Saturn LS owners have reported 5 problems related to brake foundation components (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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.
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Consumer states brake dust was caked on inside of rim holes after washing vehicle, brakes squeal, dealer replaced front brake disc pads.
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When applying brakes in snow or ice brakes locks up, and speedometer drops to zero. Vehicle taken to dealer numerous times, cannot remedy the problem.
While driving 55 mph or more vehicle would vibrate. Vehicle taken to dealer, consumer was informed that the rear control arm bushing needed to be replaced. Consumer states while driving highway speeds, vehicle vibrates, dealer inspected and found all four tires were out of balance, twice at 17748 and 24575 miles. At 40 mph vehicle pops and jerks into gear, whooshing and grinding noise when braking, hearing a clicking noise when accelerating and dealer found power steering pump bad, auto lock not working properly.
The front brakes locked up while driving. The technician replaced the front rotors, calipers and master cylinder.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Disc Rotor problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
| Brake Light On problems | |
| Brake Disc Pads problems | |
| Brake Disc Caliper problems | |
| Brakes Failed problems | |
| Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder problems | |
| Power Assist Brake Vacuum problems |