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The rpms jump around and the a/c makes noise and lights flicker at times. The car will just stall in the middle of an intersection or when i'm turning onto another road. It's quite scary with children in the car.my main concern is a large suv put it in reverse and hit the front of my car before ending up on the hood near the windshield. She was going pretty fast and pushed my car pretty far but no airbag! then on a separate occasion i was doing 55 miles when a large animal darted out in front of me. My front end and radiator and front end were shot. Even split my passenger side dash open and had to be towed off but no airbags!!exactly how do i have to be going for me to have protection????

While driving the air bag service light appeared. I was told by the dealership that if in a crash the airbags would not deploy. This problem needs immediate attention. My vehicle is going in today to find the exact problem. Diagnostics is right around $100.

While driving my 2006 saturn ion indicator chimed and pwr str light displayed. I lost steering control and almost wrecked. I pulled off the road killed the car upon restarting engine everything was fine. Five minutes into my trip problem happened again. Also, sometimes when i drive the car the passenger airbag is on at other times it turns off on it own. Both are these are very dangerous especially for me being a single mother.

I am the unfortunately owner of a government motors products that is subject to a recall. I have received now 10 notifications in almost 90 days demanding i have this recall performed immediately. In the course of nearly 90 days, i have contacted 5 different dealers and have been told the same thing; ?we will take your name and number and contact you when we can perform the recall?. While i understand with an inferior product, made worse by government intervention into a private business, requires recalls and due to the high volume of cars subject to the recall due to the government picking gm as a company to promote, part production may be limited, i do not understand why i get these letters.i would happily comply with the recall, as a matter of safety, but when the dealer refuses to provide the recall, i cannot comply. The last letter i received was a post card that implied serious consequences could result and even had a date ?as of may 24th this has not been performed.? i am fully aware and i have not spent over 3 hours between calls and letters trying to comply with this pseudo-government demand. Please provide guidance on how to proceed. The last agent at gm i spoke with said that they would continue to mail letters as they are directed by the government to do so. So i ask you, the government agency partially responsible, please stop sending me letters to do what is not possible to do. I am aware of the recall. I have done what i have been instructed to do by each letter i have received and i have been assured my name and number is on a list to contact me when they can provide the recall. Unlike the average american i do have a little bit of common sense and take personal responsibility for my vehicles.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that she could not manually turn off the vehicle because the ignition module locked on its own.she took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the ignition cylinder was corroded and needed to be replaced at the cost of $400.she is in the process of having the cylinder repaired.in addition, the passenger air bag warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument control panel, which meant that the air bag was inoperative.the dealer replaced the air bag sensors at the cost of $800.the manufacturer stated that they would partially reimburse her in the amount of $398.80.the failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 67,000.

On august 19,2014 there was an incident that involved me with my 2006 saturn ion. I was proceeding out ofto drive off when all of the sudden my power steering became hard to maneuver and seen as though the car was shutting off in which a child was running across the street at that time i did the best i could and my car bump my neighbor vehicle. I received a strained muscle in my hand that my doctor diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve damages). My car have done this several times.i shouldn't have t i die nor my son or have a life permanent injury that would hinder me from enjoying my life. Gm told congress that they would do the right thing by its victims regardless the nature of injury.i have to suffer with this agonizing pain and swelling with the aid of medication.nasa i expect you to do the right thing hold them liable for putting these faulty knowing these car was not safe for consumer purchase.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

I was traveling down the highway at between 70-75mph when i lost control of the vehicle and struck the guard cable, traveling through over 200 ft of it. The front end of the car was demolished, the front axle was broken in half, the rear quarter panel of the driver's side was ripped off, the roof was horribly dented and scratched, the windshield was broken in multiple places - one spot by my head - and the front bumper and headlights were no longer there. The vehicle was totaled out by the insurance co... My air bags did not deploy. I had a terrible concussion and severe whiplash on an already pre-existing degenerative spine condition, and the only thing that saved my life was my seatbelt. There is no reason according to the police and first responders on the scene as well as the facility where my car was towed for the insurance company. I feel like my neck surgery to replace a disc and fuse my spine with a titanium cage at the end of 2012 has been severely aggravated and my 20 months of healing has gone back to square one. This is devastating to me and i will go public about this in any way i know possible. This never should've happened.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system issues.recently, the emergency brakethe consumer stated the check engine light illuminated twice and finally, the fuel injectors were replaced. Recently, the emergency brake light illuminated and stayed on without the emergency brake being pulled. Also, when she pushed the shifter knob, there was a noise in the steering column. There was an issue with the electrical power steering. It would go out and resume normal operation, while driving. The consumer stated she heard a knocking noise, when she drove over a bump and the check engine light illuminated again. Updated 08/06/14

While i driving my 2006 saturn ion the passenger air bag light is on. I think my 2006 saturn ion the warranty was expired.for safety driving on the freeway i need help for fix the air bags.thank you;

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the airbags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was a 103,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number:14v047000 (air bags and electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer provided an unreasonable timeframe for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also notified and provided an unreasonable estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would be repaired. The vin was not available. There are no failures at this time.

I had the ignition switch replaced about 4 months ago prior to the recall announcement.the air bag light had been going on and off ever since i bought the car.it was found at that time that a add on passive kill switch relay had been placed in the air bag relay location.not long after the key would not come out of the ignition and the car could not be turned off which is when i took it to an auto repair shop who replaced it with another ignition.now, the air bag light has been coming on while driving and then going off again.it looks like gm is still selling the faulty ignitions.i have received the recall notice.it says however that they do not have the working parts with no indication of when this deadly part can be replaced.what is one to do?yes, i saw their statement that we should park the car until the repair can be made - when ever, if ever, they bother to have the parts.how do i get around until then???have there been any other reports of the issue that i reported on this site prior of the alarm going off at random times - no strong winds, trucks going by or persons around the vehicle even though i do not set the alarm on?i had to disconnect the battery until i got it to the shop days later but since it was not doing it then they could not find the issue.i suspect the entire electrical system in the ion is faulty.

My air bag light dings and stays lite regularly when driving. I had an accident several years ago and air bags did not deploy.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact stated that the part was not available to repair the vehicle under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). In addition, the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000: (air bags, electrical system), but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

This car has been cursed with electronic steering problems. The car has been serviced repeatedly. I have had very little response andzero satisfaction from gm. The key often does not release from the ignition. The car was involved in a violent front end collision that was caused by these issues. I bought the car (based on a false saturn promise) and i had two daughters in the front of the car during the preventable collision. I couldn't figure out why the bags did not deploy. Now i get it! the car cuts off when making a right hand turn. I do not believe a single thing that gm says to me. I am going in for a rental car tomorrow. I. Do not even believe that this will go according to plan. I take the car for service, they tell me that they, "cannot repeat the problem." gm sucks and so does nhtsa. Earn your money. I earned mine.i want to add, in addition to steering, brakes, ignition -- the electronic system in this car is a complete mess.

2006 saturn ion air bags did not deploy in an accident.*njthe consumer stated her son was driving the vehicle, when he came upon a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the road. The consumers son was run off the road and the vehicle rolled over several times.

I was in california driving on a curving mountain road in lake arrowhead- it was dark. I veered off the road into a tree. I don't have a clear memory of much after that.the airbags did not deploy. My face broke the windshield. I had my seat belt improperly fastened.i sustained a concussion and broke left nasal bone and septum deep lacerations under left eye across top of nose. Paramedics took me local hospital where they thought i'd better go down to a big hospitaland they sent me to arrowhead regency hospital down the hill in san brenardino.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues.the consumer stated she experienced several incidents over the years, that made no sense, until she received the recall the notice in the mail .

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice repairs.the consumer stated the key would not turn, to shut the vehicle off.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer could specify when the parts would arrive.the contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while traveling at various low speeds, the engine stalled with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle engine and resumed normally. The failure recurred intermittently. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system); however , the part needed to perform the repair was currently unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure was recurring. Additionally, the contact would have to move the key around in the ignition and apply extreme force to the brake pedal before being able to insert or remove the key from the ignition. The contact also stated that the power steering assist would sporadically fail. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer however, they were unable to diagnose the failure. The contact later received notification that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system) after the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the air bag warning lamp illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the clock spring was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 136,658.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id numbers 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), however the parts needed to complete the repair were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the remedy part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 06/10/14 maupdated 07/03/14

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch reimbursement.

While we we're stop at a stop sign, a vehicle crashed into us while making a turn. Our ion air bags didn't deploy and now ignition switch will not turn off. We had ion fix and also the recall on the power steering has been fix, but still has the problem of ignition switch not turning off. This is a problem with many ions and it alarms me as to safety!

The contact owns 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy and there was a significant power loss.the contact sustained a bruised pancreas and severe back pain. A police report was filed of the incident.the vehicle was destroyed and towed to salvage yard.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure.there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system).the approximate failure mileage was 85,173.

The contact owned a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving at 50 mph and there was a stopped vehicle in the middle of the road, in order to avoid crashing the contact veered to the right lane but crashed into the rear of a truck. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was not filed. The contact sustained neck, shoulder, arm, and chest injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable and was towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The contact was relating the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact to file for the class action lawsuit. The failure mileage was 90,000.

I hydraplained, did a 360 and got hit head on. I had my set belt on, but it did not catch and lock in place, and the air bag did not inflate....to stop me from hitting to rear view mirror with my head, my chest on the shearing wheel and my legs with the under part of the dash...i was on a main hwy...i do not have the police report , but i do have a few picture..

The steering column assembly (including key switch, turn signal, wiper control, etc.) was loose upon getting the vehicle back from the repairs for the key switch recall. This was not like this prior to the recall repairs and represents sloppy workmanship by dealership employees repairing the vehicle or poor design that won't stay tight. By this being loose, there could be damage to the wires or the wires could come unplugged inside the steering column. This would include air bag wires, key switch wires, etc. There would also be a possibility of fire if this problem isn't corrected as the wires could short out.i believe all the vehicles that have been repaired should be recalled again to check for this problem and repair them if it is found that it is loose.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated there were numerous attempts before the vehicle would start. Additionally, the vehicle stalled and the failure recurred five times. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system. The failure occurred after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,826.

Was driving at a slow speed off an off ramp when my car felt like it stalled and it turned off which i thought it was another cat who hit me because there was no other explanation at the time. It set me in a spin and the car hit the wall but the air bag didn't go off. I ended up in the hospital with an injured back and head. Could it have been the faulty ignition? my car kept stalling after the body repair. I took the car into the dealership in dumber of the same year and my car was diagnosed with a faulty ignition switch. This is not the only incident but thankfully i was just injured and i still have my life.

My daughter had just gotten off the freeway, she called me hysterical. She couldn't steer the car. Someone helped her push it to the side. I called aaa to have the car towed and was told what happened was ver rare and dangerous. My maintenace personel who has worked for bmw for 17 years says he's only seen this once in his life. A couple of days later i had my car towed to fh daileyin san leandro, and the total cost was $965.00 a few days later my air bag light came on and my horn wouldn't blow nor would my cruise control work. Again i had to have the car towed i wasn't going to take the chance and drive it with the airbag light on. The cost for that repair was $172.57 i was told that it was going to be $240 but it was actually lower. I've googled this problem and there are a lot of complaints regarding this matter it should have been a re-call. I am asking for a full refund.

I was driving down a 4 lane road and i went to stop at a red light and the street was covered in black ice.i spun out and crashed straight into a car sitting in the left turn lane.my car is totaled and my air bags did not go off.i suffered whiplash and some muscle soreness and bruising.the mechanic said there is no reason that the air bag should not have went off and that i was very lucky.

