Recall 03V231000: 2000–2002 Saturn LS and 1 other model

Report received

Jun 23, 2003

Manufacturer

General motors corp.

Potentially affected

239,993vehicles

Model years

2000–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.

Possible consequence

Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. Owner notification began on august 4, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2003 Saturn L200138 complaints
• 2000 Saturn LS382 complaints
• 2001 Saturn LS582 complaints
• 2002 Saturn LS493 complaints