Abs brakes failed resulting in multiple accidents, no deployment of both air bags during collision, passenger seat collapsed during impact injuries due to failures. Yh
1997 Saturn SL brakes complaints
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Erratic problem with brake grinding / squeaking when brakes are applied. Vehicle taken to dealer shop three times, and informed consumer that nothing was wrong, and that was normal. Consumer knew this was not normal. Asking the federal safety agency to lookinto this matter and provide additional information.
Ongoing probem with transmission not changing gears properly on any speed, and slow responding from a stop position/take off, hesitation. Also, brake pedal would intermittently go to the floor before vehicle stopped. Dealer notified on three occasions, and was informed that nothing could be found consumer is concerned that this vehicle is unsafe to operate, and will be trading it in within a few mont asking the federal safety agency to look into this matter before passing it on .
While driving vehicle w/emergency brakes on of had no knowledge. Was coming off freeway & was applying brakes, vehicle failed to slow down or stop. Started to suddenly accelerate. Turned vehicle off. Had it towed to dealer & found back brakes burnt out. Orginial brakes checked & was not burnt out. Owner has brake parts.
Defective fan belt tensioner assembly failed, causing a loss of power steering and ABS while making u-turn.
Complete braking system failure, creating unstable control of vehicle due to radical vibrations through steering system. Dealer solution and manufacturer's "band-aid" solution - changing rotors and brake pads with inferior parts that continue to fail (4 times front, 2 times rear; most recent - front rotors cut). Manufacturer's explanation of failure on 2 occasions: car is not suitable for northeast, car is used for long trips too often (84 mile round-trip commute), and driver using brakes too much, causing the failure in manufacturer's equipment. Summary: fear of losing control of vehicle due to soft braking system/no brakes, inability to maintain control of vehicle due to radical pulsation in steering system while trying to brake, & financial burden once brakes are out of warranty.
Brakes continually experience noise and require excessive force to engage.
While driving along on a damp drawbridge, proceeded to put on brakes then the car plowed into the vehicle in front between 50 to 60 feet stopping distance. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Brakes failed several times resulting in damages to vehicle.
Front brake pads wore out prematurely because rear brakes won't adjust.
Passenger and driver's side seat belt failed, not releasing properly.
Brake failure, causing accident.
Brakes,master cylinder; driving approximately 73mph with cruise control set, car crossed interstate going slowely, tapped brakes and nothing happened. The cruise control did not disengage, pumped brakes several times and nothing happened. By this time vehicle was going in and out of traffic because c ouldn't get vehicle to stop. Trying to gear car down to reduce the speed, got over on right hand shoulder of road and brakes caught.
Exiting street from dead end where consumer lived 11 years, attempted to slowly stop, brakes rejected, then slammed on brake pedal vehicle did not respond. Made a sharp right turn, a car crashed into her vehicle, continued to move then suddenly the brakes grabbed.
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