2001 Saturn LS Other or unknown Problems

“I was driving my car and it stalled and would not restart. I had it diagnosed by a mechanic and it is the timing chain. From what I've researched, this year make and model vehicle had a recall but only on specific ones made within a four month period but my car falls into the recall description and I'm not sure about the time frame. My car was being driven on the highway at about 55 MPH when this happened.”

“My 2001 Saturn l-series 2.2l had the timing chain break. This was in a parking lot. I had started the car and backed out. I put the vehicle in drive. Didn't touch the gas pedal and the car quit. I was left crosswise the drive lane and blocking traffic. If this had happened at highway speeds, I probably have been seriously hurt or more likely have been killed.”

“Car is 2001 Saturn l200 with less than 100,000 miles and the timing chain broke as the car was pulling into the driveway. My VIN is not covered by the timing chain recall issued by GM, so I now have a completely unusable car which is rated in good condition other than the timing chain unless I want to spend the 1000 plus to fix it. Gm/NHTSA issued recall number 07v519000 for other similar saturns in year and model for the timing chain, why not all of them in the same years? …”

“I have a 2001 Saturn l200. I was driving on the highway when I felt a pop. My car started to lose speed and I was lucky to be able to pull over on the side. I tried starting the vehicle but it wouldn't. I had it tolled to my garage at home. I had a mechanic come over the next day and he showed me where the timing chain had broke. I had the car pushed to the Saturn dealership in arlington, tx and they confirmed the timing chain had broken. They quoted me a price of $2300.00 to repair it and I refused and had it tolled back to my home.”

“My family and I were traveling on u.s. 301 at 9:00 a.m. On our way home in our 2001 Saturn (l100) coupe. There was a clicking sound coming from the engine that had started while driving home. While going 65 MPH, there was a popping sound and the oil light came on. The car quickly lost power and forced us to the side of the road. We were shaken by the thought what could have happen if we were in an area with heavy traffic. I was able to flag down a passing tow truck to help us out. The road service unit dropped the car off at a local mechanic and the family at home. …”