Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Saturn SC1

Saturn SC1 owners have reported 1 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Saturn SC1

Problem Category Number of Problems
Gasoline Fuel System problems
1

Gasoline Fuel System problem #1

The contact complained about several problems. There was a fuel smell in the vehicle. The vehicle was hard to steer, when she turned the wheel there was a squeaking noise. The brakes dragged and squeaked, and it felt like the vehicle was sliding and it was hard to stop. The vehicle shook at highway speeds of 50 to 60 mph. The vehicle hesitated when going uphill or turning a corner. When she first got the vehicle it would keep running after she turned it off. They replaced something in the fuel system. Dealer said the fuel smell was normal for this vehicle and they could not smell it. They replaced a part in the steering. Also, replaced the rotors. They told her to get tires balanced. Dealer said that most of these things were normal for vehicle . Manufacturer told the contact to go to the dealer and give them another chance. The contact said every time she took vehicle to dealer the problem got worse or old problems came back. The dealer switched the firestone tires for goodyear tires because of a recall on the tires. Updated 11/29/05.



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