2002 SATURN SL

1 recalls, 154 complaints - 319 TSBs

09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

Complaint Statistics

154 total complaints 23 crashes 5 fires 19 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM21
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION14
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING7
ENGINE6
STEERING6
AIR BAGS5
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE5
SEATS4
ENGINE Jul 4, 2023
Incident date: Jul 3, 2023
Car has broken down multiple times. Most recent issue: 1car stalled while trying to make a left turn on highway, would not drive forward -dashboard sign said to put car in park -when trying to put it in drive it went into neutral and rolled back -car would not turn off, kept running when we trie... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Sep 25, 2020
Incident date: Jul 1, 2020
IGNITION REQUIRES KEY JIGGLE IN ORDER TO START. ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CONSTANT SHORTS, MAJOR FAILURE IN SUPPORTING SYSTEMS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 25, 2020
Incident date: Jul 1, 2020
IGNITION REQUIRES KEY JIGGLE IN ORDER TO START. ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS CONSTANT SHORTS, MAJOR FAILURE IN SUPPORTING SYSTEMS.
POWER TRAIN Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Oct 15, 2018
I OWN A 2002 SATURN SL VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 7/2016. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING MY VEHICLE. BOTH STARTER AND BATTERY HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED OUT OK. ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED ON 10/31/18. AFTER THESE REPAIRS, WHEN STARTED IT STILL MADE VERY NOISY SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Oct 15, 2018
I OWN A 2002 SATURN SL VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 7/2016. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING MY VEHICLE. BOTH STARTER AND BATTERY HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED OUT OK. ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED ON 10/31/18. AFTER THESE REPAIRS, WHEN STARTED IT STILL MADE VERY NOISY SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT... Read more
ENGINE Dec 19, 2018
Incident date: Oct 15, 2018
I OWN A 2002 SATURN SL VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 7/2016. I'M HAVING PROBLEMS STARTING MY VEHICLE. BOTH STARTER AND BATTERY HAVE BOTH BEEN CHECKED OUT OK. ALL SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED ON 10/31/18. AFTER THESE REPAIRS, WHEN STARTED IT STILL MADE VERY NOISY SOUNDS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. NOW I CAN'T GET IT... Read more
SEATS Aug 31, 2018
Incident date: Aug 15, 2018
THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, WAS INVOLVED IN A 3 CAR COLLISION. THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND BY A 1985 CADILLAC FLEETWOOD TRAVELING AT AT LEAST A MODERATE RATE OF SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO A 2002 AUDI (I BELIEVE IT WAS) SUV. DURING THE COLLISION THE DRIVERS SEAT BACK FAILED AND COLLAPSED IN... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE May 21, 2018
Incident date: May 8, 2018
RPMS GO UP TO 5 AND THEN DROP TO 0 - ENGINE STALLS AND WILL START BUT WILL CONTINUE AT HIGH RPMS AND KEEP STALLING. AS I WAS TRAVELING AT 50 MPH, THE RPMS WENT UP TO 5, AND THEN QUICKLY DROPPED TO 0. THE ENGINE STALLED AND I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD START BUT WHEN REACHIN... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Feb 27, 2018
Incident date: Feb 14, 2018
AFTER OPENING ANY DOOR, THE HANDLES STICK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION, WON'T RELEASE AND THE DOOR MAY NOT BE PROPERLY SECURED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 15, 2017
Incident date: Sep 7, 2017
IGNITION CYLINDER IS WORE OUT, WHEN PUTTING IN THE KEY, YOU HAVE TO JIGGLE THE KEY, SOMETIMES TAKES UP TO 10 MINUTES FOR THE KEY TO TURN AND START. SOMETIMES IT WORKS FINE. THIS IS AN OFF AND ON PROBLEM. THIS MONTH (SEPT 2017) IT HAS BEEN REAL BAD. I AM AFRAID TO GO ANYWHERE, FEARING I WILL BE STRAN... Read more
AIR BAGS Jan 10, 2017
Incident date: Oct 29, 2014
DRIVING ON HIGHWAY RT. 80, WHEN A CAR SWERVED INTO RIGHT LANE IN FRONT OF ME FROM ENTRANCE RAMP. I WAS TRAVELING AT APPROX. 45 MILES AN HOUR. AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY IN A FRONT END COLLISION, CAUSING LIFE ALTERING INJURY. LEFT TEMPORAL BRAIN DAMAGE, POST CONCUSSION SYNDROME AND EPILEPSY, ALSO OTHE... Read more
Crash 1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 9, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
THE COOLANT SYSTEM BREAKS FREQUENTLY. THE RADIATOR BREAKS ABOUT EVERY YEAR. THERE ALSO SEEMS TO BE A STICKING ACCELERATOR. IF YOU HAVE TO ACCELERATE VERY QUICKLY. THE CAR WILL IDLE ABNORMALLY HIGH FOR WEEKS BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL. THE IGNITION KEY COMES OUT WITHOUT TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 28, 2015
Incident date: Aug 24, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND RETURNING TWENTY MINUTES LATER, THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION MODULE FAILED. THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 20, 2015
Incident date: Feb 10, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 211,795. THE CO... Read more