Beginning in 2009 through today 4/10/2014 my daughter's saturn ion has had ignition problems and intermittent air bag light problems.all of the problems noted in the recall from gm apply to her car.she has contact gm via email throughout 2010 including customer service, a mr. Henderson and a mr. Reuss.we have copies of these emails.no one would help her even though she mentioned that she feared for her life.these incidents were life threatening.she has been to 2 gm dealerships over the years to get these items fixed and received no help from the dealership either.they said they can't find a problem.she needs help from someone and i hope that is you.thank you. Respectfully,

In 2012 my car key was stuck in the ignition. The next day after 450.00+the dealership replaced the ignition cylinder. A few months later both airbag lights came on & stayed on. The dealership told me since it was an issue with the airbag & safety there would not be a charge for the dianostic; when i arrived i was told that there would be a 75.00 charge. I left the dearship without the testing. A couple of months later the oil was changed & i asked for a test to check the airbag light. When finished the tech said they were unable to determine the issue with the airbag & i would need to take it to another dealership. We are a one car household so i had to wait until being without a car would have minimal impact. When i heard about the recall i waited & had the dealership due a test in case it was something affected by the ignition cylinder. Last week i took it to the servicing dealership & asked they check the airbag light. Later i received a call advising the airbag sensor had shorted out & a new sensor would cost 900.00+. I mentioned disabling the airbag & was told it is against federal law to do so. The service tech said in ks seat belts on cars purchased in ks are covered under warranty for 10 yrs & 3 yrs for airbags. I suggest that car co.'s consider a lifetime or life of car ownership warranty for both seat belts & airbags. Few have close to 1k to spend on repairing/replacing an airbag sensor & it doesn't make sense to have a law stating the airbag can't be disabled but its okay to knowingly put a car on the streets with a non/potential non-working airbag. The seatbelts & airbags work in tandam to protect shouldn't their warranties also be together? having seatbelts & airbags covered for the life of the car will show the public in light of recent recalls car companies will do what is needed to show consumers their & their passengers safety are a priority.

The contact owned a 2006 saturn ion. While the contact's son was driving approximately 35 mph, he rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver received injuries to the face that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed and deemed destroyed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs.

2003 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition recall notice.the consumer stated on several occasions, the vehicle would not start.she had to turn the key a certain way, in order for it to start.

Air bag if is a re call i will like to know if i have to take my car where to.

Car inspection rejected codeb0092pass presense system1 performance just put catalit converterand an engine in this car looking for tech. Service bul. Tsb3677car is rejected demed unsafe to drive

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light would sporadically illuminate and the vehicle would intermittently stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times where the sensor was reset but did not prevent the stalling failure. On once occasion while the driver was traveling approximately 30 mph around a curb, the vehicle lost power and accelerated while stalling. The driver was not able to intervene and crashed into a tree, splitting the tree upon impact. The air bags failed to deploy.a police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained internal bruising from the impact. The contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system) but the part needed to complete the recall service was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and power steering recall notices.the consumer stated after the new ignition was installed, she proceeded to drive home. While driving, the steering mechanism lights lit up and a bing sound was heard. The consumer returned to the dealer, where they informed her, about a recall regarding the steering.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 65 mph, the contact's vehicle was rear ended by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The following day, the contact went to the hospital due to chest bruises and back injuries. The vehicle was examined by the insurance company and declared destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was not available.

I was in the center lane of i-5 northbound, in portland, oregon. The car in front of me stopped suddenly. I was in a long line of traffic. When i hit my brakes, my car jerked to the right. While trying to correct, i hit the wheels of a semi on my right. I bounced off, the car spun 90 degrees to the left, crossed the inside lane (fortunately i didn't get hit broadside), & went straight into the concrete freeway divider. The airbags did not deploy. I went to the hospital by ambulance, & have had neck & shoulder pain ever since. My car was totaled.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to lack availability of parts to complete recall.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition recall repairs and seeks reimbursement.the consumer stated 2 years ago, the ignition completely froze and the vehicle had to be towed to a local garage. The consumer believed the ignition problem he experienced was related to the current recall. Also, the air bag light illuminated and the moonroof wouldn't close.

2006 saturn ion-3 automatic 2.4l1.power steering: power steering goes out nearly every time i drive the vehicle.saturn dealership changed a sensor i the steering column, but problem persists.it is very dangerous to be driving in the city without power steering.2.ignition:car refuses to start when temperature is below 15-20 degrees fahrenheit.i have been stranded in below freezing weather for almost an hour because of this common saturn failure.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While attempting to pull off from a traffic light and making a turn, the steering wheel became inoperable and difficult to maneuver. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle.the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder and left hip due to the seat belt. The contact did not seek medical attention. The contact was uncertain if the other driver sustained injuries, but the driver was intoxicated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and believed the failure was related to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice.the consumer stated the vehicle has been at the dealer for 3 weeks, due to lack of parts. Last year, the consumer's wife experienced the exact failure, the vehicle was being recalled for.

Occasionally the airbag warning light would stay on after ignition. Similar to nhtsa campaign number 14v118000.

#1. Key.in 2008 the key started getting stuck in the ignition when i attempted to turn the car off.the car kept running.it would take up to 10 tries before the engine stopped.even then i could not always get the key to come out right away.i could not get the key to turn when trying to start the car.the key often would also get stuck in the ignition and i could not get it out and would have to leave it in. 2014 i could not get it to come out at alland at one point the car would not shut off. Mechanic replaced (at my expense) the ignition.#2. When i purchased the car an add on offered was a passive kill switch called id system.repeatedly the air bag light would come on, and the on-star system also notified me.it would go back off.i took it to the dealer in 2006 and 2007was told since the light was not on then that they could not/would not do anything.in 2013 the light was always on.i was also having other electrical problems (see #3).i went to an auto electrical shop.while diagnosing the initial problem the shop found that when the kill switch was put in the company had taken out the relay for the air bag and put the put the id system relay in it's place.the result was that neither worked.the shop pulled out the kill switch relay and replaced the air bag one.which i paid the bill for.now the air bag light is starting to come back on at times.i assume the air bag is not working.#3. In 2013 the alarm on the car started going off by its self.that day it went on and off 5 or 6 times till i realized it might be my car.the neighbor said there was no one around it at the time.i don't turn on the alarm.i ended up disconnecting the battery.i took it to the shop (see #2) but since it was not doing it then they could not find the problem.#4 i have never been notified by gm that others were having these problems.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), nhtsa campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system), and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

My son lost control of the car hitting a pole head on and then the car spun three times in a 360 and then a 180... Air bags didn't deploy and he and the passenger are badly injured. The air bags could have saved them from several injuries...

I had an very occasional intermittent problem that basically caused the power steering to shut off for about a second or two. It always seemed to happen on a turn. I tried to have it fixed but no one saw it in action to identify it. It usually happened on a turn and quickly returned to normal.it happened on a road with a small bend in it. It did not restart working before i drove off the road into a filbert field. I suffered multiple concussions in the crash. I saw a specialist due to my memory loss and he said i likely had 3 concussions: front into steering wheel/air bag; side - breaking driver window with head; and top side due to side curtain air bag.

Auto accident on 8/11/10 .accident totaled front end of car. Air bags did not deploy, on star did not work could not call for help, electric system failed and could not open doors, windows.emt had to break rear window glass to get to me to help.seat belt had made severe pain in chest.was taken to hospital for help with the pain.am still suffering severe pain.auto is a 2006 saturn ion.insurance co is evaluating the damage to auto. As a senior elderly woman and cannot depend on auto to get help when needed, that is very scary.that is what i pay monthly fees to on star for.i want to feel safe in my auto.

My husband and i crashed frontend first into a tree at approximately 60mph.the passenger airbag light indicated the airbag was on.neither airbag deployed. The motor of the car is partially inthe floorboard of the car.i sustained life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized for almost 5 weeks.i had to endure 8 weeks of out-patient physical therapy and still have followup visits with several doctors including neuropsychology, plastic surgeon and ent / head and neck surgery.

I was involved in afrontal car accident at about 40-45 mph and my airbags did not deploy, injury could have been avoided had the airbag deployed. My censor for my passenger was on, but the airbags did not deploy.

Saturn ion airbags did not deploy during accident.

Key cannot be removed from ignition after car is turned off.have returned to the dealership 4 times for this problem. Each time they lubricate the system but it does not fix the problem.it began less than 6 months after we purchased the vehicle and still persists today.we cannot take any more time off from work to take it into the shop to be told they will not replace the ignition system or the transmission/gear shift mechanism that may be the actual problem.in addition, in the first 18 months we've owned the vehicle, the air conditioning coolant has run out and they cannot locate the leak, and the sunroof broke.finally, on one occasion the car went over a bump at approximately 30 mph and the electrical system acted as though the car hada wreck, cutting the motor and showing the airbag had deployed when it had not.after a few minutes, the car started up just fine with no adverse affects.the dealer says they've never heard of such a thing and can't think of how/why it happened.

Occasionally the airbag warning light would stay on after ignition. Similar to nhtsa campaign number 14v118000.

2006 saturn leave you stranded in the cold weather as the car will not start and you have to wait till the in side of the car warms up. Car has been back to dealer i have just given up.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who recommended the replacement of the shifter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.

The key cannot be removed from the car and the car remains running -- requiring the driver to get out of the car, remove a fuse or letting the car run out.the driver is stranded and vulnerable.

I currently own a 2006 saturn ion, which i bought brand new in 2005 and has 52000 miles on it.all winter long, during days with temperatures below 40 degrees, my vehicle would not start.upon placing the key into the ignition and turning, the "passlock" theft deterrent system is activated and locks my car's starter from firing for 10 minutes.the rest of the electrical devices in my car work, but the starter becomes locked out for 10 minutes before i can try again.i have read online that this is a common problem with saturn ions.apparently the grease which is located within the ignition system freezes at colder temperatures and thus the ignition switch does not recognize my key.since it does not recognize my key, the anti-theft system locks my car out for the 10 minute lock out period.sometimes i can try 6 times over the course of 1 hour and the car still will not start.this is a dangerous situation on very cold days.i live in the northeast and this past winter we had record snowfall with many days dipping into the 0's, 10's, 20's and 30's.it would be very unfortunate if someone were to die of exposure to the elements since a car has no heat without the engine running.someone could die from being stranded in the cold due to an ignition switch which gm/ saturn could replace for $50.i know i spent many cold days (~5-6 per week) sitting in my freezing cold car for sometimes over an hour just praying that my car would start so i could get some heat.please make gm/ saturn fix this problem so we are no longer left out in the cold!!!!

Drove to local market, 5 minutes from my home, key stuck in on position, could not turn car off, drove back home, contacted on-star road side assistance-fuse to disengage fuel pump was pulled and battery disconnected (it was the only way to turn off the car)-car towed to gm dealer replacement of ignition switch with core drilling to fix vehicle-cost $340.00 plus cost of rental car for 2 days!

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key was unable to be removed from the ignition and the contact was unable to power off the vehicle. Also, the contact mentioned he was able to switch gears without depressing the brake. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the ignition key cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that she attempted to turn her engine off but the engine would not turn off. The contact stated that she disconnected the battery and the engine turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,977.updated 6/10/14-the replacement ignition switch was faulty, and therefore, it was replaced again in april 2014. Updated 07/22/14

Ihavea2006saturnionijustgotmynewignitionputinon6/12/14andon6/17/14iwasdrivingdowntheroadabout55mphandthecarturnedoff,iwasabletogettothesideoftheroadsafely,itookittothegmdealerandtheysaiditwastheecmthatcost$873.00,ihaveheardofafewotherpeoplethatthishappenedto.justwonderingifthisisrelatedtotheignition,oriftheydidsomething?

