Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 1997 Saturn SC.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems |
I was driving my 1997 Sc Saturn north bound FL turnpike when the road felt really bumpy and suddenly the engine electrical (cables/wires)components flew & splash against the windshield blocking my view, "OH my god" I immediately eage to the left shoulder, got out of the vehicle to assess the situation, contacted geico road service. I was shocked to see that one of the lemans tire (right passenger side) tread had completely peeled & blown off. Apparently, as the tire began to fail the steel belts from the tire destroyed the inner fender, the outer fender and ripped out the main wiring harness that provided power to all electrical components inside the passenger compartment such as door locks, windows etc. It appears that the placment of this wiring harness over the front wheel should have been through the firewall and not over a wheel and with no protection.
1997 Saturn Sc. Consumer writes in follow up to a request for adjustment on his general tires due to premature ware the consumer warranty claim was denied based on the stated position that the tires were older than the warranty covered; 72 months. The consumer stated he was under the impression the tires were new when he purchased them on November 18, 2006. He was not informed that the tires had been sitting on the shelf for 3 years.