25 vehicles, 11.3 months per vehicle, 86800 miles driven
Redesigned for this model year. Has required far more repairs than subsequent model years. Multiple reports of excessive oil consumption with the four-cylinder engine.
Saturn L-Series vs. GMC Terrain Lemon Odds and Nada Odds
Other sources of Saturn L-Series and GMC Terrain reliability data provide only averages, which can conceal as much as they reveal. So we also report the percentage of Saturn L-Seriess and GMC Terrains with no repairs at all in the past year and the percentage of Saturn L-Seriess and GMC Terrains that are lemons (required three or more repair trips in the past year). These figures might surprise you.
These stats are promptly updated four times a year, to closely track Saturn L-Series and GMC Terrain lemon odds as the cars age. Others can be over a year behind. Only TrueDelta tells you how reliable the Saturn L-Series and GMC Terrain have been recently.
To see how frequently Saturn L-Series and GMC Terrain problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
What Our Members Are Saying about the Brand Reputation of the Saturn L-Series
Saturn L-Series Brand Reputation: Cons
Year
Body/Powertrain
Comment
2003
4dr Sedan 182-horsepower 3.0L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
Because GM eliminated Saturn parts are very hard to come by, Dealers will take advantage of you because it not a chevy or a buick.
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