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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Saturn ASTRA 4dr Hatch
138-horsepower 1.8L I4 5-speed manual FWD
19200 mi
US $500
wheel bearing replaced due to faulty wheel speed sensor
24500 mi
Check engine, traction control, and ABS lights came on. Car revved to 20mph on its own a few times upon starting the car; doors all locked themselves (unlockable by OnStar). Dealer replaced entire front left wheel hub assembly- faulty wheel speed sensor.
119100 mi
US $50
Replaced both rusted rear disc brake backing (dust) plates.
17360 mi
ABS warning light came on. The following trip both ABS and check engine warning lights were on and finally only check engine warning light was on. ABS wheel sensor replaced.
32860 mi
C $260
Parking brake frozen on, water accumulated between cable and sleeve due to torn rubber boot at rear RH wheel.
57000 mi
US $29
Parking brake cable boots cracked and let moisture into the cable housing, causing brake cable to get stuck in freezing conditions. Common problem on this car. Direct replacement fixed the issue.
Brake pads and discs were worn. Purchased after-market performance brake parts, and had them installed by a shop. Total repair time took less than 2 hours.
72540 mi
C $1000
abs sensor failed
28520 mi
C $425
First brake rotors and pads replacement front and back
6000 mi
US $1300
When I got rid of the Astra I was still waiting on some brake calipers. Backordered.
22000 mi
Problem was a faulty speed sensor which also triggered the ABS/Traction Control warning lights. The part was ordered and installed free of charge.
13000 mi
There is a grinding noise from the rear of the car when braking. Brake systems checked and are in "good working order" but the tech hears the same noise. WTF? They don't know what to do.
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