Engine accelerates without having foot on accelerator. This occurs when the car is in gear or not, whether pressing on the brake or not. This issue occurred in the past 3 weeks and we have been unable to find a fix for it.
The worst 1991 Saturn SC1 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Seat belts2
- Seats2
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Seat belts2
- Seats2
- Suspension2
- Acceleration1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
- What is wrong
- The generator electrical wiring is not protected against excessive current flow which may be caused by an electrical short circuit in the generator.
- Risk
- Should an electrical short circuit occur in thegenerator, the generator wiring harness would experience excessive current flow.under certain conditions, enough heat could be generated to ignite surroundingmaterials. If this occurs, an underhood fire could result with or without theengine running and without prior warning.
- Remedy
- The generator wiring harness will be replaced with one that will open as a fuse would under certain excessive current flow conditions.
Recall number 93V132000 · Recall details
What 1991 Saturn SC1 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front passenger seatback had fallen backwards after being sat on. Has taken the vehicle to dealer & mechanic informed owner warranty had expired. Would repair if paid for first.
This is an amendment to my previous report filed 12-14-98. I have included the v.I.n. And address of the dealer. The rear spindle snapped with no impact. The car flipped and is totalled.
Broken rear spindle
Driver's front seatback frame broke at weld. Also, passenger's motorized seat belt fails/hesitates to release or engage.
The driver's and passenger's side automatic shoulder belts will not retract, when opening the door. Please provide details.
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Questions about the 1991 Saturn SC1
Is the 1991 Saturn SC1 reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 1991 Saturn SC1, fewer than a typical SC1 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1991 Saturn SC1?
Seat belts, with 2 complaints. Next is seats (2).
How many recalls does the 1991 Saturn SC1 have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
What year does the Saturn SC1 have the most seat belts problems?
The Saturn SC1 model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1997 (14 complaints), 1994 (12 complaints) and 1998 (10 complaints).
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