The 2001 Saturn Sc1 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 71,092 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 29 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the vehicle speed control. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN00V3100002000-10-1265,000 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
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.
Consequence
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.
Complaints by component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
2
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
2
1crashes1injuries
TIRES
2
TIRES:SIDEWALL
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
Total complaints29
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“In 2007, based on recommendations from service technicians and other owners of my car's model, I purchased new michelin hydroedge tires. Upon recent inspection and rotation at a service center, it was noted that all four of my tires were dry-rotting at the sidewall near the treads. The technician…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 saturn sc2 equipped with sigma supreme tires. While driving various speeds the vehicle would shake. She did not want to provide an approximate speed because the failure occurred while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where she was…”
“The power sunroof on my 2001 saturn sc-2 was making a grinding noise when I opened it and when it was closing. Yesterday, while driving the sunroof was stuck in the open position. The saturn dealer charged $46.00 to diagnose the problem. They said it was the motor and this would cost about $380.00…”
“Driving a 2001 saturn sc2 ran front of vehicle into rear bumper of a ford truck, collision speed approx. 35 mph. I had my seat belt on , the air bags deployed. I hit the windshield with the top of my head and was knocked out. I am 5'7" and was sitting properly in the seat with both hands on the…”
“I hear a lot of problems with the sunroof not working properly. I went to the dealer and they were going to charge me over $1000. I told them no because I think it should be free since a lot of saturn owners have problems with it. Why hasn't there been a recall on them? *tr”
“On thursday, february 8, 2007, I was stopped at a stop light on north aurora road in naperville, illinois. When the light turned green, I stepped on the accelerator to proceed through the intersection. At that time, the car revved to 6000 rpm and went from 0-40 mph. I thought the accelerator must…”
“While driving in the center lane on a 3-lane highway the vehicle shut off without warning. No lights were visible on the dashboard prior to the engine shutting off. The loss of power steering and power brakes resulted in a loss of control of the vehicle. The car swerved into the right lane…”
“While driving in the center lane on a 3-lane highway the vehicle shut off without warning. No lights were visible on the dashboard prior to the engine shutting off. The loss of power steering and power brakes resulted in a loss of control of the vehicle. The car swerved into the right lane…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Saturn Sc1 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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