STEERING Jul 3, 2015
Incident date: Jul 7, 2010
THIS VEHICLE IS A DEATH TRAP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAN NOT START, WHOLE STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE, KEY COMES OUT DURING DRIVING. ...UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 3, 2015
Incident date: Jul 7, 2010
THIS VEHICLE IS A DEATH TRAP THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAN NOT START, WHOLE STEERING COLUMN IS LOOSE, KEY COMES OUT DURING DRIVING. ...UPDATED 09/22/15 *BF
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 2, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE KEY EJECTED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO RUN IN THE ON POSITION WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 10, 2014
Incident date: Dec 29, 2008
SATURN IS AN L200 SERIES/THERE WAS ONLY THE LS ON YOUR LIST.NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF ENGINE STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ALL SPEEDS. CALLED SATURN/SAID VIN NOT ACCEPTED? LIVE IN FLORIDA KEYS/HAD TO GO TO MIAMI & GET TAIL LAMP FIXED/ONLY LASTED TWO WEEKS (THIS WAS BEFORE ENGINE STALL) & CALL TO SATURN. AM ... Read more
ENGINE Oct 10, 2014
Incident date: Dec 29, 2008
SATURN IS AN L200 SERIES/THERE WAS ONLY THE LS ON YOUR LIST.NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OF ENGINE STALL WHILE TRAVELING AT ALL SPEEDS. CALLED SATURN/SAID VIN NOT ACCEPTED? LIVE IN FLORIDA KEYS/HAD TO GO TO MIAMI & GET TAIL LAMP FIXED/ONLY LASTED TWO WEEKS (THIS WAS BEFORE ENGINE STALL) & CALL TO SATURN. AM ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 6, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
WE HAVE A SATURN SL1 THAT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THE CARS ON THE IGNITION RECALL LIST HAVE. THE KEY COMES OUT IN ANY POSITION - THE WHEEL LOCKS UP AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO UNLOCK - WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND OUR ROADS ARE VERY ROUGH. WE FEEL THAT THE KEY MAY MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION WHI... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 6, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2014
WE HAVE A SATURN SL1 THAT HAS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT THE CARS ON THE IGNITION RECALL LIST HAVE. THE KEY COMES OUT IN ANY POSITION - THE WHEEL LOCKS UP AND WE CAN'T GET IT TO UNLOCK - WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND OUR ROADS ARE VERY ROUGH. WE FEEL THAT THE KEY MAY MOVE FROM THE RUN POSITION WHI... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Sep 29, 2014
Incident date: Sep 29, 2014
KEYS COME OUT OF IGNITION DURING USE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Jul 23, 2014
I RECENTLY PURCHASED MY SATURN AND REPLACED THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS IT WAS FINE THEN AFTER 200 MILES THE BRAKES STARTED GRINDING THEN WOULD STOP. CHECKED THE CALIPERS THEY WERE FINE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AGAIN DUE TO THE GRINDING BRAKES WERE FINE. 2 WEEKS LATER SAME THING THEN STOPPED IT START... Read more
STEERING Sep 8, 2014
Incident date: Sep 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. WHILE COMING OUT OF A LEFT TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT TO DRIVE INTO A DITCH, OVER A LEVEE, AND CRASH INTO A PIPE. ONCE THE ... Read more
Crash
STEERING Sep 6, 2014
Incident date: Jul 1, 2013
SPOUSE AND I USE CAR. THE VERY FIRST TIME THE OCCURRENCE HAPPENED, WAS WHEN PARKING CAR INTO DRIVEWAY, I WENT TO TURN OFF CAR IGNITION AND ACCIDENTALLY HIT KEY RING, AND THE KEY FELL OUT OF THE IGNITION, WITH THE CAR IN PARK, YET STILL RUNNING. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE CAR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Sep 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000...UPDATED 10/06/14 *BF
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 20, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2011
KEY COMES OUT FREELY WHILE CAR IS IN DRIVE AND KEY DOES NOT NEED TO BE IN THE IGNITION ONCE CAR IS STARTED. ENGINE WILL RANDOMLY STALL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 2, 2014
Incident date: Jul 11, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING IGNITION FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jul 1, 2014
Incident date: Mar 23, 2013
I HAVE REMOVED THE KEY WITH THE VEHICLE STOPPED AND THE CAR CONTINUES TO RUN. THE KEY FALLS OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. ADDITIONALLY, THE KEY CAN BE REMOVED BEFORE BEING TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION. THIS CAUSES THE KEY TO BE DIFFICULT TO REINSERT INTO THE IGNITION. *TR
ENGINE Jun 27, 2014
Incident date: Jun 27, 2014
IGNITION SWITCH IS HARD TO IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN ON AND ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING THE KEY WILL TURN TO THE OFF POSITION AND WITH THE KEY EXTRACTED FROM THE LOCK THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Jun 27, 2014
Incident date: Jun 27, 2014
IGNITION SWITCH IS HARD TO IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN ON AND ONCE THE CAR IS RUNNING THE KEY WILL TURN TO THE OFF POSITION AND WITH THE KEY EXTRACTED FROM THE LOCK THE ENGINE CONTINUES TO RUN. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 16, 2014
