One problem related to tire tread/belt has been reported for the 1997 Saturn SL2. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Pe00020; original tire equipment on a 1997 Saturn Sl2, tire size p18565r15, and dot number not available. Tires only had under 27 thousand miles on them. When driving on highway at 65 mph driver's side rear tire tread separated, tread pealed off, and came into contact with fuel pump wiring harness which caused loss of all power. Engine came to a complete stop due to the fuel not capable of reaching engine. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the tires.
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