Table 1 shows eight common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1997 Saturn SL. The number one most common problem is related to the engine cooling system (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine burning oil (one problem).
The whine noise was heard from the engine diagnostics indicated that the coolant pump was leaking and the serpentine belt had failed. Read details...
This vehicle is burning oil--I have the oil changed every 2,000 to 3,000 miles but I have had to add oil every week--there is no oil leak that is visible and on accassio I have had no oil but the day or so before it is reading that the oil is full. Read details...
The service engine light comes on and the vehicle loses power. Have to put the gas pedal all the way to the floor in order for the vehicle to coast off the road. Consumer has contacted the dealer, and has had the problem fixed 6 times. The problem has reoccurred since having fixed. Read details...