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In march 2014 we noticed the air bag light was staying on and the cruise control and horn had stopped working, i assume the air bag would not have worked. After checking online i found out that this is a common problem with saturn ions and the sir coil needed replacing.on 4/10/2014 we took the vehicle in to have the sir coil replaced,we picked it up on 4/11/2014. On 4/12/2014 less than half a mile from our house the power steering went out. We brought the car back home and parked it until we could take it back to the dealership who replaced the sir coil. On 4/15/2014 while driving the car to the dealership the power steering went out 3 times, the first time we were pulling out into traffic on a busy road and almost caused an accident when it went out in mid turn. The dealership says that the work they did replacing the sir coil would not have caused the power steering problem that it now has.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs.the consumer stated she was having problems with the key getting stuck in the ignition, long before the recall was issued.
Dt*:the contact stated that the front driver air bag did not deploy during a frontal impact which occurred while driving 45 mph. There was pre-impact braking and the seat belt was worn. The airbag warning light was not illuminated prior to the crash. The driver did not suffer any injuries.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to air bag malfunction and faulty ignition problems. The consumer stated he was involved in an accident, a couple of years ago, and the air bags did not deploy. He also has paperwork for the ignition problems he experienced.
My airbag light has stayed on. My ignition key fails to come out. I have to stall car out every time i park. And unplug steering column from battery.
After owning this car for a few years now and becoming highly involved in the forums. I've learned that it's a common issue for the clock spring to break. When it does, it cuts power permanently to the driver air bag, and cruise control until repaired. This is a big safety concern as no power to the airbag would result in more serious injury or possibly death.
I hit the rear of a truck hard enough that my radiator was crushed against my engine block. However, the airbags in my car did not deploy at all. I know i had to have hit the truck in front of me somewhere between 20 and 50 mph. We are still waiting to hear back from our doctor to see if my wife and i are ok, and i have not had my car repaired yet for i am still waiting for the car insurance company. If this is normal i would like to know at what pointwere the airbags in a 2005 saturn ion type 1 suppose to deploy in a front end collision.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition recall.the consumer stated on several occasions, the vehicle would not start. On 3 occasions, the vehicle shut down while driving in may 2013, the consumer was locked inside the vehicle due to know electrical power. The ignition was replaced and the black box was re-booted. The consumer has since traded the vehicle.
Travelling on 580eb in traffic.came to a stop, vehicle behind me did not.he was travelling at approx 50mph and demolished my vehicle.my air bags did not deploy and the driver seat bent back to fully reclined position.i sustained neck and upper back injuries.
Malfunctioning airbags.the airbag of our 2005 saturn ion 3 coupe did not deploy during a serious accident.the front of the vehicle was crushed and it slidon its side.by miracle, the driver was not killed, or seriously injured.
2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to reimbursement request information.
The contact owned a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at 50 mph, the vehicle crashed into the guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
My son was driving and the truck in front of him stopped suddenly.he hit the brakes and felt the steering lock up, brakes locked and he couldn't stop.hit the truck hard enough to crack the core support in the saturn but the air bag do not expand.he was not injured but this is definitely a safety issue if you can hit another car enough to crack the steel frame but no airbag was deployed.
We bought our 2005 saturn ion used sept. 4, 2012,(87,812) before even could take off lot they had to install an ignition cylinder and cut new key, and the throttle was stuck could press all the way to floor, and would only get up to about 20mph. This was also fixed. (or so we thought).since our purchase, we still have trouble with the key getting stuck, it not turning off with car still running, or the car won't start, it happens so much that our daughter who drives it just figures that's they way it's suppose to be, because when take back to dealer either it won't do it for them or doesn't do it for a month or so.now the warranty has ran out so if it happens again they told us we had to take care of, well it happened again today, she parked would not shut off, called dealership, they can't do anything because gm hasn't given them recall yet!was in accident on jan. 2, 2014 front end air bags did not deploy!not sure why not!!!this july was coming home and driving down road car just shut off while driving about 30mph and had to manually try to get car off road without hurting car or anyone else's car, after sometime got car to start again and got it home, called dealership their response if happens again bring it in.and still to this date sometimes her throttle will stick, as a parent i'm holding my breath every time she leaves our drive in this vehicle.please help soon.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regard to concerns aboutignition switch recall.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. According to the invoice, the vehicle would not start. The technician found a blown amp ignition fuse, bare wires at the ignition switch and the ignition was internally shorted out.
I was driving my car and a deer ran out in front of me, i was able to miss that one but another one came out and i hit it. It hit so hard and my steering was hard like a car without power steering and the brakes were like that too. The airbags did not deploy nor did the safety belts catch me and my granddaughter. It did $3500.00 worth of damage to my car and my head slammed up against the driver window, my granddaughter was in her carseat but i had it in the front seat so it released the carseat. She had bruises and a black eye, and now 3 years later, that same eye is causing her problems seeing. Everyday i feel so bad because she was in my saturn that night. People asked me over and over what about your airbags, etc. I never knew what to say until i started getting the recalls and realized what gm had known all along about my ignition. This year my car got stuck in the run position and i called the dealership and was told they were gone for the day. I unhooked the battery cables and the car still would not turn off. Finally after total disgust, all of a sudden the antifreeze overflow tank lid popped off and shot antifreeze everywhere, it just barely missed my granddaughter and myself. The dealership coyle chevrolet of clarskville in came and picked up the car, and in the process ripped the wind shield for the sunroof off, and called me to tell me my car now had a noise in the lower end of the engine and it would be $600.00 and up. They test drove it, and told me there was no antifreeze in it. I had already told them what happened. Gm and coyle both say sorry the ignition is the original reason for the engine that is now locked up after i was told i had to come get it or i would be charged a storage fee locked up on me on the expressway home. That was in september and i still have nothing and they won't help.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition switch recall notice and repairs.in september 2008, the ses light illuminated. The dealer replaced the ignition coil. In june 2011, the ignition switch was replaced.in may 2012, the ignition switch was sticking, and the consumer was unable to remove the key,the ignition switch and tumbler were replaced.
My husband was driving my 05 saturn ion 2 quad coupe home from work on the interstate.traffic stopped , came to complete stop vehicle behind did not brake and rear ended my vehicle at roughly 50+ mph causing him to hit another vehicle in turn causing a 6 vehicle accident. The air bags did not deploy causing his headto hit the steering wheel and the driver seat broke in half with him in it landing on the back seat.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicletheft remote for each key.the dealer informed the consumer, they would not replace the second remote for free, because it was not a part of the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch after numerous attempts. In addition, the abs warning light illuminated continuously. The failures occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system). The vehicle was repaired but the failure was not rectified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated and blinking. The engine was turned off but after restarting the vehicle, the warning light continued to illuminate and blink. The failure recurred with or without a passenger seated in the passenger's seat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,106.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall.the part was not available to complete the recall. Also, the consumer was involved in an accident, and the air bag did not deploy.
The contact owned a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. During the crash the passenger side of the vehicle was severely damaged but no air bags had deployed. The driver sustained an injured neck and was transported to the hosipital. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 174,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving 10 mph and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a building and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
No airbags came out of a inback on passenger door or anywhere in the car.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to the ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs.the consumer stated after the recall was performed, the shifter had to be replaced, because the consumer was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch.
My daughter was driving to work through a wintry mix precipitation when she lost control, was turned to the right into a guardrail, which heavily damaged the front end and caused her to spin coming to a stop on the road.the damage seems like it should have caused airbag deployment, but the airbag did not, and she struck her head on the steering wheel.she felt as though she hit a patch of slush that pushed her to the right.the vehicle is a total loss and in custody of my insurer.the following day i received in the mail the gm recall 14063 (14v-047).my concern is that is failure of the ignition switch, causing the engine to stop turning and the airbag to disable could have caused the loss of control, and the subsequent minor neck injury, and the total loss of an otherwise sound vehicle.my insurer was given the recall information and after review decided i should move forward with a claim against the manufacturer, and this avenue is detailed on page two of my recall mailing.thank you.
I was rear ended and shoved into a pickup on 03/23/09 in my 2005 saturn ion and air bag did not deploy, seat broke and went all the way back.
My girlfriend and i were in an automile accident by hitting a deer head on then losing control of the vehicle and hitting and embankment head on. We hit the embankment so hard that the 2005 saturn ion bounced back off and ended up in the middle of the road. The airbags never deployed and the seat belt never caught resulting my girlfriend to be injured by the steering wheel with lacerations to her chin and her teeth went through the back of her lip and also neck and back injuries from the hard impact. The insurance company totaled the car because of the front frame and underneath damage it cause. She hit so hard that the whole front end was pushed into the motor and the motor was pushed back into the firewall.
Air bag did not deploy.
I was in a front end collision on 10-7-2005. The other driver was driving a ford pick--up truck f-150 ranger. None of my airbags deployed.the truck drivers driver and passenger side air bags deployed.my saturn was a total loss.the vin # is as follows:[xxx].i am concerned about the ion airbag safety . My daughter has a 2005 ion coupe.please investigate this matter and inform me of results.thank you,[xxx].updated 07/18/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I was involved in a front end collision which resulted in a total loss of my vehicle.the airbags did not deploy.(the engine was pushed back approximately 4 inches.)while i was wearing the safety belt, i sustained injuries to my head, chest, and knees.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle veered to the left.the failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,998.updated 8/28/14
The contact owns 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition key failed to disengage from the vehicle causing the contact to have to restart the vehicle several times before it could be removed. The contact mentioned that the failure caused the battery to become inoperable on more than one occasion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,256.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to several recall defects and requests reimbursement for vehicle repairs.the consumer stated the vehicle broke down and had to be towed to the nearest repair factuality, where there kept the vehicle for over two months. After the vehicle was returned, the problems continued.the engine light was on and there was a problem with the ignition switch.also, the engine vales, timing chain and sway bar links were replaced.
My car will wont start it did it once before and it started 3 hours later. Today my car started 20minutes later. Its not my battery because everything else works just wont even attempt to turn over.
Car will not start in cold weather at nightwill start in daytime in coldnot a power issue, not starter or alternatorsome kind of odd wiring issue cause it does not happen in daytime.
Tl-the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that they did receive a recall notice andexperienced the noted ignition issues. The vehicle was taken to a local technician and no diagnosis or repairs were done to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 108,000 miles and the current mileage was 111,000 miles. The local dealership was not able to provide a loaner vehicle and they wanted to make a complaint against the manufacture.i referred them to the federal trade commission for that complaint.sr
I bought a 2005 saturn ion in march 2008. Since then, i have had the key get stuck on a constant basis. I had that fixed, but the key still sticks, but i push it in to release it. At least it's better than it was. The car does not like to start in cold weather. Ireplaced the battery. Cost $421.00. Now, at only 45,888 miles, my steering display light keeps coming on and i lose power steering. Got is checked told cost $700 total, but the only problem is: no part is available. It is on back log. So, i can't afford the part and labor anyway, but no part available? what do i do now with a car i am still paying on? i feel i a m stuck with a lemon.
Dt*: the consumer stated while driving, electrical gauge indicator lights illuminated and the motor shut off inadvertently. The vehicle has been taken to the dealership on five separate occasions for this problem. The dealership performed diagnostics test on the vehicle and were unable to determine cause of the problem.
2005 saturn ion. When i turn the car off the key is stuck in the ignition and won't release. After some time the key eventually releases itself.i recently brought the car into a gm dealer and they stated there was nothing wrong, they lubed up the parts and said i would be fine. The key continues to get stuck.
Http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/vehiclecomplaint/index.xhtml2-26-14 @ 10:36 p.m.the week of february 26, 2014 i heard on the news that saturn ions (2005) have recall - deadly incident may occur due to ignition -i contacted general motors to confirm and get additional information and inquire why i was not notified. They advised that a letter will be sent out in april - more than 30 days from today. Why must someone wait over 30 days to be advised there may be an incident with your car that may cause your life or that of someone else, and wait that long to be given any information that the car owner may do to possibly lessen the chances of an incident to occur. I would think that the money our government gave the auto industry would be able to cover a simple letter or post card if they are so cash poor to notify loyal car owners of a possible problem and not roll the dice and hope one survives the 30+ days of being notified.i would think this is a crime!
Won't start in cold weather security system keeps it from starting. And power steering goes out continuously. On a 90 mile trip it goes out 6 to 10 times. It happens so inconsistently with different speeds and conditions
2005 saturn ion - car experiences daily intermittent failures to start at any given time. In most instances you exit the car, insert key 5-10 minutes later and the car will generally. Eventually it does.problems points to systemic issue with the ignition.research on the internet shows an inordinate amount of saturns with this ignition issue.
My car wouldn't start due to a related ignition switch issue that is also part of a general gm recall. The next day we went to give the car a jump start. It started up, but immediately i noticed the power steering was out making it very difficult to drive, especially at slower speeds!!!
The contact owns 2005 saturn ion.the contact stated that in cold weather the vehicle would not start. The contact had to wait 15 minutes before the vehicle would start.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who could not find a problem with the vehicle after a diagnostic test.the dealer suggested replacing the starter and the contact agreed with the repair.after the vehicle was repaired the vehicle continued to have an issue starting in cold weather. The contact stated that the manufacturer should issue a recall. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Ignition switch recognition began to deteriorate. When trying to start the car, the anti-theft would come on. I would have to wait hours. This would happen in cold and rainy weather. Key would get locked in ignition with accessories on and not go off. Battery would die. When jumping the car the key would still be locked in the on position and begin turning on and off violently and rapidly until key was able to be removed. Car blew fuse while driving on highway. Max speed reduced to 30 mph.when turning on key would be 1/2 recognized and lights/electric would flicker on and off violently and fuses/computer had to be replaced/reset. Car did the light/electrical issue while on and driving, key would not come out of ignition. Car was towed by palmetto chevy in conway sc, who despite recall and vehicle history refuse to fix the car or give loaner as stated on website. I have been calling since 2008 about the issue. Gm says take it to a dealership but i have to pay for issues. Car has been towed on tuesday 3/11/14 to palmetto chevy, after they told me they would pick it up but were a no show on monday 3/10/14. Again, they refuse to do the recall. Stating they find nothing wrong with the ignition.
On may 29, 2014 when driving from home to work on my saturn ion 2005. At approximately 35 miles per hour the engine did not turn off, but the steering got extremely hard that i actually drove on the other lane with incoming traffic going the opposite way of my direction. The dashboard went blank, my headlights turned off mentioning that it was approximately 0940 night time.
Since i purchased my car, it will not start in cold weather. I have to wait about 10 mins, try again and it will start right up. Well, about a week ago it "shut down" while i was driving down a busy street in my city. After about 4 hours of it sitting, i went back and drove it home with no problems. Then, a few days later it did the same thing while returning to work from a lunch break. I had to leave it on the side of the road and got a ride. After work, i picked it up and was attempting to drive it straight to the dealership. While driving on i-10 east, it shut down again. On the interstate!!!!! it was raining outside and the person behind me almost hit me. I don't even know how i coasted to the median, except god! my car would not drive anymore. I left it there and got a ride home with someone because i didn't want to sit in the rain alone on the interstate. When i went back at about 11:00 pm to pick my car up, it wouldn't start. I waited 10 or so mins and it started up. I drove it straight to a friends house that was nearby and left it there. I contacted gm and they advised me to bring it to saturn, which i have done many times before, so i did. They tell me there is nothing wrong with my car. So, i told them to keep it until they figure it out because i will not put my life in danger again. I have been going back and forth with gm and saturn and no one will take responsibility for this. Its ridiculous that this car is putting my life in danger. I refuse to drive it again. And now i am paying a note on something that i cant drive because it may stop working in the middle of traffic.
When attempting to start the car, the ignition switch would not turn. After a number of attempts, the key being shaken the car would start. I took this car to mechanic and he said the ignition switch needs to be replaced. He also stated that they have seen a number of issues with this ignition and suggested i contact gm and see if there is a recall. At times it would take 10 minutes before i could start the car.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact stated that the vehicle would not start.the failure is due to a recall relating to the ignition switch, but the dealer refuses to repair the vehicle for free.the dealer repaired the failure at the contact's expense.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the failure and current mileages were 45,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion 3.the contact stated that she has been experiencing failures with the ignition in her vehicle.during cold temperatures in the winter seasons, the key would fail to start the engine.all of the interior lighting in the vehicle would illuminate; however, the vehicle would not start at all.through online research, the contact discovered that numerous consumers were experiencing the same failure.she read information concerning warming up the steering column in order to restart the vehicle.the information stated that she must somehow heat up the steering column.the contact stated that shortly after she followed this advice, the engine started in her vehicle.she has not taken the vehicle to the dealer because the vehicle is out of warranty.she does not believe that she should pay for something that she feels is a manufacturer defect.the failure did not occur in previous winters because the vehicle was parked in an indoor garage.the vehicle is currently being parked in an outside parking lot.the failure and current mileages were 18,000. Updated 2/23/09 the consumer also stated the key would get stuck in the ignition when trying to turn the vehicle off. Also the anit-theft light illuminated as well. Updated 02/26/09.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition switch would not completely turn off, which prevented him from removing the key. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the ignition cylinder was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000 and the current mileage was 56,159.
My 2005 saturn ion will not start when it's cold, i replaced the starter, i replaced the neutral safety switch, i replaced the ignition switch, i was extremely frustrated. I cut the white wire after roll starting as my car is a manual and taped off wires, car now starts anytime i need it to, gm / saturn need to recall this issue and quit being cheap and fix there mistakes.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the loss motive power without warning. The contact stated that steering assist and gauges were in operable. The contact coasted to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that several of the electrical functions returned however, the electrical functions failed intermittently. The power steering assist warning light illuminated intermittently when the power steering assist was inoperable. Ocean crest chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (855 alternate hwy 101, warrenton, or 97146, (866)607-2902) was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer suggested that the vehicle be taken in to be diagnosed which was still pending. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
I have had a problem with my key getting stuck in ignition for past year.i went to dealer last year and they could not find what was wrong.now i know that gm is recalling cars because of this issue.i have not yet received a recall notice and until i do i cannot repair the car.i called a local gm dealer-bob johnson chevy and they stated they are aware but gm advised them no parts until beginning of april.then i received a call later stating they have a ignition module to install and it would cost me $260 dollars to repair vehicle.please let me know how to do i find out if my car is on list and get the necessary repairs.my key is still getting stuck in ignition[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Has happened at approximately 10 times over the last 2 months when starting the car in cold weather (approx 10 degrees fahrenheit or less) the car fails to start when key in ignition is turned.attempts to start car immediately thereafter fail to start car.radio, lights, fan, etc, will turn on but car does not attempt to start. Security lock symbol and check engine light stay on. If 10 minutes time is allowed to pass, car will start on first attempt and security lock symbol and check engine light do not light up. There have been 2 instances where car did not start after trying for an hour with waiting 10 minutes between starting attempts.starter has been replaced as well as ignition switch.doing research on the web, this seems to be common problem with ions and saturn had failed to make any recognition/solutions to the problem. It is quite frustrating waiting for 10 minutes in your car to try to start it again when temps are below zero degrees.
We bought this used saturn on 12/ 28/13 after driving about 10 days, the engine light came out.the warranty auto mechanic said the electrical issue. The auto sale dealer checked it was oxygen sensor issue. Referred us to get free fix at the el monte smog auto mechanic but failed to fix it despite many times. We went to the mechanic near our house. We paid several hundreds to fix the problem. Few weeks later, another problem that the key could not take out from the switch and it always stuck inside the switch soon after we turned off the key. We need to wait a long time to pull the key from the switch. We ignored the issue but went to make a copy from a locksmith in alhambra. We used the duplicated key to drive it but it was stuck and couldn't take out. We went back the locksmith who helped us to remove the key from the switch. Since then, the issue was solved .on 4/5/2014 we got oil change and was told there are many issues that need to be fixed. It cost us about $1200- . Few days later, the engine light came out again, we scared that it wasunsafe as everyday we need to drive carpool from home (chino hills) to our workplace . We were told it was oxygen sensor again. On 4/14/14, the window screen wiper suddenly moved while we were driving. It could not stop at all even after we turned off and turned out the key. The next day, it had run out the battery and triple a said it was the electrical issue. We went to another auto mechanic who told us that it was the computer issue as the ge had installed their computer to attached most of the parts including the wiper. 2 days ago, we heard a strange sound on the driver side while driving to work on the freeway. I slowed down the speed. We were so worried to drive the car . We regret to buy american car as we used to buy japanese cars.please advise .victim of saturn car[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted and resumed normally after thirty minutes to an hour. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where a trouble code detected a failure within the computer system. The contact stated that the failure was related to the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). However, the dealer informed the contact that the defect was not associated with the recall and the vehicle could not be repaired free of charge. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 06/09/14*lj updated 06/13/2014
My airbag light has stayed on. My ignition key fails to come out. I have to stall car out every time i park. And unplug steering column from battery.
Vehicle was delivered to local car dealership for gm factory warranty recalls.the car was being driven by two service technicians when the vehicle ignited in the trunk and rear seat area.the fire department determined that the cause of the fire were the rear break lines that had sagged onto the exhaust system.service technicians were unaware of the work to be done on the vehicle.the vehicle was supposed to receive nhtsa recalls 14v047, 14v171, and 14v153.none of the recalls were furnished while in the possession of the car dealership and could possibly have contributed to the fire.
2005 saturn ionthe key won't turn on the car easily and the key gets stuck in the ignition when turning off the car. It can take me up to 10-15 minutes to turn the car on/off. I had this problem when i first bought the car, maybe 2007 and i paid approx, $800 dollars at the saturn dealership to get it fixed (ignition/steering column)only to get paid back the money through a recall. Now, the ignition and the key are acting in the same matter. Problem has been going on for months, with no end in sight. As a matter of fact, it keeps getting worse.
When driving the battery light will appear and then the car cuts off.once restarting the battery light goes away and doesn't appear.has happen two additional times before.i have had the battery replaced by gm dealer and a few months after in april it still occurred. The power steering assist was replaced and the same time the battery was.
2005 saturn ion consumer is complaining that the dealer has not received the part to fix car per recall
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and the key had been difficult to remove from the ignition on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to diagnose the problem more than once. The failure still recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the steering ignition lock housing cylinder needed to be replaced and recoded. The vehicle was repaired and the failure recurred. The key was locked in the ignition and the contact had to wait until she heard a clicking noise in order to release the key on more than one occasion. The contact was included in nhtsa campaign id number:14v047000 (air bags and electrical system) and received a recall notice years after the failure occurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8000. Updated 11/14/14
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated upon turning the key in the ignition and an abnormal noise was present. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and reset the computer by restarting the vehicle each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturer recall and they repaired the vehicle for the ignition switch failure. The contact also noticed strong fumes emitting from outside and inside the vehicle and it idled roughly. The dealer did not diagnose the fuel system failure. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) months ago and was unable to determine when the recall repair would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition preventing the vehicle from shutting off. The vehicle was driven until the fuel ran out so the vehicle would turn off. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available yet. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 119,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated the key became lodged in the ignition switch after the vehicle was turned off. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regard to concerns aboutignition switch recall.
Started with the ignition switch, in the winter time the car wouldn't start when it was too cold. The security system icon would come on an i would have to wait for about 10 to 15 minutes so the car could start again. This went on for few years during winter time. No recalls back then. Then the power steering light started coming on, the steering wheel would lock making it very hard to turn or maneuver. Happened on highway or regular streets. Brought the car in to dealer on july 2013 and they replaced the power steering motor per their "special policy". The car got worst instead of better since then. The power steering light would come on an now the whole electrical system keep going crazy. The monitor would blink and show power steering words, the side lights would come on an blinked by itself. The dealer said we would have to replace the steering column which would cost me around $1000 to replace. I couldn't afford that and there were no recalls back then. Also the car would start to shake when i would press on the gas pedal an go from 10 to 20 to 30 miles. The monitor gauges would move by itself while driving. There was also a sound coming from the gear box as if the car was changing gears by itself. Brought to a private mechanic which didn't charge me to diagnose and he said beside power steering the cars computer may need to be replaced. That would cost me another $1000. I decided to stop driving the car altogether afraid i would get into an accident and could afford to pay for more repairs. A year later brought in the car to dealer to have the ignition switch be replaced with the recall and told them about the power steering problems had continued. They said there was no recall on my car for that. They said if i wanted they would charge me $119 or so to diagnose the car and any repairs i would have to pay out of pocket. Still safety issues they choose to ignore!!
I have had to replace the ignition switch 3 times because i am unable to turn the car completely off.i am starting to have problems again where i sometimes can not shut it off and i know that these will lead to me having to replace the switch again.the first time it was replaced at no charge and i have had to pay for the other 2 times.
Dt*: the contact stated after being parked a few days, the vehicle would not start.it was towed to the dealer who determined the vehicle needed to be started or driven more often.
Having repeat problems with 2005 saturn ion blinker. We saw there was a recall on 03 and 04 saturns for the same problem.please look into a recall for the 05 saturn ions.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The power steering and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle, but the failure occurred once more. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,200.
Copy of email letter to ms. Barra (general motors) regarding frustration of being a saturn owner.2005 saturn ion. The consumer stated she never came close, to getting the gas mileage as advertised. She also experienced problems with the suspension, and for a little over a year, she had problems with the vehicle not starting. On one occasion, when she inserted the key into the trunk, the entire trunk lock fell into the car.the consumer received a recall notice, regarding the ignition. However, the parts were not available.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the power steering failed to operate once the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v153000 (steering); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to the ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs.the consumer stated after the recall was performed, the shifter had to be replaced, because the consumer was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch.
2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to reimbursement request information.
I purchased this car new in dec.2004.i had the car @ 2 years when i noticed that the ignition would not release the key when i tried to turn off the car.the ignition switch would not go to the off position nor would it release the key.i had to turn it on and off many times or put the car into gear and back into park to get the car to off and the key released.i took the car to the dealership and they told me it was because i had the key and the car lock/alarm fob on the same ring.this explanation seemed silly and even when i removed the key from the ring that the lock/alarm, the problem continued.they did replace something but the problem continued.it is so frustrating and stressful to deal with because you can't get the key out w/o the system going off and releasing the key.now the car has been identified as recall car due to the ignition defect.i have gone to a gm dealership and they have ordered the ignition switch that the recall was for but no word on the fact that the key will not release.i have ongoing fears and concerns that unless this key release problem is addressed, the safety issue will still be there.maybe covered up or masked by the switch replacement but not completely fixed.a side note to this is that i had to have a new starter put in because the starter had developed a 'dead spot' in it, preventing it from starting.i believe there might be a correlation between the ignition not working properly and the 'dead spot' in the starter.this would be from me having to start and restart many many times to get the ignition to 'off' and the key released.i need this to be fixed completely and correctly for my safety and the safety of others.i should not be fearful when i am driving and i should not be fearful when i am shutting the car off. I need to what the plan is to repair this car completely.thank you.
I was driving down the highway when the power steering light turned on. Suddenly i was struggling with the steering wheel to make the car turn to get off the highway.it was really hard up until i turned it off. I turned it on again and it worked. Later this happened again while going to work, then coming back to work. It seems to happen every other day now for the past week.there is apparently no parts that i can change for it. And because saturn ions use electronic power steering, it's impossible to add steering fluid since there is no reservoir. It seems to be a dangerous electronic defect a lot of saturn ion owners are having.
My 2005 saturn ion will refuse to start. I know it is not the battery or alternator. All i have to do is let it sit for a minimum of 15 minutes and viola it will start. I believe it has towith the pass code in the key ignition.
Drove less then a mile, stopped at a stop sign saw smoke pouring out from under the hood my husband opened the car door to see what was going on when flames shot in beside his leg we jump out of the car and he got our son out of his car seat. The car is completely totaled. The fire department said that it started order the hood and they believe that it was electrical.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. The vin was not available.
I purchased a 2005 saturn ion with 32 miles on it july 11, 2005.on september 22, 2005 while driving my daughter to school in the rain, the car stalled and began to fill with water from the floor up.i had it towed to the dealer for repair and was told the left fron sunroof drain hose was plugged.they said this caused an electrical problem which caused the stall.the service dept. Said they cleaned the drain hose and all was ok.well, we had a heavy rain, not the first since 11/2005, on august 18, 2007.i was able to start the car, but it stalled right away.in addition, the floor on the driver's side was wet.this occurred on a saturday and by monday when the car was towed to the saturn dealership, there was a "pond" of water on the floor of the car.in addition, the cd player has been replaced because it ate cd's.the new radio worked ok for about 6 month's, but is now unable to pick up reception to any station.also, at one time, the driver's side door became jammed and could not be opened from the inside or outside.the lock rod and inside door handle were bent.at the same time water was leaking through the driver's side window and the window was off the track and falling into the door.this was also repaired by the dealer because i purchased the extended warranty.this car has been nothing but trouble and i regret purchasing it.i have never had so many problems with a new car and i would not recommend this car to anyone.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. According to the invoice, the vehicle would not start. The technician found a blown amp ignition fuse, bare wires at the ignition switch and the ignition was internally shorted out.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition recall.the consumer stated on several occasions, the vehicle would not start. On 3 occasions, the vehicle shut down while driving in may 2013, the consumer was locked inside the vehicle due to know electrical power. The ignition was replaced and the black box was re-booted. The consumer has since traded the vehicle.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to air bag malfunction and faulty ignition problems. The consumer stated he was involved in an accident, a couple of years ago, and the air bags did not deploy. He also has paperwork for the ignition problems he experienced.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While starting the vehicle, an abnormal noise was heard and the vehicle shut off. While the key was removed from the ignition, the vehicle started independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, he could not power down the vehicle. The contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition but the key remained stuck and none of the electrical components would shut off. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
Key becomes stuck in the accessory position after turning vehicle off, approximately 90% of the time i drive it.when this occurs, i have two options: allow the battery to be drained and jumpstart the next time i use my car, or attempt to locate the manual release inside the steering column.i've had the recall maintenance done on my car, and it did not fix the problem.gm told me that i would need to have the gear shifter assembly replaced (cost to be paid by me).in the meantime, they suggested that i continue to release the key manually. Every time i use my car, i feel unsafe - i am putting myself at risk of electrocution constantly, whether by jumpstarting the dead battery or manipulating the wires under the steering column.gm is aware of this issue and taking no steps to fix it, much like the other ignition/power steering problems they willingly ignored.
Driver lights will not work switched bulb and checked fuses
Saturn ion 2005 model does not release key from ignition after you turn off the car.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated after being serviced under recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system), nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) the contact stated that the vehicle continue to crank after the engine had started. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 43,000.
On october 31, and november 1 of 2013 i was traveling approximately 40 mph and in nearly the same spot the saturn lost complete power and died. Both times i was able to get off the road. After the second incident we had it towed to a garage where they replaced the battery. I did not drive it again and currently it is in storage as i purchased a new car. I drive 350 miles a week to work and need dependable transportation. When the recall came out we realized we may have had trouble with the ignition switch for up to 2 years. There would be times we would shut the car off but would be unable to take the key out. It would take up to a minute before clicking and we could remove the key. That was when it was in the off position.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition problems.the consumer stated he lost power to the vehicle while driving. The consumer was given an estimate of $ 2,250.00, which he felt was too high, so he traded the vehicle.
2005 saturn ion, multiple problems, such as the key getting stuck in the ignition switch, in order to release the key i need to push a button underneath and inside the steering column.also, the passlock system is defective, it prevents the car from starting and drains the battery, i have replaced the battery twice in one year.
Power steering warning appeared after starting car.immediately power steering shutdown which caused difficulty with steering and controlling the vehicle.
I was driving and the power steering light went on as did their check engine light..the car was very hard to drive..i had it in and to a gm dealer--they said by the time i drove it up (40 miles)car didn't do it again..while up there they could not find problem and said because the light wouldn't go on for them--they wanted to charge me $98..i had been in touch with gm in mich.they helped me get the power steering motor replaced.at no charge.i have had the car home for about 1 week--and the same thing happened as i was driving on 10-02-13-power steering light went on..so i had to sign a statement if it happened again they would not be responsible if not there fault..what a safety hazard..i bought the car brand new and never had trouble except for this--which it's like not having a car..in touch with gm again--waiting for a call back..
When the car sits for a day or more it won't crank and needs to be jumped off. The battery and altenator are good and so are the fuses. I have changed ignition relay and no difference. Had car running and would not this morning after sitting for 18 hrs. Batt is totally dead.
My car has been driving fine and one day the security light and a few other warning lights went on as well as "trac off" came up on the screen. My gas gauge also went down to zero (even though i had a full tank.) the car still ran fine and no codes came up so i was told to replace the alternator. I replaced the alternator and now my car will start but i have to wait 5 minutes before it will let me put it in gear. Everything turns off and warning lights come on as the car "warms up?" after 5 minutes it will let me put it in gear but warning lights abs, brake, and airbag will still be on. If i restart the car then, the lights go off. I have no idea what is going on!
I had been driving approx. 2 hours of a 11 hour trip when i saw a message replace the odometer about the power steering. I left i95 using exit 98 and pulled over in a gas station. The manual stated that the power steering was electric, so no steering fluid to check. I restarted the car and magically the problem was fixed and my trip odometer was magically set to zero. I drove around the frontage road and everything seemed fine so i continued on my way. 22 miles later the same thing happened. I took the next exit, shut the car off, restarted it and magically again it was fixed with no reset of the trip odometer. Again i continued on my trip only to have it happen again 23 miles later, at which point i repeated the stopping/restarting procedure and turned around headed for home. While driving home it happened two more times, then once more in the driveway when i was backing up. So a total of 6 times within a 5 hour period and no prior history (since i've owned it) of this problem.i purchased this car used from a dealer may 28 2011 with approx. 46500 miles. The only other problem i've had is the key not wanting to come out of the ignition after i've turned the car off; after i put the gear shift into reverse then back into park, the key will come out; sometimes i can hear a clicking sound when the ignition switch fixes itself and then the key will come out, also.
