Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1996 Saturn SL1

Table 1 shows five common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Saturn SL1. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (two problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Saturn SL1


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1996 Saturn SL1

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

When going from a higher rate of speed to a low rate of speed (65 mph to 25 mph or 40 mph to 15 mph) the vehicle accelerates while the brake is depressed. Also, when applyng the brakes, the car does not always stop within the normal distance .   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Accelerator engaged & would not disengage & steering controls failed. Vehicle continued to accelerate until approximately 75-80 mph causing vehicle to go out of control and to crash into concrete wall.   Read details...

The Accelerator Stuck problem

Accelerator pedal sticks.   Read details...


Vehicle Speed Control related problems in other Saturn SL1 model year vehicles:



SL1 Service Bulletins
SL1 Safety Recalls