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Recall campaign07V519000

Recall 07V519000: 2001 Saturn LS

Engine and engine cooling
Report received
Nov 7, 2007
Manufacturer
General motors corp.
Potentially affected
20,514vehicles
Model years
2001

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 a 2.2l 4-cylinder engine, links in the engine's timing chain can separate.

Possible consequence

If a timing chain link separates while the engine is running, the engine will stall and will not restart increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the timing chain free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2008. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

Affected model years

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

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.