The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. These vehicles were built with a damaged o-ring in the brake pressure modulator valve solenoid(s) on the brake pressure modulator. Involved vehicles can develop an external brake fluid leak in one or both of the brake pressuremodulator valve solenoids.
The risk
Brake fluid leakage could reduce brake effectiveness and increase stopping distances.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the solenoid(s) on the brake pressure modulator.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 97V-109 (97V109000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Report date | July 1, 1997 |
| Owners notified | July 15, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 211 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 97V-109 repair free?
Yes. Saturn dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the solenoid(s) on the brake pressure modulator.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 211 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.