1 incident and 1 crash. Left emergency brake on by accident when driving and went to apply brake to slow down, but had no brakes. Could not stop..no accident first time it happened. But 2nd time caused multiple car accident w/an injury. After I stopped driving, the brakes began working again. I had my brakes checked but they did not need replaced.
1995 Saturn SL: brake failure
14 of the 354 complaints about the 1995 Saturn SL describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
When brakes were applied at 35 MPH pedal went to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, and resulting in a rear end collision. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further infromation.
While applying brakes for approaching stop light pedal went to the floor and caused vehicle to rear end vehicle in front. Consumer's vehicle at dealer shop, and dealer was unable to locate cause. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.
Brake lines exploded while driving at approx 40 MPH, causing complete brake failure consumer had to pull emergency brake.
Parking brake did not fully disengage when handle was released, causing overheating of braking system leading to brake failure.
Engine/ignition/computer/speedomer/cruise control/rear window defroster: elecrical wiring/windshield wiper motor/driver's seat latch and parking brake failed.
Brakes failed causing a collision.
Brake problems; intermittently while driving about 30-35 MPH on normal road conditions, during normal braking and applying the brakes, the pedal travels to the floor and there is no brakes. The dealership is not able to find a problem with the vehicle.
Brakes failed.
Abs brake failure, upon applying pressure, front brakes pulsate.
Total loss of braking while travelling at 30 MPH. Tt
On three occasions consumer had brake failure . Tt
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Saturn SL brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1995 Saturn SL?
14 of 354 owner complaints about the 1995 Saturn SL (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Saturn SL?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Saturn SL
No deployment 19Stalling 13Engine failure 10Oil consumption 10Adaptive cruise 9Power steering loss 9Overheating 8Knocking 6Premature wear 6Fire or smoke 5
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