Constant brake dust, unusual wear on rotors and brake pads, after just under 40000.rotors could not be turned must be replaced, dealer acknowledges wear problem on l series but gm will not contribute to cost at this point. Rear tire wear dealer does acknowledge problem and did replace all 4 tires and shim kit for chpped up rear tires but has not done across board recall ?
2001 Saturn LS brakes complaints
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My car is 2001 l 200 and I have had numerious problems with emer. Brake and steering. I have recently had problems with the struat mount, and brake roters. I have only 45,000 miles on the car and have already begun the high repair bills. With no help from saturn as of yet. I still am trying.
Consumer had problem with brakes and will provide further information on this issued.
At approximately 50,000 miles, I got a state inspection of my car. The front rotors were severely worn, requiring replacement. In addition to being worn down, the brake pad seems to have not fit properly and a "lip" remained on the rotors such that even if the wear had not been so severe, the rotors would have had to be replaced before new brake pads would work with them.
While driving at 45/50 MPH three functions failed to operate simultaneously; accelerator/brakes and steering wheel. Also while driving at night headlights quit working without warning.
My car has 58,000 miles on it. I was informed that it was in need of front brakes. I was then told that due to a design flaw, I had to replace the rotors as well. I was told that these brakes & the rotors wear down together. I feel that it should not be necessary to replace the rotors every time the brake pads need to be replaced.
Both front wheel rotors totally shot beyond re-surfacing at 27.565 miles on 2001 saturn l300 auto. Back brakes still at 80%. Inferior rotors with too soft metal-a potential hazard to all owners...at this mileage it is absurd-rotors should last at least 100,000+ miles..mfg refused to pay for replacement-I had to pay...
While driving batery and engine check light appeared on dashboard. Vehicle shut off and pulled out on road. Dealer has been notified. *ak consumer was informed that the tires were worn prematurely, the left side brake bulb was replaced, the brakes needed to be replaced.
While driving rotors will warp, causing front end to vibrate end when brakes are applied. Had rotors replaced 3times; however, problem reoccurred.
Front brake rotors continue to warp. I have had the car to 2 different saturn dealers on 3 occasions. The first dealership turned the rotors and then a few thousand miles later replaced them. I returned to the first dealer a few thousand miles later after the problem started again and was advised there was nothing they could do. I took the car to another dealership who advised the rotors were warped and again turned the rotors. The rotors are again starting to warp. I get the same pulsation in the brake pedal and serious vibration in the steering wheel while stopping. When the roads are wet, the rear brakes will lock up suddenly, while making a moderate stop. When the brakes lock up, it is very hard to control the vehicle.
When applying brakes in snow or ice brakes locks up, and speedometer drops to zero. Vehicle taken to dealer numerous times, cannot remedy the problem.
Possible check valve sticking on the brake booster vacuum line causing loss of power assist while applying the brake with the cruise control engaged. Nlm
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