Table 1 shows ten common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Saturn LS. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (three problems).
At approximately 50,000 miles, I got a state inspection of my car. The front rotors were severely worn, requiring replacement. In addition to being worn down, the brake pad seems to have not fit properly and a "lip" remained on the rotors such that even if the wear had not been so severe, Read details...
Driving down in congested morning traffic on highway when engine shut off. With engine off, brakes hard to push and steering very difficult. Vehicle coasted to stop. Engine would not restart. It just turned over. Shop said timing chain snapped and engine had to be replaced. Read details...
While driving batery and engine check light appeared on dashboard. Vehicle shut off and pulled out on road. Dealer has been notified. Consumer was informed that the tires were worn prematurely, the left side brake bulb was replaced, the brakes needed to be replaced. Read details...