Does the 2000 Saturn SC1 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Saturn SC1, the most recent reported on October 12, 2000 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn SC1?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).

How many 2000 Saturn SC1 complaints mention a crash or fire?

3 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2000 Saturn SC1 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Saturn SC1.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

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 SC1 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly

NHTSA campaign 00V309000 · reported October 12, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 6,092 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The 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.
The fix: 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

NHTSA campaign 00V310000 · reported October 12, 2000 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 65,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: This condition increases the risk of a crash resulting from the unintended movement of parked vehicles.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags2
Electrical system2
Latches/locks/linkages2
Seat belts1
Steering1
Suspension1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Nov 10, 2008 · Electrical system · 150,000 miles
IGNITION STUCK AND CANNOT START OR STEER CAR.

Feb 1, 2008 · Steering · 74,000 miles · crash reported
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND MADE A LEFT TURN. SHE HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND SUDDENLY THE WHEELS JERKED TO THE LEFT, SENDING HER INTO A PARKED CAR. THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WAS SUBSEQUENTLY UNRESPONSIVE TO STEERING. UPON EVALUATION BY A MECHANIC, THE FRONT LEFT SPINDLE HAD SNAPPED AND ALSO IN THE PROCESS HAD…

Jan 1, 2006 · Air bags · 46,000 miles · crash reported
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN HIT FROM BEHIND WITH ENOUGH FORCE TO PUSH ME INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. THIS RESULTED IN MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF MY VEHICLE. NEITHER THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. WITH THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT I FELT THE AIRBAGS SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVERS SEAT…

Aug 2, 2005 · Electrical system · 32,000 miles
IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICE FROZE UP! UNABLE TO STEER, SHIFT GEARS OR RESTART ENGINE! UNABLE TO TOW CAR TO SATURN DEALER BECAUSE OF LOCATION. TRIED ALL RECOMMENDATIONS & NOTHING WORKS! LOCKSMITH INFORMS ME THIS IS SPECIFIC TO SATURN! ONLY POSSIBILITY THAT MIGHT WORK IS TO DRILL OUT TUMBLER IN IGNITION LOCK! SATURN…

Jun 23, 2003 · Seat belts · 57,000 miles
WHEN DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT IS LOCKED, "FROM A FAST STOP, ECT..." AND PRESSURE IS PUT ON THE BELT FROM THE BODY. THE BELT IS FED FROM THE ROOF OF THE CAR THOUGH A LOOP ATTACHED ON THE HEAD RESTRAINT, WHEN MINIMAL PRESSURE IS PUT ON THE BELT IT TWIST'S THE HEAD RESTRAINT TO A BREAKING/ BENDING POSITION AND ALLOWS WAY…

SC1 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	8	3	0
2001	2	25	4	0

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Questions

Does the 2000 Saturn SC1 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2000 Saturn SC1, the most recent reported on October 12, 2000 (Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Saturn SC1?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by electrical system (2).
How many 2000 Saturn SC1 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 3 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received November 10, 2008.