Saturn LS Suspension problems by year

The whole subframe on my 2000 saturn ls is rotted so bad that I can't even drive the vehicle. It started with my car not starting and putting it up on a lift to see what the problem was. That not starting problem is a bad resonator, but in the process the subframe was found to be seriously rotted away. *Tr

Took car to have struts replaced and was told the sub frame had rusted away to make the car unsafe to drive,always checked the body and frame yearly for rust on chassis and uni body so there would not be any potential problem s. I live in the northeast part of the usa.. The problem with the sub frame is it rusts from the inside out so it makes inspection extremely hard to see. *Tr

Driving down the road the vehicle started making noise and steering was uncontrollable. I trailered the vehicle back home. Closer inspection revealed the front subframe/engine cradle was completely rusted through in multiple spots, very dangerous!!! I contacted the dealer to get a new subframe and I was advised the subframe is no longer available and to try finding one in a salvage yard. I contacted a salvage yard and they said they had a few and it would be no problem to pull one. I got the call today saying...

Subframe on saturn totally rusted away only thing holding passenger wheel on was strut bracket. *Tr

This happened very suddenly. I applied the brake to enter the ramp to the highway and the car pulled to the left and made a noise. I thought it may be a bearing or brake problem but I had not had any issues before that so I went on since it seamed to be driving ok. While I was on the interstate I went to go into the left lane and realized there was a serious problem with the steering. I slowed down and got off the highway to the shop. I was told there the k frame had less than 1/2" before breaking completely and...

The front subframe rusted through. Mechanic stated was not normal wear. *Tr

Vehicle pulled when braking. Symptoms started on a monday as a light pull. More noticeable above 50 mph, and not noticeable below 35. By thursday morning, pull was severe above 50mph. Stayed till after 6:00 at night to avoid traffic. Ride home was "entertaining" as steering wheel did not always go back to "center" when going straight. I thought I needed a steering rack until I inspected the vehicle on saturday. My inspection showed that front subframe (a.K.A. Engine cradle) failed where the "passenger...

Customer has several questions about his saturn including ignition and tire replacement**cc the crank sensor was replaced, the shift light indicator in the drive position went out while the headlights were on. The ac was not cooling when the vehicle was in idle. The tires had sever cupping following four cross rotations due to a bad rear wheel alignment. The ignition would not unlock. *Jb

Consumer replaced brake light four times in a year. Also, front of vehicle vibrated when making a turn. The cause of these things were undetermined. *Ak

Have owned the car, 2000 ls1, since it had about 8k miles. Have had to buy 3 sets of tires so far due to irregular wear. Been to saturn dealership and other garages several times about this before finally learning from saturn this past summer that the lower control arms on this make and model are defective and that saturn had put together a shim kit to fix the problem. This solution would cost over $500, especially when you count the four wheel alignment that would also be necessary. Also having brake light...

Car vibrates at 55 - 70 always. It wears tires out.Several new sets of tires worn out. It has had several front end alignments, tire balances. Nothing works. Ur local saturn dealer recognizes there is a problem and has told me that it needs to have rear shimms installed and that a local auto store can do it at a price of 250.00 Per axle! And maybe that willl fix it!*Ak

The rear end was wearing out which made it impossible for the consumer to drive over 20 mph. Also, the consumer heard a loud thumping noise coming from the rear. The dealership was notified, but the problem had not been resolved. *Ak four tires were replaced. The tech found that the tires had uneven wear. The steering wheel would vibrate, the rear cargo cover was cracked at the clip, there was a thumping sound that had come from the tires at any speed, there was also cupping on the tires that caused the excessive road noise. *Scc *jb

I have a 2000 ls1 saturn. I bought it brand new. In the past year I have had to take it in other than for maintenance because something has gone wrong. October 2002- my hydraulics went out of my clutch causing me to be stalled without a car. A few months ago it was recalled due to something gone wrong in the rear axle. So saturn replaced it. On thursday, october 16, 2003, I took it in again because I was hearing a rubbing noise when I made sharp left turns. Turns out I need a $1400 new steering rack because...

Front end vibration and steering wheel shakes at highway speeds. Feels unsafe fo drive. Vehicle brought to dealer for repair 7/16/01. Again on 6/23/03. Problem continues to persist. Requesting gm saturn look closely at the problem, provide guidance to dealerships, and intervene on behalf of vehicle owners. Recall affected vehicles.*Ak

While driving, both rear wheel sidewalls wore out. Replaced tires 3 times in 2 years. Dealer notified/repaired and replaced tires. *Ak consumer states that the dealer has attempted to remedy this problem on four occasions, however vehicle experiences vibration while driving, saturn has identified a manufacturing flaw in the way the rear suspension is mounted to the chassis of the vehicle, this causes the rear tires to erode, vibration is felt mostly in the steering wheel. *Slc