Accelerator Pedal Problems of Saturn SL1

Saturn SL1 owners have reported 4 problems related to accelerator pedal (under the vehicle speed control category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 2001 Saturn SL1

Failure Date: 05/13/2006

The 2001 Saturn Sl1 gas pedal constantly sticks. It is hard to push down either driving forward or reverse. The brakes must be applied before you can engage the gas pedal which has almost caused several accidents while driving under this condition.

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2 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1996 Saturn SL1

Failure Date: 02/02/2002

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.

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3 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1996 Saturn SL1

Failure Date: 08/29/1997

Upon approaching an intersection and facing a red light, attempted to slow down, but foot slipped and stepped on gas pedal, vehicle lost control, resulting in 2 collisions/injuries. Also brakes failed to stop vehicle.

4 Accelerator Pedal problem of the 1998 Saturn SL1

When I don't let the car warm up for a while the gas pedal sticks and will not come back off of the acceleration unless you pull it up or if it releases for some strange reason.

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Other Common Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Saturn SL1

Problem Category Number of Problems
Vehicle Speed Control problems
7
Cruise Control problems
5
Accelerator Pedal problems
4
Speed Control Linkage problems
2
Accelerator Stuck problems
1


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