Saturn SL1 owners have reported 11 problems related to brake disc rotor (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Oil was leaking from the engine going under the intake manifold. Consumer contacted the manufacturer to resolve this issue. However, manufacturer was only willing to pay $200. 00 toward the cost of repairing the vehicle. Consumer was afraid that the defect may cause the vehicle to develop a blown head gasket. . . . . . Vehicle experienced vibration in steering wheel when driving 50 mph due to defective brake rotors. Also, replaced engine head gasket.
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Consumer complained about front brake rotors. Front brake rotors were replaced on two separate occasions, but the problem recurred.
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Front rotors are making a rumbling noise dealer had advised consumer to submit a complaint due to "flaking problems" within the rotors. As per mechanic front rotors looked like they were disintegrating. Wear out of rotors and brakes could cause an automobile accident.
Warped rotor after 6 months of ownership was replaced by dealer, all brakes replaced in June 2000.
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The quality of the rotors is questionable and may lead to brake failures.
Vehicle has had 3 multiple incidents of heavy brake pulsation caused by front rotors, and one failure of abs sensors causing abs failure. Dealer cannot correct recurring pulsation problems.
The car would shake when coming to a stop, within 13800 miles the brake pads, rotors, struts had to be replaced. Please explain more.
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Since 1999 the rotors on front have been turned and then replaced twice, along with 3 sets of new brakes that were bad when taken off, along with that tire replacement was done twice. Now there is a severe vibration then followed by a loss in power and rpm's go continuously up and down and the brake pedal hardens up.
When applying brakes brake pedal pumps. Also, while driving between 55-65mph steering wheel wobbles. Dealership was contacted about vehicle. Owner was told that rotors needed to be replaced. Please provide any further information.
Brakes pads replaced four times, rotors failed once.
Brake pads replaced four times, brake rotors failed.
Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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Brake Foundation Components problems | |
Brake Disc Rotor problems | |
Brake Disc problems | |
Brake Disc Pads problems | |
Brake Drum problems | |
Abs Brake Fail problems | |
Service Brakes problems | |
Brake Electric Antilock problems | |
Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problems | |
Brake Master Cylinder problems |