The key gets stuck in the ignition, this has been a problem for 2 years, often have to leave the car with the key in (this is very unsafe). Today the key was stuck and would not turn, i could not turn the car off --- this is an extremely unsafe situation.
I have a saturn ion 05 and have had to replace the power steering once already and now having the same issue again. Also the turn signal on the front drivers side only works when my hazards or head lamps are on have tested all fuses and replaced bulb twice this is a commom complaint why isnt it being fixed?
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact received two recall notices for nhtsa campaign number 14v171000 (electrical system). The dealer stated that the part pertaining to the recall was unavailable and did not know when it would become available.the manufacturer was not notified of the delay.the vehicle had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification of a manufacturer's recall pertaining to the ignition switch but had not yet received the recall repair. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The vehicle was repaired under special policy 10187 at the dealer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle completely shut off and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the electronic power steering control module failed, the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 4/13/15updated 9/20/2017
I put the key in the ignition, turn the key to start, and the on board security system (passlock) disables the car. I have to wait 15 minutes to try to start the car again. This is an intermittent problem that has been happening the entire life of the car.the dealership says to replace the ignition switch, but after a few months it starts happening again. The ignition turns, it's that the passlock security system sees random key turns as attempts to steal the car and disables the starter. Very dangerous since it strands you wherever you are.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that vehicle could not be started during colder weather due to the anti-theft sensor. The contact stated that the vehicle would have to sit at least twenty minutes after starting in order for the vehicle to reset. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The dealer advised the contact to have the vehicle towed when the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified who stated that the dealer could not repair the vehicle until properly diagnosed. The failure mileage was 83,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated the key became lodged in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start during cold temperatures. After several attempts, the contact was able to start the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not able to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Vehicle did not start for 4 non-sequential mornings. Battery was replaced but continued happening.saturn ion started and ran well for remainder of days it required a jump start.upon 4th day of not starting, mechanic suggested to change ignition switch. Since done, car has no problem starting.
Dt*:the contact stated there were several problems with the vehicle.while turning the ignition on, the battery light illuminated for 30 seconds.second, the driver's side window fell off the track and caused the window to fall into the door.third, there was a grinding noise heard in the motor and the vehicle hesitated.additionally, the headlight seal around the headlight was broken allowing water to get inside.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and all repairs were made.
Have a 2005 saturn ion that was part of ignition switch and cylinder recalls. Have had issues with ignition and electrical since 2006, but was "put off" by local saturn dealership on at least 6 occasions when i questioned them about the problem. Finally received recent ignition recall, and contacted chevy dealer to fix. Dealer paid for rental car until repair was done (about 1 month) as instructed by gm corporate. I asked dealer about power steering recall as corporate had stated my vehicle was involved in that recall as well. Dealer found no history of recall in their system (checked on 2 occasions). I called gm corporate 3 times and was told the same story...my car is part of power steering recall (as per vin), and i would receive my recall letter shortly. It is now june, have not received recall letter for power steering. Ignition working okay now, but other electrical problems still occurring. Alert chime for headlights and turn signals does not work. Unable to change radio station on digital factory radio with digital screen turning off when i attempt any station change or press any button on the radio. All windows but driver's back window wouldn't roll down.was told by chevy dealer that the electrical issues were not related to ignition switch, may be related to dashboard malfunction. Windows were related to door motor (replaced myself, 3rd time for this). Dealer refused to fix electrical issues, and refused to proactively fix the power steering in accordance with corporate recall cause they didn't have paperwork. Dealer was going to charge me large fee for fixing any of the other issues except for ignition switch and cylinder. Gm has made substandard vehicles for years and dragging their feet to fix their mistakes. Can't trade or sell my vehicle til this is fixed. Feel like i've been driving around a death trap. Do something some one please!!!!!!
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated the vehicle would not shut off. Two years ago the ignition would not shut off and the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who replaced the ignition switch and reprogramed the computer. The contact had to pay for the repairs. The failure reccurred but the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted, stated there were no recalls and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that after shifting the vehicle in park, the vehicle stalled and she was unable to remove the key from the ignition.the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage and current mileage was 72,797.
Car will not start when it is very cold out! key will turn, radio etc. Will work, but anti-theft system cuts off fuel.many, many people have same problem, on saturn ion 2, numerous years! the oil/grease used in ignition freezes! saturn knows of this problem, but is turning a blind eye!
I bought a 2005 saturn ion last august 2008. On november 2008, i experienced a difficulty on starting the car. So i brought it to saturn dublin for a check up and repair, and they did allthe test for the car and informed that they have to replace the ignition of the car as this is the findings of their mechanic.. I agreed as i thought this was the authorized dealer mechanic, i paid for $700+, for repair, labor and parts.. But recently last week, may 2009, my car would not start again..i brought it back to the dealer and had it checked.. They said there was nothing wrong with the car, it started when they checked and they asked me to pay $130 for the check up..which i paid. A few days afteri was at work, which is in union city, 22 miles away from my house and when i was about to go home,my car would not start gain.. Same problem as before... Had to call a tow truck to have my car towed.. As i relayed this to my brother in law... We searched in the net on the issue and concerns and found out i was not the only one who had these problems.. Hundreds of us were victims of this problem. Now, i did had a bad judgment on buying a saturn car.
Turned the key to the on position, dash lights come on but nothing happens, the car will not turn over. Tried to remove the key but it is stuck in acc position. All recalls have been done to my knowledge. After reading other reviews with similar problems i am now concerned with it turning itself off on it's own.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that she was able to erroneously use her key to open another vehicle of the same year, make and model. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised that he was unable to repair the vehicle. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) but do not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the all of the same year saturn ions were manufactured with the exact same key code.the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the key became stuck in the ignition and the vehicle was unable to be started. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch and the anti-theft system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
Dt:relay van. The rear sliding doors intermittently open, and consumer is concerned if it is in an accident, consumer couldn't get children out.the dealer can not duplicate the problem, and have replaced the alternator with a higher amperage one. This helped with the lights dimming problem, but not the indicator alarm sounding or the rear door problem.
The car has issues with lighting malfunction. My passenger side running light/turn signal required many bulb changes, every few weeks or so, since the socket overheated and accordingly received a signal from the body module to shut off. This seems like the same problem that led to a recall with the 2003 and 2004 ions.i recently was finally able to get this safety-related aspect of the vehicle remedied, for a few hundred dollars.
June 12-my car received complimentary maintenance. At which point, the car would not start. The body control was replaced. After moving over 1800 miles, the car would not start. June 16-had it serviced again and to my knowledge, the car had been damaged during servicing at dealership ( dropped off foot jack and damaged radiator and ac condenser). June 17-after commuting 80 miles and the passing of 9 hours, the car would not start again. Then after 3 hours, it started ( as i was in an unfamiliar location). June 21-its 8 am and i am about to leave for work, the car would not start. Took the car to the dealership after it started 3 hours later, riding in anti-theft mode. Left the car overnight and had to get a rental. June 24- picked up the car and the dealer could not determine the issue and assumed that it had been absolved. June 30- 7 am. The car would not start again for 4 hours. Took the car to the dealership, could not determine the issue. My car has yet to be fixed and i have been stranded in a number of unfamiliar places. Something is very wrong with the ignition because the power of the car comes on, but the engine will not communicate to come on.
I havea05saturn 05 ion a recall.andtwice in the past weekdied whilei was driving it to work, noaccident or injury, buti am very concerned, and don't know what i shoulddo. Ialreadytook the keysan clicker off the key ring, i am very concerned.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The car started experiencing electrical issues.the accessory jack became inoperable, the radio would stop putting out sound, even though it was on you would not be able to turn it off then the abs light would stay on and the warning bell would go off.finally the anti-theft light would come on and stay on.upon going to my car after work it would not start.i thought it was a dead battery so we jumped the car and after about 15 minutes it started.1 week later the light came on and stayed on again, but after restarting the car it went out.again when i went out another day to start by car after my lunch break the car wouldn't start.i called saturn and requested road side assistance, but after 15 minutes the car started.i took it to the saturn dealership and they replaced the computer (control) body system.the next day the anti theft light came on again, i took it back and they had to replace the switch in the ignition.in june the radio again was not working properly.after restarting the car it worked again.i called saturn again to complain and took it in for diagnostic at that time they could not find any codes.1 week later the radio again would not work, so i drove straight to the dealership without restarting the car so that they could see the problem in action.i was told that it was the radio only and they would replace it.a new radio has been ordered but during this time the abs system again came on with a warning bell.i turned the car off and back on thesystem reset itself.2 days later after leaving the store the abs light went on again with the bell and the anti-theft light came on.i restarted the car, but the anti-theft light stayed on the entire trip home.i was told that if the light was on the car should not run, but it did.i took the car in today for them to "look" at it and they said they are going to replace the radio and run a diagnostic on it.
As i was driving, suddenly i heard the chime in the car go off a few times rapidly, and at the same time the power steering light ('pwr str') came on on the instrument panel. I proceeded to go straight, then i had to make a left turn.at this time i realized there was no power steering in the car, and it was very difficult to turn the steering wheel.i continued to have a problem steering the vehicle, and i had to find an empty area to park the vehicle.it was a scary experience, and an unsafe situation as well.after i parked the car and turned off the vehicle, i started it again, and the power steering lightwas off. Steering after that was normal.i am very concerned that this will happen again, compromising my safety and other vehicle operators in my vicinity.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off, the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The contact indicated that after several hours the key was able to be removed from the ignition switch. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Dt:the contact stated intermittently the vehicle will accelerate with the contact'sfoot on the brake.the vehicle has been to the dealership,and they were unable to duplicate the problem,and no codes were found.this causedthe consumer's vehicle to rear end anothervehicle.there was property damage.the hood buckled and the grill was damaged.there have been no repairs done. The consumer experienced electrical problems such as the right front turn signal, which turned out to be a loose connection. The vehicle would not start until 10 minutes after the initial start.it was determined the vehicle needed a new module. Updated 01/25/06.
I have a 2005 saturn ion and it has a habit of not starting at times. This has happened several times since my husband and i have owned it. We turn the key in the ignition and the car will not start. We have to wait anywhere from 10-45 minutes for the car to start and it sometimes cause my husband to be late to work. This is an even bigger concern since we have a four month old son. We have not had the money or time during the week to go the saturn dealership but i have called the company who handles my extended warranty and he said that this is a common issue. From the discussion boards i gather that this is a very common issue and there should be a recall.
When driving, the power steering will occasionally go out.also, sometimes the car wont start, it wont even turn over (but all of the lights, fan, etc work). Other times the key will not come out of the ignition when you turn the motor off.
In cold weather my saturn ion will fail to start. The ignition will click a couple of time then nothing. I wait 8-10 minutes and try again sometimes it will attempt to start sometimes not. Then i have to wait some more and try again, eventually it will start. I had 2 new batteries replaced and still problem persists. I found a saturn message board that addressed this very problem. Hope you can get saturn to recall this issue.
Issue started in 2009. Ignition switch would not start car. Once car was running could not turn off car with ignition switch on off. Key would not come out of ignition switch. That was the first time i had the switch replaced. Had the ignition swich replaced 2 more times in the next 4 years. I am still having an issue with getting my key out of the switch, even after the last recall with it being replaced the 4th time.
My car's battery keeps dying on me.it will do so if i'm driving or if it is park and sits.the battery drains.i have driven the car, the battery light will come on and then no power (very scary when driving!!).the car has been park and completely dies and i will need a hot shot.i had the car towed in to the gm dealership in owings mills, md and they told me that the cause is because of the notice of the vehicle transmission shifter needs to be replaced. I am still waiting for this to be fixed. The car is at the dealership and i had to call them so that they could tell me that the part isn't available anywhere and i have to wait.they wanted me to pick up the car and drive it off the lot and this car isn't saved to drive (reason why i had it towed there).i requested a loaner vehicle while the part comes in on 1/29/15 and i'm waiting to here back from the manager but have not received a loaner car.
The car was driven to chevrolet and repairs were done but car would not start , we were told it had a bad computor and was given the option to purchase a 1600 dollar unit from chevrolet , we did not have the funds. We got a computor after the told us this was not a related issue. Then towed it back for a third to to be to its not under warranty. We dont have money for an attorney and chevrolet and saturn refuses to correct there srew up. We drove the vehical in and they want us to to pull it out we dont know what to do.
When i shut off my 2005 saturn ion, the key does not always come out of the ignition as it should. I have to wait a few minutes before the key will come out.this is a recurring problem and has been going on for over a year.i am also having problems with my power steering.the pwr str comes on all the time.when i shut the car off, it resets, but after a few minutes it comes back on again.this has been happening for the past two months.i took my car to saturn of fayetteville (nc) when the power steering first started acting up, and the mechanic said he could not find the problem, but if it kept happening i would have to have the steering console replaced.the estimated cost of fixing it?over $900.
Key would not start car. Checked battery, took battery to autozone. Checked out good. Bought newbattery anyway. Remote key not working except for opening trunk. Changed remote battery, still not working.ordered new remote programmed by foy motors.remote now working as programmed car continues to have days of key not starting car. Click on unlock, then lock, unlock etc.after about 15 minutes, car will start and will continue to start for a couple of days, then the problem begins again. As i see in the saturn recall on theinternet, there is a problem with the ignition in the saturn ion, this has to be the cause.
Passlock light blinking vehicle will not start in ambient temperature below 30 frepresents a safety hazard because egress is needed from area.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicletheft remote for each key.the dealer informed the consumer, they would not replace the second remote for free, because it was not a part of the recall.
Dash lights go out and all systems are you functioning property
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition failed. When the key was inserted into the ignition, the steering wheel seized and the engine failed to start. The failure was experienced numerous times. The dealer replaced the key code however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.kmj
It was about 25 f at about 8 am vehicle would not start or crank.the pass lock light came on, which when i researched said that i was starting with the wrong key.upon much more research i found this to be a common problem with these 2003-2006 ion.after many ignition switches were replaced and even the onboard computer, the same problem would recur.the best solution i found came from an airplane mechanic. Be sure the ignition is off. He said to spray lps electro contact cleaner (any pure alcohol contact cleaner will work) into the ignition.saturate it.wait 10 minutes for it to dry then spray sea foam deep creep penetrant and lubricant into ignition switch.this worked for 2 years for me.it happened again this past march of 2011. I repeated this process and have had no problem since.this works by cleaning out the old stiff lubricant gm used during manufacture and putting in a lighter lubricant.total cost for both sprays was under $20.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall.the part was not available to complete the recall. Also, the consumer was involved in an accident, and the air bag did not deploy.
Vehicle did not crank or start when key turned.passlock code blinked. Check engine light on. Known nhtsa item number : 10007431 no crank, no start when ambient temperatures is cold - diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) b2960 and or b3033 are set.
Making a left hand turn the automobile shut off and on dash display read pwr steering coolant the car was difficult to steer to the side of the road. Once pulled to the side of the road i turned the key over and instantly the car was like new driving ok till i got home. Googled the problem and saw many power steering complaints on the saturn ions.
Car wont always start, have to wait 10-20 minutes for it to start and not all of us have time to wait for this to happen, people have places to be, this happened 3 times in two months and has now happened 5 times in one week and the car shut off twice while driving the other day as well as getting stuck for 20 minutes in the cold at the gas station waiting for it to start. Something needs to be done about this as it is obviously not safe and the fact that there hasn't been a recall is ridiculous! have read so many different stories on what to replace and i don't want to be spending money on pointless parts!!
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition switch recall notice and repairs.in september 2008, the ses light illuminated. The dealer replaced the ignition coil. In june 2011, the ignition switch was replaced.in may 2012, the ignition switch was sticking, and the consumer was unable to remove the key,the ignition switch and tumbler were replaced.
Saturn ion 2005 problem starting-every three or four starts, the lock symbol shows up and car will not start, panel, headlamps, accessories are operating, but starter seems locked out. After 10-20 minute wait, it usually starts.
Purchased a 2005 saturn ion 2 in 12/04.3 episodes of car stalling while making turns at low rate of speed, took car into dearlship in june 2. Saturn installed new programming.june 13 (213 miles later) car stalls again. Saturn replaces engine wiring. June 27, the car stalls in reverse. Saturnresecured ign. Fuse. On august 21 cars stall twice in one day. Saturn currently has car. Throughout all this time have also had dash indicators go out several times but will self correct next day.
Dt:the car is losing power at 70mph and is shutting itself off. The car was purchased on june 3 and it was returned to the dealer on june 4 with this happening 4 times in less than 24 hours. The sales person said "stay there and i know what it is, it's happened before". The sales person did come and pick up the consumer. The sales person said that the ignition was defective and the consumer's keychain was at fault.the keychain weighed about an ounce or less.the dealership is in control of the vehicle at this point.there are no indicators lights coming on in the vehicle.it just loses power and dies. This is a 2005 saturn ion 2. The owner had a saturn ion 2 without anti-lock brakes and changed mind to upgrade to one with abs, now saturn is not so eager to help consumer. The car is starting right back, after it quits.
I own a 2005 saturn ion and when its cold, car won't start. The passlock illuminates and sometimes takes 30 minutes to restart. I have spent over $700 trying to fix it like changing ignition and starter and the problem still persists. I have been late numerous times for work and was stranded the other night for 30 minutes in the middle of nowhere in minus 20 degree weather. ( that is a safety issue.) i am fed up and can't believe there is no recall.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled while traveling various speeds. The contact also stated that upon inspection, it was found that the control arms and bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The stalling issue was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.updated 06/10/14*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle shut off multiple times in 2006. In 2007, the ignition cylinder binded up, engine light illuminated, headlights dimmed,and front end issues. In 2008, all 4 fuel injectors were replaced, noise came from the front end, and front passenger window would not roll up. Replaced both front end sway bushings, insulator and/or front stabilizer shaft a. In 2010, again there was noise coming from the front end. Both left and right hub assemblies, lower control arms and bushings were replaced. In 2013, there was a gas leak. Updated 06/17/2014
Vehicle consistently will not start in cold weather. I also own a 2004 saturn ion. Vin [xxx] i need to know if my automobiles are safe for my family to travel in. We have owned saturns for over 10 years.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Daytime running light turn signal dont work for the passenger sidewhich can cause a safety problem to other drivers
Passlock malfunction due to faulty ignition switch causes no crank and activation of 10 minute relearn sequence.only happens when temperatures are below 40 degrees.has always happened ever since i bought the car january 3rd, 2009.frequency of occurrence has increased, and i'm scared that it will cause a crash if i happen to stall in traffic.the remedy to this situation has been discussed in numerous technical forums on the internet - all of which point to replacement of the ignition switch.the cause is thought to be excessive grease applied to the internals of the switch.i think gm should recall the affected units exhibiting this problem and provide no cost replacement of the ignition switch.this is not a new problem.thousands of owners have been experiencing this aggravating and sometimes dangerous technical fault.gm is ignoring the issue and offering saturn owners absolutely no assistance to correct this serious problem.if gm does not act, the law of averages says that eventually someone may be injured or killed as a result of this malfunction.please help us.this isn't fair at all.
The first time it went off was when we were entering a highway. The electric alarm went off and then i found the steering was not working. It was dangerous and very hard to pull over when cars behind are accelerating to get into the highway traffic. After a restart, everything seemed okay. Then on our way back home the same thing happened for 4 or 5 times. We had to drive in the right lane at a low speed to give ourselves enough space for safty.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.in december of 2008, the contact noticed that the ignition failed.the failure only occurs in cold weather.the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for a diagnosis.the failure mileage was 22,000 and current mileage was 22,100.
1.events leading up to failurei was getting ready to leave for work. The time of day was 9am.the temperature had been hovering around freezing all night.the vehicle had not been driven since the previous day at around 9pm. I unlocked my vehicle using keyless entry - driver door only.i inserted my key in the ignition, closed the door, pushed the clutch to the floor while fastening my seatbelt.i then turned the key to the start position.the engine did not start - the starter did not engage at all.when i released the key, the security light (an amber "padlock" icon) started flashing slowly - once per second.i then followed the restart procedure for this situation according to the owner manual - simply wait until the light stops flashing, turn the key to lock, then restart. Ten minutes later, the security light stopped flashing and remained illuminated.i then turned the key to lock, and then restarted engine.2.the failure, how often, its consequences:the vehicle did not start due to a failure of, or a malfunction of, some component of the factory vehicle security system.it has happened a total of three times between the incident date and march 30, 2009.it only seems to occur when the temperature overnight hovers around freezing, or drops below freezing.the consequences of this failure for me have been minimal, but i was very fortunate in each instance to be parked in a safe place, where my prompt egress was not necessary.i am reporting this situation to the odi because of the potential consequences of this failure occurring during normal driving - if i stall the engine in heavy traffic and am not able to restart for ten minutes until the security light stops flashing, i would be in a very dangerous situation, and my vehicle would present a significant hazard to other drivers.3.what was done to correct:nothing has been done to correct this failure, as my dealership has no current solution.
I was driving home on a city street when i noticed my key popped out of the ignition half way, i felt my vehicle losing power, i couldn't accelerate, there was a bus coming up behind, i tried to push the key back in but was unable to move it, i couldn't accelerate and was losing power, my only option was to pull over the side of the road, it was very difficult to steer, i put my hazard lights on because i didn't know if i was going to get hit from behind, i continued to pull off the road, i had to stop the vehicle and put in park, i was very confused as to how this happened, i had to compose myself, called my mom and told her what happened, she immediately looked online for any recall issues and came across the gm ignition switch recall for saturn ion 2003-2007. My mom called the gm customer service, p# 800-222-1020 and informed them about the issue related recall. They show the recall was addressed on this vehicle in 2014 and said nothing they can do. She also called the dealer boucher chevrolet of waukesha, p# 262-347-4107, where we purchased the vehicle and they would have to look at it and see if same issue otherwise we will get charged for fixing it. I took the vehicle to bergstrom chevrolet in madison, wi where they wanted to charge me $100.00 for fixing it even it recall related issue. I am afraid to drive my vehicle for fear of getting killed on the road when i have no control over my vehicle at high speeds. I have to commute to work on the freeway every week. If the recall has been done then why is this issue continuing to happen. Manufacturers should be made responsible to repair this issue regardless of how many times it continues. Consumers shouldn't have to pay with their life like other have done so unwillingly.
Two days after moving to nj from fl as i was pulling into my driveway the power steering light came on and the steering locked up. I found that if i turn the car off and on again the steering is good for maybe 20 minutes. I have checked the fuse and took it to a shop. The mechanic suggested i do some research because a car this young should not have these kinds of problems. I have seen similar complaints on the internet about the same model. My car is a saturn, ion 2005.
When driving my check gas cap light comes on, as well as the coolant light comes on within 5 minutes of driving the vehicle. This has been happening since 2013, it happens during driving on a hwy, in the city everywhere the car is driven, i push the reset button and it clears however it comes back within 5 minutes....
2003 saturn ion won't start when it's cold.
Approximately 1 year ago i started having problems getting the key in the ignition to go back to the 'lock' position when i turned the car off.after jiggling the key it would eventually come out - until this past sunday when the key refused to turn at all and i was unable to shut my car off.i took it to the dealership where i had to remove the ignition fuse to shut off the car.i received a phone call from the dealership monday morning and was quoted a price of $390 plus tax to replace the ignition cylinder.i was told at that time how it would be fixed because they have replaced many ignitions due to the same problem.based on that information, i did some research on the internet and found a web-site (http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn_ignition_lock.html) with 88 pages of complaints from other saturn owners experiencing the same issue.general motors has known about this for over 5 years (at least) and has not issued a re-call notice.how many consumers does it take to get them to be a responsible company?i contacted gm and voiced my concern.the two individuals i spoke to were rather snippy.they were also less than cordial when they spoke to the dealership - wanting to know why i was given their phone number.i told gm that i have documentation showing this has been an existing problem with the saturn line and they have known about it so my question to them was why haven't you issued a re-call.their response was 'we can't accept third party documentation as proof of any problem'.it ended up that i only had to pay $100, which i am very grateful about but i would still like the corporation of general motors to be held accountable for an obvious design flaw that could result in a very deadly outcome if someone was not able to turn their car off in an emergency.
The car would not start, this has happened several times over the last two years.
Okay when i first bought this car back in 2005 they had a recall for the ignition switch and replaced it. Since then back in 2009 when i lived in colorado when it would get really cold the car would not start. I tried and tried to complain to gm about this problem and they wouldn't help me at all like i was crap out of luck.i cant remember if i complained to you guys or not. To deal with this situation my husband and i ended up disconnecting the alarm and haven't had that problem since. Now for about 4 years my car has decided it wanted to keep the key when i try to turn off the engine. And i have to fight with it just to get the key out. My car stalled at two stop lights before, i was thinking it was the battery but now with the recalls i am thinking its more than just the battery.
In ambient temperature of 29 degrees, my vehicle would not start.passlock light was blinking for 10 minutes and then stopped.after that, i was able to start the car.this has happened before.
I currently own a 2005 saturn ion-2.i have owned this car since it had 12 miles on it.in 2007 my car did not start one morning and since it was still under warranty the local saturn dealership replaced the starter.starting last year this problem returned.when i turn the starter all the lights come on but the starter won't even try to start.this happens mostly when it's cold, but not necessarily.it happens at all different times of the day, and is very random.i missed work on more than one occasion and even missed a job interview because of it.everything i have read online says you have not done a recall because it is not a 'safety issue' but last weekend at 1am, when is was 10 degrees outside, i was stranded in the middle of nowhere because my car wouldn't start.not only is it unsafe for a single female but that temperature is below freezing and it is completely unsafe, because i could freeze to death while waiting in my car for it to start.i purchased a new ignition switch and installed it in the way the dealership instructed me to, but the car wouldn't start at all after i did that and i had to re-install the old one.this was $30 i can't get back and my car still won't start.
Key can get stuck in ignition of saturn ion cars. Engine will shut down but key will not eject from ignition.to release key it is required to pop open ignition column and press compression switch to release key. This also causes interior lights to turn on, even if car is off. Triggering the anti-left system. The theft system using the lighting to determine if the doors have opened. Saturn has been aware of this problem on ions from 2003-2007. But have done nothing to fix the 1000's of complaints. Problem has persisted since 2008.
La quinta chev/caddilacreplaced my ignitionper the gmrecall a couple of years ago and now the ignition is locking up again.what can i do?
I have a saturn ion1.i have 73,000 miles on it.i have a difficult time starting it on days where the temperature is below 35 degrees.i have to turn the key and keep it turned until it can run without me holding the key and rev the engine to atleast 3-4 rpms.i have to do this for 15-20 min. Until it can idol on its own, before i decide to drive or the car will not remain on. While driving it will shut off.now if i make a sharp turn it turns off.this problem is getting progressively worse.while under warranty i had the ignition replace once. I also had been told by saturn that my keys were too heavy, so i began driving with only the key and the key ring.the problem is a huge safety concern to me. Luckily have been able to steer the car out of the way and have not had any accidents yet. It is my only car and i have a lot more to pay on it and subsequently can not afford a new car.i am stuck.
This is not the first problem i have had with this vehicle nor was it the last. Just one that i have documented. The vehicle completely would not start and i had to have it towed to epperly tire and auto. The day before the car shut off while i was at a red light and it took cranking multiple times before i could get it to start again. I was told by epperly that this was because i needed a new starter and the wiring in my vehicle needed to be replaced. I got all needed repairs. This did not fix the issue, the vehicle is still shutting off while i am driving.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that she attempted to remove the key from the ignition but it would not release. The contact had to shake the key until it released. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that when trying to start the vehicle, the lock out warning light would illuminate and the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the failure would only occur on an intermittent basis when the temperature was 35 degrees and below.the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that they would need to replace the starter. The starter for the vehicle was replaced yet the failure persisted. The vin was unavailable. The failure and current mileage was approximately 20,000.
Vehicle will start intermittently on cold and/or damp mornings. Online research has shown the cause to be a defective body control module (bcm; a component of the factory-installed anti-theft system), confirmed by an experienced automotive technician. Said technician has stated to complainant that vehicle may be subject to recall due to defective bcm; however, according to nhtsa, this vehicle is under recall only for exterior lighting issues (nhtsa campaign id #09e012000). Complainant requests detailed recall information for this specific part (bcm), for this specific make and model of vehicle (listed above). If no such recall exists, complainant requests a recall be initiated.
Almost 100% of the time i stop my car and try to remove the key, it stays locked in the acc position. Sometimes i can not even turn off the engine. I have to make several attempts to turn ff the engine and remove the keyfrom the switch.
Ignition locks. Cannot get key to turn. Happened a few times.
No start/no crank in very cold weather! this is the other problem with these switches on the saturn ions! i called saturn dealership rt away, when i could not start my car. They had no answer, wanted me to tow my car in. But, when weather warmed up past 20' outside, car turned rt over. This was a "hit & miss" problem, for yrs on my car. Then 2013, was our severely cold winter, in mi. My car, every morn, would not start. I had to all my own research on this problem. To my shock!! what i found! the complaints of this problem, was all over the internet!! then, i found the actual bulletin from gm's from 2009! it described this problem x& to replace the switch! what was happening is the extreme cold weather was throwing off the anti theft switch too! shut the whole car down! i had to pay $500 to replace my ignition switch & key tumbler. Why is this problem not being acknowledged as well? it's as bad as the problem on the news. I also rec'd an extended warranty on the power steering problem too.sorry i bought a saturn, but was a good lil car, until this!
We have a 2005 saturn ion that more often than not refuses to start. We have had this problem for the duration of our ownership. The theft deterrent system is a possible culprit. It could be any number of other things. Turns out this is a big problem. Please help the many of us to get gm to fix this.it makes our lives harder by the day.
Reached out to dealer in april regarding ignition switch and cylinder, and power steering assist recalls.parts have allegedly been ordered for the ignition switch and cylinder recalls.however, never been called stating parts are in.never been asked to make appointment to bring car in.never any mention of the power steering recall.dealer i contacted is chevrolet of homewood.18033 halsted st, homewood, il 60430.(708) 799-2000.everytime i call, i am told parts have not been received yet.however, i did receive a card in the mail from saturn stating their records indicate i have not had my car in the recall yet.would very much like to get in.card makes me believe dealer may be blowing off.need assistance in making this happen.
After 50k miles key gets stuck in the ignition and takes 5-10 minutes to come out, replaced ignition cylinder still same issue, unable to turn engine off, hazard.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the engine lost power.the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel.roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the technician stated that the failure was related to the ignition control module.the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred.the vehicle is in the process of being repaired again.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 41,000 and current mileage was 61,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the ignition switch failed and caused the vehicle to stall. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed which located a failure code at the steering column. The vehicle was repaired. The steering wheel column was replaced. The failure mileage was 49,000 and the approximate current mileage was 70,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition causing the battery to run out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the shift gear assembly needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Re: brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) solenoid.the key would get stuck in ignition and not release, or i would be unable to turn the car on after inserting the key. Note: a couple of times i could not turn off the car, which is a safety hazard. I had to force the key to turn the ignition cylinder to the off position over several minutes.i have replaced ignition switch 3 times and ignition housing twice since buying my saturn ion new in 2005. Therefore, i am now on my fourth ignition switch since the car was manufactured.i acknowledge that ignition switches have been found defective in certain gm car models and years and a recall is in place.however, i believe that ignition problems in gm saturn ions are additionally complicated by btsi solenoid and switch failure. In addition to replacing the ignition switch and housing, i have also had to replace the btsi solenoid and switch twice (may 2010, 50,263 mi; feb 2013, 84,715 mi) due to the part's failure in order to fully address the ignition switch problems of my saturn ion. Please investigate the additional issue of btsi solenoid and switch failure as being a contributing factor in the overall ignition safety problems of gm saturn ions.
My car loses power and the battery light comes on and the car stops.the radio and lights stay on.i must restart the car.it does this randomly.reading is p0300 so anyone that is having this problem it may be a bad ignition module.the ignition switch was replaced on july 14, 2014 and made this problem worse.
I just recently purchased a 2005 saturn ion. And when i was at the dealership it started like a dream. A few weeks later the temperature dropped to 34 degrees f or so. And it would not start. I was fifteen minutes late to work because this so called "reliable" car wouldn't start because it thought i was breaking into it. If i could do it all over again, i would've purchased the chevy, this is not a common problem as i've been reading online. I don't understand why this hasn't been recalled yet. We're paying a lot of money for some piece of crap car that doesn't start when it's too cold/damp out. Something needs to be done soon!!!!!
Ignition would sometimes not turn off or release key when car was running, or turn on when car was not running. Passlock indicator was coming on at strange times. Battery constantly being drained. Ses light was on when the key was out of ignition. $960 in parts and labor.