Key became stuck in ignition.could not remove, car would not shut off.emergency ignition release did not work.took car to authorized gm dealer, was told the ignition cylinder and housing had fallen apart and needed to be replaced, and that it is frequently seen with this car model. Total repair cost $569.97.

The key gets stuck in the ignition and will not come out.this happens when the vehicle is parked.the auto parts store told us not to buy an ignition switch.they said we needed to check on the recall for this saturn. How do we find out if all recalls for this car have been repaired?

When i try to take out my key i can not remove it.i am able to turn off the motor, but then the key is stuck in that position and i can not remove it.i am concern that they key could stick in the position where the car is still running or that it won't come out at all..i sometimes have to stay in my car for 2-3 minutes, so that i can remove the key.i know i can remove the key when the car makes a certain sound.it is a soft click, as if something is released.it sounds similar to the when you unlock your car doors with the automatic switch, but quieter.the key sticks 1-2 times/week at least.(i use my car twice a day, to and from work, this has been going on since i purchased the car several years ago.at the time it had maybe 40,000 miles.now it has 82000 miles.

Key locks up in ignition and will not turn to off position.key is stuck and will not release from ignition.to get key out car must be turned to on position and back off again.friends of ours also had a saturn ion from 2005 and they had the same issue.the key would become stuck in the ignition and they would have to start the car and turn it off (sometimes several times) to get the key out.our worry is that the problem will become more extreme and dangerous where we cannot turn the car off (as i have read in other complaints) as well as not being able to eventually free the key.this is a defect that needs to be recalled and fixed!

On some cold days, the car will not start. This is an intermittent problem. The lights, radio, etc. Will turn on when the key is turned, but the car will not start and the anti-theft indicator light will blink. You have to wait anywhere from 10-30 minutes for the anti-theft system to reset to allow the vehicle to start. I only have this problem on cold days. This has happened multiple times and we've contacted gm twice, but they say they have never heard of any complaints.

Ignition key cylinder failure: the key would turn but not advance beyond "run" to start the engine. After replacing the key cylinder the ignition key works but the ignition switch passlock system would not engage; saturn was faulted with the ease of theft of their vehicles prompting their initiation of the failure-prone passlock system.this owner works in high risk/dangerous area on a federal facility. Fortunately this time the incident occurred at home after driving from that facility.we noted there are many hundreds of complaints filed against gm for this defect, many with personal/property risk as noted here, but nothing has been done. If this recurs with personal damage we guarantee there will be a significant class action suit filed against gm which is likely to be highly successful; we are seeking the advice of our attorneys. We will not divulge any other such or related information at this time. We additionally noted to date nothing has been done by gm to correct this problem, vis-a-vis in a recall or refund for time/material/labor or personal time lost, other than to discontinue the saturn brand. It has been difficult to find suitable service of any kind, mainly because gm dealers refuse to work on saturns: "we hate those cars".at this point the reprogramming feature of the dysfunctional passlock system does not work. The vehicle will have to be towed 39 miles to a dealership.

I had to have the ignition switch cylinder replaced on my 2006 saturn ion because the car could not be turn off.while at the dealer i found out that one of the other had the same problem with his saturn vue.talking to the service writer he told me that this was a common problem with these two model of cars.i new something was up when i got charge for 1.5hrs labor when it took less then 40min to take the car replace the part and return it to me.when try to talk to various people at saturn and gm all they waited to say that it was 7 month out of warranty and i did not care about that i wanted to talk about not being able to turn the car off and that i thought it was a safety problem.being from charleston, sc and two people that had the same problem and the service writer comment and the time it took to replace, to me this is probably a bigger problem then just two cars and that saturn should be doing a recall on this.i have working on cars in the past and the car being a manual i was able to stall the car and then disconnect the battery.what i did not have that knowledge or it was an automatic. The gm person did not want to talk about that he just wanted to say it was 7 month out of warranty.i thin that saturn/gm should be forced to recall these car and fix the problem.thank you.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that when he attempted to turn the vehicle off, it would not turn off when the key was turned and the key was unable to be removed from the ignition. The contact had to unhook the battery to turn the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the ignition switch was replaced. The failure continued. The vehicle was at the dealer at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

Lost power/control while driving, felt like the bottom of the car was falling out, upon repair was informed a bad ignition coil.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 2. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and after waiting ten minutes the vehicle restarted. The failure occurred sporadically. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the faulty anti theft pass lock would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was unavailable.

I have a 2006 ion saturn and i was driving on a highway (ny) 684 when a beeping sound came on and the "power steering" light came on and my car locked up.i was doing 65 in the left hand lane and no shoulder to go onto.thank goodness i was able to somehow get to a safe spot on the highway and call for help.this is a very serious problem and needs to be addressed by saturn.i am not the only one.

Ignition key broke off in the ignition. Had a locksmith remove the broken key. Car would not start. Locksmith replaced the ignition switch mechanical portion. Car will not start. I went through the resetting procedure to reset the security passlock system. It would not reset and had the car towed to the saturn dealership. I have seen a large number of complaints from saturn owners about this same complaint. The only way to be able to get the car running again is to take it to the saturn dealership to be repaired, and they charge a lot of money to do this procedure. They also are very familiar with this problem and the repair of it, because they have many saturns being towed in and doing the repairs on them. Due to the large number of problems in this system of the saturns there should be a recall issued for this industry wide known problem.

Key gets stuck in ignition and car won't start. Unable to retrieve key from ignition switch. Vehicle was stationary.

Upon parking and attempting to exit the vehicle, i can not get the key out of the ignition switch. It is stuck in the accessory position. If left for a period of time it will usually come out. But if left in the vehicle for an extended period of time in the stuck accessory position, the battery is drained due to the systems that are still left on.this is a persistent problem.i have not taken the vehicle to a dealer for repair or diagnosis.reading the complaints on this website convinces me that this is a general problem with saturn ions.this vehicle has already been part of the fuel pump replacement recall.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the she attempted to start the vehicle but the key would not turn in the ignition switch. The failure was recurring. Additionally, the key would become stuck in the ignition or would not turn when the contact attempted to shut the engine off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 55,000.

I purchased a 2006 saturn ion in oct.2007. About 2 months later we started experiencing problems with the car not starting. They key will turn, but the car will not start, especially early in the am when my son is trying to leave for school. It will start a couple of hours later however. My son will leave for college next year and i'm extremely concerned about him being stranded somewhere due to this problem. I've read hundreds of similar complaints online and so far, saturn has not issued a recall. There is something seriously wrong when this many people have the same problem and saturn will not acknowledge it and do the right thing. This is an ongoing matter. It happens 4-5 days a week - usually in the morning, but has also happened at night.

While driving i heard a series of chimes and power steering indicator came on.i then was unable to turn the steering wheel. When i tried again i had to turn wide into traffic because even though i was turning the wheel as hard as i could i couldn't control it. I contacted gm about the recall and they told me that along with that there was the ignition switch recall.i was given a loaner because i was afraid to drive the car after the above incident.i was contacted on tuesday, july 8, 2014 and was told the ignition switch parts were in.i informed them that i couldn't drive the car to kelly buick gmc because of the power steering issue so they made arrangements to tow the car to their location.now they are telling me to turn in the loaner, because even though the wheel is hard to turn , that it is safe to drive. I told the service person that i am a middle aged woman and do not have the strength in my arms to turn that wheel and that i am afraid. I was told to contact gm which i will in the morning because now i have no way to get the car from kelly buick, when they knew when they towed it in i was afraid to drive it, because of the struggle to turn the wheel. They told me they would see what they could do, however they did nothing to the power steering and i do not know what to do at this point.i will contact kelly and gm tomorrow about this situation that i have been put in.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the key became stuck in the ignition switch and the vehicle could not be turned off. The contact indicated that on some occasions the battery would become drained because the key could not be removed. The vehicle was diagnosed and repaired by the dealer and the ignition switch was replaced but the failure persisted. The dealer then replaced the ignition micro switch and the defect was remedied. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 25,000.

The key became stuck in the ignition and would not turn off. It was repaired by a gm dealer and has happened again twice since that time.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch reimbursement.

About two years ago i started experiencing problems with the ignition switch on my 2006 saturn ion 2. The key would get stuck in there, or be hard to put it in all the way before starting the car. At times the engine would stay on even after key was out and all the instrument cluster lights would all come on even when the engine was off. Suddenly my instrument cluster stopped working all together (all gauges dead) with the exception of the warning lights. They would always stay on even when car was off and key was out. Later, just as sudden the cluster worked fine again, only to die a month later leaving all warning lights always on again. While all this was happening i was still having issues with the ignition. Mechanic told me that the ignition switch was causing the cluster to malfunction and eventually burned it out. Because of financial issues i was unable to replace the switch or the cluster at the time. When i received the ignition switch recall letter, i took it to get replaced and explained the cluster situation but dealership refused to replace the cluster and said it was a different issue. For months i have not been able to tell how much gas i have, how fast i'm driving or the temperature of the car. It's frustrating and expensive to repair. I have stayed stranded on the highway with my children several times, but gm will not help resolve the electrical issue.

As i drove my car turned off not allowing me to use my brakes now the key gets stuck in the ignition every now and then.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key could not be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics where the technician advised that the ignition switch would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

On 9/27/2011 i was unable to turn the key to the off in my ignition.the car stayed on and i cannot remove the key from the on position. There are thousands of complaints online regarding the very same problem with the saturn ion. This is a safety problem and is very dangerous.this vehicle and/ or part must be recalled.

I have a 2006 saturn ion.approx 20% of the days when the weather is cold the car will not start.if i wait for 10 minutes, it will start.searching on-line discussion forums indicates this is a common ion problem related to the security system's failure to recognize the key.today's occurrence promoted me to file this complaint.

A new ign lock cylinder was replaced at firestone in dubuque, iowa, because the car would not turn off even with the key extracted from the ignitgion. The car had been shutting down while our daughter was driving the car for about a week. Repair cost $374.26our daughter being at college did not drive the car much the rest of the month and came home to decorah, iowa, and on the way home and while home the car continued to shut itself off, with the last time being on a hill she was able to coast into a parking space, but the car had to be towed to the dealership in decorah, where report shows:checked for codes b1443 devise ignition off, run and crank, b2957; security system sensor circuit low voltage, b2958 security system; data high, b1441, checked fuses and wiring( all worked at this time);removed and replaced body control module, programmed module, and relearned theft deterent, cleared coades and test drove,$852.50 cost of repair.

I purchased a 2006 saturn ion which intermittently (about once a week) does not start.this is a common problem with saturn ions as evidenced by a basic internet search (see http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn_ignition_lock.html).i'm having to have the ignition switch sensor replaced but the problem remains.this is a very dangerous defect during winter months when the car might randomly not start in an isolated area.the dealer from whom i purchased the vehicle is not willing to make the repair at his expense despite it is a well-known failing of this vehicle.

Car intermittenly wont start.if you stall this car and you are sitting at a stop light, there is a good chance that you wont be able to start this car right away.this could create a dangerous situation.dealer recommended replacing the ignition switch.worked for about a week then the same problems started again.this problem is all over the internet.seems to have something to do with the anti-theft device on the car.

