10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #9

Sep 292005

SL 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
1995 Saturn SL1 4 door. Consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident on September 29, 2005. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The consumer took pictures. However, had not contacted dealership or manufacturer because he thought vehicle was too old, and dealership information was unknown. The consumer was traveling 30-35 mph, hit the brakes, and they did not stop the vehicle. The vehicle has two front airbags. Consumer's vehicle was hit on front and driver side of vehicle and the airbags did not deploy. The consumer was the only person in the vehicle and was wearing seat belts. The airbag light was not on prior to the crash. A police report was taken. The police report did not state anything about the airbags. The consumer gave the repair invoice to insurance company, but could get a copy. The road that consumer was traveling on was clear. After the impact lost control of vehicle which resulted in a crash. The consumer sustained cuts and bruises but was not taken to the hospital. The chest hit the steering wheel because the seat belts did not lock when hitting the brakes. Was about 24 inches away from steering wheel. There was no other property damage. The back bumper on the other vehicle was damaged. Consumer's vehicle has all the original parts.

- Billingsley, AL, USA

problem #8

Oct 132001

SL

  • miles
While applying brakes for approaching stop light pedal went to the floor and caused vehicle to rear end vehicle in front. Consumer's vehicle at dealer shop, and dealer was unable to locate cause. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

- Fort Madison, IA, USA

problem #7

Nov 111997

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brakes failed causing a collision.

- Deerfield, FL, USA

problem #6

Jan 291997

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving in the rain applied the brakes and the vehicle would not stop which caused the SL1 to hit another vehicle. The driver noticed that in wet weather the vehicle slides and the brakes will not catch. The owner states that since she had purchased this vehicle she has been having brake problems. The dealer said that they could not find any problem in the brakes. The owner said that the brakes work when the road is not wet, but once the road is wet the brakes do not want to work, vehicle will not stop.

- Torrance, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 251996

SL

  • miles
Brake problems; intermittently while driving about 30-35 mph on normal road conditions, during normal braking and applying the brakes, the pedal travels to the floor and there is no brakes. The dealership is not able to find a problem with the vehicle.

- Tujunga, CA, USA

problem #4

Feb 011996

SL

  • miles
ABS brake failure, upon applying pressure, front brakes pulsate.

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #3

Dec 051996

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
When applying ABS brakes experiences erractic operation, vehicle pulls to left, pedal pulsates and steering wheel vibrates. Dealer realigned front suspension twice, brake rotors and pads were replaced three times.

- Shelbyville, KY, USA

problem #2

Mar 011995

SL

  • miles
ABS brake system locks up when they get wet, resulting in pulling to the left.

- Carriere, MS, USA

problem #1

Jun 081995

SL

  • miles
Front brake rotors warped, vehicle skakes/loses control.

- Miami Beach , FL, USA