Case # 8-1587665159 - 2005 saturn ion ... I cannot get any help with this vehicle and i have gone through all the channels. The car dealership stated the ignition and power steering motor was replaced,yet, i have received no paperwork stating this was done. Ignition was replaced. If the power steering motor was replaced, it went out again while i was out of town, had a garage replace it along with the module but it also went out. Took it back to the dealership as paperwork from gm stated i should do but they wouldn't honor it because it was a used part. Previously, the gas lines had to be replaced as one could smell gas everywhere around the vehicle. I have been told by a gm rep that the car is older with a lot of mileage and problems will happen but gm officials knew about some of these issues when the car first came out ... They did nothing for 10 years. The power steering constantly goes out, sometimes without a warning or sometimes with chimes. I am a 68-year-old heart patient that has to drive a vehicle knowing at any moment the power steering will go out and i could crash, yet, gm states pull the car off the road, turn it off and back on and it should be okay. This is not true. I am not able to steer this vehicle with manual transmission even though gm states, steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash. "i purchased this vehicle last year and had no clue about the recalls. Or perhaps gm had not admitted to them yet. I have no choice but to drive this vehicle as is as it is the only mode of transportation that i have.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated whenever the vehicle was turned off; the key has to be shaken several times in order to release the key. The contact also stated that it was difficult to start the vehicle more often when the weather was cold. The vehicle was not inspected. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage 46,000.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs.the consumer stated she was having problems with the key getting stuck in the ignition, long before the recall was issued.
Electric power steering failure in 2005 saturn ion in less than 16000 miles but 8 months out of warranty.power steering became operational after each restart, but failed again within 3-5 minutes of driving.very difficult to steer posing a safety hazard for my wife. Dealer repair required replacement of complete steering column approaching $1000 in repair cost.ignition switch has also failed to permit car from starting on two occasions.dealer also replaced at the same time.dealer returned both parts to me. I have learned that both are common failures with this car and other gm compacts. Several incidents of repeated failures of the electric power steering.there should have been recalls or reimbursement for these premature failures.no wonder gm is going bust with a product of such low reliability and poor design.
My car set a code for what i researched has a recall and i just purchased this car jan. 16, 2015.how do i take care of this as it could be a horrible problem.it needs fixed.
I checked electrical above, for affected parts, but i am not sure if that is correct.it was the ignition.i was driving on whitney ave. (towards new haven) in hamden, ct.traffic was moderate due to the time of day (3:00 p.m.)suddenly, and with no warning other than the dash lighting up with engine lights, my car stopped.there was enough momentum to turn it into the post office driveway.brakes and steering did not work.fortunately, the cars coming up behind me were able to swerve to avoid hitting me. The incident caused a traffic jam and a mess in the post office.a very kind man offered to help push the car out of the incoming driveway.he put it in neutral and pushed it out of the way.i have aaa service.the call was made and the car was towed to firestone on dixwell ave., since i live in the vicinity and could walk home.i have the receipt for work done by firestone.the job cost me $262.82.i was on my way to i-91.i dread to think of what could have happened, if the car suddenly stopped in 65 mile an hour traffic. (i jest, since trucks regularly pass going well over 70!)i wish to send my bill to gm, but no address is provided on the recall letter.please advise.if i do not hear from you, i will go to valenti motors in wallingford to ask for assistance in obtaining an address to send my bill.i expect full compensation for the costs associated with this incident, and will provide the firestone invoice.in a separate recent incident, again, on my way to an interstate, the car went dead again.this time, i came to rest up against a barrier between the road and a salt marsh!in this case it was the alternator.the car was towed again to firestone, where they replaced the alternator and the battery.i write this, just in case gm has ignored another problem.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Vehicle will not start at times.happened at 16,000 miles.dealership replaced ign. Switch.happening again at 43,000 miles.dealership says its my responsibility to pay.i disagree.faulty switches should the company's responsibility.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to the customer reimbursement request form.the ignition lock cylinder was replaced.
Dt: contactpurchased a saturn in march. She had problems getting it started within the first few weeks. 3 months later on 6-28-05 it stopped suddenly on the road.the contacthad initially trouble to start the car. It took 3 tries to get it started. .she took vehicleback to the dealer,and they could not duplicate it. One month and one day later it happened again. It did start back right away then. It has been in therepair shop for 3 weeks, andthey could not duplicate the problem. Saturn was supposed to come and look at the car,they never came.the contact was afraid to get in the car and drive it. The dealershipprovided the contact a loaner. The dealership had other dealerships come from the area to look at the car, and could not find anything. Saturnoffered the contactan extended warranty , but she did not want the car. She did not know what good an extended warrantywas it the vehiclequit on the highway.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while making a left turn, the vehicle suddenly stalled as the power steering seized and caused the contact to crash into a concrete street divider. The contact sustained back injuries. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The contact indicated that during the crash, the radiator and condenser were damaged and both were replaced by the mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified in reference to the defect. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Consumer complained aboutelectrical problems. While driving and looking at the dashboard all the gauges shined, indicating that nothing was operating normally. The gas gauge/ speedometer, and battery meter, etc.
The saturn vehicle is exposed to temperatures at or approaching 32 degrees f for several hours when the engine is not running (usually 6-10 hours.) i attempt to start the vehicle, the ignition switch clicks and the car stalls. The security system kicks in. The security light blinks and the odometer screen reads: 'service engine soon.' fuel will not be sent to the engine. The vehicle will now not start for about 8-10 minutes as the security system resets.after 8-10 minutes, the security light will stop blinking and then go out. 'the service engine soon' scroll light will stop and also go out.now, if i attempt to start the vehicle again, if the ignition switch grease has not adequately warmed, then the process will begin again.
The contact's mother owns a 2005 saturn ion.after driving the vehicle, the gear was placed into park, but the vehicle would not shut off.the vehicle would not shift out of park and the contact had to remove ignition fuses to shut off the vehicle.the dealer has been notified.the current and failure mileages were 45,199.updated 06/25/08 the ignition lock cylinder was seized inside the housing. Updated 06/26/08
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion2. The contact stated that after inserting the key in the ignition, it became lodged in the on position and could not be removed. The contact was unable to shut the vehicle off as a result of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer two days prior to the failure where the ignition cylinder was replaced yet, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 70,000.updated 04/19/12*ljthe consumer stated the only way to shut the vehicle was off, was by disconnecting the battery. Updated 04/27/12
When attempting to turn my car off the key gets stuck in the ignition.the ignition switch must be turned off and the battery taken out to turn the car off.this has happened twice in two weeks.each time the ignition cylinder has been replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, there was a clicking noise coming from the front of the vehicle as the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.
2-02-07 key stuck in ignition...car would not turn off.... Ignition replaced33,316 miles01-14-08 transmission replaced50,728 miles12-20-08car wouldn't start...clutch switch replaced50,728 miles8-26-08 sun roof drain clogged $199.88 59,893 miles8-10-09car would not start..replaced ignition switch 2nd time72,615 milescar was bought new off lot in 2005... Towed 4 times in 4years!
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact stated that her key became stuck in the ignition and would not come out.the vehicle was not shut all the way off at the time and caused the battery to become drained.the vehicle has remained parked for three months.the dealer advised her to bring in the vehicle for diagnostic testing at her expense.the contact will call the manufacturer for assistance.the vin was unknown.the failure mileage was 30,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that after turning the vehicle off, the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. The contact indicated that after several hours the key was able to be removed from the ignition switch. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa recall campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Key came out of ignition while driving; also keys is stuck when turning car off.
On multiple occasions, i could not release the car key from the ignition. I could turn off the engine, but the key would not disengage from the acc mode. Releasing the key would take anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes. These were incidents that could not be tied to any specific action from the driver and that would occur randomly. Every time i drove, i was afraid the key would get stuck and that this would finally be the time that i could not get it out. This is a safety concern when there are severe weather conditions and the battery is in danger of dying. The gm dealership found what they thought was the problem and the solution was to completely replace a range of parts. Another mechanic found a different problem (a malfunctioning cylinder of sorts) and replaced it and for the first time in years, i can drive safely and with the peace of mind knowing that the key will no longer get stuck.
Saturn 2005 ion would not turn off, would not release the engine key or turn. I drove car to walmart to have service tech remove the battery. They had to disable something else. This is second episode with ignition key and this car.
I own a 2005 saturn ion.i have the same issue that i noticed has been documented by many other saturn owners on this site.the key gets stuck in the ignition and will not release after the car has been turned off.i am forced to restart the car about 3-4 times every time i want to get out of my car.i brought the car to the dealership while still under warranty and they told me that a part had to be ordered, that they would notify me when the part was received, and that it would be covered.a month later i called to "check" on the part and was told it was received the day before and that the work could not be completed on a weekend.i told them i could not be without my car and could not make an appointment until i had a day off of work.at this point i asked if i went out of my warranty in the intern if it would still be covered.i was told that "since the problem was documented while still under warranty it would be covered."when i was able to make an appointment a month later, they refused to cover it because i was "out of warranty" and want close to $400 for the fix.needless to say i am very disappointed with saturn, not only with the car itself, but also with their neglect to take responsibility for the car's defect, as well corporate response to the claim that i issued back in march (which by the way was closed without resolution or explanation).i have since opened another claim.
Dt*:the contact stated while the vehicle was in an idle state or placed in reverse, the engine intermittently stalled without warning.the engine easily restarted after stalling.the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the excessive weight of all the key chains used by the contact allowed the ignition to turn off on its own.after the dealer's assessment, only one key chain was used while the keys were in the ignition, but the engine stalling persisted.the manufacturer was alerted.
2005 saturn ion. When i turn the car off the key is stuck in the ignition and won't release. After some time the key eventually releases itself.i recently brought the car into a gm dealer and they stated there was nothing wrong, they lubed up the parts and said i would be fine. The key continues to get stuck.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the key became stuck. The contact turned the vehicle on and off several times in an attempt to free the key. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact had to wait in order to release the key from the ignition after the vehicle had been shut off. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the shifter assembly also needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
I've made reports of faulty switch ignition problems in 2010 to gm the replaced it with another and i still had issues with it. I also had issues with my windshieldwipers which i ended up replacing after i was told they were not at fault. I've been having problems starting the car or either it would cut off while driving and cause problems for me to restart it. I recently took it to a dealership to have the recall issue fixed but i was informed that other issues also occurred and gm refused to fix.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that when she shut the vehicle off, she was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The failure occurred every time she drove the vehicle. She had to wait fifteen minutes before she was able to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that she had to have the vehicle repaired by the dealer at her expense. The current mileage was approximately 97,000. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
I have had several issues with the ignition and not being able to immediately turn the car off.the ignition will not release the key and will be stuck in the acc position most times. The most recent time i could not get the car to turn off at all.the ignition would not release or allow the key to turn even minimally.had to unhook the battery, pull the fuel pump fuse in order to get the car to stop running.the ignition still would not release the key.i got this information on how to do this from many complaints that i read about on the internet on saturn ions having the same issue.they do not address this in the manual, and when i took my car to the dealership 18 months ago to resolve the issue then, they said nothing was wrong and they replaced the ignition which did not seem to help with the problem i was having.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch after numerous attempts. In addition, the abs warning light illuminated continuously. The failures occurred after the vehicle was repaired under the nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system). The vehicle was repaired but the failure was not rectified. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.
I have a 2005 saturn ion quad/.in feb of 07 i went to park my car and the key would not turn off the car nor come out of the ignition.the car was towed to the nearest saturn dealership and the ignition was replaced.in june of 07 this occurred again, it was towed and the ignition was replaced.then in again the same thing occurred in aug 07 and the ignition was replaced.in jan of 2008, when i took the car in for service, i asked them to check the ignition because it had stuck on me several times before i was able to turn the car off.they once again replaced the ignition.last week i was 500 miles from home and pulled off to get gas and was unable to turn the car off to fuel up.by the time i got home i was able to shut the car off.two days later, it happened again.the car was towed and the ignition replaced.i just went over my 36,000 but the dealership said it would be covered under the 1 yr parts warranty, so i did not have to pay anything for the repair.but i am still upset about a common problem not being addressed by saturn.they either have faulty ignition parts or there is something else going on to cause this problem and it needs to be investigated.replacing an ignition 5 times in 18 months is not normal.i pulled it up on the internet and this seems to be a common problem. So this situation is not unique to me.what happens when 13 months from now, it happens again then i will have to pay out of my pocket for something that is saturns fault.i have contacted the saturn corp and they cant explain why no recall has been issued on this part.
I have had ignition problems with my vehicle.there have been times when one of my keys locks the ignition, all occurrences while trying to turn the car on, and i had to really work at it to get the key to turn.it could take up to 5 minutes of jiggling the key hard before it turns.this ended when i started using my other key.with this other key, there have been four separate occasions when my car would not start.when this happens, the radio turns on but there is only a buzzing sound coming from the car.if i wait long enough, the car will eventually start.however, i don't always have time to wait.this happens both after the car sits no more than a few days or after having driven it the day before.it also happens in cold weather and in moderate weather.i cannot drive a vehicle that is so unreliable, but i also cannot afford to purchase another one.
Key will not release from my ignition.it appears that the ignition does not read that the stick shift is engaged in park and does not release the key from the ignition.this began happening just as my car reached 60,000 miles (my car is currently at 84,000).there does not seem to be any pattern to the problem, just random and in any weather condition.sometimes i just have to leave the key in the ignition and leave the vehicle.the key is still in accessory mode and does drain the battery.i brought it to the dealer at my first incidence and the ignition was replaced.it was covered under the warranty at the time, but the warranty expired just after.
2005 saturn ion recall- i have this car a year ago and the problem is the ignition. Car wont start especially on a cold weather. I need to wait for 15-20 mins before it starts. I've been late at work many time s already and i've been paying for this car but i think its not worth it. And also, i can pull out the keys while the engine is running,while the car is moving. Weird! you may want to check consmeraffairs.com--search saturn ion to check on the complaints. I have pasted some for you to check out. Thank you and i am hoping that you will find a way to solve this problem. Cameron of grand rapids mi (01/20/09)i also have had the same issues with the car not starting. I bought the ion 04 brand new and everything worked fine for the first couple of years. Lately i've been late for work and missed other appointments due to the issue. This is definitely a safety issue for those of us living in the cold north. Imagine your car not starting in below zero temps. I'm not willing to freeze to death over this. In the same breath i do not have the money to spend to fix something that saturn is well aware of and based on comments on this site has happened numerous times. If they are unwilling to recall these cars and parts then i'm sure a class action lawsuit would get their attention!laura of tampa fl (01/19/09)i am having the same problem with the ignition lock as apparently many other saturn owners. I started by calling the local saturn dealership to find out how much money they wanted me to pay them to fix this problem that they caused by using faulty parts. $171.83 was the amount quoted to me. Obviously i would like to do anything in my power to ensure saturn doesn't get a single dime more from me. I called the customer service line (800-553-6000)to inquire about the reasoning behind not issuing a recall. I was given the same line about it not being a safety issue.
2005 saturn ion 2 - two problems1.most recent - key stuck in ignition and the car will not shut off!turned key many times, tried pliers and the key still stuck.battery now disconnected and relay disconnected.have seen other complaints of this problem with ions.2.steering column - fault code "pwr str" comes up and car loses power steering.will reset if car is turned off, but will do it again within a couple of minutes.
Ignition locks up.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.when the contact parked her vehicle, it would not shut off.she drove to a mechanic shop and they manually turned off the vehicle by pulling wires and disconnecting the battery.also, the key would not release from the ignition.the ignition was replaced for the second time.the failure mileage was 46,600. Updated 10/03/08 the ignition cylinder and housing was replaced. Updated 10/06/08.
Failed ignition switch on a 2005 saturn ion. The ignition key is stuck in the shaft and will not disengage. The only way to turn off the car is to remove the steering column cover and unplug the disconnect under the steering column.
I own a 2005 saturn ion with about 46,000 miles on it.i love my little car and had hopes of owning it for years to come.however, my hopes of being a happy saturn owner is quickly fading as i continually have problems with my steering column.first it was the ignition, which i have replaced twice, and now the power steering is turning off while i'm driving.obviously this is very dangerous and it also not uncommon as i've found out by searching the internet on this very problem.
At about 38,000 miles, the ignition switch locked up with the engine running. I had to disconnect the battery to shut off the engine. I purchased a replacement switch with key from the saturn dealer for about $140.00 and installed it myself (thank god i'm a mechanic) or the cost would have been about triple. Saturn does not claim any design responsibility for the thousands of key switch failures, but gm is certainly willing to take our money to repair a known design flaw. Next vehicle i purchase will be made by chrysler-2005 caravan sxt is mechanically perfect with very good fuel economy. No more gm products for this family!
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact mentioned that the key became stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred several times. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Our saturn ion 3 would not turn off. Apparently there is a serious problem with the ignition in these cars. Why hasn't saturn/general motors recalled this part. Someone could get killed. We have had it repaired only to have it happen a second time.
The key in my 2005 saturn ion starting getting stuck in the ignition for approximately several days prior to the incident.on 6/20/08, i was unable to turn the car off due to this issue.when i was finally able to remove the key from the ignition, i was still unable to shut down the engine without stalling the car and pulling the battery.
I bought the car brand new, drove one mile off the lot, the engine stopped and would not start. It was towed the next morning to the dealer and they replaced the engine control module. At 15,400 miles the car again would not start, they replaced the ignition switch. At 16,000 miles the chime for the ignition would not turn off and the ignition housing was replaced. At 19,500 miles i complained that the car would start and immediately turn off again, the dealer said nothing was wrong. The next day the ignition would not turn off and the key was stuck. They replaced the ignition housing again. At 22,300 miles i complained that the key was sticking in the ignition, the dealer said nothing was wrong. About 6 months later (last weekend before leaving to go out of town) at 27,200 miles the ignition would not turn off and the key was stuck again. The ignition housing was replaced for the third time! i contacted the manufacturer and was only offered a one year extension on the warranty. What good will an extended warranty do for a car that you can't trust to drive because you never know whether it will start or turn off when you need it to!!! i will never buy another saturn again!!!!!
The almost crash: 1. Driving along the road; 2. Passlock anti-theft deterent light came on; 3. Car stopped in the road causing drivers to take evasive action around my car.
Ignition problems, car will not start and then starts after a while. Dealer is blaming it on remote start.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact was driving 65 mph when the steering wheel became extremely tight. The power steering warning light was illuminated followed by the sounding of the power steering warning alarm. The contact was able to drive to his residence using extreme bodily force to maneuver the wheel. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure became progressively worse. In addition, the contact's keys would continuously become lodged within the ignition switch. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired for the exact same failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.the vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was unable to start the vehicle; however, all of the electrical components were operating normally. The dealer informed the contact that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact stated that occasionally the key would not release from the ignition. The vehicle was serviced but the failure has continued to occur. The current and failure mileages were 59000. Updated 01/12/10. *ljthe consumer stated every winter the doesn't start. Updated 01/13/10.
On april 28, i called a dealer in syracuse, ny about getting the recalled ignition switch replaced.called last week about it.they still haven't ordered it.three weeks ago i called another dealership, davidsons in watertown, ny.still haven't been contacted by either of these.how long should we have to wait to get this dangerous situation resolved..
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition whenever the vehicle was turned off. It took two to three minutes before it would be released from the ignition. Previously, the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who replaced the ignition switch but the failure occurred again. The vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The current mileage was approximately 50,000.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not shift out of first gear.the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled.it was started after one half hour and moved off the road.the vehicle was towed to the dealer twice where an undetermined part was replaced in the transmission and the ignition switch was also replaced.the problem reoccurred and the vehicle was driven to the dealer and the wring harness was replaced.the problem has not reoccurred.
Went to start my car at 7:30 am the 1st weekor so in december, wouldn't start. Went out about 10 mins later, started. It has kept happening until i went to saturn in regina saskatchewan, canada, and they went and replaced my ignition switch, that was last wednesday so that would have been jan. 7th 2009. So far no more problems.
I could not shut off the car which was a 2005 saturn ion 3. The key lockedin the ignition switch and would not shut off the y engine. The only way i was able to shut it off was by dumping the clutch, but the ignition was still on. I took the car to saturn of indianapolis. They told me that the ignition key lock cylinder was binding andthey needed to install a new ignition lock cylinder and housing.they installed a new lock cylinder, lock cylinder housing and cut two new keys.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the contact stated that on several occasions the key failed to release from the ignition. The contact stated that the failures occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 14e021000 (electrical). In addition, the contact stated that prior to the recall repair, the starter and the ignition switch were replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
My 2005 saturn ion is not running and i feel it is due to the items that are on the recall. Ignition switch and power steering . I called the local gm dealer and he entered my vin# and said that all he could take care of is the ignition switch that there is no recall for the power steering. I looked on the gm website and there is clearly a recall for the power steering as well for the ion. They are not wanting to honor it because they say it isn't listed with the vin#. This is not right. I want something done because this is very unsafe for my daughter to drive when it does run. I feel that due to the ignition problem, it caused something else to go wrong and now it does not run at all and i want it all to be taken care of. Especially now that i am getting the run around from the service department at the gm dealership. I have always preferred chevy products and expect chevy to take care of its customers.
I checked electrical above, for affected parts, but i am not sure if that is correct.it was the ignition.i was driving on whitney ave. (towards new haven) in hamden, ct.traffic was moderate due to the time of day (3:00 p.m.)suddenly, and with no warning other than the dash lighting up with engine lights, my car stopped.there was enough momentum to turn it into the post office driveway.brakes and steering did not work.fortunately, the cars coming up behind me were able to swerve to avoid hitting me. The incident caused a traffic jam and a mess in the post office.a very kind man offered to help push the car out of the incoming driveway.he put it in neutral and pushed it out of the way.i have aaa service.the call was made and the car was towed to firestone on dixwell ave., since i live in the vicinity and could walk home.i have the receipt for work done by firestone.the job cost me $262.82.i was on my way to i-91.i dread to think of what could have happened, if the car suddenly stopped in 65 mile an hour traffic. (i jest, since trucks regularly pass going well over 70!)i wish to send my bill to gm, but no address is provided on the recall letter.please advise.if i do not hear from you, i will go to valenti motors in wallingford to ask for assistance in obtaining an address to send my bill.i expect full compensation for the costs associated with this incident, and will provide the firestone invoice.in a separate recent incident, again, on my way to an interstate, the car went dead again.this time, i came to rest up against a barrier between the road and a salt marsh!in this case it was the alternator.the car was towed again to firestone, where they replaced the alternator and the battery.i write this, just in case gm has ignored another problem.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2005 saturn ion 1failure to start.faulty design related to the ignition switch.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated the key became lodged in the ignition switch after the vehicle was turned off. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
I own a 2005 saturn ion 1.i bought it brand new in late 2004, and have not had any problems with it at all until this winter (2006).my problem has been that when it is cold outside, the car refuses to crank at all.i took it to a saturn dealer and they said it was the battery.i paid over $100 to have a new battery put in, and was reassured that it fixed the starting problem.i thought it had until about a week later.the car has started to have problems starting again, so i paid for a brand new car battery that i didn't need in the first place.i originally was going to take it back to saturn to get them to look at the car again, but i started doing research online.i found that saturns not starting in cold weather is a widespread problem, and saturn refuses to do anything about it.i am not going to go pay to have a new ignition switch put it, when that doesn't solve the problem at all.it's ridiculous that saturn isn't owning up to the problems so many people are having with the vehicles they own.so much money is being wasted by the consumer, trying to get a problem fixed, that isn't fixable unless gm recalls this faulty ignition switch.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not shift out of first gear.the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled.it was started after one half hour and moved off the road.the vehicle was towed to the dealer twice where an undetermined part was replaced in the transmission and the ignition switch was also replaced.the problem reoccurred and the vehicle was driven to the dealer and the wring harness was replaced.the problem has not reoccurred.
Dt: vehicle was parked outside in the yard and consumer went to the vehicle to get some papers out of the glove compartment and smelled smoke coming from both front and back of the vehicle. No flames at this time.consumer did not enter the vehicle.ran inside the house and called the fire department.the fire department came and put the fire out.the fire department investigated the vehicle and determined it was an electricalfire, and most likely was linked to the battery, where they believed the fire originated. No repairswere made.the insurance company did not determine if vehicle wastotaled at this time.
Upon drivingthe indicator lights illuminated the dashboard. Consumer stated that the fuel gauge did not indicate how much gas wasin the vehicle. The speedometer failed. Consumer contacted saturn, they checked the vehicle three times but theproblem recurred.
All dash gauges failed, including gas gauge, speedometer, odometer, etc. On at least two separate occaisions. Car was two weeks old to the day. My son (the owner/lessee) was attempting to take it from his work to the dealer less than a half mile away for "advice" when he was involved in accident that probably didn't contribute to the accident.however, it's important to note that when i called the dealer and let them know the situation with the dash was the reason he was returning the car, the salesman then informed me that "oh, yeah, those cars sometimes have a software problem in them, and while we had to wait a while to get a "fix", we now have one."so if they knew there was a problem, why didn't they fix it during the "dealer prep" stage? or at least warn the consumer of this problem?we now have a 2 week old car with body damage and are awaiting word from our insurance on which body shop it should go to.but, in the meantime, we still have a car in need of a "software upgrade" even after it's fixed.i will be horrified to ever set foot in that car again, let alone know that this car is the primary transportation for my college-age son.the car has approx 500 miles on it now, less the mileage it had on it when we purchased it.
Consumer complained aboutelectrical problems. While driving and looking at the dashboard all the gauges shined, indicating that nothing was operating normally. The gas gauge/ speedometer, and battery meter, etc.
Takata recallwhen i slow down my lights dim very low. It makes it hard to see at night.
Driving 2005 saturn ion, aprox 43,000 miles on the vehicle...electronic power steering motor gets"hot" and shuts down. No power steering in vehicle. Turn vehicle off and the electronic mechanism resets itself and works until the next time it shuts down while driving. Took vehicle to saturn dealership, power steering motor is burned out and needs to be replaced. Roughly 1300.00. Ori can just drive it as is. Tech voiced concern that the electronic problems in there could be very problematic because they could get hot and start a fire. Upon researching this problem n these models, there seems to be an overabundance of reports of the same issues. I called gm and reported the problem and let them know that there seemed to be problems with these particular models and that this could result in an accident because it has to do with steering the vehicle, and that since it will reset if you turn the vehicle off and drive for awhile, then consumers may opt not to spend the money to correct the problem, as it is very expensive. I feel that these should be recalled and corrected.
2005 saturn ion level 3.if it is below freezing outside the car will not start.this is a very common issue with saturn ions.the car will not start at first, then if you wait 20-30 minutes it will start.the issue is the ignition switch which is faulty.also, the dealership i bought the car from told me it had a full powertrain and bumper to bumper warranty and when i brought it in they denied that.
Driver lights will not work switched bulb and checked fuses
Saturn ion 2005 problem starting-every three or four starts, the lock symbol shows up and car will not start, panel, headlamps, accessories are operating, but starter seems locked out. After 10-20 minute wait, it usually starts.
Ignition switch recognition began to deteriorate. When trying to start the car, the anti-theft would come on. I would have to wait hours. This would happen in cold and rainy weather. Key would get locked in ignition with accessories on and not go off. Battery would die. When jumping the car the key would still be locked in the on position and begin turning on and off violently and rapidly until key was able to be removed. Car blew fuse while driving on highway. Max speed reduced to 30 mph.when turning on key would be 1/2 recognized and lights/electric would flicker on and off violently and fuses/computer had to be replaced/reset. Car did the light/electrical issue while on and driving, key would not come out of ignition. Car was towed by palmetto chevy in conway sc, who despite recall and vehicle history refuse to fix the car or give loaner as stated on website. I have been calling since 2008 about the issue. Gm says take it to a dealership but i have to pay for issues. Car has been towed on tuesday 3/11/14 to palmetto chevy, after they told me they would pick it up but were a no show on monday 3/10/14. Again, they refuse to do the recall. Stating they find nothing wrong with the ignition.
When the car sits for a day or more it won't crank and needs to be jumped off. The battery and altenator are good and so are the fuses. I have changed ignition relay and no difference. Had car running and would not this morning after sitting for 18 hrs. Batt is totally dead.
My daughter was driving to work through a wintry mix precipitation when she lost control, was turned to the right into a guardrail, which heavily damaged the front end and caused her to spin coming to a stop on the road.the damage seems like it should have caused airbag deployment, but the airbag did not, and she struck her head on the steering wheel.she felt as though she hit a patch of slush that pushed her to the right.the vehicle is a total loss and in custody of my insurer.the following day i received in the mail the gm recall 14063 (14v-047).my concern is that is failure of the ignition switch, causing the engine to stop turning and the airbag to disable could have caused the loss of control, and the subsequent minor neck injury, and the total loss of an otherwise sound vehicle.my insurer was given the recall information and after review decided i should move forward with a claim against the manufacturer, and this avenue is detailed on page two of my recall mailing.thank you.
Engine failed at 125,000 miles.engine specialist determined cylinder #4 oil starvation as the cause.oil change intervals have always been approximately 7500 miles.engine stalled out and would not crank to restart.engine will need to be replaced.cost:approximately $4,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The power steering and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle, but the failure occurred once more. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,200.
I've made reports of faulty switch ignition problems in 2010 to gm the replaced it with another and i still had issues with it. I also had issues with my windshieldwipers which i ended up replacing after i was told they were not at fault. I've been having problems starting the car or either it would cut off while driving and cause problems for me to restart it. I recently took it to a dealership to have the recall issue fixed but i was informed that other issues also occurred and gm refused to fix.
Case # 8-1587665159 - 2005 saturn ion ... I cannot get any help with this vehicle and i have gone through all the channels. The car dealership stated the ignition and power steering motor was replaced,yet, i have received no paperwork stating this was done. Ignition was replaced. If the power steering motor was replaced, it went out again while i was out of town, had a garage replace it along with the module but it also went out. Took it back to the dealership as paperwork from gm stated i should do but they wouldn't honor it because it was a used part. Previously, the gas lines had to be replaced as one could smell gas everywhere around the vehicle. I have been told by a gm rep that the car is older with a lot of mileage and problems will happen but gm officials knew about some of these issues when the car first came out ... They did nothing for 10 years. The power steering constantly goes out, sometimes without a warning or sometimes with chimes. I am a 68-year-old heart patient that has to drive a vehicle knowing at any moment the power steering will go out and i could crash, yet, gm states pull the car off the road, turn it off and back on and it should be okay. This is not true. I am not able to steer this vehicle with manual transmission even though gm states, steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash. "i purchased this vehicle last year and had no clue about the recalls. Or perhaps gm had not admitted to them yet. I have no choice but to drive this vehicle as is as it is the only mode of transportation that i have.
We bought our 2005 saturn ion used sept. 4, 2012,(87,812) before even could take off lot they had to install an ignition cylinder and cut new key, and the throttle was stuck could press all the way to floor, and would only get up to about 20mph. This was also fixed. (or so we thought).since our purchase, we still have trouble with the key getting stuck, it not turning off with car still running, or the car won't start, it happens so much that our daughter who drives it just figures that's they way it's suppose to be, because when take back to dealer either it won't do it for them or doesn't do it for a month or so.now the warranty has ran out so if it happens again they told us we had to take care of, well it happened again today, she parked would not shut off, called dealership, they can't do anything because gm hasn't given them recall yet!was in accident on jan. 2, 2014 front end air bags did not deploy!not sure why not!!!this july was coming home and driving down road car just shut off while driving about 30mph and had to manually try to get car off road without hurting car or anyone else's car, after sometime got car to start again and got it home, called dealership their response if happens again bring it in.and still to this date sometimes her throttle will stick, as a parent i'm holding my breath every time she leaves our drive in this vehicle.please help soon.
Engine would not de-accelerate and hitting the brakes did not stop the vehicle.i was passing cars on a highway,and i could not get the engine to down shift.it felt like it was in cruise control, and it was not. I hit the cruise control button to make sure i had not hit it by mistake.i had not. I down shifted into low gear that did not stop the engine from racing.i put it in neutral that didn't help.i managed not to hit any cars.i put the car in a snow bank near a guard rail.there was no crash because i miraculously kept the car under my control and the snow/ice kept me from hitting the guard rail. (i felt like i was gliding.) at some point when i was in the snow bank, i heard the engine finally kick itself down. I called the local police for a tow to my dealership.the dealership tried to blame me, but i told them it was mechanical failure.i was informed that there should have been overrides.there were not.the car was repaired.i was told that there was a high and low voltage reading to the accelerator pedal, and possible throttle issue.battery replaced, pedal replaced, and throttle body service performed.i was told that this was "a perfect storm."later i was told by an independent mechanic that the fly by wire system was the issue.this is unacceptable.i was at risk and so was everyone else.i do not feel comfortable driving knowing that at any time this could occur again to me or to any other car on the road that has a fly by wire system.i maintain my vehicle by regular visits to dealership mechanics, and there were less than 100,000 miles on my car.
