2000 Saturn LS: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the 2000 Saturn LS. The newest campaign is 05V245000. NHTSA received the report on 2 Jun 2005. The NHTSA record gives the component Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights. NHTSA has 380 complaints on file for this model year. 7 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.

Remedy of the newest campaign, 05V245000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.

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Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns

6 campaigns, newest first. 727,493 units in total.

05V2450002 Jun 2005Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
03V23100023 Jun 2003Electrical System / Ignition / Module
00V2280037 Aug 2000Seat Belts
99V3450002 Dec 1999Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage
99V19700026 Jul 1999Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
99V19900026 Jul 1999Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal / Switch

05V245000Received 2 Jun 2005. 291,652 units.
Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain sedans and wagons, the plastic housing in the rear tail lamp assembly can become distorted if the brake lamps remain on for an extended time.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This can cause (1) an intermittently inoperative brake/tail lamp bulb or (2) a short circuit that opens a fuse causing inoperative brake lamps (including the center high-mounted stop lamp) or tail lamps. A following driver may not know when the brakes have been applied, and a rear-end crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will install two new tail lamp reinforcing socket adapters and sockets free of charge. The recall began on october 17, 2005. Owners may contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05052. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Oct 2005.
03V231000Received 23 Jun 2003. 239,993 units.
Electrical System / Ignition / Module
Defect, in the NHTSA record
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l l4 (l61) engines, a failure of the ignition control module may cause deterioration in idle quality, reduction in overall engine power, and the vehicle may be hard to start. Continued operation of the vehicle after such an ignition module failure will result in the "service engine soon" light flashing, and may lead to secondary failures of the catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, and exhaust resonator.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will (1) replace the ignition control module, (2) replace the ignition control module and spark plugs, or (3) replace the ignition control module, spark plugs, and update the powertrain control module calibration. Owner notification began on august 4, 2003. Owners should contact saturn at 1-800-553-6000, prompt 3.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 03033/03-C-06. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Jul 2003.
00V228003Received 7 Aug 2000. 156,305 units.
Seat Belts
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles, light duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, and mini vans equipped with trw seat belt buckle assemblies. The buckle base of these seat belt assemblies were not properly heat treated and therefore do not pass the load bearing requirement of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 00067. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Aug 2000.
99V345000Received 2 Dec 1999. 36,848 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Fuel tank assemblies in these vehicles have an over pressure relief (opr) valve that can become stuck open in a frontal collision. If the vehicle rolls over, fuel spillage could occur.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will permanently seal the outlet port of the opr valve.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP..
99V197000Received 26 Jul 1999. 1,300 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these vehicles may have been produced with an inoperative valve within the fuel tank assembly.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If a vehicle with an inoperative valve were involved in a rollover, fuel spillage could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to ensure that the fuel tank assembly valve is operating as intended. They will replace the fuel tank assembly if necessary.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 99042/00-C-01.
99V199000Received 26 Jul 1999. 1,395 units.
Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal / Switch
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of FMVSS no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." because of a problem in the hazard warning switch assembly, the turn signal lamps may not work or may work intermittently when the driver uses the turn signal lever or hazard warning switch. If the vehicle turn signal indicators are not flashing, then the turn signal lamps may not be flashing.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning and a crash could occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch assembly.
Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 99045/00-C-03.

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Complaints by component

380 complaints, 540 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

2000 Saturn LS
All 2000 vehicles

2000 Saturn LS: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component	2000 LS	All 2000 vehicles	LS, all years	Mentions
Engine and Engine Cooling	263	116	348.7	142
Exterior Lighting	135.2	32.8	106.6	73
Electrical System	118.5	99.3	136.6	64
Steering	72.2	45.7	45.5	39
Structure	51.9	65.9	21.4	28
Suspension	51.9	80.5	41.2	28
Power Train	48.1	83.9	44.5	26
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	42.6	108.3	26.8	23
Tires	40.7	47.5	24.1	22
Visibility	25.9	37.6	16.1	14

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 27.

Complaints that report a crash: 10
Complaints that report a fire: 5
Injuries in the complaints: 16
Deaths in the complaints: 0
Date of the newest complaint: 12 Feb 2018

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2000 Saturn LS, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2004, with 52 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2000 Saturn LS
Number	Type	Subject	Component	Opened	Closed	Campaign
PE08061	Preliminary evaluation	TIMING CHAIN BREAKS, ENGINE STALL	Engine and Engine Cooling	16 Oct 2008	8 Apr 2009
DP08002	Defect petition	TIMING CHAIN FAILURE-STALL	Engine and Engine Cooling	18 Jun 2008	16 Oct 2008
PE06006	Preliminary evaluation	TIMING CHAIN FAILURE	Engine and Engine Cooling	24 Jan 2006	6 Jun 2006
DP05008	Defect petition	TIMING CHAIN FAILURE	Engine and Engine Cooling	20 Dec 2005	6 Feb 2006
PE05010	Preliminary evaluation	INOPERATIVE TAIL LAMPS	Electrical System	15 Feb 2005	3 Jun 2005	05V245000
DP05001	Defect petition	INOPERATIVE TAIL LAMPS	Electrical System	10 Feb 2005	22 Feb 2005
PE99064	Preliminary evaluation	POST-COLLISION FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY	Vehicle Speed Control / Linkages	27 Oct 1999	11 Feb 2000	99V345000

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

20006
20017
20023
20040

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Official channels

NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
NHTSA page of the 2000 Saturn LSThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2000 Saturn LS: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/saturn/ls/2000/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through 29 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 29 Sep 2026
Complaint file through: 15 May 2019
First complaint in the file: 1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2000 Saturn LS?: 727,493 units in 6 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Saturn LS have for all model years?: NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the Saturn LS, model years 2000 to 2004. 6 of them name the 2000 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2000 Saturn LS name most often?: Engine and Engine Cooling: 142 of 540 component mentions, or 263 per 1,000. For all 2000 vehicles the figure is 116 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2000 Saturn LS open?: No. Each of the 7 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.