Vehicle Speed Control Problems of Saturn LS

Saturn LS owners have reported 30 vehicle speed control related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common vehicle speed control problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's vehicle speed control (14 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's cruise control (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Saturn LS


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of Saturn LS

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The vehicle was driven on an interstate when power to the drive wheels was reduced and a lack of acceleration was felt. The steering felt slightly heavy and power to the drive wheels was lost. The vehicle was driven to the hard shoulder and the engine cut out. The engine would not restart.   Read details...

The Cruise Control problem

: the contact stated recall letter #05v245000 concerning the brake lights was received in December 2005. However, the vehicle was not experiencing any problems and was not taken to the dealer for immediate repair.   Read details...

The Car Accelerates On Its Own problem

The contact owns a 2001 Saturn l200. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. The contact stated that he was able to stop the vehicle by shifting to neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they were unable to duplicate the failure the first time.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Ls1. While entering a parking space at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal. The brake and accelerator pedals are extremely close to each other. As a result, her foot slightly tapped the accelerator pedal, which caused her to crash into a building.   Read details...




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