2001 SATURN S-SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
19
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 SATURN S-SERIES
The 2001 SATURN S-SERIES has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 19 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seat Belts (2 complaints), Air Bags (1 complaint), and Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 SATURN S-SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 SATURN S-SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 SATURN S-SERIES
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 SATURN S-SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Airantilock | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DRIVING NORTH ON I-5 IN OREGON. THE TRAFFIC WAS STOP AND GO. THE CAR IN FRONT STARTED TO GO. I FOLLOWED. THE CAR IN FRONT SLAMMED ON HER BRAKE. I DID THE SAME. MY BRAKE WOULD HOLD THAN RELEASE AND HOLD. WHEN THE BRAKE RELEASED I COULD FEEL THE CAR SURGE FORWARD. THE CAR SURGED FORWARD AND CAUSED ME TO HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE DAMAGE WAS MINOR. THE ENGINE WILL STAY REVERED AFTER I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. IT WILL DO THIS ALMOST EVERY TIME THAT I DRIVE THE CAR. I HAVE HAD THE CAR INTO THE SATURN DEALER TWICE. THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO SATURN. NOTHING WAS DONE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
HIT IN THE RIGHT REAR, NO ARIBAG ENGAGED BUT ON IMPACT THE SEATBELT RELEASED AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED. *AK
HIT IN THE RIGHT REAR, NO ARIBAG ENGAGED BUT ON IMPACT THE SEATBELT RELEASED AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED. *AK
HIT IN THE RIGHT REAR, NO ARIBAG ENGAGED BUT ON IMPACT THE SEATBELT RELEASED AND THE SEAT COLLAPSED. *AK
ANTI LOCK BRAKES BEING TOO SENSITIVE. FOUND ANITLOCK SENSOR RING ON THE RIGHT SPINDLE CRACKED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 SATURN S-SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 SATURN S-SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 SATURN S-SERIES
General Motors, LLC has issued 19 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 SATURN S-SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
030856003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SECURITY INDICATOR ILLUMINATED OR FLASHING, ENGINE STARTS THEN STALLS AND/OR DISABLED FOR 10 MINUTES, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1632 SET. *TT
03T02 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE HESITATION AND/OR VEHICLE LACKS POWER WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0326 KNOCK SENSOR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE SET. *TT
02T59 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP SERVICE ENGINE SOON, BRAKE AND ABS TELLTALE LAMPS MAY COME ON INTERMITTENTLY AND/OR STAY ON. *JG
01T41 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING UPDATED SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE AND SIDE IMPACT SENSORS SERVICE PROCDEDURES AND PART NUMBERS. *SLC
01T35 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ONE OR BOTH WINDSHIELD WASHER NOZZLES ARE NOT SPRAYING PROPERLY. *TT
01T04A — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING PARK BRAKE LEVER BUTTON REPLACEMENT. *SLC
00T57A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A VEHICLE VIBRATION THAT OCCURS BETWEEN 77 - 87 KM/H (48 - 54 MPH) ON SMOOTH ROAD SURFACES. THIS VIBRATION IS MOST NOTICEABLE IN THE VEHICLE FLOORBOARDS AND / OR IN THE SEAT CUSHIONS. *TT
01C08 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE MOUNT STUD REPLACEMENT. *TT
01T24 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DOHC ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSAXLE MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO VIN 1Z213987 MAY HAVE OIL PANS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE AND MAY BE BENT UPON REMOVAL. *TT
01T26 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ENGINE WILL CRANK BUT WILL NOT START OR ENGINE STARTS BUT FUEL GAUGE AND TACHOMETER ARE INOPERATIVE. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 SATURN S-SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SATURN S-SERIES
- 1996 SATURN S-SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1997 SATURN S-SERIES — 1 complaint
- 1998 SATURN S-SERIES — 2 complaints
- 1999 SATURN S-SERIES — 2 complaints
- 2000 SATURN S-SERIES — 3 complaints
- 2001 SATURN S-SERIES (current)
- 2002 SATURN S-SERIES — 3 complaints
Other SATURN Models
- SATURN ION — 5,467 total complaints
- SATURN VUE — 3,269 total complaints
- SATURN SL — 2,891 total complaints
- SATURN AURA — 2,222 total complaints
- SATURN OUTLOOK — 1,939 total complaints
- SATURN LS — 1,885 total complaints
- SATURN SKY — 623 total complaints
- SATURN SC1 — 554 total complaints