Saturn SC1 owners have reported 30 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 15 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine head gasket failure (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Sc1. While driving at any speed, the contact smelled coolant in the cab of the vehicle and noticed smoke coming from the tailpipe. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 60,000 and current mileage was 90,000. Read details...
As the original owner of a 1996 Saturn Sc1 with 68,000 miles, this car has had four head gaskets replaced originating when this car was under a year old. In addition to these repeated catastrophic engine failures multiple replacements of alarm systems, radio, electrical issues and a defective front Read details...
On 2/1/07 my car started running rough, with no ses light coming on. After a couple of weeks the ses light came on and I took the car to the dealer for repairs. A defective intake manifold gasket had caused the rough idle, and the dealer said that if I left go to long enough it could have caused Read details...
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the cylinder head cracked from the engine, and needed replacement. Read details...
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