Incident date: Jan 21, 2014
WHILE CAR IS MOVING KEY COMES OUT OF IGNITION. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 12, 2014
Incident date: Jun 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL2. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE DEFECT. THE CONTACT WA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jun 9, 2014
Incident date: Jun 8, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION LOCKED AND PREVENTED THE VEHICLE FROM BEING STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS LOW ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNIT... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING May 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS LOW ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNIT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 29, 2014
Incident date: May 1, 2007
WHEN I REMOVED THE KEYS FROM MY CAR IT KEPT RUNNING. THEY KEYS HAVE ONLY FALLEN OUT TWICE, BUT I HAVE SINCE REMOVED ALL THE EXTRAS FROM THE KEY FOB. BUT THE CAR SHOULD NOT CONTINUE TO RUN AFTER IT HAS BEEN PLACED IN PARK AND THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. I KNOW IT IS AN OLDER CAR AND CURRENT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL May 29, 2014
Incident date: Feb 5, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS LOW ON THE HIGH BEAMS AND THE LIGHTS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNIT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH May 22, 2014
Incident date: Jan 8, 2014
IGNITION SWITCH FAILS CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK AND OR UNABLE TO TURN ON CAR. *TR
STEERING May 22, 2014
Incident date: Jan 8, 2014
IGNITION SWITCH FAILS CAUSES STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK AND OR UNABLE TO TURN ON CAR. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 29, 2014
Incident date: Apr 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL1. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND THE KEY FAILED TO TURN TO START THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Apr 14, 2014
Incident date: Apr 2, 2013
THE KEY COMES OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE RUNNING. THERE IS ALSO TROUBLE TURNING THE KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START IT. SIMILAR TO WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKS, SOMETIMES THE KEY WONT TURN. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND TAKES 20-30 TRIES BEFORE IT FINALLY TURNS OVER... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 11, 2014
Incident date: Apr 11, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY WAS UNABLE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY WAS ABLE TO BE REMOVED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 21, 2014
Incident date: Mar 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN LS. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE DRIVER DROVE AT LOW SPEED IN A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT'S INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO ADV... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Mar 14, 2014
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
THE GM IGNITION PROBLEMS PROMPTING THE CURRENT RECALL ALSO AFFECTED THE CAR ABOVE. I BOUGHT THE 2002 SATURN NEW IN MARCH OF 2003, AND OWNED IT FOR OVER 10 YEARS, SELLING IT LAST FALL TO A FRIEND. I HAD IT AT THE JAKE SWEENEY (CINCINNATI) DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR STRANGE "ELECTRICAL" PROBLEMS. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 14, 2014
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
THE GM IGNITION PROBLEMS PROMPTING THE CURRENT RECALL ALSO AFFECTED THE CAR ABOVE. I BOUGHT THE 2002 SATURN NEW IN MARCH OF 2003, AND OWNED IT FOR OVER 10 YEARS, SELLING IT LAST FALL TO A FRIEND. I HAD IT AT THE JAKE SWEENEY (CINCINNATI) DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR STRANGE "ELECTRICAL" PROBLEMS. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 10, 2014
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SATURN SL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED.... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 31, 2013
Incident date: Aug 28, 2013
I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A STOP SIGN,WENT TO PUT IT FIRST (5SPEED) AND THE SHIFTER BUSHING BROKE. THE SHIFTER WAS JUST FLOPPING AROUND.I COULD HAVE BEEN IN SERIOUS SITUATION IF I WAS IN THE CITY OR TRAVELING.OR PICKING UP A SENIOR CUSTOMER. *JS
ENGINE Jan 4, 2013
Incident date: Dec 14, 2012
WHILE GOING FROM A PARKED POSITION TO DRIVING. THE CAR SHIFTED GEARS VERY HARD TO THE POINT IT RATTLED THE WHOLE CAR. I STOPPED DRIVING AND CHECKED THE ENGINE AND ALL FLUID LEVELS. EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE. AS I PULLED OFF AGAIN IT DID THE SAME THING EACH TIME THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED GEARS,... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Dec 1, 2010
Incident date: May 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 SATURN SL2. THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER THE BULB WAS REPLACED, THE BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy, 2002 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) 24.0 34.0 27.0 Regular $2,300
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 (Compact Cars)

