2000 Saturn LS power train problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2000 Saturn LS — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saturn ls1. He stated the vehicle was consuming large quantities of engine oil. The dealer stated the rack and pinion assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken for a second opinion to a local mechanic where the power steering reservoir was replaced and the…”
filed Feb 3, 2010
“I started the car and backed out of the driveway when a put it in forward it stalled. It started again and I drove to my destination. It also started again and I was able to return home. While I was driving to and from my appointment I could not maintain speed going up hills on the highway. When I…”
filed Jan 17, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
PI1394B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2024
Power Train problems in other LS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 LS | 26 | 5% |
| 2001 LS | 30 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Saturn LS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.