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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. |
5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2001 SATURN SC
| 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
| 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 |
0 Investigations for 2001 SATURN SC
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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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2016-08-29 | 060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 2004-01-01 | 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
POP NOISE FROM ENGINE AREA DURING HEAVY THROTTLE INPUT. *TC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |
| 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication") |