I went to start my car to go to work and the key would not move in the ignition. Not one millimeter. I checked that the wheels were straight, checked that it was in park. Still no movement. Meaning i was not able to move the key forward or backward. After trying at the minimum 15 times, i called triple a and then my husband. He told me to cancel triple a and contact the dealer and have them deal with it. As it was only 7:15 and i had to wait until the dealer opened at 9:00. I sat and kept trying to get the key to move. Around 8:00 it just suddenly moved forward and the car started.i guess i am filing this complaint because gm installed that whole ignition part thing on my car about 2 months ago. I'm afraid to call them because what could i say? the car starts fine now. But i don't see how i can have any piece of mind worrying that this might occur at any time or anyplace.i have also been waiting for 2 months for a safety recall part(safety recall#14115)for power steering that may suddenly be loss. I have called gm several times to request a rental or loaner vehicle and have been told that i am safe in the car and if i am "going fast" i am "safer". I am extremely nervous that i could be involved in a crash or worse and drive the car everyday with a feeling of dread.

Drove the car in the morning and everything seemed normal.stopped and the ignition would not turn off.the key would come out without turning backwards, but the car would continue to run.in order to turn off the engine the steering column was removed and a "plug" was disconnected.in order to start the car, this process was done in reverse and the key replaced and turned the little bit of space it had left.the ignition cylinder lock is being replaced and i will request the old part.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition failed and the key could not be turned or released from the ignition to shut off the engine. The battery and fuel sensor was disconnected in order to power the vehicle off. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). On two separate occasions, the key moved into the accessory position and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failures occurred after the recall repairs were performed. The failure mileage was 156,000.

While driving the car will automatically shut off.i can be on the freeway at 55 miles and the car will just die.i can be at a stop light and the car will die.i have taken it in and twice they said they found nothing however the problem still exist.i thought that with the recall repair of the ignition switch it might help but it hasn't and my key still gets stuck in the ignition at times and i don't even have anything hanging on the key only the remote.basically once you feel the car losing power and all dash lights show up, you need to restart the car to proceed.very dangerous especially on the road.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact noticed that the vehicle would intermittently fail to start after the first attempt.the vehicle would turn over without power.after waiting approximately ten minutes for the security system to reset, the vehicle would successfully start.after attempting to restart the vehicle after it stalled or was turned off, it would occasionally not function properly until waiting ten minutes for the security to activate.the contact stated that the ignition switch was faulty.the dealer replaced the ignition switch at the contact's expense, which remedied the issue according to a tsb.he called the manufacturer to inquire about reimbursement and they referred him to nhtsa.the manufacturer stated that they could not provide reimbursement due to the extended warranty.the current mileage was approximately 65,000 and failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. After having the vehicle repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline), the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

The key is stuck in the on position in the ignition switch and will not come out. This has happened twice. Had it repaired on 08/28/2012 and happened again on 10/20/2012.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice repairs.the consumer stated the key would not turn, to shut the vehicle off.

I have a 2006 saturn ion, that i just recently purchased. I was driving to work and my car would not turn off. The key was stuck in the ignition and could not be pulled out. I took it to midas and carx and they said they had never seen this where the car wouldn't turn off. I had to drive from dekalb to glenview because it was the only place with the part. They replaced the cylinder and key asm-d. I noticed the other day on consumer affairs.com that 50 pages worth of people had the exact same problem with the 2006 and 2004 saturn ion. This needs to be recalled.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicle sudden acceleration recall notice and requests reimbursement for repairs. The consumer stated when she got in the left turn lane to make a turn, all of a sudden the vehicle took off without applying the gas. Her foot was on the brake and the engine began to race at a high speed. The incident occurred a second time, while at a 4-way stop sign, the engine began racing, with her foot on the brake. The vehicle cut off and the dashboard went black.the third time, it happened, she was pulling into a parking space, and the engine began to race at a high speed, she was unable to stop the vehicle, and eventually she crashed into a wall.

After coming out of carwash i attempted twice to start car.on the third try it started & then key would not turn off w/engine running when i reached my destination.i then proceeded to saturn dealer who fortunately was open and disconnected battery to stop engine.housing, key assembly, & cylinder had to be replaced at the expense of $598.06.dealer could not explain why or how situation occurred so as to prevent recurrence in future.mileage was 40,071.

Car was on and the ignition key would not come out of the ignition and vehicle could not be shut off.

Driving down the road at about 35 mph i hit a bump (frost heave) and the entire vehicle shut down. No engine, no electrical systems.the vehicle became difficult to steer and the brakes did not operate as well as when the vehicle was running.i forced the car to the side of the road, turned the key off and back on again and restarted the car.

In the last year the ignition cylinder in my car has malfunctioned causing my car to remain on and locking the key in place. The key is unable to be removed and the car continues to run. The cylinder was replaced on 8/26/10 and malfunctioned again today 5/30/11. This appears to be a fairly common problem that saturn has ignored. This presents a safety risk and the parts should be recalled.

1.no abnormal circumstances, simply turned off at night, and returned in the morning to a car with perfectly working electrical but will not react when turning the car further.2.it occurs randomly, the consequences are that my car is useless at the time that i need it most, the morning before work.3. Absolutely nothing... It is a saturn ion.the issue is all over the internet, and the fix is complicated, leaving your car on for 10 minutes to get around the pass lock.if your battery survives your car will work afterward.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key would not turn in the ignition to shut off the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was immediately taken to an authorized dealer where the battery was disconnected and a diagnostic test was performed. A part was ordered and the vehicle would be repaired upon availability. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 35,256.updated 10/27/11updated 3/30/12

Key was stuck in the ignition while in the on position. Lock cylinder binding seized into housing.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While parked, the contact attempted to turn the ignition off; however, the she was unable to turn the key in the ignition switch. The contact was in the process of notifying both the dealer and manufacturer for assistance regarding the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,961.

When it is cold outside, my 2006 saturn ion does not start. It seems the sensor or chip in the ignition key is not recognized by the car and therefore, the vehicle locks and will not start. If we wait 10 minutes, it will usually start. This has not been fixed yet. It has happened 4 times and usually when the temperature is below 20 degrees.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering sensor light illuminated as the power steering assist malfunctioned. The failure made it very difficult for the contact to maneuver the vehicle.the contact also stated that the ignition key would become stuck in the ignition switch recurringly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that both defects were caused by a faulty ignition switch. The ignition switch was replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted in reference to the defects. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Key ignition locked up key won't turn at all and there's a recall on it and took it to dealer ship for them to fix it and there wanting to charge me to fix it and there suppose to do it for free sense it's a recall

The power steering keeps going out in the car. When this happens it becomes very dangerous to drive. It first started once every couple of days. Now it happens every time i turn it on and drive more then 100 yards. L have contact the dealership and they have told me that there is no recall for it. But i have looked online and numerous people have complained about this issue. The car is a lease and they said i am over my warranty even though i only have 36,000 miles in 5 years.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked, but the key would not remove from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for a diagnostic test. The technician unplugged the ignition connection and removed the key. The technician also stated that the ignition housing and lock cylinder would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 49,598.

When you turn the ignition key to the off position sometimes you can not remove the key and when you can not remove the key you can not open the doors because it has automatic door locks when you put the car in gear to move.when this happens you must restart the car until the ignition releases the key, which puts undo wear and tear on the starter and system.i have taken it to a shop three times to have it repaired but they say they can not find any problem. So they kept the car a week to try to find the problem.i just learned that the shop i am taking it to has all the appearance of a dealership but they are not a dealership.

I purchased my vehicle in apr 2013 from a used dealer. Shortly after my purchase i began to experience an issue with my vehicle going into reduced power mode, thus degrading the power that the engine was able to put out affecting my ability to accelerate. After over a year of taking my vehicle to different shops to be repaired, it was determined that my vehicle has a technical service bulletin for the ecm. Gm released a series of ecm serial / part numbers that were know to be an issue, and that was also in the tsb. I am unclear on how gm is able to narrow this issue down to a specific series ofserial / part numbers but they have not issued a recall or special consideration on this part. This defective part is most definitely a safety issue as i stated above it prevents the vehicle from accelerating in the manner that it should.

I am not able to turn off the car.the key will not turn to shut off the car.i had to find the fuse for the ignition in order to be able to turn off the car.i have read that there are many people having this issue and this could have been a disaster if i were out of town.i can't believe there is not a recall for this issue.this also happened to my son who has the same model and year that i have.i don't know how i am going to get gas as you have to turn the car off to do this, as it is a federal regulation.

My car will not start when it is cold it has to warm up before it will start right up now when it is warm out side not cold it starts right up. Then my key got stuck in the on position and could not cut the car off. Had to look on google for other similar problems to find out how to get the car to turn off.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that her key remained stuck in the ignition.the vehicle was towed to a dealer where they replaced the cylinder and housing. The manufacturer advised the contact that there were no related recalls to the failure and provided no assistance. The current mileage was 56,000 and the failure mileage was 55,803.

There has been at least 4 times that while my car was idling at either a red light, stop sign, or what have you, my car would just shut off aftermaking a rough idling noise. This scared the crap out of me the first time it happened. If i were to shut my car off & turn it back on, it would then go away. It made me weary of driving because you never knew when or where that could happen. The second incident would be my power stewing. My car would "ding" and the power steering light would come on making my wheel stiffen up immediately. Again, if i would turn the car off and then back on again, the problem would stop... For a little bit. Started off at once or twice a week, then once a day maybe, now i can't even go a block from my house without it coming on. Frustrating and dangerous to say the least.

This is the second time this has happen. My key is stuck in the ignition and wont turn off. I believe gm should help resolve this ongoing problem with these ignition switches. For some reason i was unable to put the date that this first happen, (may, 2011) and now again this week.

Vehicle initially had trouble starting, made strange sounds,check engine light on,would not go over 25-30mph., followed towtruck to saturn dealer, was told this was a common problem with this make & model, there were thousands of complaints known and that gm was aware of it but had not recalled. Turned out that it was the ignition module, switch,coil, harness etc., just under $800 to repair. It's still sitting in the garage. Thing is...i purchased this car almost new b/c i had an older car & wanted a new car in case the other quit! wow. Who new?power steering also groans and its full of fluid. Because of this,(ignition), the key had to be manually pulled out, to get the engine to stop running,all the electrical system remained on, had to disconnect the battery, was told do not know what else may have been damaged as a result, the dealer said the transmission may have been damaged as a result. Yet they don't want to recall because of the re-organization? what about my safety? god knows what could have happened if i was on the highway when this happened!

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of all of the warning gauges. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was restarted and functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis and repair. The battery was replaced but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the incident. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Power steering went out in my 2006 saturn ion today while driving on the interstate.no recall has been made on this as of now, but after researching this is a major problem happening to many people besides myself.i hope this gets taken care of before someone gets hurt if that has not already happened.the power steering resets when the car gets turned off.

Could not shut car off, key is locked in ignition, could not get key out of ignition.

Ignition switch went bad, keys were stuck in the ingition and it would not turn off.

In the first week of march i called my dealership about the ignition recall and was told to wait until i got a recall notice.in mid-march i received a recall notice and was told that the parts were not in and to call at the end of march.i called at the end of march and was told that the parts were not in and i should call the beginning of april.i called the beginning of april and was told the parts were on order and i should call the next week.i called the next week and the parts were not in.last week i received a notice that i had not responded to the recall notice and received another recall notice this week.when i called today i was told that they had no record of my prior calls and would have to order the parts.gm is conducting a fraudulent recall and trying to shift the burden of liability to the consumer and shift the burden of proof for any liability to the consumer for not complying with the recall, when the recall is illusory.i want this noted on the record.