The contact owned a 2005 saturn ion. The contact's son observed an orange glare coming from the back of their house. The family ran outside together and discovered that the son's vehicle was on fire. The fire department was down the street, but took twenty minutes to arrive at the scene. The contact's nineteen year old son extinguished the fire with water from the house. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 217,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while turning at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the failure was experienced multiple times. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the loss motive power without warning. The contact stated that steering assist and gauges were in operable. The contact coasted to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that several of the electrical functions returned however, the electrical functions failed intermittently. The power steering assist warning light illuminated intermittently when the power steering assist was inoperable. Ocean crest chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (855 alternate hwy 101, warrenton, or 97146, (866)607-2902) was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer suggested that the vehicle be taken in to be diagnosed which was still pending. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
**the other affected part was speed control....aside of the current recall issue having been a problem since i purchased the vehicle in 2005 (which has "been repaired"-i guess so if you call repaired the car trying to start itself, not starting at all, current pcm overload thanks to soo many negative codes being thrown for this worthless piece of junk.) i have filed numerous complaints with the dealership about the throttle body and am constantly and consistently provided the same answer and it is becoming a big problem. You see this car has left me stranded numerous times (to the point where i cannot keep count any longer) because the throttle body is trash. Not one but two check engines lights appear on the dash, the car shakes (literally to the point where it feels like every plastic panel is going to fall off), i cannot travel any higher than approx. 10mph and have to pull over, turn the car off (keys of course become stuck in the ignition due to the faulty switch) and wait until my car is then ready to start and the throttle body wants to operate as it should. I am now filing this complaint as the most recent codes pulling are once again the throttle body and the now the pcm. This part needs to be added to recent recalls. It is not safe to be traveling at 45mph or higher, then the vehicle shuts down and lowers speed to 10mph or less-esp. If you have no where to pull over safely (yes, this has happened to me on more than once.) i have my car back from the recall the car to still wont start, tries to turn itself over & keeps my keys stuck in the ignition. My steering column has been busted open on the bottom in order to release the keys which is ridiculousyet my car is still not functional due to other faulty, crap, junk, trash (whatever you would prefer to list them as in this documentation) parts that i will most likely be expected to pay for yet again.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled while traveling various speeds. The contact also stated that upon inspection, it was found that the control arms and bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The stalling issue was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.updated 06/10/14*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle shut off multiple times in 2006. In 2007, the ignition cylinder binded up, engine light illuminated, headlights dimmed,and front end issues. In 2008, all 4 fuel injectors were replaced, noise came from the front end, and front passenger window would not roll up. Replaced both front end sway bushings, insulator and/or front stabilizer shaft a. In 2010, again there was noise coming from the front end. Both left and right hub assemblies, lower control arms and bushings were replaced. In 2013, there was a gas leak. Updated 06/17/2014
My car constantly does not start. Also, when i go over speed bumps or hit pot holes my car will turn off.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to several recall defects and requests reimbursement for vehicle repairs.the consumer stated the vehicle broke down and had to be towed to the nearest repair factuality, where there kept the vehicle for over two months. After the vehicle was returned, the problems continued.the engine light was on and there was a problem with the ignition switch.also, the engine vales, timing chain and sway bar links were replaced.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the driver made a sudden turn when the engine stalled and caused a loss of steering control. The driver then traveled down and crashed into an embankment. There were no injuries and a police report was filed at the scene. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 165,000.
On april 28, i called a dealer in syracuse, ny about getting the recalled ignition switch replaced.called last week about it.they still haven't ordered it.three weeks ago i called another dealership, davidsons in watertown, ny.still haven't been contacted by either of these.how long should we have to wait to get this dangerous situation resolved..
On october 31, and november 1 of 2013 i was traveling approximately 40 mph and in nearly the same spot the saturn lost complete power and died. Both times i was able to get off the road. After the second incident we had it towed to a garage where they replaced the battery. I did not drive it again and currently it is in storage as i purchased a new car. I drive 350 miles a week to work and need dependable transportation. When the recall came out we realized we may have had trouble with the ignition switch for up to 2 years. There would be times we would shut the car off but would be unable to take the key out. It would take up to a minute before clicking and we could remove the key. That was when it was in the off position.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start intermittently and without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. The current mileage was approximately 103,000.
I have had issues with my car even after i have had some recalls done to it. The biggest issue is when i am driving or stationary with my car on, the car rumbles and feels like it is tugging backwards. The cylinder 2 keeps misfiring (p0302). I have seen several saturn ions that are having the same issue. Over the past four years this has been a problem consistently. There are periods where it doesn't happen much and sometimes it happens every time i drive.furthermore, my car still doesn't turn on/off all the way sometimes and the ignition switch messes up.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. The vin was not available.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The vehicle was repaired under special policy 10187 at the dealer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle completely shut off and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the electronic power steering control module failed, the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 4/13/15updated 9/20/2017
June 12-my car received complimentary maintenance. At which point, the car would not start. The body control was replaced. After moving over 1800 miles, the car would not start. June 16-had it serviced again and to my knowledge, the car had been damaged during servicing at dealership ( dropped off foot jack and damaged radiator and ac condenser). June 17-after commuting 80 miles and the passing of 9 hours, the car would not start again. Then after 3 hours, it started ( as i was in an unfamiliar location). June 21-its 8 am and i am about to leave for work, the car would not start. Took the car to the dealership after it started 3 hours later, riding in anti-theft mode. Left the car overnight and had to get a rental. June 24- picked up the car and the dealer could not determine the issue and assumed that it had been absolved. June 30- 7 am. The car would not start again for 4 hours. Took the car to the dealership, could not determine the issue. My car has yet to be fixed and i have been stranded in a number of unfamiliar places. Something is very wrong with the ignition because the power of the car comes on, but the engine will not communicate to come on.
Dt: the contact statedvehiclestalled several times at highway speeds. There has been no warning prior to each incident. This was the fourth time she took vehicle to a dealer. Each time the dealership told her the problems was fixed. She did not know what repairs the dealership had done previously. She did not have any other problem with the vehicle. The vehicle is at the dealership now and has not been repaired.updated 01/25/06.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.while driving 50 mph on an incline the vehicle lost power, the steering locked,and all of the lights on the instrument panelilluminated.the contact placed the vehicle in park, and was able to restart the vehicle.on four occasions the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure mileage was 54,and the current mileage was 10,087. Updated 06/08/07
When i was pulling out of the parking lot of my job there is a slight dip in the road when exiting the parking lot on to the street and as i was pulling out making a right turn and i went over the bump and my car shut off and i was not aware it had shut off until i was almost at a complete stop. That was the very first time it happen, it shuts off almost every time i hit a bump.
The gas pedal gets stuck while driving and the check engine light comes on. Car will not exceed 5 mph even if the pedal is pushed to the floor. Car must be turned on and off 3 times for the pedal to go back to normal. Another incident is the car will stall when stopping at a light or stop sign. Turns back on with no problem. I have had all recalls performed.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. A chime sounded inside of the vehicle. There was difficulty steering. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. Also, two weeks prior to the failures the engine stalled without warning. The technician was unable to locate the problem. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.
Unable to turn key in the off position of my 2005 saturn ion while the engine was running. Had to eventually unhook the battery to turn off the engine and have the car towed to a service station where they ended up breaking the key to remove it from the ignition and then replacing the entire ignition lock mechanism.
1.events leading up to failurei was getting ready to leave for work. The time of day was 9am.the temperature had been hovering around freezing all night.the vehicle had not been driven since the previous day at around 9pm. I unlocked my vehicle using keyless entry - driver door only.i inserted my key in the ignition, closed the door, pushed the clutch to the floor while fastening my seatbelt.i then turned the key to the start position.the engine did not start - the starter did not engage at all.when i released the key, the security light (an amber "padlock" icon) started flashing slowly - once per second.i then followed the restart procedure for this situation according to the owner manual - simply wait until the light stops flashing, turn the key to lock, then restart. Ten minutes later, the security light stopped flashing and remained illuminated.i then turned the key to lock, and then restarted engine.2.the failure, how often, its consequences:the vehicle did not start due to a failure of, or a malfunction of, some component of the factory vehicle security system.it has happened a total of three times between the incident date and march 30, 2009.it only seems to occur when the temperature overnight hovers around freezing, or drops below freezing.the consequences of this failure for me have been minimal, but i was very fortunate in each instance to be parked in a safe place, where my prompt egress was not necessary.i am reporting this situation to the odi because of the potential consequences of this failure occurring during normal driving - if i stall the engine in heavy traffic and am not able to restart for ten minutes until the security light stops flashing, i would be in a very dangerous situation, and my vehicle would present a significant hazard to other drivers.3.what was done to correct:nothing has been done to correct this failure, as my dealership has no current solution.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.while driving approximately 55 mph on normal road conditions, the engine lost power.the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel.roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer.the technician stated that the failure was related to the ignition control module.the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred.the vehicle is in the process of being repaired again.the contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.the failure mileage was 41,000 and current mileage was 61,000.
Continuous low rpm causing stall-outs when stopped in traffic.rpm at low idle is no higher than 650 to 750.engine always feels like it will stall. Dealer states that "this engine idles at a low rpm" (compared to most cars that idle at 950 rpm).
The key sticks in the ignition whenever i try to turn the car off. It takes awhile before i am able to get it out, causing the battery to drain. I have had to replace my battery already. This is a major issue that after doing some research a very common issue for ion owners. With it being so common i don't understand why a recall has not been done. I could have been stranded somewhere because of this.
Dt*:the contact stated there were several problems with the vehicle.while turning the ignition on, the battery light illuminated for 30 seconds.second, the driver's side window fell off the track and caused the window to fall into the door.third, there was a grinding noise heard in the motor and the vehicle hesitated.additionally, the headlight seal around the headlight was broken allowing water to get inside.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and all repairs were made.
Dt:the contact stated vehiclestalled whiledrivingat any speed.there were no warning lights indicating a problem with the vehicle. The dealer could not duplicate the problem.updated 01/11/06.
My 2005 ion 2 was serviced continuously by the saturn dealership since its new purchase. This car has never had a engine incident, overheating, or missed oil change/service andat approximately 35,000 miles the engine service light would activate intermittently.the problem was brought to the saturn technician and deduced to either a gas tank sealing issue or oxygen sensor malfunction.the oxygen sensor was finally replaced on it 48,000 service checkup, yet the light was still active.a complete computer code diagnostic revealed internal misfire issues with the #1 cylinder.the mechanics evaluation was that the engine cylinder or block is warped and causing compression blow by & misfiring. The recommended solution is to change the engine block at a cost of $6, 800. Or work on tearing down the engine at an un-estimated amount.although i have a3 year warranty to april 2008, i have exceeded the mileage of this purchased warranty by over 14,000 miles.i am uncertain whether i should go forward with this repair, trade-in the car, or seek my damages through my attorney in los angeles.when i purchased this new ion, my father in law was so impressed that he bought the same model5 days later at the same dealership.an interesting note is this is our 3rd saturn in the last 11 years.we believe in the brand, love the service & sales departments, but are not sure about its future with our family.
Took my saturn 2005 to integrity chevrolet in chattanooga, tn 4235359455 according to instructions on recall letter (13454) and received a rental (was told it could take weeks ) 2 days later got a message that my car was miraculously fixed. Josh baugh stated my car was ready and repaired.confused, went to get my car and upon arriving at my home, the key wouldn't come out of the ignition again.contacted josh baugh again and he said to bring the car by when i got a chance.received a call from gm stating the part for my car was in and to bring the car to be repaired.was just told by the wonderful dealership car was repaired. Took my car back and no repairs had been done.they lied. Left my car again and about a week later they call and i go to pick it up.told me the battery was dead i needed to buy another onei dont think so because they were the ones that ran the battery down by leaving the key in the ignition (i just happened to stop by got something out of my car a day after i left it opened the door there was the key still stuck in the ignition.i also submitted receipts in june of 2014 for ignition replacement for the same car.no response resubmitted receipts dec 2014 josh baugh email needed the original receipts.february 5th 2015 took the receipts and said the receipts needed to have the vin # but they could see it had my name and 2005 saturn and the ignition had to replaced by lock and key comp because key was stuck and run battery down (at 10:30 at night)they could write the vin # in for me. To my surprise (not really) a message the reimbursement couldn't be done because wasn't a vin # on receipt its not like we are all trying to get reimbursed for something we didn't pay for or some government bailout!i am contacting you to let you know this dealership lied and continues to try to prevent customers from receiving the promises of the recall.
My airbag light has stayed on. My ignition key fails to come out. I have to stall car out every time i park. And unplug steering column from battery.
I purchased a 2005 saturn ion with 32 miles on it july 11, 2005.on september 22, 2005 while driving my daughter to school in the rain, the car stalled and began to fill with water from the floor up.i had it towed to the dealer for repair and was told the left fron sunroof drain hose was plugged.they said this caused an electrical problem which caused the stall.the service dept. Said they cleaned the drain hose and all was ok.well, we had a heavy rain, not the first since 11/2005, on august 18, 2007.i was able to start the car, but it stalled right away.in addition, the floor on the driver's side was wet.this occurred on a saturday and by monday when the car was towed to the saturn dealership, there was a "pond" of water on the floor of the car.in addition, the cd player has been replaced because it ate cd's.the new radio worked ok for about 6 month's, but is now unable to pick up reception to any station.also, at one time, the driver's side door became jammed and could not be opened from the inside or outside.the lock rod and inside door handle were bent.at the same time water was leaking through the driver's side window and the window was off the track and falling into the door.this was also repaired by the dealer because i purchased the extended warranty.this car has been nothing but trouble and i regret purchasing it.i have never had so many problems with a new car and i would not recommend this car to anyone.
Ignition switch recognition began to deteriorate. When trying to start the car, the anti-theft would come on. I would have to wait hours. This would happen in cold and rainy weather. Key would get locked in ignition with accessories on and not go off. Battery would die. When jumping the car the key would still be locked in the on position and begin turning on and off violently and rapidly until key was able to be removed. Car blew fuse while driving on highway. Max speed reduced to 30 mph.when turning on key would be 1/2 recognized and lights/electric would flicker on and off violently and fuses/computer had to be replaced/reset. Car did the light/electrical issue while on and driving, key would not come out of ignition. Car was towed by palmetto chevy in conway sc, who despite recall and vehicle history refuse to fix the car or give loaner as stated on website. I have been calling since 2008 about the issue. Gm says take it to a dealership but i have to pay for issues. Car has been towed on tuesday 3/11/14 to palmetto chevy, after they told me they would pick it up but were a no show on monday 3/10/14. Again, they refuse to do the recall. Stating they find nothing wrong with the ignition.
The right front turn signal does not light or blink when the lever is pressed down.the rear right signal works as do the front and rear turn signals.i feel this is a safety hazard.my dealer says we will have to replace the command module at a cost of @ $1400.
A few years ago my left turn signal went out for the first time but i just replaced it which took a few trys before it actually worked, over the last couple of years i have had more problems with that turn signal working.everytime i have to replace it, it is a hassle trying to get it to work for it to only go out again within a week or two.i am out there again today replacing this thing.i have read about recalls on 2004 ions, have there not been any for this problem for the 2005?
Having repeat problems with 2005 saturn ion blinker. We saw there was a recall on 03 and 04 saturns for the same problem.please look into a recall for the 05 saturn ions.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that upon activation of the headlights, the headlights were dim causing poor forward visibility while driving at night or in low light conditions. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 09e012000 (exterior lighting) however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Daytime running light turn signal dont work for the passenger sidewhich can cause a safety problem to other drivers
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the front turn signals failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed, which located the failure at the body control module. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v547000 (exterior lighting). The approximate failure mileage was 99,000 and the current mileage was 111,000.
2005 saturn ion. Front and back blinkers will not blink. I have replaced all bulbs and entire light assemblies. The vehicle is not inspectable because it has to have all lights working. This has been an intermittent problem and the cause of the light failure is unknown. The vehicle has been with an auto mechanic/electrician for over 2 weeks now and is very frustrating and unacceptable. Saturn has to find a way to repair the problemat their cost. It should not be the responsibility of the customer to have the problem repaired, because it is obviously an internal malfunction.not only have iheard several complaints regarding the saturn and the difficulty in finding repair parts, but to find someone willing to work on them is not easy either. This has been an ongoing expense thatappears to be never ending . These vehicles should be taken off the roads for the safety of the drivers and their passengers, as well as other drivers on the road, due to the unexpected and unknowing events of when and what will malfunction at any given time. I also feel that the value of the vehicle should be refunded to each customer as an "allowance" to put towards the purchase of a safer vehicle. This is a serious situation and should be investigated to the fullest by the nhtsa immediately.
One day i was driving and have been noticing that the steering wheel was starting to get harder and harder when turning. I fear this because in not that strong and fear i might crashed and hurt my three kids. The steering coolant light comes on and that make me wonder about that too, when i turn i have to be in strong mode or i might be in an accident. Can gm please fix this problem.
The car has issues with lighting malfunction. My passenger side running light/turn signal required many bulb changes, every few weeks or so, since the socket overheated and accordingly received a signal from the body module to shut off. This seems like the same problem that led to a recall with the 2003 and 2004 ions.i recently was finally able to get this safety-related aspect of the vehicle remedied, for a few hundred dollars.
Dash lights go out and all systems are you functioning property
The drl and tail lights flicker at high speed when car is running!
Driver side directional stopped working.changed bulb still did not work.took to saturn dealer said they had to order a part for $185 to fix the problem.find that the 2003 & 2004 ions were recalled for the same problem but not the 2005.believe the 2005 was manufactured in 2004 so should have the same parts as the 2004.why was the 2005 not recalled also if it has the same problem.
Driver lights will not work switched bulb and checked fuses
My right turn signal flashes fast and will not work.i changed the bulb the same problemnobody seem to know what to do about this , from the amount of complaints i think g m need to fix this problem.
Left turn signal does not work even with new bulb.
Since the recall on the saturn 2005 ion, i'm wondering if there ever was a recall because of the lighting system in the saturn 2005 ion? i feel like i had to have allot of services done on the lighting system. All of this started after i had restoration performed to the headlights - 7/2/127/18/12 - right front directional signal out9/4/12 - right front turn signal burnt repl socket - both turn signals inop11/8/12 - left headlamp bulb repl11/13/13 - right brake lamp repl.
2005 saturn ion turn signal lights stopped blinking, but lamps not burned out.gm dealer recommends replacement of the body control module and extensive and costly repair!can't find parts. Cannot properly operate vehicle with expired inspection sticker required in la.
On may 29, 2014 when driving from home to work on my saturn ion 2005. At approximately 35 miles per hour the engine did not turn off, but the steering got extremely hard that i actually drove on the other lane with incoming traffic going the opposite way of my direction. The dashboard went blank, my headlights turned off mentioning that it was approximately 0940 night time.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.a month after purchasing the vehicle, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the contact attempted to turn the steering column, but was unsuccessful.she turned off and then restarted the vehicle and the steering column resumed working.she stated that the steering column locked on three occasions while driving.the dealer stated that the cause of the failure was an electrical issue and then repaired the vehicle.the manufacturer stated that they would not reimburse her for the cost of the repairs.the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 12/10/08the fog lamp was craxked. Updated 12/16/08.
Headlight on my 2005 saturn ion leaks.water condensation forms on the inside of the headlight.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled while traveling various speeds. The contact also stated that upon inspection, it was found that the control arms and bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The stalling issue was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.updated 06/10/14*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle shut off multiple times in 2006. In 2007, the ignition cylinder binded up, engine light illuminated, headlights dimmed,and front end issues. In 2008, all 4 fuel injectors were replaced, noise came from the front end, and front passenger window would not roll up. Replaced both front end sway bushings, insulator and/or front stabilizer shaft a. In 2010, again there was noise coming from the front end. Both left and right hub assemblies, lower control arms and bushings were replaced. In 2013, there was a gas leak. Updated 06/17/2014
Dt*:the contact stated there were several problems with the vehicle.while turning the ignition on, the battery light illuminated for 30 seconds.second, the driver's side window fell off the track and caused the window to fall into the door.third, there was a grinding noise heard in the motor and the vehicle hesitated.additionally, the headlight seal around the headlight was broken allowing water to get inside.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and all repairs were made.
Front directional sometimes work and sometimes don't. At times it is left side other times right side. Both 2003 & 2004 model years of saturn ion have identical problem which has been recalled but i have a 2005 and dealer and saturn corporate say they can't help until 2005 is added to recall.
I have a saturn ion 05 and have had to replace the power steering once already and now having the same issue again. Also the turn signal on the front drivers side only works when my hazards or head lamps are on have tested all fuses and replaced bulb twice this is a commom complaint why isnt it being fixed?
Turn signal lightsburned outthen didn'tburn out, but still do not work
Similar to the 04 saturn ions, my 2005 ion has the same front turn signal problem.the bulb quits flashing, but is not burned out, it is losing contact in the socket.i called saturn, but they do not have a recall for my vin, bit it is the exact same problem as with the 04.
I bought the car brand new, drove one mile off the lot, the engine stopped and would not start. It was towed the next morning to the dealer and they replaced the engine control module. At 15,400 miles the car again would not start, they replaced the ignition switch. At 16,000 miles the chime for the ignition would not turn off and the ignition housing was replaced. At 19,500 miles i complained that the car would start and immediately turn off again, the dealer said nothing was wrong. The next day the ignition would not turn off and the key was stuck. They replaced the ignition housing again. At 22,300 miles i complained that the key was sticking in the ignition, the dealer said nothing was wrong. About 6 months later (last weekend before leaving to go out of town) at 27,200 miles the ignition would not turn off and the key was stuck again. The ignition housing was replaced for the third time! i contacted the manufacturer and was only offered a one year extension on the warranty. What good will an extended warranty do for a car that you can't trust to drive because you never know whether it will start or turn off when you need it to!!! i will never buy another saturn again!!!!!
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled while traveling various speeds. The contact also stated that upon inspection, it was found that the control arms and bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The stalling issue was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.updated 06/10/14*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle shut off multiple times in 2006. In 2007, the ignition cylinder binded up, engine light illuminated, headlights dimmed,and front end issues. In 2008, all 4 fuel injectors were replaced, noise came from the front end, and front passenger window would not roll up. Replaced both front end sway bushings, insulator and/or front stabilizer shaft a. In 2010, again there was noise coming from the front end. Both left and right hub assemblies, lower control arms and bushings were replaced. In 2013, there was a gas leak. Updated 06/17/2014
Copy of email letter to ms. Barra (general motors) regarding frustration of being a saturn owner.2005 saturn ion. The consumer stated she never came close, to getting the gas mileage as advertised. She also experienced problems with the suspension, and for a little over a year, she had problems with the vehicle not starting. On one occasion, when she inserted the key into the trunk, the entire trunk lock fell into the car.the consumer received a recall notice, regarding the ignition. However, the parts were not available.
In cold weather my saturn ion will fail to start. The ignition will click a couple of time then nothing. I wait 8-10 minutes and try again sometimes it will attempt to start sometimes not. Then i have to wait some more and try again, eventually it will start. I had 2 new batteries replaced and still problem persists. I found a saturn message board that addressed this very problem. Hope you can get saturn to recall this issue.
Consumer complained aboutelectrical problems. While driving and looking at the dashboard all the gauges shined, indicating that nothing was operating normally. The gas gauge/ speedometer, and battery meter, etc.
Upon drivingthe indicator lights illuminated the dashboard. Consumer stated that the fuel gauge did not indicate how much gas wasin the vehicle. The speedometer failed. Consumer contacted saturn, they checked the vehicle three times but theproblem recurred.
The car was fueled up, when it was being started it had great difficulty. Once it was running, it was driven and a right turn was made, then all gauges died. The check engine light, the airbag light and the "pwr str" massage remained on. The car was pulled over to the side of the road and turned the ignition switch to the off position the three indicators remained on and the car refused for about two minutes before turning off.
As soon as you turn the key on the fuel pump starts pumping fuel out over the left rear wheel with out starting the car.i have read that the 2006 and up saturns have a recall on the fuel pumps but not the 2005 why. Will they recall the 2005 models in the future.
While traveling on highway, i stopped and filled up gasoline and i noticed a continuing strong gas smell in car.thought i spilled gas on myself but later upon inspection in my garage, i found gas dripping from plastic fuel line (under car, right behind driver's door).due to danger, i immediately set up appointment with polar chevrolet, who decided the fuel line needed replacement.cost was $623.44
The fuel line has rusted & leaking gasoline onto the exhaust pipe near the driver's side rear tire.
My fuel line began leaking and when i checked i determined there was a hole in it near the drivers back tire near the clip, the fuel line is also rusted out. I had to have the entire thing replaced and was a cost of over $850.00. I feel this is a safety issue and should be on a recall list. Fuel lines should not rust out like this and i have been advised this by 2 reputable mechanics. This is also very dangerous, if i had not noticed it i could have run the risk of my car catching on fire. This issue put my family and i in danger. This is as deplorable as the power steering and ignition issues. Gm needs to correct this issue at no cost to the car owners who trusted them to build a safe car. I am also consulting legal advise, and reaching out the attorney general and the better business bureau.
College aged daughter owns and drives a 2005 saturn ion with approximately 115,000 miles. We noticed a wet spots on the ground on the drivers side near the rear passenger door when car is stationary (parked) but never detected an odor. Took vehicle to nissan dealership in maryland since we were unaware that gm owns saturn. However, we were told by nissan that fuel lines need to be replaced because the vehicle is leaking gasoline and repairs should be done immediately because it is both unsafe and dangerous.
Noticed liquiddripping from driver side of car by rear wheelwhile car was parked in my parking stall. Took the car into dealership. Dealer confirmedfuel lines had rusted out. Fuel lines and fuel filter werereplaced.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the gear shift failed to switch into the reverse position without warning.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the contact mentioned that there was a fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was rusted and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact believed the failure was relevant to nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. The vin was not provided.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact noticed fuel leaking out of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 11/19/15*lj
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at low speed, fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that there was a leak in the fuel line pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated upon turning the key in the ignition and an abnormal noise was present. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and reset the computer by restarting the vehicle each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturer recall and they repaired the vehicle for the ignition switch failure. The contact also noticed strong fumes emitting from outside and inside the vehicle and it idled roughly. The dealer did not diagnose the fuel system failure. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) months ago and was unable to determine when the recall repair would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while in park, the contact noticed fuel leaking from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel lines were leaking and had corroded. The mechanic stated that the fuel lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Vehicle was stationary when problem occurred. Fuel intake and return lines in front of the rear drivers side wheel flaking badly and rusted through, about an 8 inch section of line was flaking and rusted through. Fuel line was rubbed when putting on new oem exhast and broke through the lines. Gas was leaking bad enough that it was deemed not safe to drive as these lines are about 5 inches away from the exhaust.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, he noticed an abnormal fuel odor without warning. In addition, once the contact reached his destination he observed fuel leaking out from under the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer nor the dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 250,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that after refueling and pulling out the nozzle, the filler neck came completely out with it. The contact mentioned that the engine warning lamp was also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 108,184.
This car leaks fuel when filled and you can smell fuel coming from the car at all times.the check engine light is on and the code indicates that fuel is evaporating from the tank.this make and model has been recalled in several southern states where the fuel evaporates more quickly due to the temperature.the problem is worse as the temperature increases.mr. Goodwrench and gm refuse to correct this problem without charging for their own diagnosis.it does not take certified mechanic to watch the fuel drip onto the ground or to read a code that has already been read.i have opened a claim with gm but the most assistance that is given is to schedule a service call & tow at my expense.i will not drive a car leaking gas and endanger my life and others to pay to find out it is still leaking gas from mr. Goodwrench.
**the other affected part was speed control....aside of the current recall issue having been a problem since i purchased the vehicle in 2005 (which has "been repaired"-i guess so if you call repaired the car trying to start itself, not starting at all, current pcm overload thanks to soo many negative codes being thrown for this worthless piece of junk.) i have filed numerous complaints with the dealership about the throttle body and am constantly and consistently provided the same answer and it is becoming a big problem. You see this car has left me stranded numerous times (to the point where i cannot keep count any longer) because the throttle body is trash. Not one but two check engines lights appear on the dash, the car shakes (literally to the point where it feels like every plastic panel is going to fall off), i cannot travel any higher than approx. 10mph and have to pull over, turn the car off (keys of course become stuck in the ignition due to the faulty switch) and wait until my car is then ready to start and the throttle body wants to operate as it should. I am now filing this complaint as the most recent codes pulling are once again the throttle body and the now the pcm. This part needs to be added to recent recalls. It is not safe to be traveling at 45mph or higher, then the vehicle shuts down and lowers speed to 10mph or less-esp. If you have no where to pull over safely (yes, this has happened to me on more than once.) i have my car back from the recall the car to still wont start, tries to turn itself over & keeps my keys stuck in the ignition. My steering column has been busted open on the bottom in order to release the keys which is ridiculousyet my car is still not functional due to other faulty, crap, junk, trash (whatever you would prefer to list them as in this documentation) parts that i will most likely be expected to pay for yet again.
The contact's daughter owns a 2005 saturn ion. Each time the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed oil spots on theground. Upon further inspection, the contacted husband noticed that the fuel line was cracked and leaked fuel in the front of the rear driver?s side wheel. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact was concerned that the fuel leakage could cause a fire. The contact called the dealer (guy's buick gems, 1316 n mildred st, ransom, wv 25438 304-725-3448) and was informed that there no recalls were on the vehicle. The dealer was unable to schedule an appointment and stated that they would call the contact back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
In ambient temperature of 29 degrees, my vehicle would not start.passlock light was blinking for 10 minutes and then stopped.after that, i was able to start the car.this has happened before.
Passlock malfunction due to faulty ignition switch causes no crank and activation of 10 minute relearn sequence.only happens when temperatures are below 40 degrees.has always happened ever since i bought the car january 3rd, 2009.frequency of occurrence has increased, and i'm scared that it will cause a crash if i happen to stall in traffic.the remedy to this situation has been discussed in numerous technical forums on the internet - all of which point to replacement of the ignition switch.the cause is thought to be excessive grease applied to the internals of the switch.i think gm should recall the affected units exhibiting this problem and provide no cost replacement of the ignition switch.this is not a new problem.thousands of owners have been experiencing this aggravating and sometimes dangerous technical fault.gm is ignoring the issue and offering saturn owners absolutely no assistance to correct this serious problem.if gm does not act, the law of averages says that eventually someone may be injured or killed as a result of this malfunction.please help us.this isn't fair at all.
Ignition would sometimes not turn off or release key when car was running, or turn on when car was not running. Passlock indicator was coming on at strange times. Battery constantly being drained. Ses light was on when the key was out of ignition. $960 in parts and labor.
After starting the car and putting it in drive, the car will not accelerate. The engine idles no matter how hard you press the pedal. This vehicle has a electronic throttle body (no mechanical linkage) so the problem is electrical.. Today was the third time in that past month this has happened. For the record, this car has been into the dealer no less than 9 times for electrical issues (a few body control modules, a couple ignition switches, abs modules, trans control modules, radios, instrument panels, etc, etc.) but this is the first one i think may cause injury. Getting rear-ended at a green light or having a car run into the driver side is a distinct possibility when the car 'all of a sudden' won't accelerate. Gm has repaired every problem this car has had to date, but will not admit there is a problem with the car. I am now out of warranty.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the gear shift failed to switch into the reverse position without warning.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the contact mentioned that there was a fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was rusted and the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Now i have another transmission leak that i have to get fixed again. Which i find ironic due to the fact that the transmission is sealed.also my family and i are moving cross county the end of august 2014. Now speaking to my car dealer shop they were honest with me and said that the ignition switch would probably be fixed but not my power steering motor. Now with that being said in the past eight months my car has stalled three times stopping, or coming off an off ramp from an interstate.it has even not wanted to start in my driveway and its not because of the battery or anything like that. I just had to change my battery in january 2014 because the car was dead somehow it had power but it wouldn't start.also my car has been trying to keep my key for a couple years and i have to fight with it to get it back. Now as of the last five months i have been able to take my key out with the car running.which should not be happening.
In ambient temperature of 29 degrees, my vehicle would not start.passlock light was blinking for 10 minutes and then stopped.after that, i was able to start the car.this has happened before.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact had to wait in order to release the key from the ignition after the vehicle had been shut off. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the shifter assembly also needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
**the other affected part was speed control....aside of the current recall issue having been a problem since i purchased the vehicle in 2005 (which has "been repaired"-i guess so if you call repaired the car trying to start itself, not starting at all, current pcm overload thanks to soo many negative codes being thrown for this worthless piece of junk.) i have filed numerous complaints with the dealership about the throttle body and am constantly and consistently provided the same answer and it is becoming a big problem. You see this car has left me stranded numerous times (to the point where i cannot keep count any longer) because the throttle body is trash. Not one but two check engines lights appear on the dash, the car shakes (literally to the point where it feels like every plastic panel is going to fall off), i cannot travel any higher than approx. 10mph and have to pull over, turn the car off (keys of course become stuck in the ignition due to the faulty switch) and wait until my car is then ready to start and the throttle body wants to operate as it should. I am now filing this complaint as the most recent codes pulling are once again the throttle body and the now the pcm. This part needs to be added to recent recalls. It is not safe to be traveling at 45mph or higher, then the vehicle shuts down and lowers speed to 10mph or less-esp. If you have no where to pull over safely (yes, this has happened to me on more than once.) i have my car back from the recall the car to still wont start, tries to turn itself over & keeps my keys stuck in the ignition. My steering column has been busted open on the bottom in order to release the keys which is ridiculousyet my car is still not functional due to other faulty, crap, junk, trash (whatever you would prefer to list them as in this documentation) parts that i will most likely be expected to pay for yet again.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the gear shifter screws would become lose. As a result, the gear shifter would not function properly. The contact mentioned that the vehicle would fail to shift into any gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where unknown repairs were performed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 63,000. Updated 05/21/14 updated 06/3/2014
When i would try to turn my car off i could only turn the key half and would take a while before i could get the car turned completely off and the key out.on april 17th i went to my night job it took 3 to 4 hrs for the key to finally come loose after trying to shut the car off.when i got home that evening around 10:30 pm it took till 4:30am to finally get my key out.on comsumeraffairs.com there is 47 pages of complaints just like mine starting back from 4-8-2006 and the last one was reported on 8-11-2010.why hasn't gm stepped up to the plate and recalled and replaced this issue.i had to spend $442.65 for a new shifter and cable.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the contact stated that on several occasions the key failed to release from the ignition. The contact stated that the failures occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign id number: 14e021000 (electrical). In addition, the contact stated that prior to the recall repair, the starter and the ignition switch were replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
2-02-07 key stuck in ignition...car would not turn off.... Ignition replaced33,316 miles01-14-08 transmission replaced50,728 miles12-20-08car wouldn't start...clutch switch replaced50,728 miles8-26-08 sun roof drain clogged $199.88 59,893 miles8-10-09car would not start..replaced ignition switch 2nd time72,615 milescar was bought new off lot in 2005... Towed 4 times in 4years!
