Table 1 shows two common parking brake related problems of the 2001 Saturn LS. The number one most common problem is related to the parking brake (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the parking brake linkage and cable (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake problems | |
| Parking Brake Linkage And Cable problems |
Noticed a burning rubber smell from the rt rear of the vehicle and then from the left rear tire of the vehicle. Hubcap very warm after a short travel distance, back brakes made a grinding sound. Went to use parking brake, could not lift up brake. Parking brake inoperable. Read details...
Rear drum brakes locked up after reversing from garage on a cold morning-- brakes did not disengage and burned after driving approximately 5 milesmph. Dealer determined emergency brake cables had corroded and did not release. Read details...