Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2000 Saturn LS recalls
Exterior lighting: brake lights
NHTSA campaign 05V245000 · reported June 2, 2005 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 291,652 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Electrical system: ignition, module
NHTSA campaign 03V231000 · reported June 23, 2003 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 239,993 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Failure of the resonator will cause increased exhaust noise. Prolonged operation of the vehicle following a resonator failure may lead to a fire.
- The fix
- 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.
Seat belts
NHTSA campaign 00V228003 · reported August 7, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 156,305 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the vehicle's safety belt buckle assembly date codes and, if necessary, will replace any safety belt buckle assembly.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
NHTSA campaign 99V345000 · reported December 2, 1999 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 36,848 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If an ignition source is present, a fire could result.
- The fix
- Dealers will permanently seal the outlet port of the opr valve.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
NHTSA campaign 99V197000 · reported July 26, 1999 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 1,300 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- If a vehicle with an inoperative valve were involved in a rollover, fuel spillage could occur.
- The fix
- 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.
Exterior lighting: turn signal, switch
NHTSA campaign 99V199000 · reported July 26, 1999 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 1,395 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Other drivers may not be alerted that the vehicle is turning and a crash could occur.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch assembly.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Jun 7, 2024 · Service brakes
I am listing this vehicle identification number to fulfill your request on the safety complaint form, however I believe what I am about to share is an issue that applies to all vehicles on the road today, regardless of their source of motive power, if they have a hydraulic-brake system. I believe the current federal…
Jun 17, 2020 · Engine · 170,000 miles
THE WHOLE SUBFRAME ON MY 2000 SATURN LS IS ROTTED SO BAD THAT I CAN'T EVEN DRIVE THE VEHICLE. IT STARTED WITH MY CAR NOT STARTING AND PUTTING IT UP ON A LIFT TO SEE WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THAT NOT STARTING PROBLEM IS A BAD RESONATOR, BUT IN THE PROCESS THE SUBFRAME WAS FOUND TO BE SERIOUSLY ROTTED AWAY.
Feb 12, 2018 · Service brakes · 106,000 miles
CAR LEAKING OIL - NOW ENGINE TROUBLE
Aug 26, 2017 · Structure · 5 miles
NOTHING, THANK GOD HAD HAPPENED YET, BUT IT WILL IN A MATTER OF TIME, HOW MUCH TIME I HAVE NO IDEA. THE PROBLEM IS THE MOTOR CRADLE OR FRAME IS RUSTING OUT, THE FRONT WHERE THE MOTOR SETS HAD WHOLES RUSTED IN IT, THE WHOLE THING IS RUSTING AWAY.
Mar 20, 2017 · Unknown or other · 180,000 miles
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE MY TIMING CHAIN SNAPPED. CAR LOST POWER AND PUT ME AND MY FAMILY AT RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 7, 2024.