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#4 of 39 Re: Saturn Sky - Brakes Problem [medicup] by carguy916 Nov 21, 2007 (10:36 am)
Replying to: medicup (Nov 20, 2007 8:02 pm) Medicup, you said you couldn't wait for someone to have an accident due to the faulty brakes, well it has already happened... go to the Sky Forum: http://www.skyroadster.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20867. Someone backed into a neighbor's tree. Good thing it was a tree and not a person.   Personally, I love my Sky, despite the brakes. I am actually enjoying driving again. I'm sure a fix will be forthcoming. In the meantime, we all need to file complaints with the NHTSA (the address is in the manual). Like you, it did me no good to complain to Saturn.   JJH
#5 of 39 Re: Saturn Sky - Brakes Problem [carguy916] by saffy3 Nov 25, 2007 (4:58 pm)
Replying to: carguy916 (Oct 25, 2007 12:22 pm) I have an early '08 Redline with this problem. Actually it is not a turbo problem, it is a problem on late '07 & early '08 models - they changed the vacuum system for the brakes. But I have heard that they have changed it again. It is being fixed on the affected models only if you make noise to the dealer & manufacturer. The problem can also be avoided if you will just let the car warm up for a couple of minutes so the vacuum for the brakes can build up. Replies to this message: carguy916 (Nov 26, 2007 9:31 am)
#6 of 39 Re: Saturn Sky - Brakes Problem [saffy3] by carguy916 Nov 26, 2007 (9:31 am)
Replying to: saffy3 (Nov 25, 2007 4:58 pm) Noise to the dealer and manufacturer have done nothing to date. I encourage all with these brake problems to file complaints - with Saturn (who will send you a "So Sorry" form letter) and with the NHTSA.
#7 of 39 Re: Saturn Sky - Brakes Problem [carguy916] by tinoonit Nov 28, 2007 (7:52 am)
Replying to: carguy916 (Oct 25, 2007 12:22 pm) Bought my car 3 weeks ago and have the same problem. It's so scary!!! Last night took it to the dealer, they gave me a rent a car and now I'm waiting to see what happens. I can assure you, I did NOT buy this car to have to warm it up every single time in order for the brakes to work correctly at start-up.
#8 of 39 Saturn Sky Brake Problems by tinoonit Nov 28, 2007 (7:57 am)
My 08' Sky Redline is only a month old. This happens to me too! It's so scary! I filed complaints on www.NHTSA.com and I took it to the dealer last night. I now have a rent a car and await to see what they are going to say. Others say to let the car warm up each time to get the brakes to work properly. Like i'm going to do that each time. No way! If the car is not fixed, I may return the car. What if someone else were to drive the car or if I took it to a valet???????   Someone could be hurt, killed, or my car might be wrecked. I'm very upset. Replies to this message: carguy916 (Nov 30, 2007 9:17 am) jodenessky (Mar 12, 2008 8:30 pm)
#9 of 39 Re: Saturn Sky Brake Problems [tinoonit] by carguy916 Nov 30, 2007 (9:17 am)
Replying to: tinoonit (Nov 28, 2007 7:57 am) Hey Tinoonit, let me know what the dealer finally decides. When I took my Redline to the dealer, they scratched their heads and finally called Saturn. Saturn's reply was - it's normal, just let it warm up before driving!!!! I told the mgr at the dealership. Now they warn new buyers. This is too much liability exposure for Saturn to continue to ignore forever. A fix must be forthcoming.
#10 of 39 Hey... by iluvmysephia1 Dec 07, 2007 (11:38 am)
has anyone learned anything new about this Saturn Sky "no brakes are available until the car warms up" issue that would care to share it with the rest of us? Replies to this message: carguy916 (Dec 07, 2007 3:19 pm) medicup (Dec 07, 2007 6:03 pm)
#11 of 39 Cold Start = No Brakes by carguy916 Dec 07, 2007 (3:19 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Dec 07, 2007 11:38 am) Like I wrote before, I got a call one evening from Saturn Corp asking for more detail. That was the last contact I have had.
#12 of 39 Re: Hey... [iluvmysephia1] by medicup Dec 07, 2007 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: iluvmysephia1 (Dec 07, 2007 11:38 am) I filed a formal complaint with the NHTSA (a division of the DOT) via their website. Pretty easy form to fill out. I then emailed Saturn via their website and told them I'd filed the complaint and finished the email with "when you come to your senses and decide to fix this problem, please contact me."   I received a call from Saturn within 48 hours but they only left a message. Unfortunately the person enunciated so poorly I couldn't understand the number they left so I've not spoken with them again. I assume it's probably the standard, "We value your concerns but we aren't gonna do anything about it" courtesy call.   Yesterday I received an email from an NHTSA representative asking for more information on my complaint. Hopefully they'll get something done with GM.
#13 of 39 Somebody needs to do something about that by iluvmysephia1 Dec 07, 2007 (7:03 pm)
issue because as everyone reading this forum already knows, that is just not right. And the sister car the Pontiac Solstice doesn't have the same problem, either. I have not heard of such a glitch before but it sounds like it could get very dangerous if someone just takes off right away(as if that is some kind of automotive driving sin or something!).   I hope you guys get a good fix for this soon, I really do. Replies to this message: jodenessky (Mar 03, 2008 4:31 pm)

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