1997 Saturn SL electrical system problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Saturn SL — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 saturn sl. The contact stated that the key fell out of the ignition and the vehicle continued to run. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted…”
filed Mar 24, 2014
“I was parked at a shopping center, when I turned my car on, it would not start. After trying a couple of times,it made a pop sound and smoke flooded inside the car. I turned off the key, took it to a dealer and they could not find anything wrong with it. The windows would not work as well. I…”
filed Dec 13, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin revision provides a repair procedure to Remove Debris from Evaporator Case, Disinfect evaporator or Apply Cooling coil coating and install blower motor control module to correct a customer concern…
98-T-11B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2023This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other SL years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 SL | 43 | 33% |
| 2001 SL | 29 | 26% |
| 2000 SL | 26 | 18% |
| 1999 SL | 20 | 11% |
| 1998 SL | 16 | 10% |
| 1996 SL | 40 | 14% |
| 1995 SL | 27 | 8% |
| 1994 SL | 23 | 8% |
| 1993 SL | 19 | 11% |
| 1992 SL | 16 | 13% |
| 1991 SL | 3 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.