Parking Brake Problems of Saturn SL2

Saturn SL2 owners have reported 6 parking brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common parking brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's parking brake (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's mechanical parking brake (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Parking Brake related problems of Saturn SL2

Problem Category Number of Problems
Parking Brake problems
5
Mechanical Parking Brake problems
1

Recently reported Parking Brake problems of Saturn SL2

The Parking Brake problem

Hand break button comes off preventing the hand brake from locking in place.   Read details...

The Mechanical Parking Brake problem

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.   Read details...




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