1996 Saturn SL service brakes, hydraulic problems
41 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1996 Saturn SL — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* - the contact would like to make a complaint concerning the brakes on 1996 saturn sl2. The contact stated that she was driving 35 mph when she was cut off by another car. She then applied the brake pedal which gave no resistance. The contact stated that before being cut off the brakes did work…”
filed Dec 29, 2006
“While applying the brakes the pedal went to the floor vehicle was unable to stop on its on. Driver was able to stop by turning off the vehicle for fifteen minutes, then restarted it and drove to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that abs control unit system needed to be replaced. *ak”
filed Mar 15, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 SL | 12 | 11% |
| 2000 SL | 13 | 9% |
| 1999 SL | 28 | 16% |
| 1998 SL | 16 | 10% |
| 1997 SL | 23 | 10% |
| 1995 SL | 51 | 14% |
| 1994 SL | 44 | 15% |
| 1993 SL | 32 | 18% |
| 1992 SL | 19 | 15% |
| 1991 SL | 2 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Saturn SL
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.