Passlock light blinking vehicle will not start in ambient temperature below 30 frepresents a safety hazard because egress is needed from area.
Re: brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) solenoid.the key would get stuck in ignition and not release, or i would be unable to turn the car on after inserting the key. Note: a couple of times i could not turn off the car, which is a safety hazard. I had to force the key to turn the ignition cylinder to the off position over several minutes.i have replaced ignition switch 3 times and ignition housing twice since buying my saturn ion new in 2005. Therefore, i am now on my fourth ignition switch since the car was manufactured.i acknowledge that ignition switches have been found defective in certain gm car models and years and a recall is in place.however, i believe that ignition problems in gm saturn ions are additionally complicated by btsi solenoid and switch failure. In addition to replacing the ignition switch and housing, i have also had to replace the btsi solenoid and switch twice (may 2010, 50,263 mi; feb 2013, 84,715 mi) due to the part's failure in order to fully address the ignition switch problems of my saturn ion. Please investigate the additional issue of btsi solenoid and switch failure as being a contributing factor in the overall ignition safety problems of gm saturn ions.
My car key gets stuck in my saturn ion 2005 after i have shut it off, also when i try to turn the key it will not turn, i have to turn the wheel and jiggle the key to get it to start.looks like this is a very common problem in the saturn ions.also the power steering goes out in my car, but once i shut the car off and on the power steering problem goes away but after about 10-15 minutes give or take the light comes back on and i lose power steering.sometimes this problem will go away for a couple of days, but it comes back.this is very dangerous as it is hard for me to make sharp turns.took the car in to the shop today, luckily still on warranty, but shame on saturn because after doing research online, these are very very common problems with saturn.i will never buy another saturn!oh and my transmission light will come on and i can't drive fast.that happened for a week and then went away for a couple of months now it is back.i was on the interstate when this happened and could only go 35 mph.thank god it wasn't rush hour.that is being fixed also...
Dt:consumer has a 2005 saturn that has been in the shop for the transmission.the transmission dropped out of gear and shifted back into gear while going over 40 mph. This can cause the consumer to be involved in a rear-end collision.consumer has had the car in 3 times for transmission problems. Sometimes it hangs in gear and shifts hard.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not shift out of first gear.the service engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled.it was started after one half hour and moved off the road.the vehicle was towed to the dealer twice where an undetermined part was replaced in the transmission and the ignition switch was also replaced.the problem reoccurred and the vehicle was driven to the dealer and the wring harness was replaced.the problem has not reoccurred.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became difficult to remove from the ignition. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v17000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the contact stated that after the repairs the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shifter and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
-the contact has been hearing a noise in the car since the odometer reached 500 miles.after one and a half years a new transmission has been put on the car.the noise still exist.the car is currently 2 years old and has 20,000 miles on it.contact believes the problem with the car is bad wheel bearings even though he has been told it is the transmission.the contact also said that he had a warped left front wheel and that the car has a bounce.the contact believes the true issue has not been addressed.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving at speeds of 30 mph, the vehicle would begin to abnormally jerk and would independently slip out of gear. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted and the contact believed the dealer would not repair the vehicle due to a misdiagnosis. The failure mileage was 61,000.
I own a 2005 saturn ion and the power steering was going. I took the car into the dealership, they said the steering motor had to be replaced, now they replaced it for free, but made me wait a week and sent me back out on the road with a car that had power steering that worked sometimes and not other times. Then two weeks later the entire car started to fail. The speedometer, the transmission would not switch gears, the power steering went again, and the breaks where pretty much gone. So after causing a big scene the car was looked at and found that the transmission module went on the car. So they replaced the part after making me wait two days to get my car back. My concern is why is a car that will be turning 5 years old next month and only has about 27,900 miles on it is having all these big problems. In the matter of one mouth i have has a new brain put into the car. The customer service was awful and rude. They all try to blame each other. When i went to pick the car up the service people would not even talk to me they told me to see the cashier she has my keys. I said i am not leaving here until i test drive it, she said ok, it's park in the lot on the side somewhere. I was like nice, you don't even know where my car is on your lot. So in the matter of one month i have the steering column and the transmission module replaced.
Dt:the contactbought a 2005 saturn ion on 12-10-04. The first 50 miles he had totake it back to dealer because the cruise control was not working. The dealer fixed the cruise control under warranty.the dealer had to get a new computer program for the car. Since then he had to take vehicleto dealerfive times because the car sputtered and diedsporadically.the last two times was on 9-26-05 and on 9-30-05, andon 9-26-05 the dealer replaced theautomatic transmission body control, tcm,and power train module.repaired all wiring and connectors. During test drive, the service light was still on. He believed the dealer reset the service engine light. The contact picked up the car on 9-29-05, and on 9-30-05 the check engine light was still on.the dealership replaced the engine wiring harness at that time. The contact picked up the car on 10-03-05. He has only driven the car once sine then and the check engine light has not yet come back on. The contact has talked to a field representativefrom saturn several times, and he told him to got tothe ok dmv.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became difficult to remove from the ignition. The vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v17000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the contact stated that after the repairs the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the shifter and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000.
Passenger front wheel of a 2005 saturn ion 3, still under factory warranty with 27,000 miles, locked up on dec 22, 2007 causing a single car collision.an ase certified mechanic looked the car over after having it towed to my residence and saw that the spindle was broken, but there was no sign of other damage to the vehicle that would cause enough force to break the spindle. His opinion is that the spindle (cast aluminum) was over-tightened at the dealership and had a defect/hairline crack that finally failed.the failure happened at 60 miles per hour, causing the vehicle to slam into the guardrail, then spin into a ditch. When the spindle failed and the vehicle pulled sharply to the right, i attempted to hit the brakes which went to the floor and did nothing.insurance has refused to cover the damage, and declared the damage a manufacturer defect.
Vehicle: 2005 saturn ion red linei was driving in columbus, oh area to meet some friends and i had stopped at a red light. When i left the red light i went through the gears to get up to speed and as i came to 4th gear the shifter would not go in. So i let out the clutch and tried to go back in. As i pressed the clutch pedal again it immediately fell to the floor with no pressure on the pedal at all and i could not select any gears. Then the vehicle started to vibrate really bad so i pulled over at the walgreen's a few yards away. When i came to a stop i noticed hydraulic fluid leaking from the car and it was shaking badly. So i called my friends and they came to look. My clutch had given up but we were not sure how badly. We had the vehicle towed to a repair shop nearby that also specialized in these vehicles. The friction disc in the clutch had ripped completely apart which in turn scored and warped the flywheel. This also caused the slave cylinder to over extend which is where the fluid leaked from and debris flying around within the bellhousing had contacted the fluid feed line to the slave cylinder and punctured a hole in it. New parts were ordered to repair the vehicle and they consisted of this: 1 new flywheel, 1 new clutch friction disc, 1 new clutch pressure plate, 6 new clutch plate to flywheel bolts, 1 new slave cylinder, 1 new throw out bearing, 1 new clutch fluid feed line, 5 quarts of hydraulic fluid, and 1 quart of transmission fluid. The total labor charged was for 8 hours of work. The total repair costs for labor and parts came to $1,752. I am not the only owner of this platform of vehicle to experience clutch failure issues. I do still have the old parts for inspection. I upgraded to newer, stronger parts to avoid this happening again in 4,500 miles which is where this happened. 4,500 miles on the odometer. Here is the visual of what happened. Http://www.intense-racing.com/pics/chrisd/page_01.htm.
I was driving my 2005 saturn ion2 and the brakes totally failed when i depressed the clutch on my 5 speed transmission.after taking it in for service the mechanic told me that the slave cylinder was leaking and allowed air into the brake system because the brakes and clutch have a shared hydraulic fluid reservoir.i couldn't downshift because the clutch failed and i couldn't brake because the brakes failed.the warning system failed because there was still some fluid in the shared reservoir.the warning light goes on when the system is out of fluid not when it is running low.scary stuff... I could have been killed or killed others.lucky for me i was not going highway speeds and/or on a busy street.i was able to use the emergency brake to stop...
9/21/06, my son was diving his 2005 saturn ion redline home from work. Car had 20,000 miles, bought new. He shifted into 3rd gear and the car made a loud noise and was barely drivable. He pulled into a parking lot and discovered a large fluid leak with no ability to shift gears. Car towed to saturn of danbury. We were told that the transmission had literally "exploded" (their words) and upon investigation discovered the transmission case blown apart, supposedly caused by "excessive rpm". The car was repaired for free:transaxle assy & motor assy,starter,2 plates, flywheel, shaft asmi spoke to the service rep, who told me they could not prove it wasn't a defect, and would therefore cover it under a "goodwill adjustment, but not under the warranty. No one could explain why there was excessive rpm- enough to blow up the trans case. I was assured that they didn't believe it was anything my son had done to cause this failure. Granted, at 20 years old, i am certain he isn't a model driver, but he is also a very responsible kid and i can't imagine how badly he could have driven the car to cause this. Their repair ticket states that the "failure appears to be from aggressive driving". Come on!the car was again towed to saturn this morning, due to problems with starting. It has happened twice before, but this time we couldn't start it even after repeated attempts. The dash lights flash, the dials bounce back and forth, and the error reads "power start". We'll see what happens next, but after reading numerous threads re this particular problem, i am leary about the possibility of something common that perhaps should be addressed with a recall. Will keep you posted.
Events leading up to the failure:upon engaging the clutch (pressing on the pedal as usual) i heard a loud pop/crack noise and the pedal became very loose and went all the way to the floor very easily.date/time/place of failure:on 4-19-2011 at 9:20 am while parked in a residential parking lot.the failure is described as the clutch pedal not properly engaging the hydraulic clutch due to a bracket or some other part of the assembly's breakage.this bracket holds a piston in proper place to actuate the hydraulic clutch as the pedal is depressed to the floor.since the bracket is broken, the clutch will not engage fully, if at all.i have temporarily placed double-sided foam tape where the bracket used to be on the pedal so that the piston rod can remain somewhere close to its original mounted position - so that i may drive the vehicle.since the failure, the transmission exhibits a grinding noise when shifting into third gear - presumably due to the partial engagement of the clutch.this brackets failure presents a loss of control safety issue which i feel should be addressed by the manufacturer; when coming to a stop earlier today, i was unable to shift to neutral while coming to a stop - which nearly caused a crash.
I was driving my vehicle and my shifter knob fell off in my hand.the shifter failed to go into second and fourth gear.i had the car towed to the dealer and the whole shifter shaft had to be replaced.
I was driving my car and a deer ran out in front of me, i was able to miss that one but another one came out and i hit it. It hit so hard and my steering was hard like a car without power steering and the brakes were like that too. The airbags did not deploy nor did the safety belts catch me and my granddaughter. It did $3500.00 worth of damage to my car and my head slammed up against the driver window, my granddaughter was in her carseat but i had it in the front seat so it released the carseat. She had bruises and a black eye, and now 3 years later, that same eye is causing her problems seeing. Everyday i feel so bad because she was in my saturn that night. People asked me over and over what about your airbags, etc. I never knew what to say until i started getting the recalls and realized what gm had known all along about my ignition. This year my car got stuck in the run position and i called the dealership and was told they were gone for the day. I unhooked the battery cables and the car still would not turn off. Finally after total disgust, all of a sudden the antifreeze overflow tank lid popped off and shot antifreeze everywhere, it just barely missed my granddaughter and myself. The dealership coyle chevrolet of clarskville in came and picked up the car, and in the process ripped the wind shield for the sunroof off, and called me to tell me my car now had a noise in the lower end of the engine and it would be $600.00 and up. They test drove it, and told me there was no antifreeze in it. I had already told them what happened. Gm and coyle both say sorry the ignition is the original reason for the engine that is now locked up after i was told i had to come get it or i would be charged a storage fee locked up on me on the expressway home. That was in september and i still have nothing and they won't help.
My girlfriend and i were in an automile accident by hitting a deer head on then losing control of the vehicle and hitting and embankment head on. We hit the embankment so hard that the 2005 saturn ion bounced back off and ended up in the middle of the road. The airbags never deployed and the seat belt never caught resulting my girlfriend to be injured by the steering wheel with lacerations to her chin and her teeth went through the back of her lip and also neck and back injuries from the hard impact. The insurance company totaled the car because of the front frame and underneath damage it cause. She hit so hard that the whole front end was pushed into the motor and the motor was pushed back into the firewall.
My seat belts willno longer buckle.my shift gets stuck in park and jumps into other gears(neutral) and the car revs on it's own without putting foot on gas. My shift is doing the exact same thing as the recall for the aura and the dealer wants to charge me $700.00 in repairs and the parts are on back order for 6 months.i do not have my vin# at this time.please check with herb chambers saturn -warwick, ri.
The passenger side seatbelt has unattached from the floor.
My husband was driving my 05 saturn ion 2 quad coupe home from work on the interstate.traffic stopped , came to complete stop vehicle behind did not brake and rear ended my vehicle at roughly 50+ mph causing him to hit another vehicle in turn causing a 6 vehicle accident. The air bags did not deploy causing his headto hit the steering wheel and the driver seat broke in half with him in it landing on the back seat.
Travelling on 580eb in traffic.came to a stop, vehicle behind me did not.he was travelling at approx 50mph and demolished my vehicle.my air bags did not deploy and the driver seat bent back to fully reclined position.i sustained neck and upper back injuries.
I was rear ended and shoved into a pickup on 03/23/09 in my 2005 saturn ion and air bag did not deploy, seat broke and went all the way back.
My car has been driving fine and one day the security light and a few other warning lights went on as well as "trac off" came up on the screen. My gas gauge also went down to zero (even though i had a full tank.) the car still ran fine and no codes came up so i was told to replace the alternator. I replaced the alternator and now my car will start but i have to wait 5 minutes before it will let me put it in gear. Everything turns off and warning lights come on as the car "warms up?" after 5 minutes it will let me put it in gear but warning lights abs, brake, and airbag will still be on. If i restart the car then, the lights go off. I have no idea what is going on!
Re: brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) solenoid.the key would get stuck in ignition and not release, or i would be unable to turn the car on after inserting the key. Note: a couple of times i could not turn off the car, which is a safety hazard. I had to force the key to turn the ignition cylinder to the off position over several minutes.i have replaced ignition switch 3 times and ignition housing twice since buying my saturn ion new in 2005. Therefore, i am now on my fourth ignition switch since the car was manufactured.i acknowledge that ignition switches have been found defective in certain gm car models and years and a recall is in place.however, i believe that ignition problems in gm saturn ions are additionally complicated by btsi solenoid and switch failure. In addition to replacing the ignition switch and housing, i have also had to replace the btsi solenoid and switch twice (may 2010, 50,263 mi; feb 2013, 84,715 mi) due to the part's failure in order to fully address the ignition switch problems of my saturn ion. Please investigate the additional issue of btsi solenoid and switch failure as being a contributing factor in the overall ignition safety problems of gm saturn ions.
My son was driving and the truck in front of him stopped suddenly.he hit the brakes and felt the steering lock up, brakes locked and he couldn't stop.hit the truck hard enough to crack the core support in the saturn but the air bag do not expand.he was not injured but this is definitely a safety issue if you can hit another car enough to crack the steel frame but no airbag was deployed.
I believe that the power steering issue (recalled recently and received letter) caused my vehicle to be very hard to control on a downslope hill at 12 mph coming up to red light. My car went from the right lane to the left land of 4 lane street and i hit car in front of me. Now, having received information today about the power steering recall,i have an appt. At my local dealership to check on the alignment/suspension and the piece of metal that i believe to be brake pad that a few hours later shot out and hit car next to me in a parking lot when i applied brakes and turned off vehicle ignition. I will know more of what happened once dealershjp runs diagnostics.
Dt*:the contact stated while traveling 60 mph, down an icy hill the brake pedal went to the floor and the brakes did not respond.the vehicle coasted to a stop and was towed to the dealership.a diagnostic test was performed, which determined there was no failure associated with the vehicle.while driving off the lot, the brake pedal went to the floor again.the manufacturer has been alerted. Updated 05/22/06
I purchased a 3005 saturn ion coupe 35/31/05 with in the past 7 months,the car has been back to the dealership 5 times. The day after i picked up the vehicle, i noticed a thumping noise in the back.after bringing back to the dealership, i was told that the rear rotors needed to be replaced. This did not fix the noise.my second trip the dealership indicated that i needed new rear brake drums. Because they were warped (future conversations with the sales manager indicated that this was completely normal, that if the car sits for a few weeks without being driven, the drums will warp, which leads me to think that saturn should re think the quality of parts they use.) since that time, i have brought the car in for a defective radio (which was replaced) a drivers window that wouldn't go down (motor replaced) and the cruise control not working (after 2 times, it was replaced).i finally was able to speak with the area manager last week after i called saturn customer service to log a complaint for the second time.he offered me free basic maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations) for 2 years.this was the first time that anyone at saturn had offered to do anything for my time/inconvenience. Very poor customer service/satisfaction.
Passenger front wheel of a 2005 saturn ion 3, still under factory warranty with 27,000 miles, locked up on dec 22, 2007 causing a single car collision.an ase certified mechanic looked the car over after having it towed to my residence and saw that the spindle was broken, but there was no sign of other damage to the vehicle that would cause enough force to break the spindle. His opinion is that the spindle (cast aluminum) was over-tightened at the dealership and had a defect/hairline crack that finally failed.the failure happened at 60 miles per hour, causing the vehicle to slam into the guardrail, then spin into a ditch. When the spindle failed and the vehicle pulled sharply to the right, i attempted to hit the brakes which went to the floor and did nothing.insurance has refused to cover the damage, and declared the damage a manufacturer defect.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle began to sway abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the anti-lock system was faulty and the rear brakes shoes were worn. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 19,000.
I was driving my 2005 saturn ion2 and the brakes totally failed when i depressed the clutch on my 5 speed transmission.after taking it in for service the mechanic told me that the slave cylinder was leaking and allowed air into the brake system because the brakes and clutch have a shared hydraulic fluid reservoir.i couldn't downshift because the clutch failed and i couldn't brake because the brakes failed.the warning system failed because there was still some fluid in the shared reservoir.the warning light goes on when the system is out of fluid not when it is running low.scary stuff... I could have been killed or killed others.lucky for me i was not going highway speeds and/or on a busy street.i was able to use the emergency brake to stop...
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear of the vehicle began to sway abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the anti-lock system was faulty and the rear brakes shoes were worn. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 19,000.
I own a 2005 saturn ion. While driving 60 mph the powersteering light comes on and the power steering malfunctions. The vehicle is becomes very difficult to drive when the power steering goes out. Have to shut the vehicle off and restart it for the power steering system to work properly. Called the dealer regarding the power steering and the dealer stated there are no open recalls on the vehicle at this time. Have appt with dealer on thursday for repair.this has happened on the interstate twice an on regular roadways twice in last month. Have approx. 70,000 on car.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving atapproximately 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminatedon the dashboard as the steering wheel became extremely stiff. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway and shut off the engine. When restarting, the vehicle had regained power steering capabilities and resumed the warning lights were no longer illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred two additional times. The vehicle was taken to a local repairs facility where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 74,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the loss motive power without warning. The contact stated that steering assist and gauges were in operable. The contact coasted to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that several of the electrical functions returned however, the electrical functions failed intermittently. The power steering assist warning light illuminated intermittently when the power steering assist was inoperable. Ocean crest chevrolet buick gmc cadillac (855 alternate hwy 101, warrenton, or 97146, (866)607-2902) was contacted and informed of the failure. The dealer suggested that the vehicle be taken in to be diagnosed which was still pending. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
The power steering on this car repeatedly fails. As soon as you start the car the power steering light comes on making it extremely difficult to maneuver the car.
I have a 2005 saturn ion i bought new it has approx. 21,000 miles on it and the power steering keeps going out.when i shut the car off it resets, but after a few yards it goes out again.i placed a call to gm after calling saturn north they said i would have to have a diagnostics done at the saturn dealership in which i have done, the fix is i have to have the steering column replaced at my expense.neither gm nor saturn are willing to work with me.gm has said it is not a manufacturing defect.there are several other complaints and the fix is the same, replace the steering column, funny that wouldn't be a manufacturing defect.there should be a recall on this known problem before someone is harmed or killed.gm and saturn are putting their customers and everyone else on the street in danger, because they are ignoring the problem.also, my power window on the drivers side no longer works - it falls down when i try to put the window down, but it was staying up until gm told my i had to have it checked out by satrun north dealership, they said the regulator needs to be replaced, but of course they did not tell me that if they took the door panel off the window would no longer stay up and for some reason now the motor for it no longer works.cost me $79.00 for the diagnostics and i left there with my car worse than it was. At 21,000 miles i don't think my car should be falling apart.
I own a 2005 saturn ion.the power steering goes out when driving.it was once a month or so but now it is every time.have taken it to auto shops and they can't find a problem.my wife is the primary driver of the vehicle and she picks up our two children.we drive in town and on the interstateas well.very unsafe!the saturn dealership closed down last year and the nearest dealership is about 1 hour away via interstate.sometimes we have to pull over and shut the car off to reset the steering.it works well for only about 10 minutes then goes out again.this is now a daily occurrence.
Power steering suddenly fails while driving.nearly hit a car when it went out and was difficult to steer.started happening intermittently at approximately 40,000 miles last year (2009).pull car over to side of road and shut off then turn on and power steering is back on.this is happening while driving straight down road.now we have 53,000 miles (june 2010) and it is happening almost every time we are driving the car.we are very concerned about our safety. Should be recalled.
I was turning into a parking lot 7/5/2010, in a 2005 saturn ion, when the power steering light came on, and power steering stopped working. Now, it happens almost constantly, the power steering keeps going out, it happened 10 times just today 7/7/2010. Every time, i have pulled over shut the car off and waited a few minutes, before restarting car and continuing, just as the tsb from gm advises. The car only has 50,000 miles, and yet the power steering is out on it. Gm has issued a recall for chevrolet cobalts, pontiac g5, etc, for the electric power steering, yet have not for saturn ions, even though they are nearly the same vehicle, and have the same parts and problems.
2005 ion coupe - power steering light comes on and steering becomes hard to turn.comes on after a few seconds in driving.steering is hard to turn similar to manual steering.
I sent a letter to gmit was passed to saturn corp. Ongoing problemsnever fixed.started at19000 miles and continue with mileage at 31000.2 different service depts.still have the problems. Blown off by saturn corp. By rude customer service. First service visitafter specifically making an appointment for this lemon resulted in a car wash. The noise tech was not in. I drove 40 miles for a car wash? never went back. Saturn sent a customer satisfaction survey and i replied; "call me". Theyinstructed me to go to another dealer. I did and the service advisor told me it was my rotors making the noise. He then tried to charge me for the repair!!! the vehicle is under warranty. He then said that they will do it at no charge after i protested. I received the car back, said thank you and left. When i got about a mile from the dealership, the problems were still there (noise and vibration from the front passenger side of the vehicle). I called him from my cell phone and told him and he said ;"ok, we will get you in sometime during the week so we can spend more time with it".could you imagine how i would have felt if i had actually agreed to pay? i was very upset.saturn corp. Called me after about 2 weeks and asked me how it went and i told them it did not go well. They contacted the service manager and after a while, he called me.i told him that i would come back in after the holidays. I called him to set an appointment just after the new year. We set one up on a saturday morning at the dealership. I showed up, he did not. I was taken care of by a service advisor. After checking the car out, he said that they needed to change the "rack". So, i had to come back again.i picked it up the next day. Here is the bottom line; now the car drifts, to the right to be exact, oh, and my vibration is still there along with the noise in the front end. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. I believe it is a lemon or there is something else someone is not telling me!
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the power steering failed and she was unable to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who notified the dealer of the failure. The dealer confirmed that the computer needed to be reprogrammed. There were no related recalls; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
Electric power steering failure in 2005 saturn ion in less than 16000 miles but 8 months out of warranty.power steering became operational after each restart, but failed again within 3-5 minutes of driving.very difficult to steer posing a safety hazard for my wife. Dealer repair required replacement of complete steering column approaching $1000 in repair cost.ignition switch has also failed to permit car from starting on two occasions.dealer also replaced at the same time.dealer returned both parts to me. I have learned that both are common failures with this car and other gm compacts. Several incidents of repeated failures of the electric power steering.there should have been recalls or reimbursement for these premature failures.no wonder gm is going bust with a product of such low reliability and poor design.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated upon turning the key in the ignition and an abnormal noise was present. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and reset the computer by restarting the vehicle each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturer recall and they repaired the vehicle for the ignition switch failure. The contact also noticed strong fumes emitting from outside and inside the vehicle and it idled roughly. The dealer did not diagnose the fuel system failure. The vehicle was also included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) months ago and was unable to determine when the recall repair would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at 65 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned. The contact shut off the vehicle and upon restart, the vehicle functioned properly. However, the failure occurred moments later. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the power steering motor failed. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 92,000. Updated 11/05/10updated 11/05/10
Key becomes stuck in the accessory position after turning vehicle off, approximately 90% of the time i drive it.when this occurs, i have two options: allow the battery to be drained and jumpstart the next time i use my car, or attempt to locate the manual release inside the steering column.i've had the recall maintenance done on my car, and it did not fix the problem.gm told me that i would need to have the gear shifter assembly replaced (cost to be paid by me).in the meantime, they suggested that i continue to release the key manually. Every time i use my car, i feel unsafe - i am putting myself at risk of electrocution constantly, whether by jumpstarting the dead battery or manipulating the wires under the steering column.gm is aware of this issue and taking no steps to fix it, much like the other ignition/power steering problems they willingly ignored.
I believe that the power steering issue (recalled recently and received letter) caused my vehicle to be very hard to control on a downslope hill at 12 mph coming up to red light. My car went from the right lane to the left land of 4 lane street and i hit car in front of me. Now, having received information today about the power steering recall,i have an appt. At my local dealership to check on the alignment/suspension and the piece of metal that i believe to be brake pad that a few hours later shot out and hit car next to me in a parking lot when i applied brakes and turned off vehicle ignition. I will know more of what happened once dealershjp runs diagnostics.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately between 55-60 mph on normal road conditions. A chime sounded inside of the vehicle. The power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately, there was a loss of power steering. The driver experienced difficulty in steering. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle continued which required greater pressure applied to the steering wheel. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. The authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time.the failure mileage was unknown.
During my normal commute 18 miles, the power steering light comes on and the power steering goes out.the issue is intermittent and the power steering works again after the car is turned off and back on.the problem occurs each drive.
As i was driving my 2005 saturn ion, my message center chimed and read "pwr str". I attempted to steer and noticed my power steering was inoperable.
The steering wheel got hard to turn back and forth. Car got does this once in a while.
Power steering fails while driving intermittent failure.
I was driving down the highway when the power steering light turned on. Suddenly i was struggling with the steering wheel to make the car turn to get off the highway.it was really hard up until i turned it off. I turned it on again and it worked. Later this happened again while going to work, then coming back to work. It seems to happen every other day now for the past week.there is apparently no parts that i can change for it. And because saturn ions use electronic power steering, it's impossible to add steering fluid since there is no reservoir. It seems to be a dangerous electronic defect a lot of saturn ion owners are having.
The car was fueled up, when it was being started it had great difficulty. Once it was running, it was driven and a right turn was made, then all gauges died. The check engine light, the airbag light and the "pwr str" massage remained on. The car was pulled over to the side of the road and turned the ignition switch to the off position the three indicators remained on and the car refused for about two minutes before turning off.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering assist failed without warning.it required great force for the contact to turn the steering wheel.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were less than 98,000.
The key gets stuck in the ignition, this has been a problem for 2 years, often have to leave the car with the key in (this is very unsafe). Today the key was stuck and would not turn, i could not turn the car off --- this is an extremely unsafe situation.
Driving my 2005 ion at about 40 mph a ding went off and the power steering light when on.it was very hard to steer over to the side of the road.after stopping for a few minutes, i started the car and it worked fine, until the next day.finally it would only work for a minute or two and the light and hard steering started.had to take it to the dealer and he put in a assist motor and column kit.the cost $1041.43.the only way we got the part was that he got it from the shipment made to him for the chevy cobalts on his lot. The part was received about a week and a half after he tried to order the part several times.there was no other way to get the part, as no one would ship it to him because of the recall on the chevys.
On june 14th we were going along about 60 mph the first time down to salem, oregon. All of a sudden the power steering light comes on. It's hard to steer and we turn off the car in neutral then turn it back on. It then comes back on halfway between the 45 minute drive. We do the same thing again. On friday the 14th it happens 4x. It happens intermittently. One time it was real bad the light came on, and was turning into the parking spot for our apartment at 5mph. It was so hard to turn the wheel to get the car parked. It didn't happen much for about a week. Here and there, i did the same thing turned the car off then back on. Now, it's happening more often. This should be something that gm needs to fix and replace what ever is wrong, and do it right the first time. It should be a permanent fix not a temporary one. This can cause issues when turning sharply to prevent an accident. This is a safety issue and i know how customer service can be. This needs to be addressed and not opened then closed investigation because it's not right.please investigate this and needs to be fixed.
Gm sent a recall notice for the power steering motor failing so i took the car in for service. ( 2005 saturn ion 2 ) up until replacing the motor we hadn't had any problems. Within three days of replacing the motor the power steering went out while driving through a parking lot. Now the gm dealer wants $900 to replace the module in the steering column. This is a dangerous problem. If the power steering goes out while changing lanes or turning around a corner and you unexpectedly lose the power steering you could very easily wreck. I've looked through the nhtsa complaints and this isn't an isolated issue. Other power steering motor replacements have power steering module failures soon after the motor replacement. It's time for nhtsa to demand gm issue a recall for this obvious dangerous condition.
My mother's 2005 saturn ion looses power steering all the time.if you stop the car, turn it off, and restart the car then the power steering works again for a while.this is the same problem reported in the 1.3 million cars gm just recalled but they did not include the saturn ion.why?
Power steering failure on saturn ion 2 sedan (4 door).car purchased 12/06/04.current mileage is 116,000.two failures have occurred during the last month when car was idling at an intersection after being driven a short time.power steering warning light illuminates and power steering fails.car must be stopped and ignition switched off and restarted after which power steering works.occurrence is unpredictable and we are really worried!our mechanic replaced the power steering motor fuse the first time but the problem has recurred again.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.a month after purchasing the vehicle, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel.the contact attempted to turn the steering column, but was unsuccessful.she turned off and then restarted the vehicle and the steering column resumed working.she stated that the steering column locked on three occasions while driving.the dealer stated that the cause of the failure was an electrical issue and then repaired the vehicle.the manufacturer stated that they would not reimburse her for the cost of the repairs.the failure mileage was unknown. Updated 12/10/08the fog lamp was craxked. Updated 12/16/08.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. In addition, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the vehicle veered to the left.the failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 60,998.updated 8/28/14
I have a 2005 saturn ion.my warranty ran up on june 11th.july 1st my powersteering light came on and the steering quit.turn car off and back on it works again.now it turns off after 5 seconds so been driving without power steering for weeks now.i feel it is very dangerous.tried reaching saturn dealer kept getting transferred to voice mail for 2 weeks to a john. No response from them after 2 weeks.went to my mechanic did diagnostic the power steering motor went bad at 42000 miles.he told me that on line he saw that saturn was having problems with this motor.told me to goto saturn.got horrible service there seems like they are not going to work with me.they wouldn't even look at it while i was there and this is a very dangerous situation esp on back roads.i asked about problems with the motor and was told "well they haven't been recalled yet so you'll probably have to pay." went to one site http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1167668-2004_saturn_ion_power_steering_problem saw people having the same problem on the 2004 model that has same motor for steering.one even had the same mileage as i do.i go back to the dealer on aug 3 because they said its not diagnosed until they do it them selves.another $40 for same test my mechanic already did.what should i do.seems like this is a big problem for this model car.thanks
I own a 2005 saturn ion with about 46,000 miles on it.i love my little car and had hopes of owning it for years to come.however, my hopes of being a happy saturn owner is quickly fading as i continually have problems with my steering column.first it was the ignition, which i have replaced twice, and now the power steering is turning off while i'm driving.obviously this is very dangerous and it also not uncommon as i've found out by searching the internet on this very problem.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at approximately 75 mph, the power steering light illuminated followed by a power steering failure. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn but she was able to control the vehicle. She turned it off and restarted. Upon restarting, the power steering functioned normally again. However, a short time later, the power steering failed again but the contact was able to get the vehicle home safely. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test. The current and failure mileages were approximately 33,000.
I was pulling out of my parking space and the power-steering function stopped working.
Nothing led up to the failure. Car was in perfect condition. Power steering just went out as i was driving down the highway. Will stay on for a few minutes then shut off again whenever car is in motion. Makes it very hard to turn and maneuver the car especially around other cars and people. I would not be able to swerve to avoid an accident. I have not got this repaired yet because the saturn dealership quoted me almost $1000 to replace the steering column. I asked if they have done this before and they said they have found the problem before in several ion models. After researching on the internet i found numerous consumer complaints with the same problem!!
