Saturn SL1 owners have reported 52 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake foundation components (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake disc rotor (11 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Vehicle stopped moving while driving. Dealer notified and informed consumer that train axle had to be replaced. Vehicle would pop and jerk into gear at 40 mph, dealer could not duplicate problem, dealer found valve body severely contaminated, torque converter metal contaminated, dealer replaced Read details...
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. Read details...
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...
Front brake pads wore out prematurely because rear brakes won't adjust. Read details...
Brake adjuster bent. Read details...