Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2001 Saturn SC recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Power train | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Oct 12, 200000V310000 | Power train: automatic transmission park/neutral start interlock switchTHIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V310000
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| Oct 12, 200000V309000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assemblyFUEL SPILLAGE COULD OCCUR DURING REFUELING OR IF THE VEHICLE WERE INVOLVED IN A ROLLOVER. DetailsHide details for campaign 00V309000
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Owner complaints by component21
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 24 |
| Air bags | 4 | 19 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 19 |
| Steering | 3 | 14 |
| Equipment | 2 | 10 |
| Tires | 2 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 5 |
| Engine | 1 | 5 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 5 |
| Structure | 1 | 5 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 5 |
| Suspension | 1 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 5 |
| Hydraulic | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 5 |
2 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Fuel/propulsion system
“Vehicle leaks fuel when filled with gasoline at pump. If operator fills vehicle till the pump stops vehicle will leak fuel after roughly 15 seconds of pump stopping. The vehicle will only drip a small puddle of fuel.”
- Air bags
“Air bags, name unknown, opened after hitting a curb in a parking lot, approx. Less than10mph.”
- Steering
“2001 saturn sc with faulty ignition. Key binds when starting the car it also falls out of the ignition switch when driving. Key has been grinding down because of the faulty cylinder.”
Other Saturn SC model years
- 20020 recalls38 complaints
- 20012 recalls21 complaints
- 20007 recalls7 complaints
Other Saturn models
- 2001 LS7 recalls582 complaints
- 2001 SL2 recalls111 complaints
- 2001 SW2 recalls6 complaints
- 2001 SC12 recalls25 complaints
- 2001 S-Series0 recalls11 complaints
- 2003 Ion5 recalls758 complaints
- 2002 Vue2 recalls167 complaints
- 2007 Outlook5 recalls511 complaints
- 2007 Aura3 recalls608 complaints
- 2007 Sky4 recalls284 complaints
- 2003 L2004 recalls138 complaints
- 2008 Astra1 recall162 complaints
2001 Saturn SC recall questions
How many recalls does the 2001 Saturn SC have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Saturn SC. The most recent, 00V310000 (reported October 12, 2000), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Saturn SC?
Electrical system is the most-reported component, named in 5 complaints out of 21 filed with NHTSA (24%). Across all complaints, owners reported 3 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Saturn SC?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.