1998 Saturn S-Series

Owner complaints

Latest complaints

• Sep 8, 2005OH90,000 mi
  Visibility › Power window devices and controls
  Both power window regulators for the back windows fail to raise and lower the windows, left side in early 2004, and now the right side in late summer of 2005. I determined that the plastic mold injected slider (inside the metal track for the window) in the left rear window has broken, and I firmly…

  Both power window regulators for the back windows fail to raise and lower the windows, left side in early 2004, and now the right side in late summer of 2005. I determined that the plastic mold injected slider (inside the metal track for the window) in the left rear window has broken, and I firmly believe that it IS the case with the right rear window also. I am simply waiting for the front passenger window to break as it IS exhibiting slowness while going up and down. *nm

• Feb 14, 2003NE
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

  The windshield wipers worked intermittently. *Jb

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 10020732Information for diagnosing and servicing customer concerns of the vehicle creeping forward in neutral, binding in reverse, and/or clicking or whining in all forward gears after transaxle service.
• 10017448Power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis.
• 10010597Cruise control IS inop or will not set engage after the manual transaxle has been replaced.
• 10010595Delay and or harsh into rev or 2ND 3RD 4TH after trans repair.
• 10010526Service procdure for replacement of resonator and intermediate pipe.
• 10010016Replacement sunroof module motor harness connection changes.
• 10010010No selection fir saturn when programming a saturn vehilcle.
• 10009507No transaxle fluid pressure after transaxle IS reassembled (converter housing and main case were separated).
• 10007430Remanufactured transmission and remanufactured valve body information requirements.
• 10005639Service information regarding service applications for automatic transaxle shift solenoids.
• 10005175Service information regarding saturn rear drum wheel cylinder inspections. Update.
• 10004402Clarification of labor codes used for reprogramming vehicle controllers. Various models including the 2004 l-series.
• 10003583Rear disc brake noise and/or pulsation.
• 10002187Service engine soon (ses) light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0731, no movement in drive during cold ambient temperatures.
• 10001671Intermittent no start, intermittent stall after start-up and/or loss of radio presets.
• 10001128Rear side door glass will not go up or down, or will fall down unintentionally.
• 10000197Front and rear side door window frame appliques and / or windshield frame filler panel appliques exhibiting top coat paint peeling.
• 6089327Vehicles built up to and including vin xz319158 may exhibit ignition related noise while listening to certain am radio stations.
• 6089251Subject regarding the front door outside handle coming in contact with the front door outer panel when opening door from outside on some coupes, sedans and wagons.
• 633496Service information regarding power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis.
• 632271This bulletin provides guidelines to follow when towing a saturn vehicle with all four wheels on the ground.
• 631980Subject regarding front cover mount stud part number change. *Slc
• 631978Information on service manual update for powertrain and engine service manuals regarding evaporative emission flowcharts and evap pressure/purge diagnostic chart test procdure, also includes 2000-2002 l series. *Slc
• 631847Information regarding anti lock brakes diagnostic trouble codes 47, 48, and 51 diagnostic chart. *Slc
• 628625Subject regarding objectionable engine vibration at idle.
• 628277Subject regarding engine coolant leak in or around spark plug well area of cylinder head (add one 10 gram pellet of engine cooling system sealer)
• 627015Information regarding anti-lock brakes and diagnostic charts.*jb
• 627012Subject on engine coolant leak in or around spark plug well area of cylinder head.*jb
• 626983Vehicles may experience engine vibration at idle.*jb
• 623913Information regarding park brake lever button replacement. *Slc
• 622154This bulletin contains new sag measurement and replacement procedures for upper engine mounts.
• 620969Service information on park brake lever button replacement.
• 619869The purpose of this bulletin IS to provide guidelines to follow when towing certain vehicles, equipped with an automatic transaxle, with all four wheels on the ground (also known as flat towing).
• 619868Some vehicles built up to and including vin 1z352181 may have windows that fog up on the inside of the vehicle.
• 619865Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) service engine soon telltale IS illuminated after vehicle IS flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground.
• 619864Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) service engine soon telltale IS illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0401 present or stored in powertrain control module (pcm) malfunction history.
• 619863The purpose of this bulletin IS to provide information regarding the introduction of a new service replacement battery and reinforcement of battery service recommendation.
• 619132Some customers may comment about a squeak or squeal noise coming from the passenger floorboard area while driving.
• 616625Customers may comment about excessive exhaust system noise or an exhaust system leak.
• 615593Experiencing waterleak(s) at right and / or left front footwell area(s).

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