I own a 2006 saturn ion 3.over the past few months i have had the car not start only an hour later to try and it did.i have done research and have found many people have and are having this same problem.when i spoke with the dealership where i bought the car theyhadn't heard of this.this has been going on for years and nothing is being done.the safety issue with is my wife has been stuck at work at 3am with the car not starting by herself.we (ion) owners need help with this since the maker of this car isn't doing anything.

Key stuck in car every day since i have purchase the car. Car cuts off while driving since i have purchased the car, now car wont start at all, lights on dash come on then about 20 seconds later theyall go out car wont turn over, it was parked got in to start it up to head home from where i was with my 11 yr old daughter and car would not start. Luckily i have road side assistance they towed the car to my home.

Vehicle operator tried to turn off motor while in a paid parking lot.key was stuck in ignition and car would not shut off. Dealer stations were closed at time of incident. Operator returned 30 miles home after various attempts to remove key and a family member disconnected the battery. Next day the battery was reconnected and operator went to dealership where ignition lock cylinder, housing and key were replaced for $461.47 plus tax.

In 2008 my key was stuck in the ignition not allowing my car to shut off. After several hours in the blazing son with my son, a tow truck came and had to disconnect my battery and take out the ignition relay just to get my car to stop running. My car almost over heated and ran out most my gas.the ignition cylinder and switch was replaced costing over seven hundred dollars. Now in 2012 the same thing has happened again. I was quoted another six hundred and eighty dollars to replace it again. Since i do not have the funds to replace such a costly unexpected repair i am forced to live with a car that i can not drive. My key is stuck in the ignition not allowing me to lock my doors which leaves my car open for anyone to destroy it or rob it. Since you can only access the battery by the truck and the trunk can only be opened by key or automatic key ring. I can no longer access my battery to hook it back up. This is because the only other way to get to open the trunk is by having the seats down in the back and climbing through the trunk to open it. Even if someone else does open the trunk. Connecting the battery and disconnecting the battery in hundred degree weather is not acceptable. Since being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder i can no longer due such thing. If connected i can start my vehicle. Actually after replacing the ignition relay it starts itself. I see online that the ignition or its parts is an ongoing problem with my vehicle. When is it going to become a recall?

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently and it was extremely difficult to change gears on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the ignition switch and the keys but the failure recurred. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was difficult to turn.the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.

On sunday, september 25th, 2011, i was driving on a familiar road in town when all of the warning lights on my vehicle suddenly illuminated and began blinking. The speedometer, fuel gage, temperature gage, and rpm indicator all went down to zero and the message center began saying "trac off" and "pwr str." as this happened, my power steering went out. I pulled over and turned my car off. My car would not turn back on. After about one minute, i was able to start my car again and resume driving as normal. This has happened on four other occasions since the first time, three days ago. The last time it happened i was going around a curve and i almost went into the ditch. In addition, it is also important to note that at 40,000 miles, the vehicle began having the same issue (message center occasionally flashing "trac off" and "pwr str", and the abs and emergency break lights going on). The dealer found that the steering column was shorting out and had to replace the steering column in the vehicle. This leads me to believe that this is an electrical problem...

My saturn was at the dealer for the gm ignition recall.the dealer told me my fuel lines were rotted and leaking.i thought this odd since the car was at the mechanic's for a rusted exhaust the week before.i called my mechanic from the dealer and he said to bring the car back that day.he found the leaking lines.total cost of repairs $567.42 since all gm parts were purchased.the dealer had to have known to look for this problem, leading me to believe it's a known issue.

Power window on driver side and now on right back passenger side won't work. Have had to take to dealer 2 times and will have to take it in again for the right back passenger window. I have not had this car more than 2 years.

According to what i can recall, initially, i was contacted by saturn/gm that i might have defect in my ignition but that they might or might not make a recall on it later but i should have it repaired if i had problems with it.i did have problems so i paid to have it replaced.subsequently, i still had problems starting my car due to locking features.this meant that when i tried to turn the key it would not turnover.fortunately, i learned to continue trying to do this, and eventually it would start.this is a dangerous feature especially to me because i am awoman who travels in blighted neighborhoods and works and lives in them as well.the crime rate in my city of new orleans leads the nations in murders.no one else in my household is willing to drive my car because they know that they can't restart it.lately, the car has a new and even more dangerous problem.if i park it in a certain way, maybe on a slight grade, it will turnover but sounds like there is no connection and it won't startuntil i physically push the vehicle.at 60 years of age, this is not as easy as i would prefer but it is the only way to get it to start.since this happened to me when i was alone at night making a night deposit at a bank, i am terrorized by what will happen to me should i park somewhere i am too close to other cars that i can't push it at all, or what if it will never start?too bad, because the saturn has been such a great car and it's manual transmission is one of my favorite things.i would not like to lose my entire vehicle, but i would like these features repaired so that they work properly in the future.the approximate date below alludes to when i may have first noticed the first problem.another problem is that i had no idea how to make a complaint, and had i not read an article in the nytimes about saturn, i would not have figured out who to contact at all.thank you.

Key will get stuck in the ignition and will not come out.it was a safety concern because the vehicle could not be turned off with the key. The only way to turn off the vehicle was to pull the ignition fuse out.there was no improper use of the ignition or the key prior to the event.the dealership replaced the cylinder case and key cylinder. They charged for the repair it was 800 dollars for the repair. The vehicle was out of warranty with only 33000 miles on it. Their seems to be alot of complaints/blogs relating to this issue with the ion.

The gas tank line leaking gas

We were driving down the road in our less than 72 hour old car and the underneath caught fire.the fire department said it must have been an electrical fire but saturn says we must have it a moving blanket!we had 3 small children in the back seat and barely got them out before the fuel line caught fire.who's idea was it to make fuel lines out of nylon anyway?

Beginning in november of 2010, my 2006 saturn ion will frequently not start when i enter my key and turn the ignition. This usually occurs in cold temperatures, but has also happened in warm temperatures. The security light on my dashboard will light up and it will take at least 10 minutes, sometimes up to 40 minutes for my car to finally start. I have missed several days of work because of this problem and have spent over $1000 trying to repair this problem with no luck. I have seen that thousands of other saturn ions have the same issue. A recall needs to happen!

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while parked he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact had to remove a fuse in order to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

My car key will not release from the ignition easily without slamming steering wheel up and down or slamming shifter into p ark over, and over again. And this is all after having the ignition switch recall repaired.

I was driving my car when my consul read the phrase "pwr str" meaning that my power steering was malfunctioning and no longer worked until i pulled over and restarted the car and that reset the power steering. This now happens about two to three times every time i drive my car.

I was driving on interstate 10 in san antonio texas in 5 p.m. Traffic when my car lost power steering control lights blink in the dash and i had to pull over to the side of the road i was on the left side shoulder for 2 hours waiting for a tow truck same problem happened in 2014 when the car was recalled for the power steering issue and fixed for free in 2014

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion2. The contact stated the key became stuck in the ignition. The contact had to disconnect the battery in order to turn the vehicle off. The key remained stuck in the ignition although the vehicle was turned off. The dealer stated a cylinder in the ignition switch caused the failure to occur. The vin was unknown. The failure and current mileage was161,000.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs.

I own a 2006 saturn ion which fails to start intermittently; research shows that the security system fails to recognize the key.it usually starts after a wait of 10 minutes or so, after the security system resets.my handicapped daughter drives this car and i see this as a danger to her security and safety.saturn needs to resolve this widespread problem.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion ii. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch and he unable to turn the vehicle off. The contact mentioned that he had to disconnect the battery in order to turn off the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 127,000.

My 2006 ion has only 24,000 miles and has always been garaged and properly maintained.suddenly, it would not start.....all dash lights on, headlights worked, etc. But engine would not crank. I tried later and it started right up.next day, same routine. When i got it running, i went straight to the saturn dealer and they replaced the ignition switch.my car is out of warranty, so i had to pay.at the time, i did not realize that so many other saturn ion owners were having the same experience.i called saturn customer service and was told there were never any bulletins issued on this problem and there was no way of determining if there were any other complaints about this issue. I've read that replacing the ignition switch doesn't always take care of the problem.i am very concerned about getting stuck somewhere and don't think i should be expected to sit in a cold car, hoping the 10-minute waiting period will allow my car to start.

First issue started with the numbers of the clock/stereo flickering after a couple of hours of the car being off during the winter. Then during the summer there were a couple incidents when the windows would not roll down nor up until a couples minutes after the car being on. A couple months later i rolled the driver side window 5 inches down while driving and 15 minutes later the window went up about an inch and did not budge but would make a buzzing sound. After a day or two there was not a buzzing sound and all the other windows did not work. Took in my vehicle to be checked and was told that it is an electrical issue coming from the main computer (motherboard i assume). This happened in february of 2014 and have not gotten it fixed.

The car was turned on only to find out when we went to get out that the car would not shut off.the only way to shut the car off was to pull the fuel injector fuse under the hood.

In april 2014, i took my car to john bowman chevrolet in clarkston, michigan for the recall notice 14063, ignition switch.since the installation of the new ignition switch i am not able to place the car in park, turn the engine off and remove the key.the key will not remove from the ignition.i must repeatedly restart the vehicle until i am able to remove it.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.while driving 75 mph, the cruise control stopped working.the power steering, battery, and coolant warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel.the contact also noticed that the vehicle would no longer accelerate.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer.the contact did not notice any differences beforehand.the current and failure mileages were 51,000. Updated 10/16/08the consumer also stated the key became stuck in the ignition. Updated 10/21/08.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign id number 14v04700 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part was not available to do the repairs. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle had not experienced the failure.

I do not recall the exact date of the first occurrence.my car dies randomly while driving.it happened a several times before the recall.i had the recalled items related to this problem 'supposedly' repaired several months ago by an authorized gm dealership.it continued to die while driving.i took it back saturday to thedealer and my car is still there.they are having problems duplicating the dying situation.i told them they don't need to duplicate it, just re-repair the recall items.if they cannot find the problem, i do not feel safe driving my car and do not want it back.the day i took it to the dealer, i was making a left hand turn from the busy main street of my town into a parking lot and it died before i even reached the curb (no bump).luckily, there was no oncoming traffic (i take extra precautions for fear of my car dying) or i would have been creamed.a woman driving out of the lot had to stop and allow me to put my car into neutral and start it back up again.what recourse do i have if the problem is not fixed and found this time?it was supposed to be fixed the first time and it was not.how do i have a guarantee that it will actually be fixed this time?what if it is not?i do not want to out my child's life or my life or any other human being's life in danger by driving a deathtrap car.will gm replace my car for me with a different one? my car is completely paid off.please help!

While driving the ignition shuts off killing power to the steering and brakes

Occasionally, in the morning, our 2006 saturn ion 2 will not start. The battery checks out, everything lights up on the dash display, but turning the key gets no result.if we remove the key and wait 10 minutes, the car will then start.i recently visited a buick service dept. Where the service person told me that this is a common problem, sometimes corrected by ignition switch replacement(which we had done in 2007, under warranty) and if that does not work, there is an electrical control unit which will be replaced.the total for these 2 repairs? in excess of $1,100.00 !! here's the real kicker, he said that this will not necessarily remedy the problem! and g.m. Wants another $3 billion in bailout funds?? the funny thing is that the 1994 saturn which my son now has, with over 100,000 miles on it has been one of the most reliable cars we ever owned. The 2006 ion has only 27,000 miles on itand has been back to the dealer again and again over it's life so far.this ignition problem has happened about half a dozen times, so far. Only in the morning.

