Saturn LS Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Delivery › Fuel pump
  10
• Storage › Tank assembly
  9
• Fuel injection system
  2
• Storage › Fuel gauge system
  2
• Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
  2
• Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
  1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  12%
• 25k–50k
  610%
• 50k–75k
  1627%
• 75k–100k
  1627%
• 100k–150k
  1424%
• 150k+
  610%

What owners report

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Saturn l100. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated as engine power began to reduce independently. The contact merged to the shoulder, shut off and then restarted the vehicle. The contact then saw smoke coming from the front of the vehicle. The manufacturer was contact and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the brakes, fuel filter and fuel line would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 168,000 and the current mileage was 168,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Saturn LS. While pumping fuel into the fuel tank, the contact noticed that fuel was leaking out of the tank. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the leakage seemed to come from the tube, but was not completely sure. The contact also noticed that the brake lines were rusted. The contact researched the failure online. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The contact also stated that the service engine indicator was illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn L200. The contact stated while driving, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fuel pump needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired however, the contact removed the fuel tank. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that a tow truck would pick up the vehicle and transport it to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000. THE CONUMER STATED THE PASSENGERS HAD HEADACHES, STOMACH ACHES, COUGHING AND BREATHING ISSUES WHILE RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED.

Gas fumes are coming from the rear of the vehicle. A mechanic told me that the plastic gas tank has a small crack. Gass appears to be vaporizing. There is no leakage of liqid gas that can be identified. Gas vapor permeates that interior to varying degree but is usually evident on the vehicle exterior. I cant rull out that the leak May originate from a ruptured line, fitting, or failed filter. Availability of new OEM fuel tanks is a problem probably related to the discontinuation of the Saturn line by GM. I have read several other accounts of Saturn gas leaks on internet bulletin boards. Given the potential catastrophic consequences including property loss and human injury and death, the government should launch an investigation to identify the defective component (s) and initiate a recall to correct the problem. …

I own a 2000 Saturn ls2. There have been 2 recalls on the "l" series vehicles. Although my model is considered the LS series, I have experienced the exact same symptoms with my vehicle as described with the l series recall. The most recent was the replacement of all four of the oxygen sensors in my vehicle which I believe to be the same problem as described with the l series vehicle and attributed to the Saturn part known as the ignition control module. Over a period of about 2 months I noticed: 1. A deterioration in idle quality 2. A reduction in overall engine power 3. The engine was hard to start these are exactly the same problems experienced with the icm recall on the "l" series. I had to replace, at my own expense, all 4 of the oxygen sensors for this vehicle. After contacting Saturn, they insisted, based on my VIN #, that my car was not included in this recall. …

Tl* - the contact stated that on December 10, 2006 when he went to get his 2000 Saturn LS 122216 inspected the vehicle failed the inspection due to the fuel system gasoline; storage tank assembly leak. The contact paid for the repairs. The contact stated that his car was experiencing the same problems as campaign number 99V197. The contact requests to get reimbursed for the repairs because of denied reimbursement from the manufacturer. Updated 2/22/2007 - coolant was also found to be leaking

Related recalls (2)

NHTSA investigations