Consumer Complaint Detail

SATURN / LS / 2001

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006085449 Incident Date: Nov, 11 2006
Consumer's City: ROLLA Consumer's State: MO
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: General Motors, LLC
Model Name: LS Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1G8JU52F81Y Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Nov, 13 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Apr, 06 2002
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled and could not be restarted. no warning lights alerted the contact prior to the incident. the dealership was contacted who indicated the battery could be the problem. the vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic because the nearest dealer was 100 miles away. the mechanic determined the timing chain fractured. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle remained inoperable at the auto shop. the contact was aware of several complaints due to the time chain failure. updated 12/05/06. *jb