Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Saturn SL1. The number one most common problem is related to the brake disc (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc problems | |
| Brake Foundation Components problems | |
| Brake Electric Antilock problems |
Vehicle experiencing noise in the front end. Dealer could not find anything wrong and advised consumer that there is no adjustment on front brakes and the rear brakes adjust themselves. However consumer found out that the rear brakes do not adjust themselves and have to be adjusted manually. Read details...
While pulling into a parking space, stepped on the brakes, which failed. Car struck the crub and a railing causing the airbags to deploy and the seatbelts to lock very tight. Two days prior to purchasing the brakes were squeaking. Read details...
I too have had repeated brake problems with my Sl1. The first time Saturn replaced them because at 25,000 miles, they should not be bad. Then at 45,000 miles it happened again! the service man told me it was because I was "riding" the brake. Read details...