Saturn SL1 owners have reported 96 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 29 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine (22 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine belts and pulleys (8 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
1. High revving on idle manual trans 2. Front end noise manual trans p/s similar to other recall worn out ? Read details...
02 sensor failure, water pump, fuel pump, serpentine belt, fuse block - all parts defects within short span of time after their 36k warranty expired- atypical problems for car with this type of mileage. Read details...
Vehicle coolant light low indicator came on. Vehicle was taken to mechanic to service. Upon inspection oil was found in the coolant reservoir. Further inspection revealed a cracked cylinder head. Car had under 100000 miles, and had been maintained. Saturn issued company bulletin 99p01. Read details...
The car idles rough, has lousy gas mileage, and no power. I was told on the 5th time to the Saturn repair shop, that the Sl1s have an engineering defect and Saturn does not know how to fix it. Dt Read details...
When I start my car or park it after driving the rpms shoot up extremely high & the engine races. When I shut the car off the engine makes a loud clunk due to shutting it off with the rpms that high. I have had it diagnosed several times & no one knows what is wrong. Read details...