- The problem
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine, links in the engine's timing chain can separate.
- The risk
- If a timing chain link separates while the engine is running, the engine will stall and will not restart increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the timing chain free of charge. The recall began on january 15, 2008. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Engine & cooling
2001 Saturn LS Engine problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 2001 Saturn LS's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 2001 Saturn LS
Engine complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Saturn LS engine complaints by year
LS engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data