Two problems related to battery have been reported for the 2000 Saturn SL. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Battery cover causes battery acid to leak around postive post. Dealer notified. Consumer states acid from the battery has caused holes in the frame of the vehicle. Also, steering wheel shakes/vibrates and washer failed, dealer replaced bolt and seal.
Vehicle had to be realigned on three occasions by dealer due to the excessive wear on front tires. Battery replaced twice. The cable shift control replaced. Bolt and seal washer replaced. Consumer states the vehicle made a roaring noise and vibrated while driving. Both front inner door handles failed and were replaced.