Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/29/2002 | 2 | 10/01/2096 | |
| When going from a higher rate of speed to a low rate of speed (65 mph to 25 mph or 40 mph to 15 mph) the vehicle accelerates while the brake is depressed. also, when applyng the brakes, the car does not always stop within the normal distance . while driving at about 35 mph and slowing to a rate of about 15 mph entering a highway ramp, lost control of the car on the wet roadway whcih caused me to skid and go up onto the curb. the vehicle was towed and had approx. $2500 worth of damge. luckily, there were no injuries to the 5 people inside the vehicle. i thought this was due to roadway conditions until it happened again. i was traveling at approx. 20 mph slowing for a stop sign ahead. i pressed on the brake but the car would not stop and i had no control of the vehicle. thankfully, there was not an accident this time. again, it was raining lightly. i have made an appointment with the dealer.*ak | |||
| 04/12/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Antilock brakes failed, causing accident/injury. | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Abs brakes; poor performace of the brakes, the brakes is heating up and also making a loud noise. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 03/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| While applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor vehicle was unable to stop on its on. driver was able to stop by turning off the vehicle for fifteen minutes, then restarted it and drove to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that abs control unit system needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| Brake failure when coming to a stop.brake pedal went to the floor car was very slow to stop.after the first failure brake shop was unable to find a problem with the brake system.the second failure was at the same speed 35 m/h with the brake pedal having the same action.saturn was unable to find problem the second time and tested it two times.*ak | |||
| 04/07/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1996 | |
| At approox. 25mph approaching an intersection, pressed the brakes which traveled to the floor, repaired the problem. | |||
| 08/29/1997 | 2 | 06/30/1996 | |
| Upon approaching an intersection and facing a red light, attempted to slow down, but foot slipped and stepped on gas pedal, vehicle lost control, resulting in 2 collisions/injuries. also brakes failed to stop vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/16/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake failure, driving at speed of 15 mph, frontal collision, impact 12:00, applied brakes, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 02/24/2001 | 1 | 05/16/2000 | |
| Front brake pads and rotors have been replaced. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 4 | 02/12/1996 | ||
| Brake pads replaced four times, brake rotors failed. | |||
| 4 | 02/12/1996 | ||
| Brakes pads replaced four times, rotors failed once. | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| The car would shake when coming to a stop, within 13800 miles the brake pads, rotors, struts had to be replaced. please explain more. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 4 | 02/12/1996 | ||
| Brake pads replaced four times, brake rotors failed. | |||
| 4 | 02/12/1996 | ||
| Brakes pads replaced four times, rotors failed once. | |||
| The car would shake when coming to a stop, within 13800 miles the brake pads, rotors, struts had to be replaced. please explain more. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| One time at a stop sign, press the braking all the way to the floor but no braking effect. after adjusting the rear drum or disk, problem did not repeat. the car's alternator was dead after only 36000 but dealer would not pay for the repair. the car start to shaking from the start to end of braking process. do not know what the problem is.*ak | |||
| 11/24/1995 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Brake adjuster bent. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed due to the brake line to the rear wheel being corroded. *mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 04/24/2000 | 1 | 01/20/1996 | |
| Upon attempting to make a normal stop consumer noted that vehicle became difficult to stop, causing some extended stopping distance. also when vehicle is at a stand still , it will not accelerate. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer noted that 1st. the calipers. then , master cylinder failed/not releasing, causing brakes to grab. *ak.et. | |||
| 02/06/1998 | 08/22/1996 | ||
| Cylinder head cover failure. | |||