Problems with gear shift on 1998 saturn sl1. *mr the gear shift would not come out of park and the bcsi solenoid was replaced. *scc
1998 Saturn SL transmission complaints
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While driving, the engine stalled. The dealer replaced the crankshaft senor and coolant temperature sensor, however the engine stalled again. *ak the power steering and ignition switch needed to be replaced. The gear did not shift properly, mainly in first gear.
Small plastic ring in shifter linkage broke while in traffic leaving car stuck in first gear.
The vehicle stalled intermittently while driving. The cam switch was replaced twice, the idle control was adjusted and the throttle was replaced yet the problem recurred. The vehicle lunged forward when the vehicle was shifted in reverse. The transmission was replaced.
Transmision hesitates and jerks before going into any gear. Problem has existed for 3 months.dealer was notified, and found a faulty transmission valve.
When accelerating transmission doesn't shift into gear. Also, battery is leaking fluid, deteriorating wire harness to transmission. Dealer stated problem will reoccur because wires do not have a protective covering.
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Clutch was in perfect conditions, faliure was in the pressure plate that operates the clutch. Parts department told me that this was not un-common for manual transmitions on sl1 from 96-99 and when new parts were purchased at the dealer, there had been a design change which increased the total cost for the repair. Why was a new design implemented if there was nothing wrong with the old one. Just in hawaii/oahu there has been about half a dozen of low milage manual trans with clutch system falires.
Caution: saturn automatic transmision may be dangerous if it hesitates and clunks into gear or downshifts inappropriately. Saturn's computer diagnostic system may not detect dangerous transmission control condition. Saturn corp. Policy on paying dealer for diagnostic work for warranty items may discourage dealer from further investigating possibly dangerous conditions.
Consumer was traveling 55mph on wet roads vehicle downshifted into low gear at highway speed. Consumer lost control and crashed into a concrete bridge which guided him to a stop. Twice vehicle was in shop for clunking, and twice with downshifting added. Vehicle in a repair shop to see what damage has been done.*ak the consumer says the dealer should have addressed the symptems of potentially dangerous transmission problem during the 4 service periods. The vehicle was a total loss. The consumer was sekking financial reimbersement for the loss and expenses.
While driving about 30 MPH consumer heard a noise, stopped after increasing speed. Shortly after, consumer noticed smoke from under hood. Parked vehicle,and next morning there was transmission fluid under vehicle, towed to dealer, who found a differential pin had come loose in transmission, and caused a hole in transmission.
Vehicle's traction control failed, causing the vehicle to hydroplane and spin out of control and off highway. While spinning, ABS brakes failed and caused wheels to lock up.
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Vehicle wanders from side to side when driving at approximately 30-60mph. Loud banging noise occurs when going over bumps. High frequency whining from the engine that adds to the noise. Also, transmission shifting has too little or too much power. Dealer/western region mfr. Contacted and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
While driving 60 MPH the transmission went out without any warning. Driver was able to coast to the side of the road safely. The vehicle towed to the dealership where the transmission was replaced. *ak
Transmission failed.
Transmission jerking and experiences unwanted surges almost resulting in collisions.
The problem in a nutshell is unexpected/unpredictable apparent loss of braking.
While driving at 10 MPH and coming to a halt the computer shut down and nothing in the car worked. Dealer contacted two times in the same day with the same problem and attempted to remedy the problem. Consumer drove the car away with no guarantee the problem would not reoccur. Consumer is not satisfied with the situation. Several repairs of due to loss of power, however vehicle still experiences problems. Transmission experienced problems during shifting, found scuffed valves, replaced valves that were binding.
Transmission converter housing was pourous and allowed transmission fluid to leak out. The converter housing had to be replaced, with new gaskets, filter and sealant.
When traveling 35 MPH, going up an incline and vehicle is placed in fourth gear, the vehicle will drop from fourth gear into second and will accelerate. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer states normal operations. Please provide any further details.
Front end misaligned, resulting in pulling.
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