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US recalls (2)
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
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 and remedy
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE TO ENSURE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE IS PROPERLY WELDED. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
Power train: automatic transmission, park/neutral start interlock switch
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 and remedy
Risk: THIS CONDITION INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH RESULTING FROM THE UNINTENDED MOVEMENT OF PARKED VEHICLES.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (2)
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Fuel system
2000-10-23 · campaign 2000-239 · 431 vehicles
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 301 - Fuel System Integrity. Vehicles may have an inadequate vent valve weld on the top portion of the fuel tank. Fuel spillage could occur during refueling or if a vehicle were involved in a rollover. If an ignition source were present, a fire could result. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank assembly.
Structure
2000-10-23 · campaign 2000-240
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 114 - Locking System. An improperly adjusted transaxle park lock cable assembly could allow shifting from the "park" position with the ignition key removed. Correction: Dealers will perform a functional check of the automatic transaxle park lock cable assembly operation, and, if necessary, adjust the cable.
Owner complaints (111)
Owners filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Saturn SL (14 crashes, 10 injuries reported). Among 12 model years of this model, it ranks #11 for the most complaints (median 175).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 29 | |
| Power train | 20 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 18 | |
| Air bags | 13 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 12 | |
| Seats | 6 | |
| Tires | 4 | |
| Structure | 4 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2001 Saturn SL.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2001 Saturn SL 4-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2001 Saturn SL version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| SL 1.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 24 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
| SL 1.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 22 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| SL 1.9 L Manual 5-spd | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,300 |
| SL 1.9 L Manual 5-spd | 23 | 34 | 27 | $2,500 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.