Power steering and ignition problem. Went in to have the power steering checked then the ignition failed on me and the computer in the engine went nuts.

While driving down a residential street i hear a click and the cars warning sound, then the power steering message appears on the dashboard.i immediately notice that my power steering is no longer working.i pulled to the curb and shut the car off and upon turning it back on the light went away and the power steering was working again.three days later, while driving to work, as i was in the middle of turning, again i heard a click the warning sound, the message, and the power steering went out again.this time i had to grip the wheel and work to get it to finish the turn safely.pulled into a gas station, turned the car off, then back on.the power steering worked for the 10min drive to work.during the drive home the power steering shut off 4 times, each time it took less time from the restart of the car till the it failed again.

When it is cold outside (around or below freezing) or just very wet outside my car will not start. It has what is described as a "no crank/no start with full power" issue. My car has complete power, but it will not turn over. A technical service bulletin says that it is my ignition switch or the body control module. This appears to be a "normal" problem with ion's in all model years.

Going to a dinner at mothers house - started the car just fine - arrived at destination - put the car into park went to turn it off - key would not turn it was stuck in the 'on' position and not moving period...had to pull the fuse out for the ignition - aaa wouldn't come out on a sunday evening - nowhere in northwest arkansas to drive the car to be looked at because everywhere is closed - now - even though my car is off the key is still in it, and i have to essentially put a plastic 'key' into a fitting underneath/inside the steering wheel to turn off and start my car. Anyone can walk by and try to break into my car because they see keys in the ignition - if i didn't have the friend that new something about cars my car would have overheated and probably caught on fire, because no one would come out and help me. ...ridiculous!

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition key seized in the 'on' position, which prevented him from turning the engine off and removing the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the ignition needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 59,500.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that after the vehicle was park, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The contact mentioned the vehicle needed to be restarted or the steering wheel needed to be turned to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system) however, the remedy failed to fix the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 68,804

Apparently either the "new ignitions" are also faulty or the dealership lied about having replaced it as they did about having completed the 3rd recall repairs (i'd receive a letter from gm some weeks later saying the parts were now in and to take the car to the dealership to have the work done). This evening at about 5:35pm pacific time i came home and yet one more time the key would not come out of the ignition as it was in the alt position.i tried 5 or 6 times over a span of 10-15 minutes to no avail.the headlights had to be turned off manually as did the overhead light.i was getting my house key off the ring so i could get my tools out of the house to one more time disconnect the battery and decided to try to remove the key again.it was at that point that the key finally came out of the ignition. The reason i suspect it may be the dealership is that although the saturn was still on the recall list for the third repair on the safercar.gov site until about a week later, coincidently a few days after filing a complaint with gm over the continuing rude and disrespectful treatment at the dealership.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. When the vehicle was turned off and the key was removed from the ignition switch, a beeping sound was heard. The contact had to close the doors in order for the beeping sound to stop. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to lock with the remote. The contact had to manually lock the driver's side door. The failures occurred without warning. The dealer (o'rielly chevrolet inc., 6160 e broadway blvd, tucson, az 85711) was contacted and stated that the contact had to pay to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-553-6000 and stated that they could not do anything. The contact was advised to call nhtsa. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

My car was being parked in my driveway on january 4th around 12:30 a.m., when the key would not turn the car off, nor would it come out of the ignition.that just so happened to be the weekend of the famous polar voprtex, featuring a snow storm and record-breaking freezing temperatures.i drove my car to the nearest repair shop, and requested an emergency road service technician through my insurance company.when he arrived, the only way he could turn the car off was to remove a fuse.once examined on 1/8/14 by the repair shop, it was determined that the car would then have to be towed to the nearest general motors dealer, advantage chevrolet in bolingbrook, il.after being notified by the dealership of what the problem was, being quoted the price of $431.00 to repair it, i researched the ignition switch problem and discovered over 500 complaints on the same issue, make, and model car as mine.i then notified general motors' customer service department to try and at least get some money off the repair bill, but to also notify them that there is a defect with the 2006 saturn ion ignition switches.needless to say, i got no assistance from gm with the bill, and there are still other consumers out there who will be milked for hundreds of dollars for this same repair.

When turning ignition offsometimes the switch sticks and does not go into the lock position. The engine does stop. Also the electronic door locks do not release and i have to manually press the unlock switch on the door to release them. Some things that i have tried are restarting the engine, changing transmission from "park" to"drive" and back to "park". This works sometimes and then if not i wait for some period of time and wait to hear the doors unlock on their on at which time i am able to place the switch in the "lock" position and remove the key. This time is from a few seconds to a few minutes and there is no consistency. The dealer has replaced the ignition switch for ~$660.00 and it appeared to help for a couple of days but never resolved the issue. This car has less than 9000 miles on it and this problem started around 6000 miles. I believe that this problem should be classified as a "recall" as owners are unable to safely lock their cars.your prompt response to this problem will be most welcome.thank you

Vehicle warning lights turn on (engine, batter, airbag) and traction control light goes off. Vehicle can not be driven faster than 10 mph. Problem is intermittent and vehicle has been to dealer three times without resolution. Date included is approximate. Dealer has actual dates.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The failure occurred only after the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). Additionally, the vehicle was insufficiently repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The remedy failed to correct the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,547.

I was driving home early one morning and my ignition had shut off like it had many times before this time the weather conditions being snowy and slushy caused me to get stuck and the vehicle was yanked into the ditch.i had called the claims number after my car had sat at the dealership for about 2 months maybe longer and they told me since the claim was not filed as of the recall came out they are not responsible for it.there is nothing that gm can do they will not refund me for the money to replace my radiator, condenser, and cooling fan that i needed repaired at that time to make my vehicle run.i did not have money at the time to fix the cosmetic damage in the fender and the bumper so that is still broken.the claims department advised me since it was so long after the acident they could not check the vehicles records to see if the vehicle had actually shut off. Now the reason my car is sitting at the dealer ship is because this time my car was stuck running the key is in the on position and couldnt be turned off. I would like some action to be taken or someone to contact me in order to get this taken care of.

My car began with my ignition switch sticking and i received a recall noticein the mail so i took it to be corrected....after supposably being fixed i'm still having the same problem. Now about 5 months ago i started smelling a faint smell of gas...now its so severe i can't drive the car. It's actually dripping onto the ground. It takes 3 or more times to get it to crank. The gas mileage has gone down from 30 to nothing. From the vin search my car isn't included in the recall for this which is ridiculous. I don't have the money to have this fixed. I don't understand why gm isn't taking responsibility for this. Lives are at stake here. Please help.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key could not be removed from the ignition. The vehicle was left parked and running until the battery died. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer and they advised her that the housing ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred approximatley ten months later. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 43,500.

Ignition recall,on waiting list from march 2014.parts not available.gm informed me of dealer in jacksonville florida to do replacement. I'am staying with daughter waiting repair. How long does gm make us wait..

I am experiencing a variety of problems with my 2006 saturn ion.the power steering stopped working, the speedometer stopped working (it remains at 0 regardless of my speed), also the odometer doesn't seem to work either - my mileage does not increment when i drive. My car registers a diagnostic code of p0502:vehicle speed sensor a circuit low input. I saw posts online in various forums from 2007 saturn ion owners who say that they received letters from gm in 2009 to have this problem fixed under warranty but why didn't i get a letter in 2009? gm and the nhtsa have apparently been aware of this and "watching" the problem for a couple of years now - it's gm's responsibility to fix this since they didn't forewarn me and encourage me to get this fixed back in 2009 when they knew enough to have 2007 saturn ion owners take their cars in to have this problem fixed.

I am beginning to believe that the issue with the saturn ion is an electrical or computer based.i put in a complaint earlier about how the car shuts offin the middle of making turns.this morning as i went to work i was met with the automatic steering not working.at first i thought that maybe the emergency break was still up.i checked my steering fluid and it is full.i turned the car off and then on again and tried to move the wheel.no dice.i drove the car to work fighting with the steering all the way there.when i got to work i called for assistance to get my car to a shop.after making the arrangements, i went to try to straighten up the vehicle somewhat so that others could park beside me and so the towing company could get it out.to my amazement the car steering worked fine. There are several complaints on the web about this issue, the key getting stuck in the ignition,the key being removed from the ignition and the car engine continuing to run anyway, and the shutting off while going over tracks and making turns with the saturn ion 2004-2007.please get gmc to fix these issues.what makes me really angry is that the company knows, they simply are avoiding fixing the problems and only focus on the fuel pump problem.somebody is going to get killed sooner or later btw the shutting offissue or the steering wheel issues.i hope you guys look into these issues and demand that gmc fixes them before then.thanks.

I bought my car used off of a used car lot, the power steering was recalled and it got fix, but now the electrical system is messed up. My car alarm will go off all hours of the night, the windows wont roll all the way up and the key gets stuck in the ignition and i can't turn my car off. My drum brakes on the back absolutely shattered on the inside of the drum.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the ignition switch had to be wiggled several times to be able to start the engine. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Three times when the temperature has been below 30f i have not been able to start my saturn ion. Each time i have had to call on star to get a jump start. All three times the jump start has gotten my card running. I have taken the car to have the battery and starter checked both checked out fine. I see there is a gm service bulletin number : 040845005 and a nhtsa item number : 10007431 established for this complaint. I feel as though gm should recall these vehicles and be responsible for the repairs.

Submission from constituent re 2006 saturn ion safety defect.the consumer experienced a problem with the ignition switch. She was informed, by the dealer, the part was not available.

Car would not turn off when i parked in my drive way, gm took 1 hr ad 1/2 to come to my house. Fortunate it did not happen on the road. Nhtsa and gm knew of this recall before it happened to me.why did the nhtsa not report this? i paid for the repair not knowing of the recall.the media made me aware and i got a refund much later.my car is on its 6th recall. 2 are pending.again i found out from the media.i called gm, they are taking their time in these repairs. I called gm on 3-18-14 about these 2 current recalls, i feel they are putting me on the back burner to repair them.how many recalls can 1 car have before its considered unsafe??? what are my rights? is thiscar a lemon or just an accident waiting to happen/???? your site says there's another recall for my car for the head lights.that will make a 7th recall. The nhtsa is suppose protect the consumers . My car makes me very nervous.gm should have tested more before selling it to the public.i now knowwhy gm stopped making my saturn.

The vehicle was in great condition, the incident was all a sudden. I could not turn off my car and the key wouldn't come out. Because it was a holiday, i had to sit in my vehicle all night until it ran out of gas. I had it towed to the dealership and they replaced my ignition system for $451.51+tax. I had a conversation with a mechanic at a different dealership and was told that the failure was common with my make and model of vehicle.

Driving with traffic, the car dies and the steering gets very hard to turn then battery light comes on. Car will restart with no further problems. This will happen at least once a week. Took to the dealer they fixed the gas tank leak and other recall parts. This continues to happen almost caused several accidents. Do not know if it is the steering or electrical. It doesn't matter what speed your going or if your going straight or turning. Please look into this problem. I have had the battery checked the thermostat, checked the fuse box checked. The dealer checked and fixed the other 3 things from recall as stated. The ignition sometimes gets stuck when the steering goes out you can not get the key to do anything until you turn the steering wheel that has no power then you can restart the car. Also the car heat gauge never goes above half way so car is not over heating.

