1994 Saturn SW Brakes Problems

“Vehicle was experiencing problem with overheating whenever A/C was being used. Also , this problem caused vehicle to jerk when applying brakes. Vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and problem still occurring. Please feel free to provide any further details.”

“Vehicle shudders when the automatic transmission changes gears, dealership diagnosed the problem as an upper valve body problem, the vehicle was repaired but still did not resolve the problem, the vehicle shifted worse after the valve body was replaced, dealership then recommended a complete teardown of the transmission at a cost of $1950 consumer then took vehicle to a local mechanic who performed the work at lower cost, consumer states vehicle now runs great.”

“Bracket held in place by only one rivet. Bracket break loose, stressing ABS wiring. Dealer has repaired 3 times on driver's side, now passenger side broken. Dealer's service manager admitted that this is a common problem.”

“Owner has ABS brakes, owner states that the problem is not with the ABS brakes but with the rear brake caliper. The piston freezes up and sticks. Owner notes that he heard noises prior to bringing vehicle to dealer to have problem checked out.”

“Driving about 50 MPH when vehicle in front stopped suddenly, applied brakes (ABS) hard, pedal went to floor, slid about 30 feet w/black tire marks behind vehicle, rearended vehicle in front, air bag did not deploy upon impact.”