Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1997 Saturn EV1, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Electrical system4
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Recalls
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH WHEEL SPEED CIRCUITRY IN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) WHICH CAN CEASE TO OPERATE PROPERLY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GENERATION 1 ELECTRIC PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A CHARGE PORT ASSEMBLY THAT COULD FAIL DURING A CHARGING EVENT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. A TRANSISTOR WITHIN THE BRAKE TORQUE CONTROL MODULE (BTCM) CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM."
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DAMAGED O-RING IN THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE SOLENOID(S) ON THE BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR. INVOLVED VEHICLES CAN DEVELOP AN EXTERNAL BRAKE FLUID LEAK IN ONE OR BOTH OF THE BRAKE PRESSUREMODULATOR VALVE SOLENOIDS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A DRIVE MOTOR CHARGER RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY THAT WAS INCOMPLETELY SEALED. INCOMPLETE SEALING CAN ALLOW WATER TO INTRUDE INTO THE CIRCUIT BOARD.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Saturn told its dealers about the 1997 Saturn EV1: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 635740 | THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO PROVIDE A REVISED CHARGE RECEPTACLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURE FOR THE SECOND DESIGN (DESIGN II) CHARGE RECEPTACLES. *TT |
| 633369 | SUBJECT REGARDING CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE. VEHICLES THAT SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH CHAINS. *JG |
| 629382 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT VEHICLE RANGE HAS DECREASED. *JG |
| 628619 | SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE VEHICLE RANGE HAS DECREASED. *JG |
| 619866 | SERVICE INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA VEHICLE CODE REQUIREMENTS REGARDING 2002 MODELYEAR TIRE CHAIN DISCLOSURE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING SATURN VUE. *TT |
| 601920 | PARTS AND SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR FRONTAL SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINTS ( SIR ) SWITCH KITS. *YC |
| 600292 | SOME OWNERS MAY REPORT THAT THE SERVICE NOW AND REDUCED PERFORMANCE TELLTALE LAMPS ILLUMINATES WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 032 PROPULSION CONTROL MODULE (PCM) SET IN MEMORY. *YC |
| 10248444 | Vehicle Recalls |
| 10246631 | Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules |
| 10233368 | This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up. |
| 10233366 | This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up. |
| 10000051 | REVISED CHANGE RECEPTACLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES. *TT |
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