When traveling 10 MPH and upon approaching and crossing a speed bump the brake line ruptured, causing brake fluid leakage, resulting in complete brake failure when turning onto a main road, emergency parking brake was engaged to stop vehicle, and placing vehicle in park. Please provide any further details.
1994 Saturn SL brakes complaints
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Re: brakes; I get a throbbing, pulsing sensation even though there is plenty of pad left; re: seats; seat is loose and many times the driver's side seat has collapsed backward when I put some pressure on it, I.e. Putting my hand into my pocket to get toll bridge change; re: radiator; it is rusted, even though I have properly servied the car w/ rcommended servicing (dealer found the problem but did not want fix)
Front brake rotors are too thin, become warped at every 10000-15,000 miles which causes a brake problem. Been to dealer several times. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
Had the car for less than 4 months and had the breaks worked on twice. Replaced break pads both times and new rotors the last time. I was told the rotors are too thin on all of these cars, and that the metallic break pads are warping the rotors. Tried organic break pads, seemed to help, but still having the problem. Extreme surging when trying to stop now. I feel this is a manufacturers engineering defect. I cannot afford $200.00 every 6 months for new breaks, since my car is out of warranty. (can someone please check into this?!?!?!?, I feel this is a serious problem, and saturn does not seem to want to do anything about their defect in engineering.)
Rotors are defective. They have been replaced two times. Defect is in the design. Dealers cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving at approximately 55 MPH the brakes failed; the pedal went to the floor.
Parked vehicle in parking lot, with emergency brakes on. Left vehicle. Another customer arrived in store & said black saturn rolled down parking lot. It hit steel lamp above highway. Damaged bumper & headlight. Had reported problem to saturn prior to accident.
Abs; driving at approx 30-35 MPH went about 3 miles, left emergency park brake on,came to a stop , saw light smoke coming from rear ,released emegency brake,went down hill ,went to brake, pedal went to floor , completely lost brakes. Had to downshift to come to stop. Dealer said brake fluid heated up, emergency brake was applied to rear. System was designed with diagonal brakes which caused emergency brake to heat both circuits. *a
Egr valve failed resulting in hesitation.
Master cylinder failed causing vehicle collision.
Brake pads failed several times.
Lighter fell out of socket, the vehicle hesitates when accelerating from a stop, the vehicle shifts hard into gear and has no reverse gear the dealer removed anf reconditioned the transmission, the seatbelt pulled back while the door was oped and the seatbelt failed to properly restrain the driver during an accident causing him to hit the steering wheel, the brake pedal feels low dealer resurfaced the front brake rotors, the brakes also make noise, the emergency parking brake does not prevent the vehicle from being moved, horn failed.
Driving about 25 MPH, went to apply (ABS) brakes & they failed to work; rearended another vehicle; air bag didn't deploy; vehicle towed to body shop; insurance inspector looked at vehicle & found nothing wrong; saturn representative said ABS needed changing & said other brakes were working fine.
While drivin, at approx. 50mph, suddenly experienced ABS failure, attempting to slow down, pedal went to floor, got off hwy, upon reaching intersection, rearended vehicle stopped at red light, pedal was still on floor.
Defective fuel pump; also, power steering motor/seat belt/timing chain/front brake rotors failed.
Cruise control failed to disengage, causing vehicle to lose control, also ABS brakes failed to work properly.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes failed to stop vehicle and resulted in rear end collision.
Front brake rotors warped, causing btakes to vibrate/shudder.
Vehicle's brake rotors and pads have prematurely worn out, have been replaced 2 times.the mfr stated premature wear due to salt.
Applied brakes, pedal went to the floor. No response from the anti-lock braking system.
Left front rubber brake hose replaced twice in 2 months time, rubbing against unknown origin. Brakes failed completely one time. Please describe details.
Front brake rotor warped; while braking, caused loud banging noise. Tt
Brake failure, extended stopping distance, pedal went to the floor, impact 12:00 speed 25 MPH. Tt
Rear rotor on brakes are corroding. Could cause wheel lock up. Tt
Front disc rotors failed, causing vibration/noise. Tt
Abs braking system failed upon a hard braking application. Tt
Under certain driving conditons brakes lock up. Tt
Brake rotors replaced twice due to warping, causing vehicle to vibrate.
Brakes failed, causing loss of control.
When applying the brakes noticed a metal to metal sound. Recommendation replacement of pads and turn the drums. Tt
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