2001 Saturn LS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2001 Saturn LS has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 582 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 14 fires, 19 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (305 reports).

7Recalls
582Owner complaints
14Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your LS?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2001 Saturn LS recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 07V519Nov 7, 200720,514 vehicles affected

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Recall 05V245Jun 2, 2005291,652 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Ignition:Module

Recall 03V231Jun 23, 2003239,993 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 02V329Dec 9, 2002272 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 01V026Feb 1, 200138 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

Recall 00V344Oct 30, 20001,637 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Side/Window

Recall 00V235Aug 23, 2000168 vehicles affected

Most common 2001 Saturn LS problems

Problem areas named in the 582 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling305
Electrical System82
Exterior Lighting53
Engine41
Steering34
Power Train31
Suspension30
Fuel System, Gasoline17
Air Bags16
Service Brakes, Hydraulic15

What owners report

2025-01-14, Seats
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.
2022-03-02, Engine
Recall bulletin #06074a ,timing chain engine stall. I called gm,and gm arbitration and they said I have no recallcs. This car only has 28,700 miles on it!! My Vin fits the criteria of the recall,and I went to the dealership and they confirmed it,but GM does not acknowledge it! page 4, dealer recall responsibility-all. 2nd paragraph Dealers are to service All vehicals subject to this recall, regardless of milage,age of vehical,vehicle, ownership as of Jan ,2008. I'm the 2nd owner,and there is no documentation that this recall was preformed, 2 others were repaired. I have the car fax for this vehicle. My repair shop said it will cost @ $ 1000.00 to repair it. I'd be happy with a repair or
2021-05-21, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2001 Saturn L200. The contact stated while driving, there was an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with the fuel pump needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired however, the contact removed the fuel tank. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that a tow truck would pick up the vehicle and transport it to the local dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 226,000. THE CONUMER STATED THE PASSENGERS HAD HEADACHES, STOMACH ACH
2020-03-13, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 SATURN LS200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL LEAKED ONTO THE REAR PASSENGER SEAT AND CARPET. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE FUEL TANK FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND AGREED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CABLE DAHMER CHEVROLET OF INDEPENDENCE LOCATED AT (1834 S NOLAND RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE AGE OF THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 264,000.
2018-11-03, Unknown Or Other
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.

2001 Saturn LS questions

Does the 2001 Saturn LS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Saturn LS: Engine And Engine Cooling; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Electrical System:Ignition:Module; Air Bags:Frontal; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Saturn LS?

Based on 582 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (305), Electrical System (82), Exterior Lighting (53).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Saturn LS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

Other Saturn LS years

Other 2001 Saturn models