Brake Electric Antilock Problems of Saturn SL1

When going from a higher rate of speed to a low rate of speed (65 mph to 25 mph or 40 mph to 15 mph) the vehicle accelerates while the brake is depressed. Also, when applyng the brakes, the car does not always stop within the normal distance . While driving at about 35 mph and slowing to a rate of about 15 mph entering a highway ramp, lost control of the car on the wet roadway whcih caused me to skid and go up onto the curb. The vehicle was towed and had approx. $2500 worth of damge. Luckily, there were no injuries to the 5 people inside the vehicle. I thought this was due to roadway conditions until it happened again. I was traveling at approx. 20 mph slowing for a stop sign ahead. I pressed on the brake but the car would not stop and I had no control of the vehicle. Thankfully, there was not an accident this time. Again, it was raining lightly. I have made an appointment with the dealer.

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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. Of course it was my fault - not! I argued with him, but lost. Had to pay almost $400 dollars for a brake job that was already replaced and should have been under warranty. I asked him if I was going to be changing the rotors again in 30,000 miles, he said no. It should last till 50,000 miles. Guess what?!? 25,000 miles later, it is having the same problems. Not only that, I now have a cracked/blown head gasket to which after many inquiries, seems to happen alot in the Sl1 models. We'll see what happens, but needless to say I will not be investing in "a different kind of car company" anymore.

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