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel seized and became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that the power steering motor would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. There was an open investigation under nhtsa action number: ea11014 (steering:electric power assist system), that may be related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving 20 mph the contact noticed that the power steering warning light had appeared on the instrument panel, within a few minutes, the vehicle suddenly shut off and would not restart. The failure was not diagnosed by the dealer. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 67000.
Pulling out of parking lot and the power steering went out. Now, everytime i start my car the power steering last for about 10 seconds and then it goes out.
Power steering has been going out on my 2005 saturn ion. After searching on the internet for causes, i realized many people are having the same problem. It was said that the system used has been recalled in other gm models, but not the saturn ion line. It was suggested by the other owners that we submit this problem in an effort for a recall. It is a safety issue when you lose your power steering without notice. Luckily at his point i have not had a situation causing any damage or injury. Just inconvenience and worry about when it will go out again. Thank you
2005 saturn ion 2 coupe, power steering goes out accompanied with a chime and a pwr str warning on dash. Resets after car is turned off and restarted. Problem recurs shortly after reset. Dtc code c0475 .there is a recall on chevy cobalt for this same problem but not on this car, from what i understand they are accentually the same car. Part # on the power steering motor is 995-10800 whichis the part # for a cobalt power steering motor. Gm says there isspecial coverage on this issue but only if it fails.no recall ? i will be installing a new motor part # 19257875 to fix this problem.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. When the vehicle was started, the power steering light illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
On jan 16 2010 my 18 year old son was driving our 2005 saturn ion and he called me on my cell to tell me the power steering suddenly stopped working.i told him to pull over, (he already did) turn the car off, and wait a few minutes.he did that and called me back about 15 minutes later to say he did make it home and the ps failed again right before he got home.he then told me he noticed the power steering light on the dash would come on if the radio was on so he did not have that on for the rest of the way home.it did not make any sense at the time until i was told t the car has electric steering.the next day (sunday), i drove the car to sears to have the battery tested thinking that was the problem as i have never changed out the battery since the purchase of the car.sears said the battery was fine and they said my problem with the power steering was probably not related to the battery and they recommend i take it to the dealer.during the drive that day to sears the power steering was fine because i did not turn on the radio or headlights (the ps light also came on when the lights were turned on).however, on the way home the ps again failed anyway right before we got home.the car was not driven the rest of the day.the next day, monday the 18th, i drove the car to the saturn dealer (saturn of tucson) and the steering was fine the whole way over.the dealer replaced the power steering motor and their explanation was it shorted out.i asked if this was something i caused and they said no.they also had no explanation as to why this happened given the car had only 61,000 (approx) miles and it was only 4.5 years old.the repair cost was $296.00.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact heard a chime accompanied with an illuminated power steering service light which resulted in power steering failure. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home; upon restarting the vehicle, the power steering functioned correctly and the service light shut off. The failure continued to occur on an intermittent basis. The vehicle had not been taken to an authorized dealership when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 99,800. The current mileage was approximately 100,500.
My son was driving and the truck in front of him stopped suddenly.he hit the brakes and felt the steering lock up, brakes locked and he couldn't stop.hit the truck hard enough to crack the core support in the saturn but the air bag do not expand.he was not injured but this is definitely a safety issue if you can hit another car enough to crack the steel frame but no airbag was deployed.
1st time my power steering went out i was backing out of a parking space at maybe 5mph and when i put the car in drive the car started dinging, the pwr steering light came on and the wheel locked up.turned the car off, let it sit for a bit, turned it back on and it was back to normal.has done it 3 other times while on the road at no more than 45 mph.i have been told that the entire steering column may have to be replaced but the dealership is telling me that there is no recall at this time.haven't had it repaired yet. This is extremely dangerous and was very scary as i had 2 small children in the car each time it's happened. Current mileage is 46,700.
On june 15, 2009 purchased used saturn ion 2 with 45625 miles for my 17 year old. Came with 3 month warranty/3000 miles.in sept. Car started stalling, took to dealer where purchased on sept. 17 and they said dirty fuel injector, charged $245.69. Drove car on turnpike 100 miles at 65mph and car stalled 2 times!!!! on way back, again on turnpike doing speed limit 65mph car stalled 1 time.you get chimes and the pwr str light comes on. Car stalls an average of 4 times a day!car right now at dealer for them to try and figure out what is wrong.it is not right, i paid 9369.67 + tax for car and 1635. For gmpp warranty that they tell me is not covered!i do not have this kind of money.this is such a safety issue, i cannot believe the nhtsa has not forced saturn or gm to recall this car.look at the internet or your own site for the complaints you have about this issue.it is a matter of time before there is a very serious accident as a result of car shutting down and losing steering!!!
Have a 2005 saturn ion that was part of ignition switch and cylinder recalls. Have had issues with ignition and electrical since 2006, but was "put off" by local saturn dealership on at least 6 occasions when i questioned them about the problem. Finally received recent ignition recall, and contacted chevy dealer to fix. Dealer paid for rental car until repair was done (about 1 month) as instructed by gm corporate. I asked dealer about power steering recall as corporate had stated my vehicle was involved in that recall as well. Dealer found no history of recall in their system (checked on 2 occasions). I called gm corporate 3 times and was told the same story...my car is part of power steering recall (as per vin), and i would receive my recall letter shortly. It is now june, have not received recall letter for power steering. Ignition working okay now, but other electrical problems still occurring. Alert chime for headlights and turn signals does not work. Unable to change radio station on digital factory radio with digital screen turning off when i attempt any station change or press any button on the radio. All windows but driver's back window wouldn't roll down.was told by chevy dealer that the electrical issues were not related to ignition switch, may be related to dashboard malfunction. Windows were related to door motor (replaced myself, 3rd time for this). Dealer refused to fix electrical issues, and refused to proactively fix the power steering in accordance with corporate recall cause they didn't have paperwork. Dealer was going to charge me large fee for fixing any of the other issues except for ignition switch and cylinder. Gm has made substandard vehicles for years and dragging their feet to fix their mistakes. Can't trade or sell my vehicle til this is fixed. Feel like i've been driving around a death trap. Do something some one please!!!!!!
Loss of steering while turning. Resulted in a crash and over $2000.00 in damage. Car is not driveable.
My car wouldn't start due to a related ignition switch issue that is also part of a general gm recall. The next day we went to give the car a jump start. It started up, but immediately i noticed the power steering was out making it very difficult to drive, especially at slower speeds!!!
My 2005 saturn ion is not running and i feel it is due to the items that are on the recall. Ignition switch and power steering . I called the local gm dealer and he entered my vin# and said that all he could take care of is the ignition switch that there is no recall for the power steering. I looked on the gm website and there is clearly a recall for the power steering as well for the ion. They are not wanting to honor it because they say it isn't listed with the vin#. This is not right. I want something done because this is very unsafe for my daughter to drive when it does run. I feel that due to the ignition problem, it caused something else to go wrong and now it does not run at all and i want it all to be taken care of. Especially now that i am getting the run around from the service department at the gm dealership. I have always preferred chevy products and expect chevy to take care of its customers.
I was just driving and i heard a click and the power steering went out.this happens about 3 or 4 minutes after i start driving every time i start the car.heard it costs any where from $500- $1000 to fix.have also found thousands of people who are having the same problems.
I was turning a corner and lost all power steering. Almost went off the curb.
2005 saturn ion .88 k miles.sudden loss of power steering. Fuses replaced. Resets itself with restart but recurs frequently. Very hard to steer and dangerous when occurs unexpectedly. Gm customer service called but they deny a general recall. Not helpful.the vin is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driving home from work suddenly i had experienced sudden loss of power steering. Research online indicates this make model and year has a known issue with this problem. However using vin search i find no recall information. What are my options if i believe it's a manufacturer issue?
Power steering suddenly fails after vehicle is on for a few minutes.turning off the car and turning it back on resets it.fuse is intact (power steering in this car is electrical, not hydraulic).
Reached out to dealer in april regarding ignition switch and cylinder, and power steering assist recalls.parts have allegedly been ordered for the ignition switch and cylinder recalls.however, never been called stating parts are in.never been asked to make appointment to bring car in.never any mention of the power steering recall.dealer i contacted is chevrolet of homewood.18033 halsted st, homewood, il 60430.(708) 799-2000.everytime i call, i am told parts have not been received yet.however, i did receive a card in the mail from saturn stating their records indicate i have not had my car in the recall yet.would very much like to get in.card makes me believe dealer may be blowing off.need assistance in making this happen.
I was driving on the highway and my power steering sensor came on and i had no power steering.
The power steering failed while driving the car and a message appeared on the driver's information panel; i had to apply a lot of force on the steering wheel in order to control the car. This is happening now everytime i drive the car and it happens randomly while driving.
Power steering message comes on and car is very hard to steer.if i stop and restart the car the power steering comes back.at first this happened once every few weeks.now it is becoming a daily occurrence; even more than once per day.it appears to be a common problem for saturn ions.the local dealership that inherited saturns told me they have not heard of this problem.i have not taken the car to be serviced yet.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering warning light would intermittently illuminate on the dashboard followed by a loss of power steering. The contact would have to shut the vehicle off and restart in order to get the steering to function correctly. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.
The power steering assist would not work on several occasion. We had received a letter from saturn stating if the power steering assist light comes on and the power steering fails to work, bring it to our local gm dealer for a recall. Apparently they have been having problems with not only the saturns, but several other of their automobiles. We took the car in on june 14, 2013, we were told by the dealer that they fixed the problem.then in the beginning of august the exact same problem happened again. My daughter brought the car into the dealer again, they indicated before she ever sat down that if this was a different problem she would have to pay for it. I thought that was odd. It was doing the exact same thing. They made her wait an hour to tell her that she needed to have the steering column replaced and it would be $920.00. I have done my research on this problem, and gm has had the problem continually with the saturn.i tried to go through gm to resolve the issue. Because all the documentation i have indicates that it is the same problem.they pretty much gave me the run around.they did call on several occasions, but they thought i wanted financial assistance to repair the problem. That was not the issue, the issue is that the car is having the same issues (per their letter for the recall) and is still have the issues. I feel like they are ignoring the problem because they no longer make the saturn product.this is a recall issue.thanks
I had been driving approx. 2 hours of a 11 hour trip when i saw a message replace the odometer about the power steering. I left i95 using exit 98 and pulled over in a gas station. The manual stated that the power steering was electric, so no steering fluid to check. I restarted the car and magically the problem was fixed and my trip odometer was magically set to zero. I drove around the frontage road and everything seemed fine so i continued on my way. 22 miles later the same thing happened. I took the next exit, shut the car off, restarted it and magically again it was fixed with no reset of the trip odometer. Again i continued on my trip only to have it happen again 23 miles later, at which point i repeated the stopping/restarting procedure and turned around headed for home. While driving home it happened two more times, then once more in the driveway when i was backing up. So a total of 6 times within a 5 hour period and no prior history (since i've owned it) of this problem.i purchased this car used from a dealer may 28 2011 with approx. 46500 miles. The only other problem i've had is the key not wanting to come out of the ignition after i've turned the car off; after i put the gear shift into reverse then back into park, the key will come out; sometimes i can hear a clicking sound when the ignition switch fixes itself and then the key will come out, also.
2005 saturn ionpower steering goes out randomly while driving at any speed.very dangerous and potentially deadly.
The vehicle's steering ignition column was not releasing the key after the car was turned off. Gm eventually mailed a recall after several complaints endangering the driver.on july 28, 2014, the vehicle was repaired for its recall, however, the vehicle steering ignition column was not releasing the key. Homestead chevrolet stated that the recall did not cover the shift lock control solenoid and the cost is $500 dollars. I feel that gm is responsible for this persistent problem with the key ignition.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact heard a noise and then the power steering warning indicator illuminated.the vehicle lost all power and became difficult to maneuver.the dealer stated that the steering column needed to be replaced.there was no recall on her vehicle.the contact will call the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 43,000.
Driving at 55 mph on a straight section of highway 703, the power steering warning came on and i lost the power steering. I pulled over with no power steering, turned off the vehicle then restarted the error cleared and i had power steering again. I can't trust that this won't happen again at a much more dangerous place and at a slower speed which would make the vehicle much harder to control.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In addition, the power steering failed to operate once the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system) and 14v153000 (steering); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist would fail. The power steering warning alarm would sound, the warning light would illuminate and the steering wheel would become extremely tight. The dealer advised that the electronic power assist module was failing and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 141,000.
2005 saturn ion-3, which shares the steering system with the recalled chevy cobalt and pontiac g5, had exactly steering failure.it happened apr.10/2010 in a parking lot when driving at 5mph. It chimed but i observed no light on the cluster coming up. Then the steering became very heavy so i turned the car off. After restarting it is fine again.same thing happened twice in 09 summer, both at the speeding up stage (<10mph) after a controlled stop.
12-13-2018. Took my daughter to school. Shut the car off went into the school and came out and started the car from parked position turned the car around was on a side street to cross highway 13 was ready to turn onto highway 13 and no power steering, this was part of a recall that gm issued and this new part didn't even last 38,000 miles. T
My 2005 ion lost power steering at 45mph. Pulled over and shut it off then it came back. Been hearing reports that his happens to a lot of these cars. Really don't have the money to fix it as it seem to be expensive. If i had known, i wouldn't have bought the car. Hope a recall is on it, cause this could be dangerous.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. Whenever he was driving the power steering light came on prior to the power steering failure.the vehicle became uncontrollable while driving approximately 20 mph before the vehicle was moved to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that there were no recalls or warranties related to the failure and that the vehicle could be repaired at the owners expense. The manufacturer was called and confirmed what the dealer stated. The failure mileage was 34,000.updated 11/16/10. *ljupdated 12/01/10. *ljthe consumer received reimbursement. Updated 12/09/10
I had the recall fixed in 2015.the same issues that i had before have returned.when driving and the tank is full, i will get a service engine light andthe tank gauge will read empty. It was fine when i began driving . Upon restarting the car the error goes away.when i put my car in park and try to turn off my ignition i have to put he shiftier in park several times before i can remove my key.today car ran great when trying to move my car after starting my car my power steering was gone. Again upon turning off my car and restarting it , the power steering returned.i called the gm recall number and a case was created but i was told that there were not any current recalls on my car.the service numberis 8-4833918801.but was told that all repairs are my responseability.
Power steering keeps failing on and off during turns at all speeds.
I was attempting to change lines on md i-97 north boundfrom the slow right lane to the fast laneleft lane. When a car in the fast lane speed up which never allowed me to change lanes, i continued to travel in the same slow right lane. Within 1 minute after that action of the attempted lane change, i experienced the steering wheel shaking erratically and trying to pull to the right. Although the car was goingstraight, the steering wheel kept pulling to the right. Eventually, the car started fishing tailing or swerving. When i tried to slow the car down, the sensitivity of the steering wheel over compensated for the minor turning of the steering wheel and basically took over the steering from me. This action of the car placed me into a position in which i could not fully recover on my own and made the car spin out of control facing the opposite direction and subsequently y causing an head-on collision.
I own a 2005 saturn ion and the power steering was going. I took the car into the dealership, they said the steering motor had to be replaced, now they replaced it for free, but made me wait a week and sent me back out on the road with a car that had power steering that worked sometimes and not other times. Then two weeks later the entire car started to fail. The speedometer, the transmission would not switch gears, the power steering went again, and the breaks where pretty much gone. So after causing a big scene the car was looked at and found that the transmission module went on the car. So they replaced the part after making me wait two days to get my car back. My concern is why is a car that will be turning 5 years old next month and only has about 27,900 miles on it is having all these big problems. In the matter of one mouth i have has a new brain put into the car. The customer service was awful and rude. They all try to blame each other. When i went to pick the car up the service people would not even talk to me they told me to see the cashier she has my keys. I said i am not leaving here until i test drive it, she said ok, it's park in the lot on the side somewhere. I was like nice, you don't even know where my car is on your lot. So in the matter of one month i have the steering column and the transmission module replaced.
We have a 2005 saturn ion that we purchase new. It has been losing it's power steering for a while now. We have found that when this happens, we can turn the car off and restart it, and this seens to take care of the problem. The power steering seems to last for shorter periods of time, and we are not sure what to do. I found this site and decided that we also need to report the problem. Have heard different prices to have it fixed, but i think it should be covered in the gm recall (as it seems to be the same part/problem that other gm cars are experiencing). Very hard to control and not sure when it will be working from one moment to the next.
The ignition switch is faulty on my 2005 saturn ion, i just purchased this car on 10/26/2009 today's date is 10/29/2009 i researched online and found that many other saturn owners have had or having an issue with their cars also. This needs to be a really on saturns part for these defected items the consumer should not have to pay for their greediness.
2005 saturn ion i power steering recalli had the recall notice - called saturn of cool springs - and they point blank asked "is it doing it now" i said "no" and their response was "don't worry about it".on my way home from work, a light (a warning light) came on my dash, they next thing i know the steering jerked and i crossed over 5 lanes of traffic during rush hour and hit a concrete wall head on. I could not control the steering as it was locked. Gm states the recall is for only going at low rates of speed - i think that is a cop out from gm.
We bought our 2005 saturn ion used sept. 4, 2012,(87,812) before even could take off lot they had to install an ignition cylinder and cut new key, and the throttle was stuck could press all the way to floor, and would only get up to about 20mph. This was also fixed. (or so we thought).since our purchase, we still have trouble with the key getting stuck, it not turning off with car still running, or the car won't start, it happens so much that our daughter who drives it just figures that's they way it's suppose to be, because when take back to dealer either it won't do it for them or doesn't do it for a month or so.now the warranty has ran out so if it happens again they told us we had to take care of, well it happened again today, she parked would not shut off, called dealership, they can't do anything because gm hasn't given them recall yet!was in accident on jan. 2, 2014 front end air bags did not deploy!not sure why not!!!this july was coming home and driving down road car just shut off while driving about 30mph and had to manually try to get car off road without hurting car or anyone else's car, after sometime got car to start again and got it home, called dealership their response if happens again bring it in.and still to this date sometimes her throttle will stick, as a parent i'm holding my breath every time she leaves our drive in this vehicle.please help soon.
2005 saturn ion electric power steering quits without warning.occurs at least once every 40 mile trip.could cause an accident if cornering when power steering fails.turning the car off and restarting fixes the problem temporarily.
Absolutely abysmal customer service experience with orange buick gmc orlando. I had them do two recalls on my '05 saturn: the ignition switch (which was giving me problems due to the passlock system), and the electric steering assist (which i'd had _zero_ problems with prior, it was done as a precaution).after the steering motor was replaced, i started having intermittent power steering codes on startup with no assist (turning the car off then on clears it). They replaced the motor again. Problem still occurs. Now they're saying the steering column is suspect, it's not covered under the recall, and they won't do anything about it. How funny that the column would have been touched by their techs for both the motor and ignition replacements.
Alert sounds along with "pwr str" message. Power steering fails. This occurred during both city and interstate driving. Seems more frequent in warmer weather. Power steering resets and works fine when car is switched off and back on again. Mechanic checked on the issue and found the module that controls the electric steering system to be faulty, requiring replacement of steering column.
When driving, the power steering will occasionally go out.also, sometimes the car wont start, it wont even turn over (but all of the lights, fan, etc work). Other times the key will not come out of the ignition when you turn the motor off.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While pulling out of a parking spot at 3 mph, the power steering suddenly stopped functioning which made it difficult to turn the steering wheel. The power steering warning light illuminated and the contact heard a chime sound when the failure occurred. The vehicle was turned off and then restarted; the problem seemed to correct itself after the restart. The failure occurred twice. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 58,197. The failure mileage was 57,999.
Saturn ion 2005 is loosing power steering. It comes back on if the car is turned off and back on again, but continues to loose power steering while driving.
When i shut off my 2005 saturn ion, the key does not always come out of the ignition as it should. I have to wait a few minutes before the key will come out.this is a recurring problem and has been going on for over a year.i am also having problems with my power steering.the pwr str comes on all the time.when i shut the car off, it resets, but after a few minutes it comes back on again.this has been happening for the past two months.i took my car to saturn of fayetteville (nc) when the power steering first started acting up, and the mechanic said he could not find the problem, but if it kept happening i would have to have the steering console replaced.the estimated cost of fixing it?over $900.
Was driving my car out of my driveway and 2 blocks away the power steering failed as i was making a turn in a busy intersection. Luckily it was at an off time at night otherwise the outcome would have been a lot worse. Was able to pull off to the side of the road.
Electrical power assist systems fails while driving both at highway and rural road speeds.driver has to pull of to the side of the road and restart the vehicle.same eps on the nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 currently under recall.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle independently veered out of the lane and crashed into a cement median. There were noinjuries. The front driver's side bumper was damaged. The contact was able to continue driving the vehicle after the crash occurred.the failure recurred two times. The failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 44,821.
Power steering randomly going out.will be driving and then hear a chime and pwrsteer warning comes up in odometer.steering then becomes hard and unresponsive.
I was turning at an intersection and power steering went out. As the power steering went out a warning came across the dash. I just bought the car on february 14, 2013 used.
When driving my 2005 saturn ion the power steering light comes on and the power steering stops working making it hard to steer. This happens multiple times a day. Turning the car off and starting again will fix power steering for a short time. Gm has recall on other makes and models with the same problem, why not the saturn. If it would go out as your making a turn, could cause accident.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the power steering failed and the vehicle became very difficult to steer. The power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard. The vehicle was pulled over and turned off. The vehicle resumed normal operation when restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure recurred nine months later. The vehicle has not been repaired or diagnosed. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 48,217. Updated 10/28/10. *ljthe consumer stated she was reimbursed. Updated 10/28/10
Loss of power steering during highway speed. Pulled over and restarted car, power steering came back on then stopped again. Ever since this incident has occurred the power steering will randomly shut off. This could be a dangerous situation when it occurs during making turns or driving sharp curvy roads as it takes a lot of upper body strength to turn the wheel at lower speeds.
I was driving and the power steering light went on as did their check engine light..the car was very hard to drive..i had it in and to a gm dealer--they said by the time i drove it up (40 miles)car didn't do it again..while up there they could not find problem and said because the light wouldn't go on for them--they wanted to charge me $98..i had been in touch with gm in mich.they helped me get the power steering motor replaced.at no charge.i have had the car home for about 1 week--and the same thing happened as i was driving on 10-02-13-power steering light went on..so i had to sign a statement if it happened again they would not be responsible if not there fault..what a safety hazard..i bought the car brand new and never had trouble except for this--which it's like not having a car..in touch with gm again--waiting for a call back..
On my 2005 saturn ion 3, the power steering went out while driving. I turned the car off after pulling over and restarted and it came back. I read that others have had the same problem. Why is there no recall on this. This is a dangerous situation to lose power steering at high speed. Power steering is electrical. On most web sites discussing this, it seems to be a regular problem with saturn owners.
2005 saturn ion 3 quad. Vin# [xxx] , mileage 54,698very unexpected power steering failure. This was the first time it has happened and i bought the car 1 month before saturn shutdown. Thus i haven't owned the car even a year.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I was driving on the interstate at approximately 70 mph, when the power steering message appeared accompanied by a warning "ding." my power steering was completely gone. When i turned the car off and on again, the problem was remedied. However, i did not feel safe driving it, so i took it to get diagnosed and serviced. The service technician was unable to identify the problem and said no codes were registering, not even in the history. I read that gm has an open recall on their cobalts, which use the same motor system as the saturn ions. When i called gm to make my complaint, i was told there was no open recall, even though this problem is the same as what is happening to the cobalts.
The power steering in my 2005 ion saturn quits working. I've researched the web and it is happening to numerous people. I pull over shut the car off and back on and it works again. It was happening about once a month now it happens every time i drive my car. Now i can't even pull out of the driveway.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion 3.the contact stated that she has been experiencing failures with the ignition in her vehicle.during cold temperatures in the winter seasons, the key would fail to start the engine.all of the interior lighting in the vehicle would illuminate; however, the vehicle would not start at all.through online research, the contact discovered that numerous consumers were experiencing the same failure.she read information concerning warming up the steering column in order to restart the vehicle.the information stated that she must somehow heat up the steering column.the contact stated that shortly after she followed this advice, the engine started in her vehicle.she has not taken the vehicle to the dealer because the vehicle is out of warranty.she does not believe that she should pay for something that she feels is a manufacturer defect.the failure did not occur in previous winters because the vehicle was parked in an indoor garage.the vehicle is currently being parked in an outside parking lot.the failure and current mileages were 18,000. Updated 2/23/09 the consumer also stated the key would get stuck in the ignition when trying to turn the vehicle off. Also the anit-theft light illuminated as well. Updated 02/26/09.
I was driving my 2005 saturn ion at 50 mph on a highway when the power steering warning alarm sounded and the instrument panel displayed power steering failure. I was able to pull over to the side of the road. I turned of the engine and raised the hood to check the fuses. The fuses were good, so i restarted the car and the power steering display was clear. I drove a few more miles and the same thing happened again. After some research i have discovered this is a common failure on saturn ion and other gm vehicles with electric power steering. This could be very dangerous for many drivers when this happens without warning! it is harder to steer the slower you drive.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at approximately 15 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated followed by a loss of power steering assist. The contact stated it became extremely difficult to maintain steering control. The engine was shut off and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal steering operation. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to be examined for the cause of failure. The failure persisted intermittently at any traveled speed and any length of time. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 113,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The vehicle was repaired under special policy 10187 at the dealer. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle completely shut off and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the electronic power steering control module failed, the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Updated 4/13/15updated 9/20/2017
When driving the battery light will appear and then the car cuts off.once restarting the battery light goes away and doesn't appear.has happen two additional times before.i have had the battery replaced by gm dealer and a few months after in april it still occurred. The power steering assist was replaced and the same time the battery was.
2005 saturn ion.driving down the road, not extreme circumstances, just normal driving.without warning the power steering failed.it has happened twice in the past week.the car is still drivable, albeit with a significantly greater amount of effort.turning off the car and then turning it back on corrects the problem.
I have a 2005 saturn ion with only 20,000 miles on it. Recently my power steering has been failing repeatedly. It goes out with little warning at any time. I have seen other gm models recalled for this same issue but not saturn. I have read online about 100s of people with this same problem!this is a safety issue, why isn't it being recalled?i only have a power train warranty left on this vehicle and i have heard this would cost up to $1500 which is completely unfair! i am still making payments and it has hardly any miles on it! i did not expect something major to happen this soon. They need to respect their customers safety and fix this issue!!!!!! and no there hasn't been any deaths or injuries "yet" but i am expecting it as soon as i have to make a sharp turn and can't!
2005 saturn ion keeps losing power steering as i drive. The wheel turns very hard and requires aggressive strength to turn it. It happens every day and i get the message in the dash "pwr str" then my powersteering shuts off. Its an electric motor connected to the steering wheel. It is the same part number and assembly as the 06-07 cobalt, pontiac g5 etc. Recall. They have the same system. Gm recalled those but left out saturn. I went in for diagnosis and it is a $1,200 repair. Gm recalled the same part number motor and same system on other cars. This is unfair and very unsafe. I have heard it is a normal thing for these electric motors to be going out left and right on all cars that have them but only some get recalled not all.... I am unhappy and can't drive my car safely i have to carpool now.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering light would illuminate on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the power steering module was defective and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,060 and the current mileage was 102,000. .updated 09/15/11 the consumer stated the power steering was replaced at no charged.updated 09/26/11
While driving my 2005 saturn ion3 the power steering went dead. I had to fight the control of the vehicle with manual steering. Very hard to do. This happened while driving about 8 times. The dealer said there has not been a recall to have the electrical power steering control box replaced but they agree it is a safety hazard. It cost me $2200.00 to have it replaced. Very scary when making a turn and the power steering goes to manual. Stopping and starting the vehicle resets it only to have it go out again in heavy traffic.
I purchased my 2005 saturn ion in may of 2009. Shortly after i began experiencing problems with my power steering failing. Recently gm has recalled many chevy and pontiac models with the same problem. My 2005 saturn ion redline uses the same power steering unit as the other models recalled, but has not been covered in the recall.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact was driving 65 mph when the steering wheel became extremely tight. The power steering warning light was illuminated followed by the sounding of the power steering warning alarm. The contact was able to drive to his residence using extreme bodily force to maneuver the wheel. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure became progressively worse. In addition, the contact's keys would continuously become lodged within the ignition switch. The contact stated the vehicle was previously repaired for the exact same failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted.the vin was not available. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.
Case # 8-1587665159 - 2005 saturn ion ... I cannot get any help with this vehicle and i have gone through all the channels. The car dealership stated the ignition and power steering motor was replaced,yet, i have received no paperwork stating this was done. Ignition was replaced. If the power steering motor was replaced, it went out again while i was out of town, had a garage replace it along with the module but it also went out. Took it back to the dealership as paperwork from gm stated i should do but they wouldn't honor it because it was a used part. Previously, the gas lines had to be replaced as one could smell gas everywhere around the vehicle. I have been told by a gm rep that the car is older with a lot of mileage and problems will happen but gm officials knew about some of these issues when the car first came out ... They did nothing for 10 years. The power steering constantly goes out, sometimes without a warning or sometimes with chimes. I am a 68-year-old heart patient that has to drive a vehicle knowing at any moment the power steering will go out and i could crash, yet, gm states pull the car off the road, turn it off and back on and it should be okay. This is not true. I am not able to steer this vehicle with manual transmission even though gm states, steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual steering mode, but would require greater driver effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash. "i purchased this vehicle last year and had no clue about the recalls. Or perhaps gm had not admitted to them yet. I have no choice but to drive this vehicle as is as it is the only mode of transportation that i have.
I own a 2005 saturn ion.i have 3 more payments left on it.i was driving on the highway on 7/16/10 and my pwr str light came on the display.i immediately lost power steering.i have researched this on the web and it appears that thousands of people are having this issue.apparently there was a recall on 3 or 4 other gm models of cars that have the same "power steering motor" however, the saturn does not appear to be one of them.
I was turning into sam's club and the power steering quit working. The car was very hard to steer and, because i was turning a corner and this happened unexpectedly, i almost hit the car that was waiting to exit the sam's club lot. I then parked the car after struggling with the steering wheel to turn into a parking spot. I went shopping, came back and, when the car was restarted, i had my power steering. I had another failure within two days, and now the power steering fails even just going to the grocery store (about 2 miles). I called the local gm dealer who said to bring it in for diagnosis. What i read online is this is a $1000+ repair usually replacement of the steering column. I even went to an auto salvage and was quoted $450 for the power steering column and installation. My car only has 66,000 miles on it. This appears to be the same problem for which gm currently has a recall for cobalt and pontiac g6 cars.
A warning light and message stating "power steering out" in center of dashboard goes on, a load beep sounds and power steering goes out.this happens about twice a day in my 16 miles round trip commute to and from work.nothing has been done to correct failure as of today.i turn engine off and on again and power steering re-engages.
Power steering on my saturn keeps turning off while car is moving.intermittent problem.
My 2005 saturn ion has the same power steering problems as is being discussed for the chevrolet cobalt recall -- please include the saturn ion in the recall as they share the same "platform" as i understand.in the last year, my ion would have no power steering after starting the car (this has occurred about four times).there would be a chime sound and the display would say "power steering".i would turn off the car and restart it and the problem would be gone.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the mechanic stated that the power steering column had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 157,000. The approximate current mileage was 159,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated whiledriving at 55 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering then failed. The contact stated the failure would occur intermittently and would cause the vehicle to become almost uncontrollable when driving at highway speeds. The contact would shut off the vehicle and then restart in order for the power steering to reset itself and function properly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure mileage was 57,520 and the current was unknown. Updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 12/7/10
Driving on the way to work this morning, the power steering went out three times!twice on a regular highway and once on the interstate.going 45 mph suddenly bell sounded and pwr steer light came on and immediately the power steering went off.i was able to get the car to the side of the road, but would not have been able to turn it, because the steering becomes, not quite manual, surely much harder than the manual mode i well remember.when i cut off the motor and restarted, the steering returned to normal.on the interstate, i was going 62 mph when the steering went out. Pulled over to an exit lane, stopped and restarted and everything worked again.very dangerous!i don't know how many cars have been stopped on the road, and a car coming failed to see that they were stopped and slammed into them... I just bought this car in april.in checking online before buying, i saw the complaints about the key sticking, but didn't see anything about the steering at all.i'm a widow, still working, and repairs would be very difficult.especially when this should be a recall, and done for free, since it was/is defective and possibly injurious.again, i feel very vulnerable and in danger when this is going on, and it's happening more and more every day over the last two weeks (sept 11th was the first time).
The car was traveling straight when the power steering failed, and the information center displayed "pwr str" turned engine off, put in neutral, restarted engine, and power steering worked. Happened about 2 hours later as well.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.while driving 30 mph, the letters "pwr str" illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering became extremely difficult to turn.the vehicle was turned off and then restarted normally.the failure recurred later that day.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that it would cost $1,300 to repair.the vehicle is currently still at the dealer.the failure and current mileages were 68,000.updated 05/08/09 the consumer stated the repairs have been made. The entire steering column was replaced. Updated 05/12/09.updated 06/09/09.
2005 saturn ion purchased 3,20,2005. Front-end makes noise when rolling over bumps and/or turning.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the power steering assist malfunctioned. The vehicle was diagnosed and the power steering assist motor was replaced but the defect was not remedied. The contact was informed that the power steering assist control module needed to be replaced also in order to remedy the defect. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 105,000.
