Table 1 shows 15 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1996 Saturn SL1. The number one most common problem is related to the engine (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the engine belts and pulleys (four problems).
1. High revving on idle manual trans 2. Front end noise manual trans p/s similar to other recall worn out ? Read details...
Air conditioner started - smelled tar-like smell - turned a/c off, no smell & car ran beautifully, no indicator lights on. Took on road trip, ran fine but noticed engine was hot when stopped - added oil, other fluids fine - immediately aborted trip & drove to dealer- no problems (smells, Read details...
Engine oil leaking into coolant resulting in a cracked head gasket. Read details...