Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System Problems of Saturn SL2

Saturn SL2 owners have reported 6 problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1999 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 10/14/2003

While driving at normal speed was hearing power steering 'whining'. While turning the wheel to right it did not respond, nor did it turn to the left. Dealer notified.

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2 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 2001 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 06/01/2001

Fingers bent and twisted index and middle fingers bent towards the baby fingers. Thumbs is bent outward from the hands. Extreme shoulder pain and restricted movement. Both shoulders are painful left arm is very restricted in movement. Can not raise left arm to 90% or cross left arm over chest. Both arms have pain radiating down from the shoulder. Steering is extremely tight/hard like the Chevrolet impala. . Read more...

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3 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1996 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 06/17/1999

While driving at 20 mph and making a right turn consumer suddenly lost control of the steering without warning and hit a curb, reason unknown. Dealer has been contacted.

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4 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1998 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 09/25/1998

Power steering box failed. Yh.

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5 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1998 Saturn SL2

Failure Date: 11/12/1997

Driving at any speed the vehicle will vibrate and make bucking sounds from time to time. The vehicle has been in the shop eight times for different problems. Also, there is a lack of power and grinding noise coming from the vehicle. Tide rod end had to be replaced. In addition, consumer had power steering/ window problems. Repaired vehicle three times, and they can't determine the problem. Vehicle has been in shop eight more times.

6 Hydraulic Power Assist Steering System problem of the 1997 Saturn SL2

Defective fan belt tensioner assembly failed, causing a loss of power steering and abs while making u-turn.

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Other Common Steering related problems of Saturn SL2



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