2000 Saturn SC1 recalls and problems

The 2000 Saturn SC1 has 2 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Saturn dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 0

Injuries / deaths

3 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2000 Saturn SC1 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Saturn SC1 recalls

Recall 00V-309: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Oct 12, 2000 · 6,092 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles were built with an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank.

Risk: Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if the vehicle were involved in a rollover. If an ignition source were present, a fire could occur.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the vehicle to ensure the fuel tank vent valve is properly welded. If necessary, dealers will replace the fuel tank assembly.

Recall 00V-310: Power Train

Reported Oct 12, 2000 · 65,000 vehicles affected · GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Problem: Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, equipped with automatic transaxles, fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles were built with an improperly adjusted automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly. If improperly adjusted, it is possible to shift from the "park" position with the ignition key removed.

Risk: This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.

Fix: Saturn is asking owners and retailers to perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and if necessary, to have the cable adjusted. If owners are not comfortable performing the functional check themselves, they can have their dealer perform this inspection for them.

2000 Saturn SC1 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Air Bags	2
Electrical System	2
Steering	2
Suspension	1
Seat Belts	1

Most reported parts

Air Bags › Frontal — 2
Electrical System › Ignition — 2
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
Seat Belts › Front — 1
Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 1
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 57,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2000 Saturn SC1 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · at 74,000 miles · reported Feb 1, 2008

My wife was driving down the road and made a left turn. She heard a loud popping noise and suddenly the wheels jerked to the left, sending her into a parked car. The left front wheel was subsequently unresponsive to steering. Upon evaluation by a mechanic, the front left spindle had snapped and also in the process had broken the left side tie rod. The parts were replaced. This complaint is being filed because there had been no undue stress on the spindle; it just failed outright with no warning. The car had been serviced and had tires rotated and balanced at a shop 1 week prior.

Air Bags · at 46,000 miles · reported Jan 1, 2006

I was stopped at a red light when hit from behind with enough force to push me into the vehicle in front of me. This resulted in major damage to the front of my vehicle. Neither the driver or passenger airbags deployed. With the force of the impact I felt the airbags should have deployed. In addition, the drivers seat went into the full recline position because of the impact. I consider both of these failures.

Seat Belts · at 57,000 miles · reported Jun 23, 2003

When driver side seat belt is locked, "from a fast stop, ect..." and pressure is put on the belt from the body. The belt is fed from the roof of the car though a loop attached on the head restraint, when minimal pressure is put on the belt it twist's the head restraint to a breaking/ bending position and allows way too much slack in the belt. My concern is that in even a moderate frontal collision with no airbag deployment the head restraint would break and cause the person occupying that seat to strike the interior. Or in a frontal collision with airbag deployment the person not being…

Suspension · reported Apr 22, 2002

There is a metallic sound; a mechanic said that the driver- side front strut may be faulty; the car has not been involved in any accident;;mechanic said that the brake pads are ok; the steering wheel shakes when braking and when driving at speeds greater than 55mph; another mechanic will check the rotors and front ball joints. The problem with the driver side front tire is that it spins wobbly and the surface of the tire is uneven. Tires were rotated and balanced within the past 2 months. The mechanic thought that the strut may have caused the tire damage.

Air Bags · reported Apr 20, 2000

While driving on a 2-lane highway travelling at approximately 65 MPH, an antelope ran out in front of us. My husband tried to avoid hitting the animal and lost control of the vehicle. We ended up airborn and drove off a 30 foot embankment. The car landed nose first on the ground. The airbags did not deploy. Thankfully, everyone escaped with only minor injuries. The car has been totaled, this all after only owning the vehicle two weeks. I feel that the airbags should have gone off. They are designed for low impact in frontal crashes. If hitting solid ground nose first at 65 MPH isn't low…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Saturn SC1 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Saturn SC1: 00V-309 (fuel system, gasoline), 00V-310 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Saturn SC1?

Owners report latches/locks/linkages problems most often (2 reports), followed by air bags (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 57,000 miles.

Are Saturn recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Saturn dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.