1997 SATURN SL Vehicle Speed Control Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Vehicle Speed Control Issues in the 1997 SATURN SL
9 vehicle speed control 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Vehicle Speed Control Complaints
WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL IN THE OFF POSITION, THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND WENT TO FULL THROTTLE. WHEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THE CRUISE CONTROL DIS-ENGAGED. THIS HAPPENED FIVE TIMES, THE CRUISE CONTROL UNIT HAS SINCE BEEN DISABLED. *TR
THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. *NLM
#561780
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FAULTY CRUISE CONTROL MODULE CAUSED THE CRUISE CONTROL TO RE-ENGAGE AFTER THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WAS MOVED TO THE OFF POSITION. NLM
#888898
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CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 55MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HAD CRUISE CONTROL ON, CRUISE CONTROL WOULDN'T LET UP. SHE TURNED CRUISE CONTROL OFF, AND SHE APPLIED BRAKES. IT TOOK TEN MINUTES TO STOP.*AK
#847508
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE W/EMERGENCY BRAKES ON OF HAD NO KNOWLEDGE. WAS COMING OFF FREEWAY & WAS APPLYING BRAKES, VEHICLE FAILED TO SLOW DOWN OR STOP. STARTED TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER & FOUND BACK BRAKES BURNT OUT. ORGINIAL BRAKES CHECKED & WAS NOT BURNT OUT. OWNER HAS BRAKE PARTS. *AK
#843261
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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AND APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION VEHICLE COMMENCED TO ACCELERATE. CONSUMER HAD TO DO SOME TRICKY DRIVING TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE OR MORE BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET IT UNDER CONTROL. ALSO NO BRAKES WERE AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME. FORGOT TO ASK IF SPEED CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. PLEASE RESPOND TO THAT QUESTION.. DEALER/ MFR. WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THAT TIME. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
#703219
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FOR APPROX. 7 MONTH PERIOD, CRUISE CONTROL ERRATIC. WHEN ON HIGHWAY, WITH CRUISE POWER ON, AND PRESS SET SPEED, CAR RAPIDLY ACCELERATES TO APPROX. 72+ MPH AND CRUISE WOULD DISENGAGE SPONTANEOUSLY. AFTER EACH INCIDENT LIKE THIS, CRUISE WOULD NOT FUNCTION AT ALL UNTIL CAR IS TURNED OFF AND ON AGAIN. TYPICAL BEHAVIOR: GET ON HIGHWAY, GET TO 60 - 65 MPH, TURN CRUISE CONTROL POWER ON, PRESS TO SET SPEED, AND CAR ACCELERATES RAPIDLY. ALL THIS BEHAVIOR STOPPED SPONTANEOUSLY IN DECEMBER, AND NOW CRUISE FUNCTIONS NORMALLY. I AM WORRIED THAT BEHAVIOR, WHICH LASTED 7 MONTHS, WILL RE-OCCUR IN THE FUTURE.
#834098
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VEHICLE PARKED OVER NIGHT. GOT IN & STARTED VEHICLE. THE THROTTLE OPENED WIDE. HAD NOT SHIFTED INTO GEAR. THE RPMS REVVED UP HIGH. THROTTLE DID NOT SHUT DOWN AFTER DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL. HAD TO TURN VEHICLE OFF. *AK
#804947
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WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING SPACE THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND WENT ONTO THE SIDEWALK AND BENT THE RIM . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *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
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