1996 SATURN SL Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
11 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1996 SATURN SL
11 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 SATURN SL. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
11
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
DIFFERENTIAL PIN IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 1996 SATURN SL2 (MP7 TRANSMISSION) THIS PIN WORKS IT'S WAY LOOSE AND PUTS A HOLE IN THE FRONT PUMP COVER WHICH INTURN LEADS TO FLUID LEAKING AND AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME.
AFTER TURNING THE VEHICLE ON AND WHEN PLACING THE GEAR IN PARK OR NEUTRAL,VEHICLE JUMPED FORWARD. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND FOUND THAT THE VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY HASDBEEN REPLACED. *AK
UNSATISFACTORY RESPONSES FROM SATURN CUSTOMER SERVICE; REPAIRS THAT SHOULD BE COVERED PER CALIFORNIAS LEMON LAW FOR OUR 1996 SATURN SL1 WITH ONLY 46K MILES. ROTE TO GM & SATURN CEO'S. THEY LIE AND DO NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR CRAPPY PRODUCT. WE WILL NEVER BUY AMERICAN AGAIN!PER MY RECENT CONVERSATIONS WITH SATURN CUSTOMER SERVICE, THERE HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY NO EFFORT OF GOODWILL TO REIMBURSE AND FIX THE BELOW AFOREMENTIONED MECHANICAL PROBLEMS FROM THE INFERIOR MATERIALS USED IN BUILDING OUR SATURN VEHICLE. THE FAILURES WE NEED REIMBURSEMENT FOR ARE: 1.STARTER REPLACEMENT: $211.08 + 45.17 = $256.25; WE WERE BROKEN DOWN AND HAD TO GET FIXED IMMEDIATELY AT A PEP BOYS SHOP, 2.NEW INTERSTATE BATTERY: $108.15; WE WERE BROKEN DOWN AND HAD TO GET FIXED IMMEDIATELY AT A CHEVRON SHOP, 3.TRANSMISSION GASKET PARTS AND LABOR: $ ~150. (TBD); ALREADY PAID AND IN SATURN DATABASE; TRANS. SEIZED UP NOW AND NEEDS $3000 WORK; SATURN...
1996 SATURN SL1'S HAVE A PROBLEM REFERRED TO AS "DELAYED ENGAGEMENT IN REVERSE. WHEN YOU PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE IT WILL NOT MOVE, CAUSING POTENTIAL PROBLEMS. THIS IS DUE TO THE VALVE BODY ON THE TRANSMISSION WEARING EXCESSIVELY, ALLOWING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID TO FLOW AROUND A POPPET BEFORE ENGAGING. SATURN IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND SO ARE THE TRANSMISSION REPAIR PLACES. SATURN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM THOUGH THEY HAVE ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE PROBLEM AND AT ABOUT $1000 PER REPAIR PER VEHICLE SATURN HAS A VESTED INTEREST IN NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THE PROBLEM. *NLM
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AFTER DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES, WHEN I STOP AND PUT CAR IN REVERSE, IT HESITATES THEN ABRUPTLY SHIFTS INTO REVERSE. I HAVE CHECKED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS AND FOUND TSB#96-T-38A IN REGARDS TO HARSH ENGAGEMENT INTO REVERSE ON THE SATURNS. THIS SOUNDS EXACTLY LIKE MY PROBLEM. *AK
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AT 32,000 MILE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO REVERSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION ON THIS MATTER. *AK
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TRANSMISSION FAILED.
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TRANSMISSION FILTER FAILED.
#604851
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TRANSMISSION FAILED.
#603877
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TRANSMISSION HEAT GASKET FAILED.
#978063
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WHILE ENGAGED IN DRIVE ROLLS BACK ON AN INCLINE, DEALER SAID THAT IS NORMAL. TT
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Electrical Systemhorn
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Electrical Systemignition
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Air Bags
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
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Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
6 complaints
Tires
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Visibilitywindshield
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Electrical System
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Tiressidewall
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
3 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
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2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
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Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint