Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 1997 Saturn SL1. The number one most common problem is related to the manual transmission (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission not go into gear (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Manual Transmission problems | |
| Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems | |
| Manual Transmission Column Shift problems |
The contact owns a 1997 Saturn Sl1. The contact stated that when attempting to shift from 2nd to 3rd gear the shift lever cable fractured; thus disabling the vehicle from shifting into 3rd gear. Gear failure while driving increases the risk for vehicle crash. Read details...
Transmission will not lock in first gear for braking on steep mountain grades. Nlm Read details...
The e- clip on stick shift that holds the shift cable keeps dismounting. When this happens the vehicle is not able to be put into gear. Dealer has been contacted. Read details...