Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1997 Saturn SL1

Four problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1997 Saturn SL1. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2000

Warped rotor after 6 months of ownership was replaced by dealer, all brakes replaced in June 2000.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 04/04/2000

During a left turn driving at 15 to 20 miles per hour, attempting to slow the vehicle down, the brake pedal traveled its entire range without slowing or stopping the car. The brakes where then pumped several times without success, the car was eventually stopped by use of the parking brake.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 09/16/1998

While driving along on a damp drawbridge, proceeded to put on brakes then the car plowed into the vehicle in front between 50 to 60 feet stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

I had to have constant servicing done w/car in shop over a 1 yr period for up to 1 wk @ a time w/ failure in systems listed brakes & tires not covered w/warranty though only 4 months after purchase anothe dealer serviced car orig. Dealer would not. (tiresize: 175-75-14)( dot number: tire size: 175-75-14 ).


Other Service Brakes related problems of the 1997 Saturn SL1

Brake Foundation Components problems
4
Brake Disc Rotor problems
2
Brake Disc Pads problems
1
Abs Brake Fail problems
1


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