1991 SATURN SL
1 recalls, 31 complaints - 4 TSBs
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.
Complaint Statistics
31 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 5 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS | 6 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 3 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 9, 2005
Incident date: Feb 10, 2000
THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ALWAYS LOW AND SOME TIMES BOTTOMS OUT WHEN YOU FIRST START DRIVING THE CAR. YOU CAN'T STOP. RECORD OF COMPLAINT IS ON FILE WITH SATURN, BUT THEY JUST BLEW ME OFF BECAUSE THEY CHECK OUT THE CAR, BUT SAID IT WAS OK. I SHOWED THEM THAT BY PUMPING THE BREAKS A FEW TIMES THAT THE P... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 9, 2005
Incident date: Feb 10, 2000
THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ALWAYS LOW AND SOME TIMES BOTTOMS OUT WHEN YOU FIRST START DRIVING THE CAR. YOU CAN'T STOP. RECORD OF COMPLAINT IS ON FILE WITH SATURN, BUT THEY JUST BLEW ME OFF BECAUSE THEY CHECK OUT THE CAR, BUT SAID IT WAS OK. I SHOWED THEM THAT BY PUMPING THE BREAKS A FEW TIMES THAT THE P... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 10, 2005
Incident date: Jun 9, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY SHAKING, AFFECTING THE STEERING. THE SOLENOIDS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, 6 MONTHS LATER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK
SEAT BELTS
May 28, 2004
Incident date: Apr 25, 2004
THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER PASSIVE RESTRAIN SEAT BELT LOCKS DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT SEAT BELTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *LA
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Oct 3, 2003
Incident date: Oct 3, 2003
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE SUNROOF DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION THE MOUNTS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED THROUGH. AT NO TIME THE SUNROOF HAS BEEN IMMERSED AND THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN TO A ROLL OVER. I DO NOT BELIEVE THIS TO BE A RESULT OF NEGLECT ON MY PART, RATHER POOR QUA... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jun 26, 2001
FRONT PASSENGER PASSIVE RESTRAINT BELT IS LOCKED IN FORWARD POSITION, LEAVING OCCUPANT UNRESTRAINED.*AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
DRIVERS SEATBACK BROKEN AND MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS BIND IN TRACK AND BLOW FUSE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
DRIVERS SEATBACK BROKEN AND MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS BIND IN TRACK AND BLOW FUSE. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Nov 7, 2000
Incident date: Aug 6, 2000
RESTRAINT SYSTEM ANALYSIS WAS PERFORMED BY CHP-CENTRAL DIVISION MAIT. THE ANALYSIS INDICATED THE RESTRAINT FAILED AT THE LATCH PLATE CONNECTION TO THE MOTORIZED GUIDE PLATE. THIS REPORT IS BEING FILED FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER BY THE CHP PER OUR DEPARTMENTAL POLICY. *AK
Crash
2 injured
1 deaths
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Aug 31, 2000
Incident date: Aug 8, 2000
MANUAL TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT ARM SUDDENLY WAS LOOSE. SATURN OF ASUTIN REPORTED SHIFTER CABLE BROKE AND REPLACED SAME. IF BREAK HAD OCCURRED WHILE MOVING IT LIKELY WOULD HAVE CAUSED ACCIDENT AND INJURY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Apr 1, 2000
HAVE HAD CAR SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES, ENGINE ALWAYS REMAINED ROUGH, CAR DIES ON US, HAS LOW UPTAKE SPEED, MECHANIC SAID ITS A SATURN ENGINE DEFECT, WILL EVENTUALLY DIE ALTOGETHER. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Jan 31, 2000
CONSUMER EXPERENCING PROBLEMS WITH REPLACING THE BATTERY. BATTERY HAS BEEN REPLACED ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Nov 23, 1999
NONE
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Nov 29, 1999
Incident date: Nov 29, 1999
I INQUIRED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT SATURN OF MONROVIA (MONROVIA,CA, 91016) IF THEY WERE AWARE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED PROBLEMS. THEY DENIED ANY KNOWLEDGE OF ANY PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Sep 15, 1999
Incident date: Mar 1, 1998
THE SEAT BELTS ARE ELECTRIC AND ARE SUPPOSE TO SLIDE ALONG THE INTERIOR SURFACE. THE PASSENGER SIDE WENT OUT FIRST, AND A PERMANENT LATCH WAS PUT IN SO THAT ANY ONE SITTING ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HAVE TO CLAMP THE SEAT BELT EVERY TIME THE ENTER AND EXIT THE CAR. SOMETIME LATER THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jan 22, 1999
Incident date: Jan 19, 1998
DRIVER SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Jan 20, 1999
Incident date: Jan 19, 1998
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SEAT BELT FAILURE.
SEATS
Nov 24, 1998
Incident date: Nov 15, 1998
NO SUMMARY PROVIDER BY CONSUMER.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 18, 1998
Incident date: Mar 12, 1998
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 60 MPH ON THE FREEWAY VEHICLE STARTED ACCELERATING BY ITSELF. DRIVER STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO STOP. BUT VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, AND DRIVING OVER CURVES WITHOUT STOPPING, SHE FINALLY STOPPED IT BY PULLING THE IGNITION KEY ON A MALL PARKING LOT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT FAILURE.
SEAT BELTS
Jul 17, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
SEAT BELT MOTOR FAILED, CAUSING FAILURE OF SHOULDER HARNESS.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Jun 18, 1997
Incident date: Jun 16, 1997
WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FOUR LUG: NUTS BROKE OFF, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 13, 1997
Incident date: Jan 15, 1997
DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT TRACK DOESN'T SLIDE ON TRACK PROPERLY. *AK
AIR BAGS
Mar 6, 1997
Incident date: Mar 3, 1997
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH GOING ABOUT (20-25) MPH AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO THE SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT LOCK. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 6, 1997
Incident date: Mar 3, 1997
VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A REAR END CRASH GOING ABOUT (20-25) MPH AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. ALSO THE SHOULDER HARNESS DID NOT LOCK. VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 27, 1997
Incident date: Jan 3, 1997
ENGINE OIL LEAK, GASKET OIL PAN RUSTED, CAUSING LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, IN FOR REPAIR WILL PROVIDE INVOICE RECEIPT. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jan 17, 1997
Incident date: Dec 6, 1996
WHILE LEANING BACK IN SEAT TO REACH INTO PANTS POCKET, THE SEATBACK FRAME BENT BACKWARDS, CAUSIN GTHE RECLINING CATCH TO RELEASE. *AK
SEATS
May 9, 1996
Incident date: Apr 15, 1996
DRIVER'S SEAT BACK COLLAPSED DUE TO REAR IMPACT. *SD
1 injured
SEAT BELTS
Apr 19, 1996
Incident date: Mar 20, 1996
DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELTS HAVE TOTALLY FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Mar 24, 1995
STEERING GEAR BOX LEAKED. *TW
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 13, 1995
Incident date: Jun 12, 1994
VEHICLE STALLS OUT AT ANY SPEED, DEALER SAID STALLING OCCURS WHEN CRUISE IS ON AND VEHICLE RPM IS OVER 70. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 SATURN SL
| 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) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 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) | 21.0 | 31.0 | 25.0 | Regular | $2,500 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 SATURN SL
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
92-T-40D
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-
92-T-40D
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-
92-T-40D
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-
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
SATURN SL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SATURN SL across all model years (1991, 2002).
29
Total Recalls
2,891
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
432
Reported Crashes
50
Reported Fires
11
Reported Deaths
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