NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Column Shift Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2002 Saturn SL transmission problems

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2002 Saturn SL Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 022003

SL

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Gear shift started smoking then caught on fire. There was a recall for 2000-2003 Saturn of the same model. The dealer stated they weren't responsible for the fire and wasn't going to pay for the damages.

- Belleville, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 052002

(reported on)

SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission pawl will not disengage if vehicle is parked on slightest incline even with emergency brake. This problem is becoming repetitious more frequently. Vehicle must be left in neutral with hand brake engaged.

- Middleton, TN, USA

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