2005 saturn power steering going out shut car of start it resets steers with assist for a while it`s the same part number that is on cobalts that are recalled along with 3 other cars this is dangerous my wife is disabled and they want 900.00 to fix it and wont sell me the part because its a recall part being saved for recalls this is bs the car was back to selling dealership 3 times with cant duplicate said at first was every so often no its every time i drive it.
My car key gets stuck in my saturn ion 2005 after i have shut it off, also when i try to turn the key it will not turn, i have to turn the wheel and jiggle the key to get it to start.looks like this is a very common problem in the saturn ions.also the power steering goes out in my car, but once i shut the car off and on the power steering problem goes away but after about 10-15 minutes give or take the light comes back on and i lose power steering.sometimes this problem will go away for a couple of days, but it comes back.this is very dangerous as it is hard for me to make sharp turns.took the car in to the shop today, luckily still on warranty, but shame on saturn because after doing research online, these are very very common problems with saturn.i will never buy another saturn!oh and my transmission light will come on and i can't drive fast.that happened for a week and then went away for a couple of months now it is back.i was on the interstate when this happened and could only go 35 mph.thank god it wasn't rush hour.that is being fixed also...
I was driving my car and a deer ran out in front of me, i was able to miss that one but another one came out and i hit it. It hit so hard and my steering was hard like a car without power steering and the brakes were like that too. The airbags did not deploy nor did the safety belts catch me and my granddaughter. It did $3500.00 worth of damage to my car and my head slammed up against the driver window, my granddaughter was in her carseat but i had it in the front seat so it released the carseat. She had bruises and a black eye, and now 3 years later, that same eye is causing her problems seeing. Everyday i feel so bad because she was in my saturn that night. People asked me over and over what about your airbags, etc. I never knew what to say until i started getting the recalls and realized what gm had known all along about my ignition. This year my car got stuck in the run position and i called the dealership and was told they were gone for the day. I unhooked the battery cables and the car still would not turn off. Finally after total disgust, all of a sudden the antifreeze overflow tank lid popped off and shot antifreeze everywhere, it just barely missed my granddaughter and myself. The dealership coyle chevrolet of clarskville in came and picked up the car, and in the process ripped the wind shield for the sunroof off, and called me to tell me my car now had a noise in the lower end of the engine and it would be $600.00 and up. They test drove it, and told me there was no antifreeze in it. I had already told them what happened. Gm and coyle both say sorry the ignition is the original reason for the engine that is now locked up after i was told i had to come get it or i would be charged a storage fee locked up on me on the expressway home. That was in september and i still have nothing and they won't help.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and within a 5 to 10 minute timeframe, the power steering would fail sporadically with an illumination of the power steering warning light after the failure. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor was it repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Power steering failing, very hard to turn.
"takata recall" i put my key in the ignition. The car stalled for a quick second then came on gully. As i reversed out of my driveway and went to make a slight left i noticed my steering wheel had locked up. I was able to slow turn the wheel as i had to manually steer. I pulled over and parked. This is not safe.
I was almost involved in an accident due to the steering wheel going very hard while i was trying to make a turn. A mechanic looked at the car and said that it does not have a power steering fluid compartment to add power steering fluid.
Power steering warning appeared after starting car.immediately power steering shutdown which caused difficulty with steering and controlling the vehicle.
I have 2005 saturn ion andwhen i go to turn the car off the key gets stuck. This problem caused more problems with the car so far. Saturn is not willing to fix it.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard and the steering wheel became extremely stiff. The vehicle was shut off and upon restart, the vehicle operated as normal. Approximately one day later, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 94,227.
One day i was driving and have been noticing that the steering wheel was starting to get harder and harder when turning. I fear this because in not that strong and fear i might crashed and hurt my three kids. The steering coolant light comes on and that make me wonder about that too, when i turn i have to be in strong mode or i might be in an accident. Can gm please fix this problem.
While traveling on the interstate a power steering failure notice appeared on the dash and it became difficult to steer. Upon restarting the vehicle, the power steering function returned.the power steering has failed 8 additional times in the past month since 1/14/12. Fortunately we have not had an accident due to failure.i am a large athletic built 230 man, and i have difficulty steering upon failure.i fear an accident would occur if the steering failed and my 120 lb wife had to make a sudden change in direction.
The first time it went off was when we were entering a highway. The electric alarm went off and then i found the steering was not working. It was dangerous and very hard to pull over when cars behind are accelerating to get into the highway traffic. After a restart, everything seemed okay. Then on our way back home the same thing happened for 4 or 5 times. We had to drive in the right lane at a low speed to give ourselves enough space for safty.
While driving my car my power steering lost power for a few seconds.the power steering light came on and the power locks kinda went crazy.it was very frightening and i'm afraid it might happen again while driving.
I own a 2005 saturn ion 2 with approximately 37,000 miles, 2 weeks ago the power steering went out, almost resulting in a head on collision as the warning didn't come on until after the fact and i was in the process of turning a corner. Initially the power steering is intact when you first start the vehicle, however it fails after being driven for a short distance, perhaps less than a mile. There have been several gm models recalled for this very same problem, cobalts and pontiacs, perhaps the same problem exist for some of the saturn models, like mine and they should be added to the list? this is a newer model with low mileage that has been well maintained, i have been quoted $800 to $1000 for the repair of the problem, i have also been informed that if i pay for the repair now and this vehicle is added to the list of recalls for the power steering that gm is not obligated to reimbursement for the expense, therefore hesitant to proceed as gm states its safe to drive there vehicle with power steering failure.
While driving my 2005 saturn ion the power steering went out. After i stopped and checked things under the hood i restarted the car then the power steering was working again. A few minutes later the power steering went out again.
Was driving to pick up my son from work.heard a little beep-beep go off, and when i looked at the dash-board it said "pwr str"i had lost the power steering in my 2005 saturn ion.i had to getthe car to drift to the side of the road, then i turned it off for a minute because i got really nervous as to what would happen next.i turned the car back on and the light had gone out and the steering seemed to be back to normal.i called the saturn dealership the following monday (aug. 31) to bring in the car to see what the problem was.mind you i have 31,000 miles on my car and my car is well taken care of and is always maintained.saturn told me after a "diagnostic test"it was the power steering module motor and it had to be replacedfor $1200.00 dollars!!this particular problem with this make and model car is all over the internet!!gm refuses to accept responsibility for the defect and has the nerve to charge customers for what is their fault to begin with.needless to say i am getting rid of my car and i will never ever buy another saturn or gm car again!!
I have a 2005 saturn ion, 2.2 l. The power steering light has gone on july16 - july 18and lost power steering 5 different times.i have difficult making any kind of turn then.i have to pull over somewhere safe, stop the car, wait a minute or two and start the car up again.thepower steering is then fine again.i watch for the warning now because i am not sure if the power steering will go out again.the weather on the days the power steering went out has been very,very hot-90's to 100's.i have not gone to dealership to look at it, still debating what to do.
The power steering went out twice today on my 2005 saturn ion quad coupe.luckily i was able to get it home with no problems will be taking it into the shop in the morning.according to what i have found on the internet i am not the only one having the problem and it is very similar to the recall notice that gm for the pontiac g5 and the chevy cobalt.what gives?the saturn ions should be recalled as well immediately!!!!!
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. After starting the engine and switching the shifter to reverse, the power steering malfunctioned and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. During the incident, the power steering failure message was displayed. After turning the engine off and back on, the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 195,000.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to power steering going out constantly.the consumer could not afford the $500 repair bill, for the steering issue, and has since sold the vehicle.
In march 2014 we noticed the air bag light was staying on and the cruise control and horn had stopped working, i assume the air bag would not have worked. After checking online i found out that this is a common problem with saturn ions and the sir coil needed replacing.on 4/10/2014 we took the vehicle in to have the sir coil replaced,we picked it up on 4/11/2014. On 4/12/2014 less than half a mile from our house the power steering went out. We brought the car back home and parked it until we could take it back to the dealership who replaced the sir coil. On 4/15/2014 while driving the car to the dealership the power steering went out 3 times, the first time we were pulling out into traffic on a busy road and almost caused an accident when it went out in mid turn. The dealership says that the work they did replacing the sir coil would not have caused the power steering problem that it now has.
I was driving my 2005 saturn ion, it was snowing here in seattle. The power steering without any warning gave out. I could not maneuver my car and the car ended up hitting the sidewalk with alot of force and causing front damage. When i contacted saturn they stated they were aware of the problem but they were not issuing a recall.
On oct. 2009 to present my saturn ion (2005) power steering failure. This happens everytime when i drive the car. In order for the problem to go away, i have to pull over and turn off engine and power steering is ok for few miles, then power steering failure again and again. The steering wheel gets really hard and it's hard to steer. Also i noticed my mileage from 60,000 now reads 711,300. I called the dealer and explain the situation and they are going to charge me over $1200.00. I still drive the saturn occasionally on short distance only. Please help.
Power steering failed while driving. Created dangerous situation because of difficulty in maneuvering.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel for a few seconds and then there was a complete loss of powering steering. The contact was able to continue driving with difficulty in turning the steering wheel. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 22,558.
Electric power steering problems. Pwr str message.
Power steering system goes on and off.happens at all speeds and in turns.multiple accidents have nearly occurred because of this.there has been an extended warranty up to 100,000 miles but if you're car is past it gm refuses to do anything about it.this is a safety issue because of a bad design!not right i should have to pay to be safe because of a faulty design.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 20 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard and steering wheel became stiff. The contact had to drive onto the emergency lane, shut the vehicle off and when it was restarted, it began to function normally. The failure continued to occurintermittently while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that this was a known issue but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 88,000.
Every so often when driving, i hear three dings and a "pwr str" message is displayed.the electric power steering has failed, but comes back after stopping and restarting the car.this has occurred 3 times in the past month.i have not attempted to repair yet, as the cost of repair is very high, about $1000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 69,000. The vin was not available.
No crashes or injuries. My power steering keeps going 'out'. One time i will drive and it will be fine, i'll start it up an hour or so later and boom for whatever reason the p.s. Light is on and i have no p.s.. From what i've been able to find out, the same ps 'column' that was also installed in a few other gm cars were recalled, but, for whatever reason the saturn ion was not? this has been going on for about a week. I am taking it to saturn for a diagnostics test on mon. I am also hoping that saturn can 'clear the codes' if this is just an electrical/computer problem. If not, it seems to me they should honor the recall set out to the other consumers for the same problem!. Ibought the car brand new in 2005. It has been a great car otherwise.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at a speedof 30 mph the contact noticed that the power steering light hadappeared on the dashboard moments later the vehicles powersteering had stopped functioning, however after restarting thevehicle the power steering corrected itself and began workingproperly. The contact called the dealership and was informed that her vehicle was not affected by anyrecalls.the failuremileage was at 75649 and the current mileage is 77000.
Power steering continually goes out on my 2005 saturn ion 4 cylinder. It becomes very hard to turn once power steering goes out and has almost caused accidents on the road.
While driving on the highway a warning light came on and i completely lost my power assist steering. It was hard to turn the steering wheel. I pulled over and turned the key off and when i turned the key back on the steering assist worked again. Since the first incident it has happened multiple times. Saturn customer service was no help in getting this fixed.
Saturn 2005 ion 3 with intermittent low power light and function and loss of power steering goes out while driving.after turning car off turn back on and light for low power off and power steering light off resumes normally...happening more frequent have seen numerous complaints online, contacted saturn and to go to dealer for diagnostic test which have had in past with no codes??/shouldn't be my expense and recall for my model should be issued.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at speeds of 60 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard followed by a loss of power steering assist. The contact was able to move the vehicle from the roadway and shut off the engine. When restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The dealer advised the power steering motor had failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure persisted. The failure mileage was 76,500 and the current mileage was 77,000.
Making a left hand turn the automobile shut off and on dash display read pwr steering coolant the car was difficult to steer to the side of the road. Once pulled to the side of the road i turned the key over and instantly the car was like new driving ok till i got home. Googled the problem and saw many power steering complaints on the saturn ions.
2005 saturn ion 64,000 miles. Power steering fails without notice.power steering is not hydraulic.it is via an electric motor.no fuses blown.steering will go back to normal and then fail again.many have looked for a solution on-line but little help. Attempted repair everything from cleaning electric motor brushes and interior of motor housing to replacing the entire steering column at a cost of over $900.00.nothing definitive.same system and same failure on gm chevy cobalt.this is a very dangerous problem.i will not allow my wife to drive the car.car is useless and can not even be sold due to this safety issue.we need urgently to have this repaired.
Lost of power steering started some time in 2009,i have no record of the date,but in one of the incidents 06/10/2011 i took a picture of the dashboard showing the date and message on the speedometer. I restarted the engine every time this happen to get it back to power steering .then i had a situation when i lost speed as i was traveling on a city avenue. The car lost speed when i was traveling around 35 mph,it made a alarm or warning sound and drop down to 10mph and i could not get back to 35mph,i stop the car and i restarted the engine,that was the only way it would recover the power on the engine. It happens two or three times in one month.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed. The contact stated that they heard a chiming sound as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off for approximately ten minutes and once restarted, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure and the current mileage was 73,464.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The electrical power steering failed as he was driving various speeds. He had to drive onto the side of the road, turn the engine on and off so that the vehicle would reset. The failure has occurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they will replace the power steering motor for $500. The manufacturer was not called. The failure mileage was 52,250.
The car was driven to chevrolet and repairs were done but car would not start , we were told it had a bad computor and was given the option to purchase a 1600 dollar unit from chevrolet , we did not have the funds. We got a computor after the told us this was not a related issue. Then towed it back for a third to to be to its not under warranty. We dont have money for an attorney and chevrolet and saturn refuses to correct there srew up. We drove the vehical in and they want us to to pull it out we dont know what to do.
Started with the ignition switch, in the winter time the car wouldn't start when it was too cold. The security system icon would come on an i would have to wait for about 10 to 15 minutes so the car could start again. This went on for few years during winter time. No recalls back then. Then the power steering light started coming on, the steering wheel would lock making it very hard to turn or maneuver. Happened on highway or regular streets. Brought the car in to dealer on july 2013 and they replaced the power steering motor per their "special policy". The car got worst instead of better since then. The power steering light would come on an now the whole electrical system keep going crazy. The monitor would blink and show power steering words, the side lights would come on an blinked by itself. The dealer said we would have to replace the steering column which would cost me around $1000 to replace. I couldn't afford that and there were no recalls back then. Also the car would start to shake when i would press on the gas pedal an go from 10 to 20 to 30 miles. The monitor gauges would move by itself while driving. There was also a sound coming from the gear box as if the car was changing gears by itself. Brought to a private mechanic which didn't charge me to diagnose and he said beside power steering the cars computer may need to be replaced. That would cost me another $1000. I decided to stop driving the car altogether afraid i would get into an accident and could afford to pay for more repairs. A year later brought in the car to dealer to have the ignition switch be replaced with the recall and told them about the power steering problems had continued. They said there was no recall on my car for that. They said if i wanted they would charge me $119 or so to diagnose the car and any repairs i would have to pay out of pocket. Still safety issues they choose to ignore!!
When attempting to turn a corner the electronic power assist steering did not respond and the vehicle continued to travel straight instead of turning the corner. This resulted in striking the median and a tree leaving me facing on coming traffic. Fortunately there was no on coming traffic.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. A chime sounded inside of the vehicle. There was difficulty steering. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for inspection. Also, two weeks prior to the failures the engine stalled without warning. The technician was unable to locate the problem. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.
2005 saturn ion 2 - two problems1.most recent - key stuck in ignition and the car will not shut off!turned key many times, tried pliers and the key still stuck.battery now disconnected and relay disconnected.have seen other complaints of this problem with ions.2.steering column - fault code "pwr str" comes up and car loses power steering.will reset if car is turned off, but will do it again within a couple of minutes.
My power steering unit on my 2005 saturn ion 3 (with only 37,345 miles on it) went out while on the highway almost causing a serious accident.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the steering wheel would move uncontrollable. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (glenn h. Wright, bs 1517 w garvey ave n, west covina, ca 91706 (626) 962-6061) by roadside assistance and left at the dealer for 6 days. There was no diagnostic testing performed and the vehicle was not repaired. However, the failure recurred and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The contact mentioned nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) as a possible solution to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but no further assistance was taken the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
My electronic power steering assist stops functioning at any point in time.
As i was driving the power steering went completely out, i had to restart car in order to regain power steering. But it continued to go back out on me 2 mins after restarting car repeatedly.
I have a 2005 saturn ion with approximately 75,000 miles. I have been having power steering failure for the past two months. There was no warning sign or anything-- the car just loses power while in motion. This is a huge safety hazard because when it happens, i am not prepared and i find it very difficult to turn my wheel. Once, i nearly hit a car in opposing traffic because i was not able to turn my wheel fast enough to make a sharp turn. I have done some research concerning this issue and it seems that there are many ion owners experiencing the same problem. I have not been able to correct this problem as it seems that i would need to have the entire steering column replaced at the hefty price of about $1000. I don't think i should have to pay such an exorbitant amount of money for something that should be recalled and fixed by gm.
Power steering completely failed while car was moving.no warning lights came on.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition failed. When the key was inserted into the ignition, the steering wheel seized and the engine failed to start. The failure was experienced numerous times. The dealer replaced the key code however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000.kmj
Power steering message comes up on my 2005 saturn ion 3-- i was driving and it all of a sudden became very hard to turn the wheel left or right-- i have replaced the power steering motor and it still doesn't work and now they tell me i may have to replace the whole power steering column- gm extended the warranty to 10 yrs or 100,000 miles whichever occurs first -well i have 5 years with my company and i bought it brand new and i have obviously gone higher than the 100,000 miles and now gm will not cover the expenses.. There needs to be a recall for this defective powersteering issue.
Driving down freeway and warning light came on and lost power steering. Very very difficult to steer. Luckily husband was driving because wife could not have muscled.
As i was driving, suddenly i heard the chime in the car go off a few times rapidly, and at the same time the power steering light ('pwr str') came on on the instrument panel. I proceeded to go straight, then i had to make a left turn.at this time i realized there was no power steering in the car, and it was very difficult to turn the steering wheel.i continued to have a problem steering the vehicle, and i had to find an empty area to park the vehicle.it was a scary experience, and an unsafe situation as well.after i parked the car and turned off the vehicle, i started it again, and the power steering lightwas off. Steering after that was normal.i am very concerned that this will happen again, compromising my safety and other vehicle operators in my vicinity.
On october 31, and november 1 of 2013 i was traveling approximately 40 mph and in nearly the same spot the saturn lost complete power and died. Both times i was able to get off the road. After the second incident we had it towed to a garage where they replaced the battery. I did not drive it again and currently it is in storage as i purchased a new car. I drive 350 miles a week to work and need dependable transportation. When the recall came out we realized we may have had trouble with the ignition switch for up to 2 years. There would be times we would shut the car off but would be unable to take the key out. It would take up to a minute before clicking and we could remove the key. That was when it was in the off position.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving atapproximately 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminatedon the dashboard and the steering wheel immediately locked. The vehicle was shut off and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The dealer advised there was a failure within the power steering motor. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 140,148. Updated 09/29/10. *lj
The power steering went out on my 2005 saturn ion (55k miles). This is a widespread issue and should have been included in a recall on the cobalt, g6 and others.
Gm still has not supplied the parts needed to satisfy 3 pending safety recalls. The missing part is for the power steering defect. Since this constitutes an ongoing threat to the safety of myself and the car's occupants, i'm asking the nhtsa to intervene to force gm to provide the needed parts.
While my wife was driving our2005 ion 2 she told me that the steering went out while turning at a corner. I blew it off until it happened to me about 7 days later. I had to fight the steering in a turn, very difficult, i found out. I could stop & restart and steering would be okay for a while. It has since been continuous and not worth the effort for a restart since it will only last for a few minutes. I took it to dealer and diagnosed as eps unit shorting out. They did not have replacement part and are well aware of condition from other owners. It's been a week and still no part. When the dash alarm goes off (ding,ding,ding) it means grab wheel tight! it will also show (pwr steer) in cluster. I would consider this as an extremely dangerous condition and compliment the other drivers that have experienced it for keeping their vehicles under control.
On 6/13/11, when i was leaving for work i started my car and immediately my pwrstr message came up on the dashboard and could not hardly turn the wheel.called the dealership cause i received a bulletin letter.i brought the car in on 6/14/11, they said they put in a new ps motor.on 11/6/11 the pwr str came up again. I brought the car back to them on 11/7/11, they said i needed a new steering column and cost was $897.which they said they replaced. On 11/15/11, the same message appeared and could not steer the wheel. This is after supposedly they replaced the ps motor and steering column. Going back today 11/16/11, to see what crap they are going to tell me.why does this keep on happening?? gm needs to fix the problem not put a band aid on it, before something serious happens, and evidently they are not.by the way how do i know they are actually doing the repairs, if the problem keeps coming back and the service advisor is so mean. Please help!!there is a very big problem with these cars and we & are families are being put at risk every time we drive them.
With less than 60,000 miles on the car, the power steering light displayed on dash and power steering was no longer working.once parking and restarting the car, the steering seemed to be working as we drove around the neighborhood and then yet again less than .5 mile later traveling between 10-15mph in the neighborhood, the power steering light again displayed along the dash and was nonexistent once again.
Took my saturn 2005 to integrity chevrolet in chattanooga, tn 4235359455 according to instructions on recall letter (13454) and received a rental (was told it could take weeks ) 2 days later got a message that my car was miraculously fixed. Josh baugh stated my car was ready and repaired.confused, went to get my car and upon arriving at my home, the key wouldn't come out of the ignition again.contacted josh baugh again and he said to bring the car by when i got a chance.received a call from gm stating the part for my car was in and to bring the car to be repaired.was just told by the wonderful dealership car was repaired. Took my car back and no repairs had been done.they lied. Left my car again and about a week later they call and i go to pick it up.told me the battery was dead i needed to buy another onei dont think so because they were the ones that ran the battery down by leaving the key in the ignition (i just happened to stop by got something out of my car a day after i left it opened the door there was the key still stuck in the ignition.i also submitted receipts in june of 2014 for ignition replacement for the same car.no response resubmitted receipts dec 2014 josh baugh email needed the original receipts.february 5th 2015 took the receipts and said the receipts needed to have the vin # but they could see it had my name and 2005 saturn and the ignition had to replaced by lock and key comp because key was stuck and run battery down (at 10:30 at night)they could write the vin # in for me. To my surprise (not really) a message the reimbursement couldn't be done because wasn't a vin # on receipt its not like we are all trying to get reimbursed for something we didn't pay for or some government bailout!i am contacting you to let you know this dealership lied and continues to try to prevent customers from receiving the promises of the recall.
My car leaks in the roof when its rains and has stained my interior roof. My power steering went out and on the display it was pwr steering. My outside trim near windows is warped. My sunroof doesnt work it wont open.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
I was advised after calling saturn a third time that i file a complaint on this website to go toward a recall of my electric power steering motor on my saturn ion 2.1. One night in november 2009, while making a long drive on the highway, my power steering went out without warning.when i turned the car off and back on, the power steering came back on.2. However, since then, the power steering started to go out more and more frequently.for the past two months, the power steering goes out as soon as i start driving the car and i drive without it 99% of the time. I have no idea whether i am causing any further damage to the car driving it like this. There is no warning of it happening other than the beep that occurs after it goes out.sometimes the beep will be so delayed that i will go to turn and it is extremely hard and unexpected.this back and forth of having or not having power steering is obviously a safety issue.i cannot rely on skill or muscle memory alone to know the force i need to steer the car.i have not yet had a crash but i worry about it more and more.parking is a huge problem.3. I was told by saturn that if i went to one of the (few remaining) saturn dealers to have a diagnostic done, it would then contribute to a recall.i did go have this done, and the dealer told me it was "only a matter of time till a recall, since we see this problem every day now".they even started carrying just the motor since it was so expensive for thousands of people to have to replace the whole steering column. They quoted me a price for repair and i've been waiting for the recall.it is very hard to scrape up $600 to repair a part that they all know is defective. Do people have to crash and get seriously injured or die before it will be recalled? now to see other gm cars get recalled for the exact same power steering motor, but not mine, is unbelievably frustrating. There is no "saturn electric power steering motor"...they use the exact same part.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact was driving 40 mph when the steering wheel became stiff with the illumination of the power steering warning light.the contact stated that the vehicle would become extremely difficult to drive when the power steering goes out. The contact has to shut the vehicle off and restart it for the power steering system to work properly.the contact called the dealer regarding the power steering and the dealer stated there are no open recalls on the vehicle at this time. The contact has not had the vehicle repaired.the failure mileage was 53,000.
While driving down the road at normal speed 55 mph we get a ding ding ding with a pwr steer light to come on and then we have no power steering.luckily my husband was driving.after calling the saturn dealership it appears to be the power steering assist module.this is dangerous due to you not getting much of a warning.
The power steering on our 2005 saturn ion just shut off one day while driving. It now shuts off at least once per trip. Sometimes it happens while making a sharp turn making the car very difficult to maneuver. We have already tried replacing the fuse and it did not solve the problem.
I have a 2005 saturn ion 2 with defective power steering. I will try not to let out my frustration but to try to make a good point about this problem because, this is the worst issue i'd have to deal with in a while. My car's steering keeps going out on me, the power steering light will come on, then the steering will be stuck. I have a 15months old baby girl and this is the only car i own. I work part time and can not afford any extra expenses, i'm stuck with this horrible car, have no where to find help. From all the research i have done, this is been around long enough to get a recall, but apparently saturn totally ignored this claims and keeps making these cars. Even newer saturn cars have this same problem and i just can 't believe that there is no recall on this issue. The strange thing of all of the problem is that, the problem seems to occur in most cases just when the car's out of warranty. I am putting a statement together and will try to find a way to hold saturn accountable for this issue if i'm ever involved in an accident. My family is in complete danger, i am very upset, confused and very sad about the whole issue.this ia a nice car, with only 64000 miles, and only 4yrs. Why could a problem this serious be ignored by saturn, what kind of stupid engineers do they have working for them that cant figure this out.
Powersteering went out while driving causing the ability almost impossible to maneuver the car off the road ,it happened at 60 miles an houron the freeway ,i pulled over and turned car off and started engine and it reset, it does it on occasion 3 or 4 times a month.
Power steering stops during driving. Warning chimes come on and pwr strng message is displayed in odometer window. It first occurred 5/20/11 and has several times since. Often several times on the days it happens (5 x yesterday 5/29/11alone) but so far not every day . It happens under various conditions (never the same) (city, hwy, hot, warm, cold etc.)
While driving i heard a bell go off in the dash and then lost control of my steering wheel and almost crashed because i could not turn the wheel.i coasted over to the side of the road, where i noticed a light which was on "power steering". So i attempted to get back on the road to drive the rest of the way home. Car is not drivable in this condition.
No failure yet. Electric power steering on my 2005 saturn ion.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving out of a parking space at a low speed, the steering wheel seized and was unable to turn in any direction. After the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the contact was able to maneuver the steering wheel normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (maritime chevrolet, 985 post road, fairfield, ct 06824) and the technician stated that there was no recall. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist because the vin was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 207,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering became inoperative and the wheel was difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who informed the contact that she needed to replace the motor kit and the steering column. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. The vin was unavailable.
On may 29, 2014 when driving from home to work on my saturn ion 2005. At approximately 35 miles per hour the engine did not turn off, but the steering got extremely hard that i actually drove on the other lane with incoming traffic going the opposite way of my direction. The dashboard went blank, my headlights turned off mentioning that it was approximately 0940 night time.
At stop light, power steering flashed on dash.drove about one mile, went back on, another mile and power steering went off for good.
Power steering on my 2005 saturn ion unexpectedly fails numerous times a day; serious safety concerns and numerous other complaints but no recalls ??
The power steering suddenly, without warning, stops working while i am driving down the road.then i must use manual steering until i get to my destination.it is happening more and more often.i found out that there may be recall on this issue. I called 800-553-6000 and gave the vin number.they told me there is no recall on my car for the power steering, however if i take it and talk to a dealer to get it fixed tell the dealer there is "special coverage assistance for the power steering it is under warranty"is that true?i don't' want to shell out a ton of money for something that is being recalled.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving 10 mph the contact noticed that the power steering light appeared on the instrument panel. Within a few seconds, the contact noticed that the power steering failed to function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 38000 and the current mileage was 42000.
I have a 2005 saturn ion-3 with 87,639 miles on it.last week on the freeway out of now where my power steering stopped working.this problem caused me to swerve almost causing an accident.i then pulled off to the side of the road to re-group and try to figure out what went wrong.after a few minutes i started the car and started driving, it was as if nothing ever happened.this happens almost every time i drive it now. It occasionally trips the power steering light, so i took it to my local saturn dealer. They scanned the car to check the problem and said that i need to replace the entire steering column due to a failed power steering module.they want $955.00 plus tax to address this issue.i do not feel safe driving my car.however i have no choice but to deal with it for i have no other means of transportation and i have to be able to make it back and forth to work to support the family.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at speeds of 15 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard and the wheels locked. The contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway shut off the vehicle. When restarting, the vehicle appeared to have resumed normal operation however; the failure recurred within one mile of travel. The dealer advised the power steering motor may have needed to be replaced but he would have to perform a diagnostic test to confirm the failure. There vehicle was not repaired .the failure mileage was 88,900 and the current mileage was 89,093.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and stated that the parts needed for the repair were not available. The dealer provided an unreasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide a reasonable timeframe for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
I have a 2005 saturn ion which is now over 100,00k miles.the power steering suddenly went out with no warning signals on dashboard.there is no fluid reservoir to put the fluid and the car is not under warranty because of mileage.i tried turning the car off and on again and still no luck.after reading up on the saturn issue, i learned that there are many others with different makes and year of the same model having the same issues.i have no money to repair this vehicle and would like to know if saturn (gm) is going to do a recall on this issue.it cost over $900.00 to fix this issue.i have tried contacting saturn dealers but of course the company has been sold.i have contacted a gm dealers repair shop and was told that they just try to repair the issue they are not able to help with warranty issues.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the power steering malfunctioned, and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn in either direction. During the failure, the power steering message was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under the nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) but the failure occurred. The failure mileage was 167,000.
Electric power steering failing after 5 minutes of driving on 2005 saturn ion-2.
There is currently an active recall out for the 2005 ' 2010 chevrolet cobaltto replace the electric power steering motor.the chevy cobalt and the saturn ion are extremely similar vehicles and have the same motor.i have had to have mine replaced at my own cost.i approached saturn customer service and they stated that since saturn is no longer in business,general motors will not be doing a recall. This problem is prolific that my mechanic had to have a motor sent by federal express from dallas because there were no motors in houston due to the recall of the chevy cobalt.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated while traveling at speeds of 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard immediately followed by a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 53,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.
I have a 2005 saturn ion and the power steering one day just cut off when i was in the middle of driving. I had to pull over to the side of the road, turn my car off and back on again. It was fine until the next day and it happened again. Now the power steering goes out every time i get in the car. I tried changing fuses but nothing worked. This also happened to one of my friends that has the same car, and i heard its happening to alot of ion's. Now i have no power steering at all and this is a hazard to my driving ability.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the power steering warning light illuminatedon the dashboard and the steering wheel became extremely stiff. Thevehicle was pulled over and upon restarting, the vehicle operated as normal. The failure continued to recur intermittently as thecontact took the vehicle directly to a local repair facility. The mechanic advised he would not be able to make repairs to the vehicle because it potentially was under recall. The manufacturer advised there was not a recall for his vehicle or the failure. The vehicle was not serviced. The failure and current mileages were 32,500.
The electric power steering went out on 4/24/10. After turning the car off, it reset and the power steering worked again. On 4/25/10, the power steering went out again, after cutting off it works again. Again on 4/24/10, it went out again. The car is very hard to turn with the electric power steering not working. The chevy cobalt was recalled for the same problem, and the power steering unit is the same in a 2005 saturn ion. Cannot afford to have it fixed at this time, worry about my daughter driving it.
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to power steering control module repair problems.the consumer stated the power steering control module, failed twice.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle had stalled without warning. The failure was recurring. The contact was able to restart the vehicle each time. The power steering warning light was also illuminate each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer however, the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 14v153000 (steering). The contact had experienced the same failure as the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving 5 mph and at a stand still, the power steering failed. The contact called a mechanic who referred her to nhtsa because they were not sure of what the failure was. The dealer normanufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,484.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph, the power steering failed without warning. The contact stated the failure occurred after the engine was warm. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the steering column would need to be replaced at the owner expense. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 41,256. The current mileage was 41,400.
Power steering light comes on and lose all power steering until car is shut off and turned back on.
Power steering outage 2005 saturn ion.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph. A sudden loss of power steering occurred without warning. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was able to resume normal operation. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle has not been diagnosed for the malfunction. The current and failure mileages were 79,000.
My power steering keeps going out, the light comes on and i loose powersteering. If i shut it off and turn it back on the light goes off and i have steering again. It used to only happen like once a week, now it happens multiple times in one day.
I drove the car approx. 2 miles and parked when i started the car to leave the powersteering didn't work, i shut the car off and sat there about a minute and started the car and things were normal again, it hasn't acted up since. I have taken it to the chevrolet garage and they have told me the entire steering column needs replaces and that will cost me $700, it seems like an extreme measure to take to fix the power steering.
Power steering fails after a few minutes of driving.
Eps went out while sitting at a light.i drove the 5 miles home without power steering.upon restarting the car, the eps resumed working.
