2001 Saturn LS Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 582 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,281miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2001 Saturn LS, 1% of the 582 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,281 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my cars idle dropped and stalked my car in the middle of a turn. I got it restsrted and made it home. The next day driving out of town with infant in the back it stalled again. This time leaving us stranded in a intersection. Kind people pushed us off the busy roadway I had to have it towed my husband discovered it was my iac valve. To replace this its over 150 dollars it continues to leave me stranded when I turn and when im in a intersection! My interior on my drivers seat has sunk to below the metal seat frame I have to sit on pillows to see properly!”
NHTSA complaint #10725219, filed 2015-06, 95,000 miles“Traveling home from work in rush hour traffic smoke started coming up from under the drivers side seat. I was in the left lane of traffic and had to work my way across to get off the highway. While crossing lanes the back of the seat started giving away and lowered to a reclining and almost laying down position. I thought the car was on fire and especially the seat. I made it to the road side, got out of my car and frantically called the Saturn dealer for help. The person on the phone told me my car was out of warranty and she could not help me. She suggested I call my insurance agency. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082379, filed 2004-07, 39,281 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Saturn LS1. The contact stated that the front driver’s seat failed to operate as intended. The contact stated that the power adjust switch was inoperable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the electrical wiring for the switch was damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11635950, filed 2025-01, 30,000 miles“2001 Saturn LS sedan. Front passenger seat back collapsed upon impact to left rear. Front passenger was killed. Autopsy available from coroner. Accident report available from country sherriff's office. Car still available as insurance has yet to be settled but subject to be auctioned immediately thereafter. No airbags actuated although side air curtains are installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10062779, filed 2004-03“2001 Saturn, purchased june 2001, had to replace rear tires twice due to alignment problems. Currently I have about 41000 miles on the l300. The tires were firestone affinity. Also the drivers seat has shifted to the right, dealer will not repair under warranty. The deck lid is misaligned and after several attempts, it is still not right.”
NHTSA complaint #10040834, filed 2003-09Related service bulletins
- 10042986Nov 1, 2011General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger vehicles regarding the adjustable comfort and custom upholstery of the…
Seats: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Saturn LS
300 complaintsElectrical system
80 complaintsExterior lighting
51 complaintsEngine
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsSteering
29 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Saturn LS
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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