Table 1 shows nine common service brakes related problems of the 1996 Saturn SL2. The number one most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake disc rotor (five problems).
While driving braking system malfunctioned,causing no braking ability. Had to use emergency braking system in order to stop vehicle. Saturn said if the emergency brake was applied it would affect the braking system, and that was the reason why vehicle wouldn't stop. Read details...
Consumer took vehicle in for electrical problems & found that rotors were corroded on the inside. Dealer checked vehicle for inspection in June & said nothing to the consumer about rotor corrosion. Consumer will have to pay out of pocket. Read details...
I replaced my brakes and rotors today. The mechanic wanted to show me the mess that they were. I looked at them and he pointed out how unusually destroyed the inside pads are. He said he rarely sees anything that bad. The horn works when it wants to. Read details...