Just bought car from major dealership 5 days ago. Engine ticking and oil level low. I only put 175 miles on car and its in the shop.
1995 Saturn SL engine complaints
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Spark plugs failed at 30000 miles. Replaced piston rings. Now at 70000 miles, same problem. Repaired at saturn of renton, not bellevue.
Engine running loud when oil checked it was very low had just gotten oil change. Got another oil change to be on safe side. About 2000 miles after that oil change there was almost no oil left.
Consumer noticed an oil leak at the engine cylinder head. Also, engine cylinder head was cracked. A tsb was issued on the same problem. Dealer and manufacturer refused to correct the problem. *ak
While driving, without warning, engine cuts off. This causes a loss of electrical power in the vehicle. Also, vehicle has to be turned off and started back up. Dealer has seen vehicle several times, and can't find cause.
While driving about 40 MPH consumer heard a popping noise from the engine. Then, vehicle stalled. It was towed to dealer where technician told consumer that it was due to a engine piston wearing out.
Vehicle is burning an excessive amount of oil which has caused engine to lock up. Please provide further information.
While driving on highway vehicle would shut down after reaching 65mph. Also, instrument lights would come on prior to shutting off. Alternator was replaced & 2 weeks later the vehicle stalled out again on the highway. Had the vehicle serviced on 27 may 1999 & no problem was found at that time.
Engine mounts have worn out. Dealer replaced the engine mounts.
Car has only 38,000 miles on it. In the last 30 days, it's been towed three times. It overheated, the clutch went out and then the alternator went out.
Engine head was found to have a crack in the 5th journal. Car running normally, was diagnosed by the presence of oil in the coolant. No trauma occured to the engine to sustain crack. All suggested regular maintenance performed on vehicle. Light driving with no insult to vehicle to stress engine. Repair included replacement of engine head and entire coolant system.
My car had 26,653 miles on it, being only 3.5 years old, when the incident occcured, feb.10, 1999. The egr valve went, with no prior warning, and no earlier signs of failure. I was driving on an open highway, when car stalled. The "check engine light" lit. I barely got vehicle off to side of road. Restarted car long enough to get it to an open parking lot (approx 1 mile), where it coasted to a stop, and could not be restarted. Next morning, feb 11, 1999, had to have car towed to saturn of clarence for repair. Because car was off 3 yr warantee, I had to pay for all repairs, replacements, and labor. I felt this was unwaranted, as the egr should not have become defective in a vehicle, with low mileage. Heavy carbon build-up to egr valve, needing it's replacement. Throttle body had to be cleaned for same reason. Also replaced: 2 coils, and 4 plug wires. Car not running rough prior to this incident date. New information learned indicates that saturn & gm, having trouble with egr valves prematurely needing replacement due to carbon build-up. Thank you, for your time and attention. Dlk
Engine oil light never came on; vehicle had oil at previous check, and no oil spots were seen. Yet, after travelling 1/4 of mile, engine died and mechanic reported no oil and needs new engine.
While driving engine check light came on. Also vehicle was losing 11/2 quarts per oil change.
Timing chain wore prematurely.
Head gasket cracked causing failure of other components. (qcaw)
Egr valve was sticking causing the ses light to illuminate and the vehicle to hesitate/stall.
Power window motor burned out.
Engine/ignition/computer/speedomer/cruise control/rear window defroster: elecrical wiring/windshield wiper motor/driver's seat latch and parking brake failed.
After multiple complaints regarding amount of oil vehicle was burning, the engine locked up due to lack of oil.
Vehicle loses power and makes noise due to engine failure.
While drivng, the vehicle just stopped completely in the middle of traffic. Vehicle was towed to a shop, where the alternator and battery were replaced. Owner still experienced problems with vehicle. When taken to the dealer, the alternator was replaced again. The alternator has been replaced (3) times within a (2) year period.
Front air foil does not have clearance during the period of (january-february), spring loaded hinges on this piece gave out and the air foil fell and dragged on the ground, dealer advise it to remove air foil and return it back in the spring.
Owner indicates that the engine stalls at any given time.
No deployment of driver's/passenger's airbags in a front end collision. Also ignition/air conditioning and muffler replaced.
Exhaust system corrosion.
Service engine soon or oil warning light came on, engine died and would not restart, remove engine and replace number of cylinder and cylinder rings.
Bad valve springs and bent connecting rod.
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