CONSOLE FALLS OFF WHEN DRIVING. WHEN IT COMES OFF IT THEN GETS JAMMED UNDER THE THROTTLE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 16, 2003
Incident date: Apr 16, 2003
THE CONSUMER HIT A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD, WHICH CAUSED HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *JB
TIRES
Jan 23, 2003
Incident date: Jan 20, 2003
I HAVE HAD 2 BLOWOUTS ON MY CAR. I HAVE FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA TIRES. BOTH HAPPENED WITHIN A COUPLE MONTHS TIME AND HAD TO BE REPLACED
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Apr 19, 2002
Incident date: Apr 8, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKES ON THE VEHICLE ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY THAT THE STOPPING DISTANCE HAS INCREASED ALSO THE CONSUMER HEARS SOME NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. CONTACTED DEALER AND THE DEALER IS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. NLM
SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN TRAVELING AT 50 MPH OR HIGHER.*AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 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) | 23.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 34.0 | 27.0 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.9L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 25.0 | 36.0 | 29.0 | Regular | $2,150 |
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, 2002 SATURN SC
62 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 6 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 4 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
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.
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.
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.
PI1394B
Jan 12, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
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).
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.
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.
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.
99-01-37-009C
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-
99-01-37-009C
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-
99-01-37-009C
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
PI1394A
Aug 29, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
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
000601012F
Aug 2, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.
PIT5485B
Apr 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIT5485B
Apr 27, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIC5088F
Apr 21, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS.
PIC-4935-E
Apr 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
PIC-4935-E
Apr 19, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
PIC4935E
Apr 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
PIC5050A
Apr 19, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
PIT5389A
Apr 19, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
PIC-5050-A
Apr 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
PIT5485A
Apr 8, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIT5485A
Apr 8, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
15-NA-079
Dec 1, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
OnStar? Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar? stating that "We recently tried to provide a software update to the OnStar? hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated r
15-NA-079
Dec 1, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OnStar? Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar? stating that "We recently tried to provide a software update to the OnStar? hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated r
PIT5264B
Nov 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
PIT5353
Nov 1, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
Recalls
Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
PIC5588B
Jun 1, 2014
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
PIT5264
Mar 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
PIT4864F
Mar 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PIC5588A
Oct 1, 2012
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
SB-020842001B
Feb 1, 2012
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES AND TRUCKS: SUBJECT REGARDING, 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. *SLC UPDATED *EH UPDATED 3/30/11. HEADLAMP LENS OVERHEATING WHEN COV
SB-10-08-50-003B
Nov 1, 2011
221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE
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
SATURN SC - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.