2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
54,000 miles

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problem #3

May 012006

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 81,000 miles
The cruise control does not disengage (turn off) while in motion unless you tap the brakes, which could cause a car crash.

- Farmington Hills, MI, USA

problem #2

Aug 132005

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
Cruise control switch/controller - cannot disengage cruise control via on/off switch, only by turning off the ignition switch. Tapping the brakes will deactivate the cruise function but will not turn it off. We had a near miss of an accident several times because of this problem. Oem manufacturer refused to repair this situation because vehicle was out of warranty.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #1

May 172003

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 46,000 miles
While driving and without warning the electrical system failed. On several occasions, the brake lights remained on and/or came on by themselves after the engine was cut off. Defective brake light switch assembly had to be replaced. Cruise control would not deactivate at 76 mph.

- Wyoming, MI, USA