Saturn SC1 owners have reported 11 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 8 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission cooler (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
2002 Saturn Sc1 lost engine--oil in coolant at 80,000 miles. The mechanic that disassembled the engine stated that the camshaft journals were worn so bad that the engine could not be re-built. Replaced engine 5 months ago, last week, auto transmission stopped engaging reverse gear. Read details...
Transmission failure resulted in leakage. Read details...
Axle shaft seal leaks. Read details...
Today I went to put my 1999 5 speed Saturn Sc1 into reverse. When I did, I felt a pop and was stuck in reverse. After removing the console, we found that the plastic bushing holding the gearshift rod to the cable had snapped. (luckily I was in a parking lot when this occurred). Read details...
As I'm pulling away from a stop sign, I go to shift into 2nd gear & it's as if my manual gear shifter is not attached to anything. I am now not in any gear , unable to shift into gear, & left coasting across a 4 lane, 2 way street. Read details...