Saturn SL owners have reported 32 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc rotor (9 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake electric antilock (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
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. Read details...
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...
At 65 mph consumer applied brakes, pedal felt hard, and would not depress. Dash indicator did not illuminate. Mechanic could not find a cause of problem. Read details...
Defective brake rotors on 2001 Saturn Sl. Front brake pads and rotors had to be replaced 4 times. Intermittently vehicle bucked and stalled at idle. Dealer was unable to duplicate concern on road test. Radio light inoperative. Radio assembly replaced. Read details...
Hand brake release button and spring popped out after parking the vehicle. Had this happened while the vehicle was unattended and parked on a hill (as it typically is), this car could have caused serious bodily harm or structural damage. Read details...