2.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
49,250 miles

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problem #2

May 022007

SL 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,500 miles
Vehicle coolant light low indicator came on. Vehicle was taken to mechanic to service. Upon inspection oil was found in the coolant reservoir. Further inspection revealed a cracked cylinder head. Car had under 100000 miles, and had been maintained. Saturn issued company bulletin 99P01. However, they did not feel any responsibility to repair this problem for a minimal charge due to this defect. Were only willing to offer 25% of the approximate $2200 repair charge.

- Liberty, NC, USA

problem #1

Oct 162002

(reported on)

SL

  • miles
Coolant leaked, requires replacement of water pump and oil cooler cover. Problem started prior to manf. Warrenty ending. Have low coolent checked immediately.

- Cleveland, OH, USA