2001 SATURN SC

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

2 Recalls for 2001 SATURN SC

Recall Date Component Summary
2000-10-12 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, “THEFT PROTECTION.” THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY. IF IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED, IT IS POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE “PARK” POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED.

Remedy:

SATURN IS ASKING OWNERS AND RETAILERS TO PERFORM A FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY OPERATION, AND IF NECESSARY, TO HAVE THE CABLE ADJUSTED. IF OWNERS ARE NOT COMFORTABLE PERFORMING THE FUNCTIONAL CHECK THEMSELVES, THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALER PERFORM THIS INSPECTION FOR THEM.

2000-10-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 301, “FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY.” THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INADEQUATE VENT VALVE WELD ON THE TOP PORTION OF THE FUEL TANK.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE IS PROPERLY WELDED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.

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5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2001 SATURN SC

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Date Component  
2014-03-19 airbag
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2011-05-12 suspension
2011-05-12

20 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2001 SATURN SC

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Date Component  
2017-03-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10969433
2014-11-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | STEERING
ODI Number: 10658524
2014-08-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10619445
2014-08-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10619560
2010-01-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10301763
2009-11-12 EQUIPMENT | STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10291916
2008-05-13 STEERING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10227607
2007-08-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 10199770
2006-05-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10156502
2005-12-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10145252
2005-10-11 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | STEERING | SUSPENSION | TIRES
ODI Number: 10139270
2005-04-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10113544
2003-07-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10029909
2003-07-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10029908
2003-07-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10025527
2003-04-02 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 10013862
2001-09-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 896459
2002-05-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 762376
2001-12-05 TIRES
ODI Number: 755325
2001-06-16 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 746925
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0 Investigations for 2001 SATURN SC

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

33 Service Alerts for 2001 SATURN SC

Date Description
2022-06-15 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

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2022-03-31 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.

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2022-03-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.

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2014-02-01 200000 WHEELS

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor’s position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe

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2014-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor’s position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe

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2014-02-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor’s position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe

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2014-01-01 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle’s underbody components are showing some fo

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2014-01-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle’s underbody components are showing some fo

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2014-02-01 200000 WHEELS

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor’s position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-02-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor’s position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-02-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor’s position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the whe

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-01-01 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle’s underbody components are showing some fo

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2014-01-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle’s underbody components are showing some fo

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2020-05-08 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

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2020-05-08 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

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2020-05-08 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

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2017-11-07 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odomete

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2016-08-29 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.

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2016-04-19 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.

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2000-07-01 220000 SEATS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT ABNORMAL WEAR OR A CUT ON THE INBOARD EDGE OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT BACK COVER. *TT

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2016-08-02 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.

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2016-04-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE’S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA

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2016-04-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

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2016-04-08 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

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2016-04-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH

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2016-04-19 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE’S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA

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2016-08-26 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

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2016-04-27 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

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2016-04-27 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

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2004-01-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

POP NOISE FROM ENGINE AREA DURING HEAVY THROTTLE INPUT. *TC

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2016-04-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH

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2016-04-19 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH

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2011-11-01 221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE

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