2001 Saturn LS power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Saturn LS — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Well first my engine control monitor is sending a bunch of random off codes from ma's air sensor vol low to crankshaft sensor volume low to o2 sensors to transmission codes, my side airbag on driver side blue up out of no were my key fob stopped reading and now my car won't start I know all of a…”
filed Oct 20, 2017
“Replaced water pump, timing chain and pulleys at approximately 90k miles. App. 10k miles later, timing chain broke and had to be replaced again. Multiple issues with suspension, fuel sensors, oil filter casing.”
filed May 27, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLESCampaign 00V344000 · Oct 30, 2000
Related service bulletins
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024
Power Train problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 LS | 26 | 5% |
| 2000 LS | 25 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.