1997 SATURN SL Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Issues in the 1997 SATURN SL

4 electrical systemalternatorgeneratorregulator complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 SATURN SL. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator Complaints

#10043023 | October 16, 2003

ALTERNATOR MOUNT BRACKET FAILURE ON 1997 SATURN SL2, VIN #[XXX] WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, THE MOUNT BRACKET FOR MY ALTERNATOR SNAPPED IN HALF! THE DESIGN FLAW IS THAT THE MOUNT BRACKET IS ACTUALLY PART OF THE ALUMINUM ENGINE BLOCK. THE ENGINE HEATS UP WHICH CAUSES THE METAL TO EXPAND AND BECOME WEAKER FROM THE THERMAL STRESS. THERE IS CONSIDERABLE STRESS FROM THE ALTERNATOR (VIBRATION, STRESS LOADS). WITH THE HEATED UP METAL (WEAKENED FROM THERMAL STRESS) COMBINED WITH THE STRESS LOAD FROM THE ALTERNATOR VIBRATIONS, IT ADDS UP TO TROUBLE. LUCKY FOR ME I WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 20-30 MPH WHEN THE BRACKET FAILED. THIS FAILURE HAS CAUSED ALMOST $1,400 IN REPAIRS TO MY CAR WHICH IS CURRENTLY @ SATURN OF PENSACOLA, FLORIDA GETTING REPAIRED. I DON'T WANT TO THINK OF WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY AT A HIGHER RATE OF SPEED AND THIS FAILURE...

#10024477 | June 19, 2003

ALTERNATOR FELL OFF BROKE FROM ENGINE BRACKET. CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IS WITHOUT WARRANTY. *AK

#725335 | July 25, 2000

AS OF TODAY'S DATE, 7/12/00 THE SATURN AUTO IS WITH THE DEALER IN SANTA ANA, CA. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN SUMMARY. *AK

#854812 | January 10, 2000

SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER KEPT TENSION ON THE BELT FELLED. LATER, ALTERNATER CAME ON, AND THEN CONSUMER LOST POWER STEERING. IF CONSUMER WAS TO LOSE IT ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH, THERE COULD BE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. MECHANIC SAYS BELT WAS VERY POORLY DESIGNED. *AK

Other 1997 SATURN SL Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Tires 13 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 12 complaints Seats 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 12 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 11 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 10 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 9 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 6 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Air Bags 5 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seatbase 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityglass Siderear 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior 1 complaint

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