2001 Saturn SC1: problems, recalls and reliability

“Consumer took vehicle to the dealer because steering column was too loose. Dealer told consumer that the problem was a manufactured bolt that was loose. It could not be tightened, it had to be cut off and replaced. Consumer felt it was a manufacturing defect. Therefore, it should be repaired free of charge. Consumer was told by dealer that vehicle was not on recall and consumer would have to pay for repairs. *ak”Owner report · Steering · Sep 2004

“While driving transmission failed and fluid leaked. Consumer managed to pull over, and had vehicle towed. Dealership mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Power Train · Feb 2004

“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 saturn sc2. The contact stated while inserting the key into the ignition, she noticed that the ignition switch was loose. The ignition switch was replaced by the dealer. The failure recurred. The ignition switch was replaced by the dealer august 2003, june 2004 and august 2006. The failure persisted and the dealer informed the contact that the ignition cylinder would to be replaced again. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not further repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000 and the current mileage was 67,579.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2003

“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn sc2. While driving 50 mph, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle accelerated. The vehicle accelerated to 55 mph. The emergency brake was applied, but the failure continued. The rpm's increased. The gear was shifted into park and the vehicle stopped. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they were unable to duplicate the failure. No repairs were made. The failure still persists. The failure mileage was 44,861 and current mileage was 100,622.”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Jan 2003

“While vehicle is running consumer can take the key out of ignition, and vehicle would still be runing. Dealer notified. Ts...*ak”Owner report · Electrical System · Dec 2002

“Vehicle was in park, engine shut off, emergency brake not applied, and vehicle suddenly went backward and rolled over consumer's right foot, knocking her down. Dealer stated consumer should have used parking brake. *ak *yd”Owner report · Power Train · Nov 2001

“While driving at 30mph consumer took foot off accelerator and vehicle kept going. She then applied brakes; but, it did not slow vehicle. Applied transmission, and tachometer went to 3000 rpms. She then released transmission, and vehicle kept speed of 35 mph. She applied brakes and transmission, vehicle slowed and engine raced. But, stopped at light. She let go of transmission and brakes, and by that time she had shifted up to 3rd gear without applying accelerator, vehicle reached 35 mph. After 1/2 to 3/4 mile engine stopped racing, and consumer was able to stop vehicle. Dealer found nothing wrong with vehicle. Miles at incident 19800. *ak *slc”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 2001