Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2000 Saturn SL

Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2000 Saturn SL. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (two problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Saturn SL


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2000 Saturn SL

The Brake Disc Rotor problem

Rotors needed to be turned at about 25000 miles due to vibration when stopping, this was done under warranty, I was told they would only due it once. The car now has 62000 miles on it and it has the original pads, they are do not need to be replaced due to wear.   Read details...

The Brake Electric Antilock problem

I was traveling on the freeway at 75 mph (speed limit. ) the truck in front of me hit the brakes. I applied my brakes as I should have had enough distance to Slow down enough. My brakes locked-up and I Slid into the pick-up truck in front of me at about 65 mph.   Read details...

The Brake Drum problem

I have taken my vehicle in for the same problem beginning at 6,000 miles. I have taken my car to the dealer for repairs on 8 different occasions. The problem has yet to be fixed. On the last trip to the shop I was told that the problem was operator use and that women are harder drivers on cars than   Read details...


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