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).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Accelerator Pedal problems | |
| Accelerator Stuck problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Control Linkage problems |
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...
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...
Accelerator pedal sticks. Read details...