1997 SATURN EV1 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 SATURN EV1
The 1997 SATURN EV1 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System12v24v48v Battery (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 SATURN EV1
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 1997 SATURN EV1, potentially affecting up to 2,026 vehicles.
Recall 00V369000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 455 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH WHEEL SPEED CIRCUITRY IN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) WHICH CAN CEASE TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL EXHIBIT ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, A DISABLED REAR BRAKE SYSTEM, A DISABLED ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM, AND/OR A DISABLED REGENERATIVE BRAKE SYSTEM. THIS COULD INCREASE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BTCM, THE BALLSCREW ASSEMBLIES IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE, AND INSTALL NEW SOFTWARE.
View full details →Recall 00V069100 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
| 489 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT COULD FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT.
Consequence: HEAT COULD BUILD UP WITHIN THE CHARGE PORT AND A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: THESE PASSENGER VEHICLES WERE REPURCHASED BY SATURN/GM.
View full details →Recall 98V169000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
| 607 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. A TRANSISTOR WITHIN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM."
Consequence: AS A RESULT, VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE ASSIST, INCREASING THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL, AND VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE.
View full details →Recall 97V109000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 211 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DAMAGED O-RING IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE SOLENOID(S) ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR. INVOLVED VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP AN EXTERNAL BRAKE FLUID LEAK IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BRAKE PRESSUREMODULATOR VALVE SOLENOIDS.
Consequence: BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE COULD REDUCE BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND INCREASE STOPPING DISTANCES.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SOLENOID(S) ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR.
View full details →Recall 97V042000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 264 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVE MOTOR CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY THAT WAS INCOMPLETELY SEALED. INCOMPLETE SEALING CAN ALLOW WATER TO INTRUDE INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
Consequence: DURING CHARGING A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD OCCUR. AN ARC AT THE SHORT CIRCUIT CAN GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CREATE SMOKE AND/OR A FLAME. IF A FLAME OCCURS, A FIRE COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVE MOTOR BATTERY CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 SATURN EV1
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SATURN EV1. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System12v24v48v Battery | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT MAY FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT, RECALL ISSUED HOWEVER OWNER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RECEIVE NEW VEHICLE AT THIS TIME, RECALL SOLUTION IS NOT SUFFICIENT. *ET
EVI VEHICLE IS ON RECALL BECAUSE A DEFECT IN THE CHARGE PORT COULD CAUSE TO OVERHEAT (00V-069), HOWEVER CONSUMER IS NOT HAPPY WITH IT. YH
VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY PRIOR TO RECALL THAT MAY FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT (00V-069), RECALL DOES NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. YH (ATTORNEY AT LAW)
SOMETIMES WHEN THE HEATER WAS RUNNING, I HEARD A POP NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT AREA OF THE CAR. WITH OUT WARNING OR ENGINE LIGHTS. WHILE CHARGING UP ELECTRICAL BATTERY VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK.ET.
Safety Rating for the 1997 SATURN EV1
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 SATURN EV1 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 SATURN EV1
General Motors, LLC has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 SATURN EV1. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
EV02T02 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A REVISED CHARGE RECEPTACLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE SECOND DESIGN (DESIGN II) CHARGE RECEPTACLES. *TT
EV02T02 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
REVISED CHANGE RECEPTACLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT
02I09 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE. VEHICLES THAT SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH CHAINS. *JG
EV02T01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT VEHICLE RANGE HAS DECREASED. *JG
EV98T12 — AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
PARTS AND SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR FRONTAL SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINTS ( SIR ) SWITCH KITS. *YC
EV98T04 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME OWNERS MAY REPORT THAT THE SERVICE NOW AND REDUCED PERFORMANCE TELLTALE LAMPS ILLUMINATES WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 032 PROPULSION CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SET IN MEMORY. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 SATURN EV1
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN EV1
- 1995 SATURN EV1 — 1 complaint
- 1997 SATURN EV1 (current)
- 1999 SATURN EV1 — 0 complaints
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