2000 Saturn SL steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2000 Saturn SL — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn sl. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the key could be removed and the vehicle would continue to operate as normal. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed…”
filed Sep 5, 2014
“Had a few months, hot summer and key would not turn in ignition. Manual that came with car said this could happen and if it did to turn the wheel, jiggle the shift, etc. Would not have this trouble except in hot weather. On oct 29, 2010 I had lock cylinder & keys replaced at my expense by an…”
filed Jun 26, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 8 | 6% |
| 2001 SL | 3 | 3% |
| 1999 SL | 7 | 4% |
| 1998 SL | 4 | 2% |
| 1997 SL | 10 | 4% |
| 1996 SL | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 SL | 37 | 10% |
| 1994 SL | 11 | 4% |
| 1993 SL | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 SL | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 SL | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.