Reverse gear had been acting funny (not going into reverse and allowing the car to slide forward before grabbing). Grinding sound was noted, took car into aaa approved facility, they could not find anything wrong. Finally reverse gear just quit (as I was trying to parallel park) and "service engine soon" light came on. This whole process took about a month from start to finish. Took it back to aaa approved facility who put in on the computer and found various codes p0300, p0732, p1599, p0732, p1599. The mileage on this car is 37,134. I bought it new in 2000. Called saturn in stevens creek, was told that I needed to bring it to a saturn dealership. Explained to them that the nearest one is approx. 2 hours from where I live and I was not comfortable driving a car with transmission problems that distance.(2nd into 3rd gear was now very rough shifting). Was told that was the only option. This is my only car so this was not an option at all. Checked around this area to find someone to fix it. Aamco will no longer repair transmissions in saturn cars because they are so unreliable. Found a repair shop through word of mouth who said they will fix it for $1,700.00. They did research and found a bulletin (# 00-t-24) which deals exactly with this problem and suggests how to fix it. In the bulletin (of which I have a copy) it states "this condition may be caused by an improperly machined surface finish on the area of the input shaft hub where the seals ride. Improper surface finish on the input shaft hub allows cross leakage between the 1st and 2nd/ rev clutches". This is the fault of saturn and they should pay for any repairs. In addition to the $1,700.00 for repairs, I am having to rent an economy car for a week at a cost of $163.58. Again, this car has only 37,134 miles on it.
2000 Saturn SL: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 147 complaints about the 2000 Saturn SL describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 20021
- 20012
- 20005
- 19994
- 19982
- 19971
- 19965
- 19952
- 19941
- 19931
- 19921
What owners say
Reverse gear had been acting funny (not going into reverse and allowing the car to slide forward before grabbing). Grinding sound was noted, took car into aaa approved facility, they could not find anything wrong. Finally reverse gear just quit (as I was trying to parallel park) and "service engine soon" light came on. This whole process took about a month from start to finish. Took it back to aaa approved facility who put in on the computer and found various codes p0300, p0732, p1599, p0732, p1599. The mileage on this car is 37,134. I bought it new in 2000. Called saturn in stevens creek, was told that I needed to bring it to a saturn dealership. Explained to them that the nearest one is approx. 2 hours from where I live and I was not comfortable driving a car with transmission problems that distance.(2nd into 3rd gear was now very rough shifting). Was told that was the only option. This is my only car so this was not an option at all. Checked around this area to find someone to fix it. Aamco will no longer repair transmissions in saturn cars because they are so unreliable. Found a repair shop through word of mouth who said they will fix it for $1,700.00. They did research and found a bulletin (# 00-t-24) which deals exactly with this problem and suggests how to fix it. In the bulletin (of which I have a copy) it states "this condition may be caused by an improperly machined surface finish on the area of the input shaft hub where the seals ride. Improper surface finish on the input shaft hub allows cross leakage between the 1st and 2nd/ rev clutches". This is the fault of saturn and they should pay for any repairs. In addition to the $1,700.00 for repairs, I am having to rent an economy car for a week at a cost of $163.58. Again, this car has only 37,134 miles on it.
Transmission had to be rebuilt at 30,000 miles, would grind when shifting to 2nd gear when cold. This was done under warranty. The car now has 62,000 miles and sometimes grinds, I am afraid it is going out again.
A grinding sound would apperar when making a turn while driving. Dealer contacted, and replaced steering column.
Engine would make a grinding sound after driving it for a while. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles do not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." these vehicles were produced with brake pipe attachment nuts that may not be tightened to specifications.
- Risk
- If the brake pipe nuts are not properly tightened, brake fluid leakage could occur, increasing the brake's stopping distance.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake pipe nuts for leakage, verify they are tightened to specifications, and replace the brake pipes if needed.
Recall number 99V231000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Saturn SL grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 2000 Saturn SL?
5 of 147 owner complaints about the 2000 Saturn SL (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2000 Saturn SL?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Saturn SL
Engine failure 9Transmission failure 7Stalling 6Check engine light 5Harsh shifting 5Tire blowout 5
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