I purchased my '06 saturn ionin june '06.just last week, i parked my car at a local store and when i attempted to turn off the ignition, the key wouldn't budge.the ignition had locked up.after several attempts, i contacted my local saturn dealership and they told me i would need to bring the car in immediately to be able to turn off the engine.once i arrived at the dealership, they told me the situation and how they can fix it at a cost of $300+.with no other options, i agreed and they promptly fixed it within the hour.however, as i paid my bill i asked the service representative what the cause of the ignition lock was and he said it was a faulty part from saturn and that it is a common problem.to me, that means saturn should be taking care of the charges and these faulty parts!!there should be a recall and a replacement made by saturn!!i have had two saturns and have always had good experiences and was very disappointed with how they handled this "faulty" situation!and to top it off, on my receipt, parts were less than $40 so labor was hundreds of dollars for less than 1 hour of work for their own faulty part.unreal!

Saturn ion will not cold start on cold mornings. The key turns to the on position but will not start the vehicle. It does absolutely nothing in the ignition mode. No crank-nothing. This is the fifth time this event has occurred. Fist occurred at 40k. Still happens at 49k. When outside temperature rises the car will start normally. The saturn dealership where we purchased this ( our ninth saturn ) is now closed. We were referred to a chevy dealership. Can't help wondering how this could help. It is obvious, that despite our brand loyalty, we are now getting the cold shoulder in more ways than one.

While visiting atlanta on business i rented a 2006 saturn ion and left the lights on in the hotel parking lot.since i did not know the battery was dead, and i was not getting any response from the remote door opener, i opened the door with the key, closed the door and proceeded to start the car.after failed attempt to start the car, i attempted to remove the key from the ignition and was unable to do so.since there was no electrical power in the car, i was also locked in the car with no way of getting out.all doors were locked with no manual means to open internally. Luckily for me colleagues were around and were able to give me a boost that allowed the electrical power to return to the car and i was able to remove the key from the ignition and electrical current return the power doors and i was able to get out of the car.i found this defect to be a potential hazard for any car in an accident where the power from the car gets cut off.had their been a fire, or below freezing or extreme heat conditions, this could have been dangerous. Hopefully this incident is isolated but i felt it was important to report.

I have a 2006 saturn ion. Engine won't turn off. Problem with ignition switch. Have to undo fuse and unhook battery in the trunk. Can't turn the key to start the car but can't turn it off with the key. Can't afford to get it fixed. It's been alot of complaints online with the same problem with the same car.

Ignition would not shut off would not release to turn off i see there is other veh. Having same issues we need this fixed so we don't run into more problems that could go wrong (like new motors) can't shut off motors and then starters get worn quickly just a thought.

After driving vehicle and arriving at destination, the normal attempt to turn off ignition and vacate vehicle failed insomuch that ignition key failed to turn to the off position due to a stuck ignition cylinder.car could not be turned off and removing battery terminal failed to kill the engine.only after a critical fuse was removed would the engine die.internet searches has revealed a chronic trend for this failure and typical repair costs at dealerships average over $400.if this failure should occur at an accident scene where there is spilled fuel the consequences could be life threatening.i am appalled that gm has not issued a recall to what is obviously either a flawed design or the use of inadequate materials in the construction of their ignition lock assembly.

I purchased my brand new saturn ion 2 coupe in june of 2006. In the winter of 2006 i had the ignition to lock up on me and i could not get my key out and it wouldn't turn at all. Thankfully my car was under warranty and i had it towed immediately to the nearest saturn dealer. I was told that the ignition housing and its components had to be replaced. The service guy continued to tell me that this has been a common problem. I didn't think anything else about it because mine was fixed. Now in oct of 2009 i am faced with the same problem but my key was in the on position and running. The only way to turn my car off was to stall it out because its a five speed and disconnect the battery. My car is no longer under warranty so therefore i am faced with a mechanic bill that is outrageous and i am a college student. I further investigated this problem on the internet to see if there were similar problems like mine and to my surprise there are numerous unsatisfied saturn customers that have had to deal with the same problem. I feel that these ignitions should be investigated and recalled because they have caused so many problems. This is a hazard because this leaves drivers stranded on the side of the road, in an empty parking lot, or in unknown territory. As a female, i was stranded in a parking lot not knowing what to do and scared. I was very disappointed that the saturn customer service man could not help me on the telephone and very unaware of customer safety.

I have a 2006 saturn ion quad coup. A few weeks ago i had the fuel pump replaced which was a recall item. Last week the ignition switch locked in the "on" position but the key would come out. I was able to stall the engine to stop it from burning gas. The next day the battery was dead. My extended family has two other ions. A 2003 ion and a 2005 which all have similar problems. The 2005 locked in the on position and the 2003 is having difficulty getting the key out to turn off the car. I believe if a car cannot be shut down this represents a safety issue. Further, the odds that 3 out of three ions all have the same ignition issue is eye catching.

Out of nowhere, when i turned my car off the key would not come out. I have read about this problem with 06 ion's several times and believe it needs investigated. Thank you!

2006 saturn ion,mileage 50,000. Ignition key will not turn off. Dealers nor saturn accepting responsibility. Pervasive problem, complaints and no action. Costly repair bills, loss of income from lost time at work. Imminent safety hazard. Recall action should never be initiated only after a disaster occurs.

My key is locked in the ignition in the on position, and will not turn to off, the only way to turn off the vehicle is to stall it , and disconnect the battery wires to keep the battery from draining down too much.

I purchased my 2006 saturn ion 3 in 2008 from a dealership. I have had all the recall issues happen to my vehicle. 1) i have replaced the ignition switch and cylinder twice due to the car being unable to shut off. This happened in 2008 and again in 2012. Both times it was covered under warranty and repairs were done by gm dealership. Even though these have been replaced i was told they need to be replaced again under the recall because those parts are faulty as well. I have been in contact with the dealership and was told they do not have the parts yet and will let me know when they are available. 2) in november 2013 my vehicle smelled of gas and was making me and my children sick. I had it checked out at the dealership andit was the fuel module. This was covered by a ntsb warranty extension. 3) my vehicle will intermittently shut off or lose power steering. When i took it into the dealership in 2013 they told me they would not touch it if they could not replicate the problem. It has not been fixed. 4) this issue is not mentioned in any of the complaints i have read here, but i have seen others complain on the internet. Beginning in january of 2014 there is a strong odor of exhaust fumes in my vehicle. My personal mechanic said there is a leak that is going into the cabin. My vehicle is slow to accelerate and feels shaky. There is also a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. I have to drive with the windows down at all times. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since right after i purchased it. I do not have a second vehicle nor the means to buy one. I rely on it to get me to work and to transport my family. It is very disappointing to have to deal with these issues over and over again.

I have a 2006 saturn ion that when it get cold out it doesn't like to start.i have stuck out in the cold for a hour at times late at night freezing my butt off. I have been to saturn about this and they keep telling me they have no idea what is wrong with my car and they have never heard of this problem before.

I was driving to kids school and as i was turning onto school property my ignition binged and pwr str appearedat exact same moment i lost power steering and ran car up on curb onto lawn. I could have seriously injured if not killed an elementary school kid that day.. I've tried to call about problem since i received a notice for vehicle alert in mail just days b4. But when i called i was told that they couldn't help me after all because it already went out.. What kind of bull is that?

Could not shut off engine. Had ignition, keys and electrical replaced at my expense of $751.40.gmc dealer refuses to reimburse me for the expense i incurred for recall 14063 and national highway traffic safety administration campaign id number for this redall is 14v-047.

On august 10, 2010, i was unable to remove my keys from the ignition of my 2006 saturn ion. The care would also not turn off. I took it to an authorized saturn service provider and they were able to "fix" the problem by cleaning and repairing the key lock cylinder at a cost of over $180 to me.on august 18, 2010, i was unable to remove my keys from the ignition again, but this time i was able to turn the car off. I took it to the same service provider and they were not able to replicate the problem. I was told that there really wasn't anything they could do about the problem unless i wanted them to replace the key lock cylinder, which would cost another $160+. I opted to not spend the additional money since i had already spent money to "fix" the problem the week before.instead i decided to call the saturn customer care line provided by gm to file a complaint. They told me that there was nothing they could do to help me since the car is over warranty at 82,000 miles. My car is only 4 years old and from everything i've heard, no other type of car has this problem and it has been happening to other saturn ion owners that have less miles on their cars than i do. This is obviously a defective part and needs to be recalled. There is a danger of someone not being able to turn their car off and possibly running out of gas or not being able to get help because an authorized service provider might not be open at the time.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that she was unable to shut the vehicle off or remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they disconnected the battery to shut the vehicle off. Approximately six months later, the vehicle was shut off and the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that he was unable to turn the ignition to the off position to remove the key. The vehicle remained powered on and the contact had to disconnect a wire under the steering column to turn off the vehicle. The check engine warning light would occasionally illuminate. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer however the cause of the failure was undetermined. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no further assistance. The failure and current mileage was 57,117.

Saturn ion has trouble starting when the weather is cold. It is the pass lock anti-theft system that so many other people are having troubles with. Saturn dealer will not admit to any problem.

I've had my car in the shop twice for the ignition switch. One of the times gm paid for it due to a recall within months the car was back into passlock light coming on car stalling while in movement key stuck in ignition have to wiggle it to get it back into the turn off position. This last time as of today the car will not run you have trouble getting the key out of a lock the passlock is showing on the car dashboard.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition failed and as a result, he was unable to turn the ignition to the off position. The contact mentioned that in order to turn off the vehicle he had to disconnect the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder and the ignition lock housing needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 62,000.

Purchased vehicle new as a demo, told there was 'minor panel damage but fixed like new" found out car was in chain reaction crash both front and rear. Body and frame still not fixed, keeps cracking windshields now ignition system has failed. Read many other problems with same issue from year 2000 and up on the car. Needs to be a recall or someone needs to pay for this junk car besides me. Starter would stick in after starting car, took it to the dealership 3 times but they could not "reproduce" the situation, therefore would not repair. Now look where i'm at.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became jammed in the ignition switch and was unable to be removed. Also the steering wheel locked. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was repaired under recall nhtsa campaign id number:14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the vehicle came to an abrupt stop and the key moved out of the start position independently. In addition, the front tires were damaged. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 82,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 30 mph and making a left or right turn, the steering wheel seized. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was then driven to the contact's residence. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the igniton switch was replaced from a previous nhtsa notification; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 84,023.

My car won't start due to ignition switch malfunction. I've replaced ignition switch as suggested by owner's manual to no avail, problem persists. I've also taken the car for service to a certified gm/saturn service center (dealer service). The car battery and starter motor are in good condition. Only after many, many, attempts to start the car it'll eventually turn on. Once car is turn off, for example stopping at gas station for gas, problem manifests itself again, car won't start.there are numerous accounts of this problem (2006 saturn ion ignition switch malfunction) found by doing an online (internet) search. Please help!

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to waiting for ignition switch and power steering parts to complete recall.

Saturn 2006 ion.key sticks in the ignition. Have taken it in 4 times to be fixed.there are several people with this kind of care with this problem.the car running is a major safety hazard.why has this not been recalled.

On cold mornings car will not start. Radio and lights work. The passlock security light on the dash blinks. Leaving key in ignition for ten minutes then the car will start.

