1997 SATURN SL Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1997 SATURN SL

12 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline 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 Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#767393 | September 23, 2002

APPROXIMATELY TWO QUARTS OIL CONSUMPTION EVERY 3000 MILES. PROBLEM EXISTED IN PREVIOUS '92 SATURN SL1 AND MY CURRENT CAR '1997 SATURN SL2.*AK

#761591 | May 8, 2002

AIR CONDITIONER: FOUL SMELL LIKE CAT PEE/AMMONIA AFTER USING A/C. REPORTED SEVERAL TIMES TO DEALER; THEY REMOVED A/C PARTS AND CLEANED EVAPORATOR, ETC BUT SMELL PERSISTS. UNSAFE FOR OWNER'S HEALTH TO USE A/C; ODOR CAUSES HEADACHE AND BREATHING TROUBLE.*AK

#6900680 | December 10, 2001

ENGINE IS BURNING OIL. VEHICLE IS BURNING MORE OIL THAN REQUIRED. ALSO CONSUMER DOESN'T KNOW WHERE OIL IS GOING ,VEHICLE IS NOT LEAKING NOR SMOKING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER DID TEST ON ENGINE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG.*AK

#754129 | November 7, 2001

THIS VEHICLE IS BURNING OIL--I HAVE THE OIL CHANGED EVERY 2,000 TO 3,000 MILES BUT I HAVE HAD TO ADD OIL EVERY WEEK--THERE IS NO OIL LEAK THAT IS VISIBLE AND ON ACCASSIO I HAVE HAD NO OIL BUT THE DAY OR SO BEFORE IT IS READING THAT THE OIL IS FULL. *AK

#898710 | November 2, 2001

WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH AND WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC WHEN TRANSMISSION LOCKED IN GEAR AND FAILED TO CHANGE.*AK CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO PURCHASING VEHICLE SHE COMPLAINED OF A CLUNK NOISE WHEN CHANGED GEARS INTO REVERSE, ALSO THE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT IS INOPERABLE, ALSO THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, ENGINE MOUNTS WERE REPLACED,BRAKES WERE REPLACED, SERPENTINE BELT WAS CRACKED, ENGINE OVERHEATS.*SLC

#884488 | March 28, 2001

VEHICLE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. *AK

#730533 | September 18, 2000

ENGIN BURN ONE QUART OF OIL EVERY 1,000 MILES

#721241 | April 18, 2000

THIS VEHICLE ([XXX])LOSES OIL 1 QUART PER 700 MILES! *AK INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

#860230 | April 12, 2000

VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE BEEN IN/OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

#717177 | January 10, 2000

LEAK DISCOVERED WHEN GETTING OIL CHANGED. TOOK IT TO DEALER, ADVISED NOT SAFE TO DRIVE, REPLACED SHIFT GEAR.. 5 MONTHS LATER LEAKS AGAIN. *AK

#534043 | March 4, 1999

VEHICLE'S ENGINE CONTINUALLY MAKES NOISE, LOUDER WITH AIR CONDITIONER RUNNING, UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE.

#814245 | July 16, 1997

THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER. HAVE TO PUT THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO COAST OFF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND HAS HAD THE PROBLEM FIXED 6 TIMES. THE PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED SINCE HAVING FIXED. *AK *YH

Other 1997 SATURN SL Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 14 complaints Tires 13 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 Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 4 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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