1995 SATURN SL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

481

Owner Complaints

104 Crashes 7 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1995 SATURN SL

The 1995 SATURN SL has received a total of 481 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE), STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (39 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (34 complaints), and Seats (33 complaints).

Recalls for the 1995 SATURN SL

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1995 SATURN SL, potentially affecting up to 160,140 vehicles.

Recall 99V045000 — SEATS

| 138,691 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER GEAR TEETH MAY WEAR EXCESSIVELY THROUGH REPEATED USE, AND COULD CAUSE THE SEAT BACK TO SLIP PARTIALLY REARWARD WHEN FORCE IS APPLIED.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISMS.

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Recall 94V217000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

| 20,518 vehicles affected

Defect: THE AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE PARK LOCK CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS IMPROPERLY ADJUSTED MAKING IT POSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED, OR REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN "PARK." THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."

Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT CAN OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: CONSUMERS ARE BEING ASKED TO INSPECT THE PARK LOCK CABLE. IF IT DOES NOT PERFORM CORRECTLY, DEALERS WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS.

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Recall 94V170000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

| 931 vehicles affected

Defect: THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED CAUSING THE SHAFT TO FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

Consequence: FRACTURE OF THE STEERING GEAR PINION SHAFT CAUSES COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MANUAL STEERING ASSEMBLY.

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Owner Complaints for the 1995 SATURN SL

481 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 SATURN SL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 39 17 Crashes 17 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 34 1 Fire
Seats
Complaints: 33 11 Crashes 10 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 30 29 Crashes 1 Fire 18 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 21
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 21 7 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 19
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 17 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 14 1 Crash
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 10 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 9 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 9 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes
Tires
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 7
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 6 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 3 Injuries
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 5
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 4
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 4
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 4
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 3
Parking Brake
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
Complaints: 3
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 3
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventional
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10871654 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles Crash 1 Injury
AUTO ACCIDENT THAT OCCURRED ON 07/31/2015, THE LEFT FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON ITS OWN CAUSING INJURIES TO THE PASSENGER IN OUR VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND ONCE THE KEYS WERE TAKEN OUT IS WHEN RIGHT FRONT AIR BAG WAS DISPLOYED.
#10578963 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | N/A miles
INSTALLED MICROGARD FUEL FILTER ON A 1995 SATURN SL1 A MONTH AGO STARTED SMELLING GAS HAD IT LOOKED AT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILTER HOSE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE. THE HOLE IS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC, THIS PIPE ATTACHES TO THE ALUMINUM PIPE, BY THE TEST VALVE. I T RUBS ON THE EGR VALVE? (THIS FILTER HAS THE HOSE ATTACHED TO IT, ALL ONE UNIT.) THIS LEAK COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MASSIVE FIRE BECAUSE IT ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND IS A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. I BOUGHT A NEW ONE ANOTHER MICRO GARD AND PUT A THICKER HOSE AROUND THE BLACK PIPE. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL. *TR
#10578963 | EQUIPMENT | | N/A miles
INSTALLED MICROGARD FUEL FILTER ON A 1995 SATURN SL1 A MONTH AGO STARTED SMELLING GAS HAD IT LOOKED AT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILTER HOSE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE. THE HOLE IS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC, THIS PIPE ATTACHES TO THE ALUMINUM PIPE, BY THE TEST VALVE. I T RUBS ON THE EGR VALVE? (THIS FILTER HAS THE HOSE ATTACHED TO IT, ALL ONE UNIT.) THIS LEAK COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MASSIVE FIRE BECAUSE IT ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND IS A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. I BOUGHT A NEW ONE ANOTHER MICRO GARD AND PUT A THICKER HOSE AROUND THE BLACK PIPE. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL. *TR
#10578963 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | N/A miles
INSTALLED MICROGARD FUEL FILTER ON A 1995 SATURN SL1 A MONTH AGO STARTED SMELLING GAS HAD IT LOOKED AT AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL FILTER HOSE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE. THE HOLE IS IN THE BLACK PLASTIC, THIS PIPE ATTACHES TO THE ALUMINUM PIPE, BY THE TEST VALVE. I T RUBS ON THE EGR VALVE? (THIS FILTER HAS THE HOSE ATTACHED TO IT, ALL ONE UNIT.) THIS LEAK COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A MASSIVE FIRE BECAUSE IT ABOVE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND IS A HIGH PRESSURE HOSE. I BOUGHT A NEW ONE ANOTHER MICRO GARD AND PUT A THICKER HOSE AROUND THE BLACK PIPE. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL. *TR
#10470830 | STEERING | | 103,000 miles
AFTER A POP NOISE DURING NEGOTIATING A CURVE THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY APPEARED TILTED EVEN WHILE GOING STRAIGHT WHILE DRIVING. CAR WAS STEERED WITH INCREASED LOSS OF CONTROL FOR A FEW SECONDS AND MOVED TO CURB. STEERING WAS UNUSABLE THEREAFTER AND CAR WAS TOWED FOR REPAIRS. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1995 SATURN SL

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 SATURN SL in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 SATURN SL

General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 SATURN SL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

96-T-34B — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up.

96-T-34B — EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up.

96-T-34B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern of A/C Odor at start-up.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 SATURN SL

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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