2000 Saturn SL Electrical problems

Soon after purchasing the vehicle we started having problems with the ignition switch. Sometimes it was very difficult to even start the car as the switch would be frozen in place. After some play with the steering wheel it would work. Then there were times you could not turn the vehicle off without several attempts. We tried to take the car to a mechanic to see if it could be fixed but the problem continued. Now the key has to be left in at all times, you can't remove it at all. This is a safety concern with all the recalls regarding the ignition in these vehicles. Not to mention a personal concern that the vehicle could be easily stolen with a visible key in the switch. *Tr

I turned my car into a parking lot, and the engine suddenly just quit working. After several minutes I was able to restart the car, it also happened again while I was stopped at a red light, and again when I made a left turn into another park lot,all on the same day in less than 1 1/2 hours total time. I have had this problem repeatedly over the last about seven years. I was told when I first had trouble with the ignition housing coming loose, not to put any other keys on the key ring, and I only have the car...

Key falls out of ignition while driving! This needs to be recalled with all of the other gm vehicles. This is a danger and someone is going to get seriously injured! Step up gm and fix the cost cutting corners you cut and put your customers at risk! *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn sl. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the key could be removed and the vehicle would continue to operate as normal. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire ignition system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn sl. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and it was coasted to the emergency lane. The contact made several failed attempts to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The ignition switch, ignition control module and cylinder were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.

Had a few months, hot summer and key would not turn in ignition. Manual that came with car said this could happen and if it did to turn the wheel, jiggle the shift, etc. Would not have this trouble except in hot weather. On oct 29, 2010 I had lock cylinder & keys replaced at my expense by an authorized gm dealership. Now it is doing it again (6/26/2014) with only 44,000 actual miles on it. Only authorized dealership has ever worked on this vehicle. This has happened to my daughter who has a newer saturn and to a saturn of my granddaughters. I hate to have to spend another $310 at my expense to fix this known defect. *Tr

Important, I do not know the dates so I had to just put in a random one. This car turned itself off on 3 occasions. I brought it to saturn on all the incidents. I would be driving and start to break and downshift and the car would literally just turn off, and I was literally at the cars mercy till it would turn back on. As a former drivers ed instructor, I am just lucky I remained calm. At saturn they tried to tell me this could not happen. I demanded it did, and the one time even left the car with them for a week....

I inserted the key to start the car and the cylinder would not turn; the steering wheel locked; had to have the car towed. Happened again 4-3-08 and had another new key cylinder installed, odometer then 35449. It still feels "sticky" when I turn the key and feels like it could easily happen again. I looked on-line and this is a common problem. Now I drive the car as little as possible. I don't want to be stuck somewhere with a locked steering wheel. I'm reporting this now because of the recent ignition problems with the saturns. *Tr

Key fit in ignition but would not turn, tried turning steering wheel back and forth in locked position while turning key but to no avail. After approximately 5-10 minutes key would finally turn and allow me to start vehicle but the same thing happened the next time I tried to start the car. *Tr

My 2000 saturn sl2 is becoming increasingly difficult to start. When the key is inserted into the ignition it refuses to turn to the "start" position without extensive jiggling of the key. This problem surfaced four years ago and was "fixed" by the dealership. The problem has since returned and is worse than ever. This seems to point to a design defect in the ignition switch that could result in a driver and passengers being stranded without assistance in inconvenient or dangerous situations. Googling "saturn...

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saturn sl1. The contact stated that the ignition would malfunction. The key would not turn or release out of the ignition. Occasionally, the vehicle would stay on with the key out of the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure persists. The current mileage was 98,000 and failure mileage was 12,000.

Tl* - the contact stated that the ignition locked, and the driver wasunable to start the vehicle. The drives hasdto jiggle and shake the ignition area for the key to turn and the car to start. The contact stated once the car started the key could be taken out and it would continue to run. This happened in the last 6 months. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and was told the ignition switch module needed to be replaced. *Ak

On december 14th I left work at 4:00 pm (temp was 20 degrees f), drove 1/2 mile, turned off ignition and made a quick purchase. Started the car, drove about 1/2 mile and the car began missing. I drove another block, the engine light came on, went off, and the car missed again. I headed back towards my workplace to use a telephone to call my spouse to pick me up, but the car completely quit after driving a block or two. I got out of the car to walk, but notice smoke coming from under the hood, then I heard a...

The switch to my power window was burned out in my car.Took it to the saturn dealership in phil.They told me I had shorted out by spilling somthing in my consel area.They also said the regulator was shorted out.I knew this was a lie.When the car was still under warrenty they had to replace another switch because it was burnt out.I knew it was the same thing just the other switch.They also said the area in question was all sticky .Another lie.They wanted 350.00 To fix problem.I said no.I took the car to another car...

Just all of a sudden one day my cars ignition would not turn on, I had to fight with it for about 10 minutes before it would start, have not replaced the part yet. *Nm

Ignition will not always turn out of lock posistion. You have to fight with it to get it to turn. *Ak

IGNITION LOCKS WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

Loss of engine power, service engine soon light comes on. Bad gas milage. I called saturn and they denied any recall. Nhtsa recall # 03v231/gm. *Ak

Ignition first started releasing the keys with out the car being turned off. Then the ignition ceased up and would not allow the key to enter more than half way. The lock up was due in part of the buzzer switch.*Ak

Check engine light appeared on the dashboard and suddenly shut down. All the electrical light components were off. *Ak

While driving the headlights began to flicker then suddenly went dim. The vehicle has been to a technician 13 times for the light sensor brain control switch. *Nlm

Tried to insert the key into the ignition to start but the steering column was locked. Could not jiggle the steering wheel to unlock. Mechanic said the ignition cylinder was faulty, however when he tried to remove it to replace, it would not come out. Had to replace the entire assembly. First replacement assembly ordered from saturn was faulty so had to order another one. Saturn mechanics said they had seen "several" of the same type of problem. I'm keeping the original parts in case there is a recall. The car only has 44k miles on it. *Nlm

The vehicle powered down from 70 mph to 5, the dealer repaired/replaced numerous parts on the vehicle, however the problem continued.*Jb

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH CAR,

Turn signal would overheat while while driving. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.*Ak