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1991 SATURN SC1

1 recalls, 8 complaints

93V132000 Aug 10, 1993
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Defect Description
THE GENERATOR ELECTRICAL WIRING IS NOT PROTECTED AGAINST EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW WHICH MAY BE CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE GENERATOR.
Consequence
SHOULD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCUR IN THEGENERATOR, THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WOULD EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW.UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, ENOUGH HEAT COULD BE GENERATED TO IGNITE SURROUNDINGMATERIALS. IF THIS OCCURS, AN UNDERHOOD FIRE COULD RESULT WITH OR WITHOUT THEENGINE RUNNING AND... Read more
Remedy
THE GENERATOR WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONE THAT WILL OPEN AS A FUSE WOULD UNDER CERTAIN EXCESSIVE CURRENT FLOW CONDITIONS.
352,833 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints 3 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SEAT BELTS2
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER2
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE1
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM1
SUSPENSION:REAR1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 17, 2010
Incident date: Feb 17, 2010
ENGINE ACCELERATES WITHOUT HAVING FOOT ON ACCELERATOR. THIS OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS IN GEAR OR NOT, WHETHER PRESSING ON THE BRAKE OR NOT. THIS ISSUE OCCURRED IN THE PAST 3 WEEKS AND WE HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO FIND A FIX FOR IT. *TR
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Oct 20, 1999
Incident date: Sep 28, 1998
FRONT PASSENGER SEATBACK HAD FALLEN BACKWARDS AFTER BEING SAT ON. HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC INFORMED OWNER WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. WOULD REPAIR IF PAID FOR FIRST. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Dec 16, 1998
Incident date: Nov 6, 1998
THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MY PREVIOUS REPORT FILED 12-14-98. I HAVE INCLUDED THE V.I.N. AND ADDRESS OF THE DEALER. THE REAR SPINDLE SNAPPED WITH NO IMPACT. THE CAR FLIPPED AND IS TOTALLED.
Crash 1 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR Dec 16, 1998
Incident date: Nov 6, 1998
THIS IS AN AMENDMENT TO MY PREVIOUS REPORT FILED 12-14-98. I HAVE INCLUDED THE V.I.N. AND ADDRESS OF THE DEALER. THE REAR SPINDLE SNAPPED WITH NO IMPACT. THE CAR FLIPPED AND IS TOTALLED.
Crash 1 injured
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE Dec 14, 1998
Incident date: Nov 6, 1998
BROKEN REAR SPINDLE
Crash
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Jun 13, 1997
DRIVER'S FRONT SEATBACK FRAME BROKE AT WELD. ALSO, PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILS/HESITATES TO RELEASE OR ENGAGE. *AK
SEAT BELTS Jun 13, 1997
DRIVER'S FRONT SEATBACK FRAME BROKE AT WELD. ALSO, PASSENGER'S MOTORIZED SEAT BELT FAILS/HESITATES TO RELEASE OR ENGAGE. *AK
SEAT BELTS Apr 8, 1997
THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT, WHEN OPENING THE DOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK

NHTSA Safety Investigations, SATURN SC1

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

RQ00005 Opened: Feb 16, 2000 , Closed: Aug 19, 2000
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 1994
FRONT SEAT BACK CAN RECLINE OR COLLAPSE
EA98017 Opened: Jul 31, 1998 , Closed: Mar 16, 1999
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1994
SEAT BACK FAILURES
IN ITS LETTER DATED MARCH 5, 1999, GENERAL MOTORS STATED THAT IT WILL RECALL 136,300 MODEL YEAR 1994 AND 1995 SATURN VEHICLE (ALL MODELS) BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1994 AND AUGUST 1994.DURING THIS PERIOD, SATURN'S SEAT SUPPLIER MANUFACTURED RECLINER ASSEMBLIES WHICH WERE OUT OF DESIGN SPECIFICATION, ALL... Read more
EA95003 Opened: Feb 24, 1995 , Closed: May 31, 1996
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1993
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURES
THIS INVESTIGATION DOCUMENTED HTE FUNCTIONAL ABERATIONS THAT HAVE OCCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE SUBJECT CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM.MOST OF THE MALFUNCTIONS INVOLVED FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM TO PROPERLY REGULATE VEHICLE SPEED WHEN ENGAGED, FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM TO ENGAGE, OR SELF-DISENGAGEMENT OF THE SY... Read more
PE94079 Opened: Nov 7, 1994 , Closed: Feb 24, 1995
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1993
CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE
There is no summary currently available
PE93004 Opened: Feb 5, 1993 , Closed: Jun 8, 1993
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
SEATBACK FAILURE
There is no summary currently available

SATURN SC1 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SATURN SC1 across all model years (1991, 2001).

13 Total Recalls
554 Total Complaints
5 Investigations
93 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

SATURN SC1 - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2001 2 29 View
2000 2 10 View
1999 0 30 View
1998 0 58 View
1997 3 98 View
1996 0 43 View
1995 1 73 View
1994 1 102 View
1993 2 85 View
1992 1 18 View
1991 (current) 1 8

Other SATURN Models

Model Recalls Complaints
ION 40 5,467 View
AURA 34 2,223 View
SL 29 2,891 View
SKY 22 623 View
OUTLOOK 21 1,939 View
SC 20 379 View
SW 17 274 View
LS 16 1,885 View