Traveling approx. 65 mph instrument panel *dinged* the pwr str* came upon the panel. At that time i lost power steering while traveling full speed and had a hard time pulling off the exit. Once off the exit car was turned off and restarted and began to operate properly. This happened 3 times within 2 hours.
Dear sir/madam, this complaint is actually not about a repair per se, but about the way saturn handled my case. - the fault: power steering assist motor broke in mid-drive, leaving the car almost maneuverable - i called saturn's customer service to enquire what to do - saturn told me that they are aware of this issue and actually have a recall for the same power steering assist motor for several other gm models. - saturn explicitly said over the phone 'we will take care of it', and that they would pick up most or all of the charge - saturn told me to get the issue repaired at stewart automotive group in colma, ca, which i did - the repair was $750 for a car that is worth less than $5000! - a week later saturn called again and said that they would not cover the repair cost anymore. - they refused to comment on the promise made by saturn the week before - i called several times and tried to get them to pick up some of the charge because this is likely to be a manufacturing defect, but was unsuccessful. - i am now stuck with the charge. The car works now, but i am still hoping for a recall. - i specifically want to point out that stewart automotive seemed very annoyed about the change of mind by saturn, but said that they cannot do anything about this, they are only an authorized service/dealer. So this complaint is about saturn, not stewart automotive. Please get saturn to do a recall on the saturn ion-1 (mine is a 2005 model). [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving 40 mph when she heard a dinging sound and the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the contact was able to pull over. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 92,000.
I was driving off the highway and the power steering turned off completely while i was driving. This could be so different to people who don't know how to handle a car without power steering....
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated when traveling at any speed, the power steering would fail causing the steering wheel to become extremely difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the power steering motor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not serviced and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 72,000.
2005 saturn ionpower steering failure. Why no recall? many people are having this power steering failure. It involves the whole steering column.it is very dangerous when you are driving everyday and this power steering fails.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion.the contact stated that the power steering assist would independently deactivate at any time.the dealer diagnosed that the steering column would need to be replaced.the manufacturer was not contacted.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.
The power steering fails and the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn. *dt
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the steering wheel failed became hard to turn while driving in reverse. The power steering indicator illuminated. The contact was able to restart the engine and resume normal steering function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at approximately 55 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel immediately became extremely difficult to turn. The contact shut off the vehicle and upon restarting the vehicle it resumed normal operation. The failure recurred during the contact's travel. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The failure and current mileages were 91,400.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the power steering locked. The vehicle began to steer in one direction towards a concrete wall. The contact came to a complete stop with out a crash. The engine was turned off. The vehicle was restarted after a 30 second waiting period. The vehicle resumed to normal operation. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. There was not a safety recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer recommended the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic testing. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time.the failure mileage and current mileages were 60,000.
I took my car in for a recall on the steering and the said they replaced the electric steering motor. It still had no steering . The gm dealer said it was 58.00 to tell me what was wrong, the dealer came back and said that it was the steering module was bad. Gm customer service says the module is covered but the gm dealer wont replace it because they say that the module is part of the steering column and its on covered for the steering column. I have been going round and round for 30 days and no avail. I need some help.i am sending this for my step-daughter [xxx] who is the owner.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
My saturn ion is having the same issue as chevy cobalt where i loose power steering for no apparent reason.once it cuts out i have to pull to the side of road turn off car, then restart it and all is fine until it does it again. This has been happening for a couple months.i had the car checked today and it is the power steering motor, which will be replaced as soon as part comes in.i feel gm should recall these cars too.this could be a real danger if on a curving mountain road when power steering goes.
Power steering went out. At the repair shop now. The whole component needs replaced (you can't order separate parts) i will have the repair shop save the old part. It will cost close to 900.00 to have it fixed. The dealership was the same price. The car is only 4 years old with 26,000 miles on it.
Steering: sudden loss of electric power assist system.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving 35 mph when the power steering failed while the contact was making a left turn. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 130,000.
While driving the car, the power steering light came on and immediately there was no power steering.luckily we were driving straight.had we been turning a corner it could've caused an accident.i took it to the garage and was told it was the motor in the power steering column.the search was on for a motor.if none could be found, the entire steering column would have had to be replaced.the motor was found and ordered.i hope to have the car back in a week or so.
I was driving home and all of a sudden my steering wheel locked up.my car kept blinking "pwr str" on the dash board.it has happened 3 time in the past 2 days. Luckily, when this has happened so far i was close to the side of the road so i didn't cause an accident or anything.there is nothing i can do to repair this, except to spend thousands of dollars to replace the entire engine and parts.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. The power steering and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle, but the failure occurred once more. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,200.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at an unknown speed, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle stalled. The dealer stated that the steering column failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 89,000.
Power steering failed.
I have a saturn ion 05 and have had to replace the power steering once already and now having the same issue again. Also the turn signal on the front drivers side only works when my hazards or head lamps are on have tested all fuses and replaced bulb twice this is a commom complaint why isnt it being fixed?
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at 65 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the power steering malfunctioned. The contact shut off the vehicle and upon restart, the vehicle functioned properly. However, the failure occurred moments later. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the power steering motor failed. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 92,000. Updated 11/05/10updated 11/05/10
The power steering on my 2005 saturn ion completely stopped working right at about 37000, right after the warranty expired.i tried to have it fixed, but it's a new technology saturn implemented, (state of the art electronic power steering system), and it will cost $1100 to fix it. My car is fairly new still, and saturn corp. Refuses to meet with me in the middle on the cost. Without power steering, my car is unsafe to drive, and driving to work and back is a real challenge, and a dangerous challenge, but i cannot afford the cost of fixing it.***saturn service advisor admitted to me that lots of the ions are having this problem.***
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering light would illuminate on the instrument panel while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the power steering module was defective and needed to be repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,060 and the current mileage was 102,000. .updated 09/15/11 the consumer stated the power steering was replaced at no charged.updated 09/26/11
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph when changing lanes ,the power steering light illuminated and the power steering locked up. He pulled over to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off and then on. The vehicle then drove normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where he purchased it, and they stated that it was the steering mechanism that over heats and shuts off. There were no repairs done to the vehicle. The contact stated that this occurs every time he drives the vehicle. The failure mileage was 35000 and current mileage was 36000. Updated 04/01/10. *ljthe consumer stated the power steering failed when the vehicle was driven for a long period of time. Updated 06/10/10
Electrical power assist systems fails while driving both at highway and rural road speeds.driver has to pull of to the side of the road and restart the vehicle.same eps on the nhtsa campaign number 10v073000 currently under recall.
Alert sounds along with "pwr str" message. Power steering fails. This occurred during both city and interstate driving. Seems more frequent in warmer weather. Power steering resets and works fine when car is switched off and back on again. Mechanic checked on the issue and found the module that controls the electric steering system to be faulty, requiring replacement of steering column.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to control. A chiming noise wasinside of the vehicle prior to the power steering warning light illuminating. The dealer was notified and stated that the failure was identical to the recall on the 2006 chevrolet cobalt for the electric power steering assist system. The contact was concerned about the safety risk involved. The failure mileage and current mileages were 37,607.
2005 saturn. Consumer states while traveling down the road unexpectedly the power steering would shut off. *tgwthe consumer stated the problem was with the power steering assist motor and there was a recall for othermodels. The consumer stated his vehicle and the other models share the same part number, which would explain why experienced the same problem.the consumer stated the problem is extremely serious, because it is difficult to steer in manual mode with no power steering.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering light illuminated, followed by a chime and a loss of power steering. The contact stated that in warm weather, the power steering failed more frequently. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the electric power steering module was defective. The vin was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000. The current mileage was approximately 98,000.
The power steering on this car repeatedly fails. As soon as you start the car the power steering light comes on making it extremely difficult to maneuver the car.
Just recently bought the car 3/18/2011, used and when driving car, i heard 3 rings and then where the odometer is it lite up pwr str.pulled over the side of the road (turnpike), shut the car off and restarted and power steering was back.only to drive 10 miles and it happened again.feel that this is very dangerous since car is manual and i am woman who is 5'0 and weighs 135lbs, to steer and shift this car when the pwr str goes out so suddenly.
The power steering unit on my 2005 saturn ion has failed twice while driving the vehicle causing a dangerous condition.i brought the vehicle to the dealer, saturn of ellicott city and was told there is a "service bulletin" about the issue and there is nothing they can do to repair the vehicle at this time.my vehicle is a 2005 with less than 32k miles.the steering failed while entering a highway and again while entering a parking lot.saturn admitted they know about the problem but refused to repair it.it is on many saturn vehicles, not just mine. *
I purchased a 2005 saturn ion with 32 miles on it july 11, 2005.on september 22, 2005 while driving my daughter to school in the rain, the car stalled and began to fill with water from the floor up.i had it towed to the dealer for repair and was told the left fron sunroof drain hose was plugged.they said this caused an electrical problem which caused the stall.the service dept. Said they cleaned the drain hose and all was ok.well, we had a heavy rain, not the first since 11/2005, on august 18, 2007.i was able to start the car, but it stalled right away.in addition, the floor on the driver's side was wet.this occurred on a saturday and by monday when the car was towed to the saturn dealership, there was a "pond" of water on the floor of the car.in addition, the cd player has been replaced because it ate cd's.the new radio worked ok for about 6 month's, but is now unable to pick up reception to any station.also, at one time, the driver's side door became jammed and could not be opened from the inside or outside.the lock rod and inside door handle were bent.at the same time water was leaking through the driver's side window and the window was off the track and falling into the door.this was also repaired by the dealer because i purchased the extended warranty.this car has been nothing but trouble and i regret purchasing it.i have never had so many problems with a new car and i would not recommend this car to anyone.
Car purchased on 2/26/05. First time driven on highway, a 20" piece of the rain drip panel flew off. Dealer states car must have been hit by rock, but there was no other traffic in front of vehicle. Dealer also said this is "expected behavior" if hit by debris at over 35 mph. If hit by debris, was small enough that there was no noise upon impact, nor was it visible. Since there were no vehicles to the side or front of vehicle, we believe this panel is defective. Dealer refuses to repair, and quotes $782 to fix. Other body shops are considerably less.if this behavior is "expected" saturn falsely advertises durability of the vehicle, as their ads depict golf balls hitting the vehicle with no damage. Further if this is "expected" this vehicle is a danger to others around it on the road, if saturn believes it is normal and expected for 20" chunks of the vehicle to fly off.
Vehicle was delivered to local car dealership for gm factory warranty recalls.the car was being driven by two service technicians when the vehicle ignited in the trunk and rear seat area.the fire department determined that the cause of the fire were the rear break lines that had sagged onto the exhaust system.service technicians were unaware of the work to be done on the vehicle.the vehicle was supposed to receive nhtsa recalls 14v047, 14v171, and 14v153.none of the recalls were furnished while in the possession of the car dealership and could possibly have contributed to the fire.
Metal fatigue on passenger car door of saturn ion quad coupe redline, where hinge attaches:the problem occurred over a period of 2 years during which time i would open and close the door each day a minimum of10-12 times to strap my infant into his carseat. The door metal cracked and began to separate from the rest of the metal, to the point where the door is read to drop off the hinge.i brought the vehicle to a gm dealer in response to a recall on the catalytic converter, at which time i requested them to look at the door. The dealership had never seen anything like it. However, they concluded that it was not their responsibility since they were unable to disprove the door had not been forcefully pushed backwards.
My daughter was driving to work through a wintry mix precipitation when she lost control, was turned to the right into a guardrail, which heavily damaged the front end and caused her to spin coming to a stop on the road.the damage seems like it should have caused airbag deployment, but the airbag did not, and she struck her head on the steering wheel.she felt as though she hit a patch of slush that pushed her to the right.the vehicle is a total loss and in custody of my insurer.the following day i received in the mail the gm recall 14063 (14v-047).my concern is that is failure of the ignition switch, causing the engine to stop turning and the airbag to disable could have caused the loss of control, and the subsequent minor neck injury, and the total loss of an otherwise sound vehicle.my insurer was given the recall information and after review decided i should move forward with a claim against the manufacturer, and this avenue is detailed on page two of my recall mailing.thank you.
My car leaks in the roof when its rains and has stained my interior roof. My power steering went out and on the display it was pwr steering. My outside trim near windows is warped. My sunroof doesnt work it wont open.
I believe that the power steering issue (recalled recently and received letter) caused my vehicle to be very hard to control on a downslope hill at 12 mph coming up to red light. My car went from the right lane to the left land of 4 lane street and i hit car in front of me. Now, having received information today about the power steering recall,i have an appt. At my local dealership to check on the alignment/suspension and the piece of metal that i believe to be brake pad that a few hours later shot out and hit car next to me in a parking lot when i applied brakes and turned off vehicle ignition. I will know more of what happened once dealershjp runs diagnostics.
The side door panels of car are buckling, distorting and melting....paint is bubbling.due to extreme heat from the sun reflection off house windows claims saturn.damage is totaling almost $3,000.00continues to get worse everday and is growing across the car panels.even though it is still under warranty, saturn will not pay denying it's a warranty issue. Car has never been in an accident or near any fires...there are no burn marks on car.....everyone says they have never seen anything like it.
Door panels cracked during extreme heatco worker pointed out that there was a crack on my drivers side passenger side and rear passenger side doorthe crack on the rear door eventually became a whole chunkvehicle has been in no accidents.
2-02-07 key stuck in ignition...car would not turn off.... Ignition replaced33,316 miles01-14-08 transmission replaced50,728 miles12-20-08car wouldn't start...clutch switch replaced50,728 miles8-26-08 sun roof drain clogged $199.88 59,893 miles8-10-09car would not start..replaced ignition switch 2nd time72,615 milescar was bought new off lot in 2005... Towed 4 times in 4years!
Metal fatigue on passenger car door of saturn ion quad coupe redline, where hinge attaches:the problem occurred over a period of 2 years during which time i would open and close the door each day a minimum of10-12 times to strap my infant into his carseat. The door metal cracked and began to separate from the rest of the metal, to the point where the door is read to drop off the hinge.i brought the vehicle to a gm dealer in response to a recall on the catalytic converter, at which time i requested them to look at the door. The dealership had never seen anything like it. However, they concluded that it was not their responsibility since they were unable to disprove the door had not been forcefully pushed backwards.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle suddenly stalled while traveling various speeds. The contact also stated that upon inspection, it was found that the control arms and bushings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The stalling issue was not diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was not available.updated 06/10/14*ljthe consumer stated the vehicle shut off multiple times in 2006. In 2007, the ignition cylinder binded up, engine light illuminated, headlights dimmed,and front end issues. In 2008, all 4 fuel injectors were replaced, noise came from the front end, and front passenger window would not roll up. Replaced both front end sway bushings, insulator and/or front stabilizer shaft a. In 2010, again there was noise coming from the front end. Both left and right hub assemblies, lower control arms and bushings were replaced. In 2013, there was a gas leak. Updated 06/17/2014
Copy of email letter to ms. Barra (general motors) regarding frustration of being a saturn owner.2005 saturn ion. The consumer stated she never came close, to getting the gas mileage as advertised. She also experienced problems with the suspension, and for a little over a year, she had problems with the vehicle not starting. On one occasion, when she inserted the key into the trunk, the entire trunk lock fell into the car.the consumer received a recall notice, regarding the ignition. However, the parts were not available.
2005 saturn ion purchased 3,20,2005. Front-end makes noise when rolling over bumps and/or turning.
I sent a letter to gmit was passed to saturn corp. Ongoing problemsnever fixed.started at19000 miles and continue with mileage at 31000.2 different service depts.still have the problems. Blown off by saturn corp. By rude customer service. First service visitafter specifically making an appointment for this lemon resulted in a car wash. The noise tech was not in. I drove 40 miles for a car wash? never went back. Saturn sent a customer satisfaction survey and i replied; "call me". Theyinstructed me to go to another dealer. I did and the service advisor told me it was my rotors making the noise. He then tried to charge me for the repair!!! the vehicle is under warranty. He then said that they will do it at no charge after i protested. I received the car back, said thank you and left. When i got about a mile from the dealership, the problems were still there (noise and vibration from the front passenger side of the vehicle). I called him from my cell phone and told him and he said ;"ok, we will get you in sometime during the week so we can spend more time with it".could you imagine how i would have felt if i had actually agreed to pay? i was very upset.saturn corp. Called me after about 2 weeks and asked me how it went and i told them it did not go well. They contacted the service manager and after a while, he called me.i told him that i would come back in after the holidays. I called him to set an appointment just after the new year. We set one up on a saturday morning at the dealership. I showed up, he did not. I was taken care of by a service advisor. After checking the car out, he said that they needed to change the "rack". So, i had to come back again.i picked it up the next day. Here is the bottom line; now the car drifts, to the right to be exact, oh, and my vibration is still there along with the noise in the front end. I do not feel safe driving this vehicle. I believe it is a lemon or there is something else someone is not telling me!
2005 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to several recall defects and requests reimbursement for vehicle repairs.the consumer stated the vehicle broke down and had to be towed to the nearest repair factuality, where there kept the vehicle for over two months. After the vehicle was returned, the problems continued.the engine light was on and there was a problem with the ignition switch.also, the engine vales, timing chain and sway bar links were replaced.
I believe that the power steering issue (recalled recently and received letter) caused my vehicle to be very hard to control on a downslope hill at 12 mph coming up to red light. My car went from the right lane to the left land of 4 lane street and i hit car in front of me. Now, having received information today about the power steering recall,i have an appt. At my local dealership to check on the alignment/suspension and the piece of metal that i believe to be brake pad that a few hours later shot out and hit car next to me in a parking lot when i applied brakes and turned off vehicle ignition. I will know more of what happened once dealershjp runs diagnostics.
Shifter knob came detached during street driving.
There was not an accident . The key will not come out of the ignition when you turn the key back, you have to wait for a while then it will finally come out.this is after the recall that fixes the ignition switch.
Keys can not be removed from the ignition of the 2005 saturn ion.research indicated that gm has this problem across several of its small car brands and models.the inability to remove the keys causes the battery to drain.it also leaves the car vulnerable to theft as the car can be started again.gm allegedly recognizes it as a problem with upwards of 88,000 vehicles.articles written by mike colias in automotive news indicated that gm, being very well aware of the issue prompted gm to offer a "special coverage adjustment" in which they would repair the car for free, but not recall the affected cars.a local gm dealer was not aware of this special coverage adjustment and was not willing to repair the car for free, although they did say they would do more research on the problem.the problem only surfaces when the car is stationary and it will shut off.but if going away with the car or stopping for gas or errands forces you to leave the keys in the car, in addition to draining the battery it becomes a large target for theft.
I have a 2005 saturn ion.the ignition switch is defective.it randomly decides to not start on any day.i can drive to the gas station five miles down the road, get gas, get back in my car, and it not start. Some days my car will not start for two consecutive days, and then all of a sudden it will crank! started right after warranty expired and continues to do so.
When driving my check gas cap light comes on, as well as the coolant light comes on within 5 minutes of driving the vehicle. This has been happening since 2013, it happens during driving on a hwy, in the city everywhere the car is driven, i push the reset button and it clears however it comes back within 5 minutes....
This is not the first problem i have had with this vehicle nor was it the last. Just one that i have documented. The vehicle completely would not start and i had to have it towed to epperly tire and auto. The day before the car shut off while i was at a red light and it took cranking multiple times before i could get it to start again. I was told by epperly that this was because i needed a new starter and the wiring in my vehicle needed to be replaced. I got all needed repairs. This did not fix the issue, the vehicle is still shutting off while i am driving.
I had the recall fixed in 2015.the same issues that i had before have returned.when driving and the tank is full, i will get a service engine light andthe tank gauge will read empty. It was fine when i began driving . Upon restarting the car the error goes away.when i put my car in park and try to turn off my ignition i have to put he shiftier in park several times before i can remove my key.today car ran great when trying to move my car after starting my car my power steering was gone. Again upon turning off my car and restarting it , the power steering returned.i called the gm recall number and a case was created but i was told that there were not any current recalls on my car.the service numberis 8-4833918801.but was told that all repairs are my responseability.
I have had issues with my car even after i have had some recalls done to it. The biggest issue is when i am driving or stationary with my car on, the car rumbles and feels like it is tugging backwards. The cylinder 2 keeps misfiring (p0302). I have seen several saturn ions that are having the same issue. Over the past four years this has been a problem consistently. There are periods where it doesn't happen much and sometimes it happens every time i drive.furthermore, my car still doesn't turn on/off all the way sometimes and the ignition switch messes up.
La quinta chev/caddilacreplaced my ignitionper the gmrecall a couple of years ago and now the ignition is locking up again.what can i do?
Car stopped in middle of street while going over a dip at 25mph and speedometer went up to 50mph after coming to a complete stop and vehicle wouldn't move. But if you put vehicle into drive it will show as if you are going 20mph while you just barley put it into drive.
Took my saturn 2005 to integrity chevrolet in chattanooga, tn 4235359455 according to instructions on recall letter (13454) and received a rental (was told it could take weeks ) 2 days later got a message that my car was miraculously fixed. Josh baugh stated my car was ready and repaired.confused, went to get my car and upon arriving at my home, the key wouldn't come out of the ignition again.contacted josh baugh again and he said to bring the car by when i got a chance.received a call from gm stating the part for my car was in and to bring the car to be repaired.was just told by the wonderful dealership car was repaired. Took my car back and no repairs had been done.they lied. Left my car again and about a week later they call and i go to pick it up.told me the battery was dead i needed to buy another onei dont think so because they were the ones that ran the battery down by leaving the key in the ignition (i just happened to stop by got something out of my car a day after i left it opened the door there was the key still stuck in the ignition.i also submitted receipts in june of 2014 for ignition replacement for the same car.no response resubmitted receipts dec 2014 josh baugh email needed the original receipts.february 5th 2015 took the receipts and said the receipts needed to have the vin # but they could see it had my name and 2005 saturn and the ignition had to replaced by lock and key comp because key was stuck and run battery down (at 10:30 at night)they could write the vin # in for me. To my surprise (not really) a message the reimbursement couldn't be done because wasn't a vin # on receipt its not like we are all trying to get reimbursed for something we didn't pay for or some government bailout!i am contacting you to let you know this dealership lied and continues to try to prevent customers from receiving the promises of the recall.
The power steering went out.
In ambient temperature of 29 degrees, my vehicle would not start.passlock light was blinking for 10 minutes and then stopped.after that, i was able to start the car.this has happened before.
Daytime running light turn signal dont work for the passenger sidewhich can cause a safety problem to other drivers
I own a 2005 saturn ion. The key continues to get stuck in the ignition.3 different times now. I have a boat load of paper work from different shops, from them fixing (?) my car, starting with saturn, than i had to go to the gmc dealership, due to saturn being closed.also, the car has stalled 3 times while i was driving it. It's an automatic.i went on line to ask a saturn mechanic what can i do to get this fixed, and basically nothing.he said there would not be a recall due to saturn being closed now, and it's not a safety issue.i don't know what to do if i'm unable to get it to a gmc dealership, unless there is one open 24/7 in the denver area.i'm at my whits end.i'm reporting the most recent incident, the 1st was in 2007.
The car was driven to chevrolet and repairs were done but car would not start , we were told it had a bad computor and was given the option to purchase a 1600 dollar unit from chevrolet , we did not have the funds. We got a computor after the told us this was not a related issue. Then towed it back for a third to to be to its not under warranty. We dont have money for an attorney and chevrolet and saturn refuses to correct there srew up. We drove the vehical in and they want us to to pull it out we dont know what to do.
Ignition switch will not turn off and power steering quits on occasions.
My seat belts willno longer buckle.my shift gets stuck in park and jumps into other gears(neutral) and the car revs on it's own without putting foot on gas. My shift is doing the exact same thing as the recall for the aura and the dealer wants to charge me $700.00 in repairs and the parts are on back order for 6 months.i do not have my vin# at this time.please check with herb chambers saturn -warwick, ri.
After owning this car for a few years now and becoming highly involved in the forums. I've learned that it's a common issue for the clock spring to break. When it does, it cuts power permanently to the driver air bag, and cruise control until repaired. This is a big safety concern as no power to the airbag would result in more serious injury or possibly death.
Lost of power steering started some time in 2009,i have no record of the date,but in one of the incidents 06/10/2011 i took a picture of the dashboard showing the date and message on the speedometer. I restarted the engine every time this happen to get it back to power steering .then i had a situation when i lost speed as i was traveling on a city avenue. The car lost speed when i was traveling around 35 mph,it made a alarm or warning sound and drop down to 10mph and i could not get back to 35mph,i stop the car and i restarted the engine,that was the only way it would recover the power on the engine. It happens two or three times in one month.
Dt:the contact stated intermittently the vehicle will accelerate with the contact'sfoot on the brake.the vehicle has been to the dealership,and they were unable to duplicate the problem,and no codes were found.this causedthe consumer's vehicle to rear end anothervehicle.there was property damage.the hood buckled and the grill was damaged.there have been no repairs done. The consumer experienced electrical problems such as the right front turn signal, which turned out to be a loose connection. The vehicle would not start until 10 minutes after the initial start.it was determined the vehicle needed a new module. Updated 01/25/06.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving 10 mph and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a building and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
The gas pedal gets stuck while driving and the check engine light comes on. Car will not exceed 5 mph even if the pedal is pushed to the floor. Car must be turned on and off 3 times for the pedal to go back to normal. Another incident is the car will stall when stopping at a light or stop sign. Turns back on with no problem. I have had all recalls performed.
This has happened several times in recent months, but here is what happened this morning: i was on the interstate, going about 60mph, and i sped up temporarily to pass the semi next to me so that i could merge into the right lane and catch the next exit. Upon merging, i released the gas pedal but it did not come back naturally with my foot and instead went to the floor and my car started accelerating as i exited the interstate onto a flyover ramp. I immediately hit my brakes and was able to regain control of the speed, but it scared me, especially as the flyover ramp requires a slower speed along the curve.to the best of my recollection, in all cases where this has happened, i have been going at least 35 mph when it happened, and my cruise control was on but not active (in other words i had it available to me but it was not currently set at any particular speed).i have seen multiple similar complaints in forums online, but i am not aware of a recall. This is obviously an extremely dangerous issue, especially at high speeds in dense traffic. Please investigate further -- i cannot afford to have my mechanic replace all the possible faulty parts with other potentially faulty parts, and i would hate to be the cause of an accident because the car was out of my control through no fault of mine.
Consumer complained aboutelectrical problems. While driving and looking at the dashboard all the gauges shined, indicating that nothing was operating normally. The gas gauge/ speedometer, and battery meter, etc.
We bought our 2005 saturn ion used sept. 4, 2012,(87,812) before even could take off lot they had to install an ignition cylinder and cut new key, and the throttle was stuck could press all the way to floor, and would only get up to about 20mph. This was also fixed. (or so we thought).since our purchase, we still have trouble with the key getting stuck, it not turning off with car still running, or the car won't start, it happens so much that our daughter who drives it just figures that's they way it's suppose to be, because when take back to dealer either it won't do it for them or doesn't do it for a month or so.now the warranty has ran out so if it happens again they told us we had to take care of, well it happened again today, she parked would not shut off, called dealership, they can't do anything because gm hasn't given them recall yet!was in accident on jan. 2, 2014 front end air bags did not deploy!not sure why not!!!this july was coming home and driving down road car just shut off while driving about 30mph and had to manually try to get car off road without hurting car or anyone else's car, after sometime got car to start again and got it home, called dealership their response if happens again bring it in.and still to this date sometimes her throttle will stick, as a parent i'm holding my breath every time she leaves our drive in this vehicle.please help soon.
The day i brought the car home from the dealer i drove the car to work. Pizza delivery, drove the car for approximately 1 hour the car was in drive and suddenly the car acted as if it was in neutral i pressed on the accelerator slightly and the engine revved but would only roll slightly. Ithen put the car in park turned the car off restarted the car.it then drove fine for 15 min. Same issue again. I am very disappointed with my new purchase fromthe dealer.i also found out that their are recalls on the car and the dealer failed to mention that. First day with my car and i am worried.
My car constantly does not start. Also, when i go over speed bumps or hit pot holes my car will turn off.
Dash lights go out and all systems are you functioning property
Was driving vehicle from my house to my work and i noticed suddenly that whenever i took my foot off the gas even slightly or applied more pressure to the gas pedal tht the vehicle would lose power and jerk back a little bit. I work for gm and get alot of calls from cust's about concerns, but i never thought i'd actually say that i for the 1st time in my life did not feel safe in my vehicle, especially knowing that my vehicle would die or break down at any moment leaving me stranded. Nothing has been done to fix this concern, but one things are taken care of and hopefully corrected i will update things.
The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that when the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle failed to respond. The contact had to wait before the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The dealer diagnosed that the electronics on the pedal failed. However, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
2005 saturn ion, multiple problems w cruise control disengaging & not operable unless vehicle shut off, unexpected acceleration, & activating on it's own.the dealership would not believe me until the service manager witnessed this problem.when saturn sent an engineer to review the issue he also doubted me as he had the vehicle for 1 week & was unable to reproduce the problem.when i submitted for a new vehicle under the states lemon law the service manager accused me of making this up to get a new vehicle.saturn required me to pay $1800 for mileage depreciation to replace the vehicle & refused to honor the extended warranty which came with my original vehicle.my big error was in giving the dealer & saturn corp 5 time to try & fix the problem.those 2 extra attempts caused further mileage which cost me in additional out of pocket expenses.
I purchased a 3005 saturn ion coupe 35/31/05 with in the past 7 months,the car has been back to the dealership 5 times. The day after i picked up the vehicle, i noticed a thumping noise in the back.after bringing back to the dealership, i was told that the rear rotors needed to be replaced. This did not fix the noise.my second trip the dealership indicated that i needed new rear brake drums. Because they were warped (future conversations with the sales manager indicated that this was completely normal, that if the car sits for a few weeks without being driven, the drums will warp, which leads me to think that saturn should re think the quality of parts they use.) since that time, i have brought the car in for a defective radio (which was replaced) a drivers window that wouldn't go down (motor replaced) and the cruise control not working (after 2 times, it was replaced).i finally was able to speak with the area manager last week after i called saturn customer service to log a complaint for the second time.he offered me free basic maintenance (oil changes, tire rotations) for 2 years.this was the first time that anyone at saturn had offered to do anything for my time/inconvenience. Very poor customer service/satisfaction.
Dt:the contactbought a 2005 saturn ion on 12-10-04. The first 50 miles he had totake it back to dealer because the cruise control was not working. The dealer fixed the cruise control under warranty.the dealer had to get a new computer program for the car. Since then he had to take vehicleto dealerfive times because the car sputtered and diedsporadically.the last two times was on 9-26-05 and on 9-30-05, andon 9-26-05 the dealer replaced theautomatic transmission body control, tcm,and power train module.repaired all wiring and connectors. During test drive, the service light was still on. He believed the dealer reset the service engine light. The contact picked up the car on 9-29-05, and on 9-30-05 the check engine light was still on.the dealership replaced the engine wiring harness at that time. The contact picked up the car on 10-03-05. He has only driven the car once sine then and the check engine light has not yet come back on. The contact has talked to a field representativefrom saturn several times, and he told him to got tothe ok dmv.
On 1/9/10 the wiper motor failed while driving on a highway at about 50-55mph during a rain storm causing the wipers to become entangled.the car was serviced and the part was placed by the appropriate saturn wiper transmission, which failed on 1/18/11 under the same conditions.
Drivers side windshield wiper has broken off at the base.no snow in area that would overload.i have heard other similar problems with this model.
I've made reports of faulty switch ignition problems in 2010 to gm the replaced it with another and i still had issues with it. I also had issues with my windshieldwipers which i ended up replacing after i was told they were not at fault. I've been having problems starting the car or either it would cut off while driving and cause problems for me to restart it. I recently took it to a dealership to have the recall issue fixed but i was informed that other issues also occurred and gm refused to fix.
I purchased a 2005 saturn ion with 32 miles on it july 11, 2005.on september 22, 2005 while driving my daughter to school in the rain, the car stalled and began to fill with water from the floor up.i had it towed to the dealer for repair and was told the left fron sunroof drain hose was plugged.they said this caused an electrical problem which caused the stall.the service dept. Said they cleaned the drain hose and all was ok.well, we had a heavy rain, not the first since 11/2005, on august 18, 2007.i was able to start the car, but it stalled right away.in addition, the floor on the driver's side was wet.this occurred on a saturday and by monday when the car was towed to the saturn dealership, there was a "pond" of water on the floor of the car.in addition, the cd player has been replaced because it ate cd's.the new radio worked ok for about 6 month's, but is now unable to pick up reception to any station.also, at one time, the driver's side door became jammed and could not be opened from the inside or outside.the lock rod and inside door handle were bent.at the same time water was leaking through the driver's side window and the window was off the track and falling into the door.this was also repaired by the dealer because i purchased the extended warranty.this car has been nothing but trouble and i regret purchasing it.i have never had so many problems with a new car and i would not recommend this car to anyone.
Dt*:the contact stated there were several problems with the vehicle.while turning the ignition on, the battery light illuminated for 30 seconds.second, the driver's side window fell off the track and caused the window to fall into the door.third, there was a grinding noise heard in the motor and the vehicle hesitated.additionally, the headlight seal around the headlight was broken allowing water to get inside.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and all repairs were made.
I attempted to put my window down and i pressed the down side of the button several times before it actually rolled down.
My car will wont start it did it once before and it started 3 hours later. Today my car started 20minutes later. Its not my battery because everything else works just wont even attempt to turn over.
A piece of the wheel (rim) has broken out.may cause eventual air loss.
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