10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
38,642 miles

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problem #4

Jun 162007

SL

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Sl. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the key could be removed and the vehicle would continue to operate as normal. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire ignition system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #3

Jul 182000

SL 4-cyl

  • 1,000 miles
Had a few months, hot summer and key would not turn in ignition. Manual that came with car said this could happen and if it did to turn the wheel, jiggle the shift, etc. Would not have this trouble except in hot weather. On Oct 29, 2010 I had lock cylinder & keys replaced at my expense by an authorized GM dealership. Now it is doing it again (6/26/2014) with only 44,000 actual miles on it. Only authorized dealership has ever worked on this vehicle. This has happened to my daughter who has a newer Saturn and to a Saturn of my granddaughters. I hate to have to spend another $310 at my expense to fix this known defect.

- Edmond, OK, USA

problem #2

Oct 142004

SL 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the steering wheel wandered on its on. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the vehicle was operating as designed.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #1

Feb 152003

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,568 miles
Had to replace transmission casing had a bad leak wiring harness from ignition caught on fire putting me and my families life at risk rattles real bad in rear portion of car heater quit working

- Christiansburg, VA, USA