Parking Brake Related Problems of the 1998 Saturn SL2

Table 1 shows two common parking brake related problems of the 1998 Saturn SL2.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Saturn SL2

Problem Category Number of Problems
Mechanical Parking Brake problems
1
Parking Brake problems
1

Mechanical Parking Brake problem #1

Emergencey brake non-functional after 1/8 inch daimeter plastic button retainer broke. Ts assembled such that if it fails it is disengauged, resulting in a car that can roll down inclines.

Parking Brake problem #2

I parked my car, a 5-speed manual, and the parking brake release button popped out, and is now broken so I cannot use the parking brake at all. Not safe considering my car is a manual. I am attempting to locate a replacement button, but have not had much luck so far.


Parking Brake related problems in other Saturn SL2 model year vehicles:



SL2 Service Bulletins
SL2 Safety Recalls