Saturn LS owners have reported 2 problems related to vehicle shudder (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1) car shaking problem: dealer replaced lower control arms (right and left) as well as powe steering pump to remedy problem. Car continues to shake at most speeds. Contacted the manuafcturer, who replied there is nothing else they can do. 2) speedometer: reported problem 4 times to dealership, and dealer claims they cannot duplicate the problem. Speedometer making a "whining" sound at most speeds.
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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.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems | |
| Clutch problems | |
| Axle Assembly problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems | |
| Driveshaft problems | |
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Power Train Driveline problems | |
| Vehicle Shudder problems | |
| Automatic Transmission Control Module problems |