2001 Saturn SC Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 19%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Saturn SC, 19% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,500 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2001 Saturn sc1. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle sputtered and the engine temperature increased. The dealer stated that there was a leak in the intake manifold gasket. There were no repairs made because the contact traded in the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 60,000. Updated 02-01-08 updated 02/01/08”
NHTSA complaint #10199770, filed 2007-08, 60,000 miles“While traveling on the highway without prior warning the check engine light will appear on the dashboard. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10029908, filed 2003-07“While traveling on the highway without prior warning the check engine light will appear on the dashboard. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10029909, filed 2003-07Related service bulletins
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- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
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- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10227056Nov 9, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10222796Sep 14, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10214869Jun 15, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10209980Mar 31, 2022This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10209921Mar 22, 2022This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 11% |
| 2001 | 4 | 19% |
| 1999 | 7 | 29% |
| 1998 | 3 | 23% |
| 1997 | 5 | 15% |
| 1996 | 6 | 23% |
| 1995 | 3 | 8% |
| 1994 | 4 | 8% |
| 1993 | 3 | 13% |
| 1992 | 1 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 40% |
Other parts of the 2001 Saturn SC
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Saturn SC
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.
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