2000-2005 Saturn L-Series: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 2000-2005 Saturn L-Series directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
2000 LS:
Certain vehicles have inoperative valve within fuel-tank assembly, which can result in fuel spillage in a rollover incident.
2000 LS:
Turn-signal lamps may not work, or work intermittently, when driver uses turn-signal lever or hazard-warning switch.
2000 w/TRW seatbelt-buckle assemblies:
Seatbelt-buckle assemblies fail to conform to Federal requirements, because buckle base was not properly heat treated.
2000 w/automatic transmission:
Transaxle shift-cable clip may be missing or improperly seated, allowing cable to slip out of bracket; driver may put lever into "Park," but transaxle may be in Reverse or Neutral.
2000:
Over Pressure Relief valve in fuel tank can become stuck open in a frontal collision; if vehicle rolls over, fuel spillage could occur.
2000-02 Sedan:
Some plastic housings in taillamp assembly can become distorted if brake lamps remain on for an extended time; can cause intermittent lamp operation or short-circuit that leads to inoperative lamps.
2000-03 2.4L engines:
Ignition-control module may fail. The "Service Engine Soon" light will go on, and the vehicle will be hard to start. Dealers will inspect and replace all affected parts.
2001 L-Series with 2.2-liter 4-cylinder engine:
Links in the engine's timing chain can separate, causing the engine to stall and not restart. Dealers will replace the timing chain.
2001:
Small number of vehicles may have passenger-airbag-inflator module with incorrect amount of generant.
2002-04 Wagon:
Seat belt anchor may separate from floor of vehicle before holding required test load for the required time.
2003:
Windshield-wiper motor could fail, resulting in loss of visibility. Dealer will inspect and replace affected parts.
2003-04 Wagon:
Some plastic housings in taillamp assembly can become distorted if brake lamps remain on for an extended time; can cause intermittent lamp operation or short-circuit that leads to inoperative lamps.
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