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

Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 SATURN SL

319 manufacturer communications from 208 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT55
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL33
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM30
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING24
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY23
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL19
060000 ENGINE (PWS)18
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.16
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
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
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
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
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
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
18NA099 Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
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
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
18NA099 Aug 5, 2020
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
19NA273 Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
100089009D Nov 26, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
100089009D Nov 26, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode look-up applications.
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
010842001M Nov 12, 2019
120000 LIGHTING (PWS)
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001M Nov 12, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
010842001M Nov 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
100089006G Oct 16, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
PIP5540E Oct 14, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
PIP5601A Oct 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
100089009C Oct 9, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up applications.
17NA073 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIT3099S Sep 5, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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
PIT3099R Jul 10, 2019
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
100845001G Jun 26, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
100845001G Jun 26, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
16NA383 May 21, 2019
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves, and explains how toptier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build up.
PIP5640 May 7, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
PIP5226C May 6, 2019
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
PIP5226C May 6, 2019
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
PIP5540D Feb 19, 2019
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
PIP5628 Feb 18, 2019
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
17NA073 Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
010842001L Dec 13, 2018
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
PIP5540B Dec 6, 2018
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
PIP4925B Dec 3, 2018
063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
This preliminary information document communicates a tip on the way to diagnose possible induction or exhaust air leaks using the evaporative emission cart smoke machine and ultrasonic leak detector tools.
PIT5353C Nov 21, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availabilit
PIP5601 Oct 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary information communicates
PIT5099D Oct 10, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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
PIP5163D Aug 8, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
PIT5099C Jun 20, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIT5399A May 23, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIT5399A May 23, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Ap
PIP5338B May 17, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PIP5338B May 17, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PIP5338B May 17, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Di
PIP5226B Jan 25, 2018
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
PIP5540A Jan 18, 2018
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
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
PIP5540 Jan 4, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
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

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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

SATURN SL - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 (current) 1 154
2001 3 137 View
2000 8 202 View
1999 2 232 View
1998 1 222 View
1997 3 286 View
1996 2 369 View
1995 3 481 View
1994 1 376 View
1993 2 228 View
1992 2 173 View
1991 1 31 View

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Model Recalls Complaints
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AURA 34 2,223 View
SKY 22 623 View
OUTLOOK 21 1,939 View
SC 20 379 View
SW 17 274 View
LS 16 1,885 View
SC1 13 554 View