Service Brakes Related Problems of the 1998 Saturn SC2

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Saturn SC2.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Saturn SC2

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Master Cylinder problems
1
Brake Disc problems
1
Brake Electric Antilock problems
1

Brake Master Cylinder problem #1

The master cylinder failed x2 resulting in my rear ending a Jeep. The repair cost to the car and to replace the defective master cylinder cost me over $1500 out of pocket . This should not have failed in less than 70,000 miles. The 2nd time it went out I was on the freeway and fortunately was able to get off and use my emergency brake to get it to the shop. This is not acceptable as Saturn is supposed to be a reliable car. To have a major safety issue in a car with approx 26k on it is just not an optionl.

Brake Disc problem #2

I'm from canada. No safety defect listed in summary.

Brake Electric Antilock problem #3

Applied brakes on rainy road. Vehicle slid through red light & broadsided another vehicle. Driver hit side left window & steering wheel. Then hit light pole. Air bags deployed. Driver was unconscience. The rear seat collapsed forward after being hit.


Service Brakes related problems in other Saturn SC2 model year vehicles:



SC2 Service Bulletins
SC2 Safety Recalls