7.4

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 112005

Sable 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,000 miles
Gear shift lock sticks and does not always engage allowing shift lever to move the full range of transmission positions while driving. The orange position indicator is loose and floats freely so you never know what position the transimssion is in.

- Westland, MI, USA

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problem #1

Jun 152003

Sable

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer noticed shift indicator light was not working on the floor shift as he shifted gears at low speed. Gear shift cable had come loose, dealer replaced the cable.

- Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

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