2000 SATURN LS Power Train Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Train Issues in the 2000 SATURN LS
6 power train complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 SATURN LS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Train Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 SATURN LS1. HE STATED THE VEHICLE WAS CONSUMING LARGE QUANTITIES OF ENGINE OIL. THE DEALER STATED THE RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A SECOND OPINION TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THE POWER STEERING RESERVOIR WAS REPLACED AND THE FAILURE CEASED. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF OVER 10 MPH OR ATTEMPTING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER. ALSO, WHILE IN THE REVERSE MODE, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER OVER 4 ADDITIONAL TIMES AND THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND NO FURTHER REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNDER 103,000.
I STARTED THE CAR AND BACKED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WHEN A PUT IT IN FORWARD IT STALLED. IT STARTED AGAIN AND I DROVE TO MY DESTINATION. IT ALSO STARTED AGAIN AND I WAS ABLE TO RETURN HOME. WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO AND FROM MY APPOINTMENT I COULD NOT MAINTAIN SPEED GOING UP HILLS ON THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I WENT TO START THE CAR THE NEXT DAY IT TURNED OVER BUT DID NOT START. FROM THERE ON IT WOULD NOT TURN OVER AT ALL. MY MECHANIC SAYS THERE NO COMPRESSION ON ANY OF THE CYLINDERS AND IT IS MOST LIKELY THE TIMING CHAIN. *TR
I HAVE A 2000 SATURN LS2. I WAS APPROACHING A RED LIGHT. I DOWNSHIFTED FROM 3RD TO 2ND WITHOUT INCIDENT. WHEN I TRIED TO SHIFT DOWN TO 1ST, I HEARD A POP AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER WAS COMPLETELY DISCONNECTED TO THE LINKAGE. THIS WAS VERY DISCONCERTING. WHEN I CALLED THE MECHANIC AND TOLD THEM WHAT HAPPENED THE FIRST QUESTION WAS 'DO YOU HAVE A SATURN?" I FOUND OUT THAT THIS PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY FAILURE OF A PLASTIC BUSHING WHICH COSTS LESS THAN $20 BUT WHICH SATURN IS CHARGING $800 TO REPLACE ALONG WITH A LOT OF OTHER PARTS. THEY WILL NOT SELL JUST THE BUSHING. I BOUGHT ONE ON EBAY FOR $19.99. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY OR WHILE PULLING INTO TRAFFIC CAUSING A STALL, IT COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I SUGGESTED THAT SATURN OUGHT TO BE FIXING THIS FOR FREE AND THEY LAUGHED AT...
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THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES POWERTRAIN NOISE. NLM
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SPEEDOMETER WAS MAKING NOISE. *YH
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1) CAR SHAKING PROBLEM: DEALER REPLACED LOWER CONTROL ARMS (RIGHT AND LEFT) AS WELL AS POWE STEERING PUMP TO REMEDY PROBLEM. CAR CONTINUES TO SHAKE AT MOST SPEEDS. CONTACTED THE MANUAFCTURER, WHO REPLIED THERE IS NOTHING ELSE THEY CAN DO. 2) SPEEDOMETER: REPORTED PROBLEM 4 TIMES TO DEALERSHIP, AND DEALER CLAIMS THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. SPEEDOMETER MAKING A "WHINING" SOUND AT MOST SPEEDS.*AK
Other 2000 SATURN LS Problem Areas
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Electrical System
30 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
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Exterior Lightingtail Lights
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Tires
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Suspension
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Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
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Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Engine
10 complaints
Exterior Lighting
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Steering
9 complaints
Structurebodydoor
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Electrical Systemignitionswitch
8 complaints
Structurebody
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Suspensionrear
6 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
5 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
5 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
5 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Steeringcolumn
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structureframe And Members
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemhorn
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint