Brake Foundation Components Problems of Saturn SL2

I purchased a 1999 Saturn Sl2 w/ 23,000mi. At 60,000mi I began to feel a judder/vibration from the steering wheel. I took it to a Saturn dealer and was told the rotors we're warped and needed to be replaced. I went to a repair shop and had non-oem brake rotors installed and after approxiametely 65,000mi, began to have the same problem. After leaving the car with the repair shop, they could not find anything wrong, but my rotors keep warping. The repair shop cut the rotors "slightly" and now at 70,000mi I still have the same problem. There is definietly wrong with the design of the brake system. I have been told that rotors do warp but they should last for approx. 70,000mi, and I should not be feeling the judder/vibration in my steering wheel.

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When applying brakes pedal felt spongy, and there was extended stoppping distance. Vehicle was examined by dealer, who stated brakes were in working order. Consumer stated the brakes would grind and squeak.

After a rain or snow day, brakes will tighten up and make a grinding noise like metal to metal. Dealer was contacted.

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Was driving approximately 50mph and was merging into traffic when transmission locked in gear and failed to change. Consumer stated prior to purchasing vehicle she complained of a clunk noise when changed gears into reverse, also the driver side brake light is inoperable, also the right side mirror needed to be replaced, engine mounts were replaced,brakes were replaced, serpentine belt was cracked, engine overheats.

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According to diagrammed police report and personal photos taken (I can provide copies of all, Saturn skidded approximately 80 ft due to left, front brake locking at 35 mph. Vehicle started to turn to right just before impacting a suburban rearend. Saturn does not have abs; however, at 35 mph most vehicles will stop before 80 feet. Would like to know of other incidents.

While driving 45 mph applied brakes and pedal felt soft and spongy, no braking action. This happened 2 more times. No accident. Vehicle was taken to dealer, who did nothing more than look at the brake pads and said there was nothing wrong.

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. Please provide further information.

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Numerous brake failure. Brake pedal fades to the floor after sitting overnight, notice not fluid at rt front brake line, replace master cylinder. Power bleed and rt 26 miles after rapair, normal braking performance. Poor brake performance, sometimes a loud snap or click before failure, sometime no warning, sometime just a soft or spongy brake pedal. Battery leaking acid into battery box, verified and found battery leaking at possitive cable replace battery, cover, possitive cable, trans filter and cleaned engine compartment. Hose from coolant tank to throttle body rubbed, replace hose. Adjustment parking brakes hard to pull, adjust per service manuel.

I was in rush hour traffic and went to hit the brakes to stop and the car would not stop, it did not even slow down until I hit the other car, resulting in an accident.

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I applied brakes to slow down and trun left, but the brakes failed, I could not turn the wheel and the car crashed into a house.

Erratic problem with brake grinding / squeaking when brakes are applied. Vehicle taken to dealer shop three times, and informed consumer that nothing was wrong, and that was normal. Consumer knew this was not normal. Asking NHTSA to lookinto this matter and provide additional information.

While driving at 60-65 mph steering wheel will start to shake. Contacted dealer, and the dealer could not find problem after nine attempts. Consumer states rough idle when warm. Dealer replaced pcm/ecm, but problem still exist. Power steering fluid low. Experiencing shimmy when braking. Noise from gas tank when coming to a stop.

On 6/17/99 at 6;30pm I was making a right hand turn from rte 73s to atco jughandle. Once I made the turn the steering wheel locked in place and the brakes would not work. The car shuttered and crashed into the curb. My speed was 20mph and the weather conditions were drizzling.

Vehicle experienced brake failure.

The problem in a nutshell is unexpected/unpredictable apparent loss of braking.

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Brake failure, causing accident.

Brakes continually make noise.

Exiting street from dead end where consumer lived 11 years, attempted to slowly stop, brakes rejected, then slammed on brake pedal vehicle did not respond. Made a sharp right turn, a car crashed into her vehicle, continued to move then suddenly the brakes grabbed.

Brakes failed several times resulting in damages to vehicle.

Brake failure, when applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and continues to fade, intermittently failes, in for repairs, found no problem.

While attempting to park vehicle in garage, brakes failed/would not stop vehicle, vehicle went through garage door and hit door dividing garage and house.

Consumer states that vehicle vibrated before the brakes failed, causing an accident to occur.

Brakes grind.

When driving at any speed and applying the brakes, the brakes failed and weren't stopping the vehicle properly. Also, there is virbration within the steering and a short within the electrical system.

Upon applying steady pressure the brakes release a couple of seconds after initial application.

I purchased my car brand new in 1996. Since then, it has had numerous electrical problems all of which I am told if they can't find it they can't fix it. I stopped taking my car to them becasue that was what they told me - I have logged complaints to the Saturn customer service center online and they told me I can not have copies of those records - recently, I was left stranded again and when I took my car to the shop they told me I needed a new $3800. 00 engine, my husband went and got the car - it works fine!!!!!!!!! no new engine needed. When I sopke to the service manger and owner they said oops bda diagnosis - what id I had paid that money to have my engine repaired? they still say there isn't an electrical short in my car and if I want I can bring it up whenever the electrical guy is there next. I know several other people who have electrical problems with their Saturns and they have been told the same thing. I beleive they are hiding the fact that there is a defect in this car and by "not finding it" they don't have to fix it. This is a hazardous situation when your car dies for no reason while you are driving down the frreeway - or your brakes come on for no reason while you are moving, windshield wipers work when they want. . . . . . . - I am scared to drive my car.

Brakes continually experience noise and require excessive force to engage.

Vehicle experienced problems with the brakes. A technician found that the rear brakes were out of adjustment, causing noise, consumer states this could possibly be due to faulty installation of the tire assembly.

The brakes vibrate when applying, dealership considers this a trait of the vehicle.

Brake parts corroded causing damage to rotors and calipers.