Valve body in automatic transmission needs to be replaced. Vehicle cannot be put into reverse. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
1997 Saturn SL transmission complaints
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Was driving approximately 50mph and was merging into traffic when transmission locked in gear and failed to change.*ak consumer stated prior to purchasing vehicle she complained of a clunk noise when changed gears into reverse, also the driver side brake light is inoperable, also the right side mirror needed to be replaced, engine mounts were replaced,brakes were replaced, serpentine belt was cracked, engine overheats.
Defective transmission, when putting vehicle into gear there was a clunking noise. An additional problem was the forward gears which failed and were not working. Dealship was aware of problem.
Leak discovered when getting oil changed. Took it to dealer, advised not safe to drive, replaced shift gear.. 5 months later leaks again.
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 .
During minor impact the passenger side air bag deployed violently causing facial injury and jaw pain to passenger. Nlm
Transmission--bushing went out. Spark misfire--computer module was replaced by dealer.
I am concerned that there is latent damage to my transmission that has not been detected.
The e- clip on stick shift that holds the shift cable keeps dismounting. When this happens the vehicle is not able to be put into gear. Dealer has been contacted.
Transmission required repair on three occasions, valve body, connector and gasket, failures causing slipping. Mjs
Seat belt retractor experiencing failure.
Transmission has no power, the gas level is very poor on a hill, sometimes will not go up hill at all, losing rpms. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
Transmission failure.
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