Brake Disc Rotor Problems of Saturn SL

Saturn SL owners have reported 9 problems related to brake disc rotor (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 05/19/2004

1998 Saturn 41,635 miles- bakes pulse and shakey steering- machine rotors new pads 48,343 miles-shakey steering-balance wheels replace suspected bad tire. 64,057 miles-shakey steering-machine rotors, pads okay for now. There is something definitely wrong with the brakes and or the rotors. I have owned many vehicles and never had rotor problems. While at the repair shop I overheard two phone calls from customers with similar complaints.

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2 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 2000 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 02/25/2004

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. But the rotors need to be turned again, looking at other problems on this site, I am not the only one with this problem. I had a Honda with over 200000 miles on original rotors?.

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3 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 2001 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 03/01/2003

Front brake rotors have had to be "turned" two or three times and vehicle only has 33k miles on it. Dealer is aware and has so far covered under warranty.

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4 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 2001 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 04/15/2002

Vehicle would vibrate severely when brakes are applied. Vehicle been to the dealer on four occasions, but problem reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

5 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1999 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 08/30/2001

Brake rotors warped.

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6 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 2000 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 07/11/2000

Consumer states while coming to a stop, the front end vibrates and makes noises, consumer states problem is getting worse, dealer has replaced warped rotors, front tires were bald at 28759 miles, possible front suspension problem. Air conditioner discharge hose was leaking, causing poor performance, dealer replaced the hose. Headlights were out of alignment, dealer reaimed the headlamps.

7 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 1998 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 11/21/1998

Rotors warped very frequently after service, causing the brake and the front end of the vehicle to vibrate and creating serious safety hazard. Yh.

8 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 2000 Saturn SL

The vehicle has had the rotors replaced twice and the rotors resurfaced 8 times. All of this within 1. 5 years. My truck is a 1996 and I have only changed the rotors once. I haul and tow things with my truck on a weekly basis. They are trying to say it is operator use on my car. Explain this one to me please.

9 Brake Disc Rotor problem of the 2001 Saturn SL

When applying brakes vehicle will shutter and vibrate. Rotors are prematurely warping. Took to dealer to replace brake pads and rotors but problem still exists. Dealer replaced and turned rotors once, stating there was no mechanical problem found.




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