Engine Head Gasket Failure Problems of Saturn SL

Saturn SL owners have reported 2 problems related to engine head gasket failure (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1996 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 01/13/2014

I noticed that the temperature gauge would go 3/4 towards the red. If I am stopping at a light, the temperature gauge keep going 3/4 towards the red, then goes back very Slowly to the middle. I have been informed that I would need to replace my gasket. This would cost approximately $1,200.

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2 Engine Head Gasket Failure problem of the 1997 Saturn SL

Failure Date: 08/12/2003

Vehicle is leaking oil, needed to replace the head gasket. Dealer stated never heard something like this.

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Other Common Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Saturn SL

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	14
Engine problems	8
Gasoline Engine problems	7
Engine Cooling System problems	5
Car Stall problems	3
Engine Oil Leaking problems	3
Engine Stall problems	3
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	2
Engine Burning Oil problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	2

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