2000 Saturn LS engine and engine cooling problems
140 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2000 Saturn LS — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Engine began having a slow knocking noise, prior to that I would hear a noise of the chain slapping, which I was explained to by saturn that this was normal in my vehicle. Drove the vehicle home then while I was parking, heard a loud bang and when I got out - there was oil gushing from underneath…”
filed Apr 23, 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact heard a ticking noise in the engine. The noise was heard while driving various speeds. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed the noise was coming from the timing belt located in the engine. The vehicle was…”
filed Feb 10, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains…
16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 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 amounts of debris has flowed throughout the…
22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
18-NA-073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
22-NA-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 17, 2023
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 LS | 200 | 41% |
| 2001 LS | 300 | 52% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Saturn LS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.