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CarsLore / Saturn / SL / 2002

2002 Saturn SL

131 owner complaints — #9 of 12 SL model years. 0 recalls, 25 service bulletins.

131complaints · 20 crashes, 5 fires
0recalls
25manufacturer bulletins
59,868 mimedian mileage at failure

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2002 Saturn SL, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

  • Electrical system43
  • Power train22
  • Engine and engine cooling16
  • Air bags9
  • Seats9
  • Service brakes, hydraulic8
  • Steering8
  • Engine5
  • Exterior lighting5
  • Tires5

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 16 injuries and 0 deaths reported

Compared with other years

’91’93’95’97’99’01’02131’91’94’97’00’02131
19911992199319941995199619971999200020012002

NHTSA ODI complaints by model year

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 6 2002 SL vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died; 6 people died inside them, and 1 of the vehicles rolled over. This is a count, not a crash rate: it grows with the number of cars on the road.

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain)

Fuel consumption

Official Canadian test results for 4 variants: combined 8.0–9.3 L/100 km (about 25–29 mpg US), CO₂ 184–214 g/km.

VariantEngineTransmissionCityHighwayCombinedCO₂ g/km
SL · Compact · Regular gasoline1.9 L, 4 cyl.M59.36.48.0184
SL · Compact · Regular gasoline1.9 L, 4 cyl.A410.07.08.6198
SL # · Compact · Regular gasoline1.9 L, 4 cyl.M510.97.29.2212
SL # · Compact · Regular gasoline1.9 L, 4 cyl.A410.87.49.3214

Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls in Canada

2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2002 Saturn SL.

2002031
21 Feb 2002		Brakes
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transaxles. These vehicles were assembled with an inadequate weld at the brake pedal pad to brake pedal actua…
2002009
17 Jan 2002		Seats And Restraints
Certain vehicles fail to comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards no. 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and no. 214, "Side Impact Protection." thes…

Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada

Recalls

No recall campaigns cover the 2002 Saturn SL.

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 2002 Saturn SL: known faults, fixes and updates.

BulletinSummary
631244GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES AND TRUCKS: SUBJECT REGARDING, 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. *SLC UPDATED *EH UPDATED 3/30/11. HEADLAMP LENS OVERHEATING WHEN COVERED AND CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. CAN CAUSE CRAZING OR CRACKING OF HEADLAMP LENS. *PE UPDATED 6/24/11. *PE UPDATED 5/14/12. INCLUDING 2013 MODEL YEAR. *PE
11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
10248444Vehicle Recalls
10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
10244274This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
10244201This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
10242262This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
10235802This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
10235799This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
10234141This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
10234110This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
10233370This 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.

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)