The Lemon IndexSaturn SL recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2002 Saturn SL, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Every recall 8
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2002
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2000 · model years 2000–2001
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 AUTOMA…
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Oct 2000 · model years 2000–2001
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 …
- Body structure · recall issued Oct 1999 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A CONSOLE ARMREST FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THE ARMRESTS WERE PRODUCED WITH A LATCH THAT WILL NOT …
- Seat belts · recall issued Oct 1999 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Brakes · recall issued Aug 1999 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Body structure · recall issued Aug 1999 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Unknown or other · recall issued Aug 1999 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your SL?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
Canada? See recalls at Transport Canada
Questions
How many recalls does the Saturn SL have?
8 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2002, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 12.
Which Saturn SL year has the most recalls?
The 2000, with 8 campaigns. 2001: 3, 2002: 1.
What are most Saturn SL recalls about?
Body structure: 2 of the 8 campaigns. Then brakes (1) and fuel system, gasoline (1).
What is the newest Saturn SL recall?
Lights, filed Apr 2009 (NHTSA 09E012000): SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
How do I check if my Saturn SL has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Saturn dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Saturn SL: problems and best years · All Saturn recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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