Saturn SL:  Bad Wheel Bearing Noise Diagnosis

If your Saturn SL is making a high pitched noise or hum, it could be a sign of a bad wheel bearing.  There are several different vehicular components that can make a squeal or hum.  That’s why it is important to know the other warning signs of a  bad bearing before just going in and … Read more

Saturn SL: Brake Sticking → Causes & Diagnosis

  Your Saturn SL’s braking system is the most important safety feature on the vehicle.  If it does not work properly, it can put you in a situation where you can be injured or killed.  There are quite a few different situations that can cause a caliper to stick. Saturn SL Brakes Sticking Symptoms Smell– … Read more

Saturn SL AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Saturn SL isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your SL’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more

Saturn SL: Bad Alternator → Symptoms & Diagnosis

A bad alternator can leave your Saturn SL without power and unable to move.  Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way.  We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).   How Your SL’s Alternator Works The alternator’s job … Read more

Saturn SL Blown Head Gasket: Symptoms, Causes, How to Fix

One of the most common (and) critical major engine problems is a blown head gasket. If your Saturn SL has blown a head gasket, you may find it running poorly or not at all.  Below you’ll find the symptoms, causes, and price of a Saturn SL head gasket. Recognizing the signs of a blown head gasket in your … Read more

Saturn SL Troubleshooting: Shakes When Braking

  If you find your Saturn SL‘s steering wheel shakes or vibrates when you press the brakes, it is almost always the brake rotors that are the cause of the problem.  There are plenty of other issues that can cause the steering wheel to wobble.  But, if your SL is only shaking when braking, that’s … Read more

Saturn SL Bad Spark Plugs: Symptoms, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

An engine functions as a pump, requiring a precise combination of fuel, air, and spark. If any element of this trio is imbalanced, your Saturn SL won’t run right (or at all). While a misfire is the symptom of bad spark plugs, bad spark plugs almost always indicate a problem with the engine (more on … Read more

Saturn SL Not Starting: Causes + How to Fix

If your Saturn SL doesn’t start, you’ve found the right article.  Many different issues can cause the problem.  We cover all the likely ones in an order that makes sense when diagnosing the issue at home. This article is written with the assumption that you are looking for a way to get your Saturn SL … Read more

Saturn SL Service Stabilitrak: Meaning + How to Fix

One of the most common issues with the Saturn SL, or any newer GM vehicle, is the “Service StabiliTrak” warning.   StabiliTrak is GM’s electronic stability control system. It does much more than a standard traction control system. It is one of the most innovative and vital safety features on your Saturn SL and can … Read more