Continual computer/electrical problems beginning - 1/12/10 + 1/14/10 + 12/29/10 + 6/21/11 + current problem 6/25/11 dealership charged $120 for diagnosis each incidence since 12/19/10.current mileage 22,170.

The ignition lock cylinder in my vehicle seized up - my car was running, and i was unable to turn the key or turn the car off, though i can remove the key and the car stays running. The key is still stuck to "on" and the only way i'm able to turn the car off is to stall it (manual transmission) and pull the battery fuse.from reading forums on this problem i know this is a very, very common problem for saturn ions. This part absolutely needs to be recalled. In the meantime, to save hundreds at the dealer i will have to replace the part myself.

When i proceeded to turn my key to turn off my car, my car would not turn off. My key would only turn half of the way but would get stuck in the ignition and my car would not turn off. I then turned my car back on and then tried to turn off my car again. It finally worked after jiggling my key. Sometimes my car would turn off fine but most of the time, it would not. I became frightened and very uncomfortable with driving my car because the problem continued to get worse. I then did research on the internet and found out several other saturn ion owner are having the same problems. Some saturn ion owners even have not be able to turn their car off at all and had to leave there car running until the gas ran out. I did not want this to happen to me, so i decided to take my car in to get it fixed. They said the problem was the ignition lock cylinder and that i was going to have to get it replaced. I was very upset that this is saturn ions fault and i have to pay for their negligence. My ignition lock cylinder was replaced with a brand new one from saturn. Not even a day later the same problems started once again. My car still turns off with a little jiggling of the key but i know it will not last. This is not safe! i do not feel i should have to pay for saturn's carelessness.

Electrical problem with interior lighting also problem with electrical power door lock (driver side) and power windows, in which all riders feel they are suffocating.due to unattainable natural air.

The ignition would not turn off and the key removed.i had to pull the ignition fuse to get the car to shut off.i towed the car to the dealership where it was purchased and was told that this was not covered under the warranty that was purchased with the car.it costs $750 to replace the ignition and the shift lever cable.

I have a 2006 saturn ion that i purchased in april of 2008.i had trouble from the first day i purchased it.the ion randomly does not start.i've had a mechanic test the battery and said it tested out fine.i had one mechanic tell me it was the starter which would be over $400, another tell me it was the ignition, and another tell me that on only mechanics that had the parts were the dealerships.my car has not started every single day for the last three weeks and randomly since last april.i've missed work due to this issue.the frustrating thing is that my other vehicle that's over 9 years old is more reliable than this saturn.looking online, i've realized how many others are having the same problem.it needs to be recalled!!!!

2006 saturn ion. Daughter highway driving returning from college, indicator light on dash came, power steering failed.she pulled over turned vehicle off, turned back on and it drove fine.next day driving at a slower speed the same thing happened. This has happened several times since.contacted authorized saturn service dealer, they said they are aware of similar problems but after taking our vin# indicated gm has not made a recall for our vehicle. To repair this at the dealership we are looking at $300+.i just spent over $200 six months ago on a problem i feel gm should also own up to...the ignition problem with the key sticking in the ignition and not able to turn the vehicle off.i know this electric steering problem is also showing up in other gm vehicles and for what ever reason they are only fixing a select few in a select few states across the country. I have read where there have been 14 accidents resulting in deaths tracing back to this problem.i feel my daughters safety is at risk.i don't understand why an american company would allow the safety of people to be compromised.

While driving and come to a complete stop car will just cut off, alot of jerking, power steering comes on and steering hard,electrical display will automatic start showing up.have taken car to dealership for recall repairs and still have problems with steering. When i brought the car had taken it to the dealership and they said it was fixed but got on the road and car stopped,the dealership had car towed to facility and said if was fixed,it was electrical problem when i took back and the problem is still on going to this day.

Withregards to the 2006 saturn ion, my ion has suffered three of the major problems described in the complain section of the nhtsa web site. {1} fuel leaking from fuel pump area. {2} ignition key gets stuck in the on position car can not be shutoff. {3}power steering stops working while car is running making it difficult to steer. With regards to the last problem i brought my car to a g.m. Dealer and was advised that the problem was the power steering motor. They replaced the motor at no charge.telling me it was under warranty. They also advised me that there was a recall regarding the fuel pump modulator. Iam now fighting with gm to try and get my money back.with regards to the sticking key in the ignition i believe that if we get enough complainants maybe nhtsa can do something. If you have suffered any of these problems and have not repaired your auto please head straight to your local gm dealer . If you have paid for repairs out of your pocket your gm dealer has proper paperwork for you to submit.

My ion is leaking gas and the ignition is sticking and can turn off by itself.

Key was stuck in the "on" position and ignition would not turn off. Called onstar, the representative called all saturn dealers in my area but all were closed. We figured out which fuse was replaced. Took car into saturn dealer the next day and was told iwould need a new ignition housing and key code.total repair cost was $500. The car was out of warranty range. I agreed to the fix and called saturn corporate to ask about this and was told i should have bought the extended warranty. Corporate representative was rude and offered no help or solution.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion . The contact stated that whiledriving at 55 mph ,goingovera small bump on the road the vehicle would stall. The vehicle would have to be put into neutral so that it can be restarted . The contact alsostates thatshe can remove the keys out of the ignition when the vehicle is still idling . The dealer had not been contacted and there had been no diagnosis at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 59500 and the current mileage was 59560.

Vehicle's engine shut off while operating, however electrical remains on. Usually happens going over speed bumps at low speeds. Had to turn off and restart engine to operate. Incident occurred 2 times in 2009. Didn't give much thought until it started to recur in 2012. Has happened 3-4 times since. Also key gets stuck when trying to shut vehicle off. The key getting stuck when trying to shut off has occurred almost daily for the past 4 months. Didn't realize the incidents were related until i heard about the saturn recall on ignition switches and heard about similar problems.

I have a 2006 saturn ion.the car has been running great.i got into my vehicle after work, and started the car.i stopped at a local gas station to get gas, and the key would not turn off.i had to pump my gas with the car running, which is an extreme hazard to myself and others around me.i continued to jiggle the key trying to get it to move, and it would not budge.i drove the vehicle home, and contact my saturn dealership to see if i could get this worked on.they reported that it would be over a week before they could get to it.the key continues to be jammed, the doors won't lock, and anyone could steal my car at anytime.i have researched this on the internet, and seems to me a major problem with saturn cars.why isn't this a recall??

When my car first started cutting itself off while driving on the interstate or roads, r when turning key to turn car off, the key wouldn't turn car off. You can remove the key but car is still on. The doors will not unlock till the starter switch locks itself into off. You can put car into park and key will not turn off. I strongly feel that this goes along with the problem of the key turning car off while you are driving. That recall was done but we still have the problem of not being able to turn car off with the key. If you remove the key car is still on, this is a problem as sometimes you can not sit there waiting on car to shut off and this worries me as to safety.

I was driving my 2006 saturn ion when the electric power steering went out.there was no warning - the indicator light came on and the power steering was gone.i took the car to the dealer and they said it is an electrical problem and the steering column would need to be replaced.this is a $900 repair since the car is just out of warranty.there are several other complaints related to this same problem.the woman at the dealer says she has seen this several times before and that if you turn off the car it resets the power steering.

Power steering repeatedly shows up on the dash and the power steering does seem tight and its a loud clunk when you turn the wheel back and fourth slowly. Its common and there has been a recall in some states a lot of people got this paid for and its 1200 to fix.

We bought our saturn ion 2 from my husbands sister when it had 10,000 miles on it.that winter ('06) the car began a pattern of not starting when the weather was cold, 20 degrees or less. All the lights,radio, ect. Worked fine but the theft lock system locks the ignition for 10 minutes, and this can happen several times in a row!it was fine come spring, but then came winter '07 and the problem only got worse.saturn refuses to help. They think you don't know how to start your car and tell you that they can't "replicate" theproblem or find any record of it in the cars computer.now, after enduring a horrible winter of trying to get the car to start almost every day no matter what temperature, the car is doing it in the late spring!we have had 50's to 70's every morning, yet half the time it still will not start!how can we rely on this car when gm says nothings wrong?

Vehicle stalls from unwanted key cylinder rotation.key cylinder rotates due to tilt steering wheel adjustment.has occurred while vehicle is in motion.can reproduce easily while vehicle is in park.nothing done to correct.dealer indicated a bulletin exists telling customers to not add other items to keyring since extra mass on keyring makes the failure more likely.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that she was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch. The contact indicated that the battery had to be disconnected in order to turn off the power to the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 58,000.

After going out to dinner key would not come out of ignition.this is the second time this has happen since owning car.first time it happen was on 10/21/07 (mileage 22,006). I took car to saturn dealer. Ignition was fixed on 10/22/2007 ignition replaced no charges cover by dealer warranty.second time it happen was on 3/31/2010 took car to saturn dealer next day 4/01/2010 9 am.(mileage 37,369) they did not have part so i was charged shipping charges ($15) to get part to saturn dealer.extended warranty we purchased cover parts & labor. They replaced shifter assembly. Shifter assembly was causing key to stick to ignition dealer claims. Our car was returned on 4/02/2010 at 3 pm.. My saturn ion 2006 has had several problems recently 1/30/2010 (mileage 35,987)the car had been smelling like gas inside & outside of car i took to dealer was told fuel was leaking from fuel pump they replace fuel pump module. Extended warranty we purchased covered cost labor & parts.a month later we received a notice from saturn about the fuel pump problem.we are afraid that these problems will reoccur.car is well taken care of, dealer is only one who services car.

I had my vehicle repaired under the ignition recall and ever since that my key gets stuck in the ignition half way.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and the contact was unable to power off the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnostic testing and was advised that a foreign object had become fractured inside of the ignition switch. The dealer replaced the ignition switch. The failure mileage was 69,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently without warning. The vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer and dealer were notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 72,480.

Steering wheel will not lock.when taking key out of ignition, and opening driver door, it chimes very fast, as if key was still in ignition or lights have been left on. It's as if the key was never removed at all, which means the anti-theft device probably does not engage and the ignition could easily be manipulated and started without the key.i have not contacted my dealer because the car is no longer under warranty and i do not have the money to pay for such a repair.however, i will be turning the car over to gmac once the smartbuy period is up.i also had a problem with the window falling off the track; i had this fixed while under warranty, but at 35,500 miles and i don't drive it that much.

Yet one more ignition has failed.i had the recall done on the other two recalls.yet, less than a month after the last replacement the key would not come out.i tried looking for the key release on the steering column that on prior recalls they said was there.it is not. I had to pull the battery cables as before to get the interior lights off.i came out to the car about an hour later and was able to remove the key.i spoke to the gm rep who said they would replace it with another one (the same model, etc) and i'd have to come back into the dealership.i told them no, i had received unbelievable hideous service there since buying the car and with the other recalls.was told to drive the hour and a half to the next nearest one.again declined.i was told that if i took it to the shop i use they would not pay the labor.this is ignition number four now.i am taking it to the shop i use tomorrow and will do battle with gm afterwards.

Sometimes as i am driving, the power steering in my 2006 saturn ion stops working and i can't turn the vehicle.if i have to make a turn, i have to try to move the wheel.i have caused major delays and almost been in a few wrecks due to troubles turning the steering wheel.the power steering will not work until i turn the vehicle off and then restart it after a few minutes.the other problem i am having is turning the vehicle on in the morning which i have done the research on and found it is a very common problem for saturn.there is a problem with the wiring components of the vehicle and once i turn the key i have to give it at least 10 minutes before it will turn on. Then i can't turn it off until i get to where i need to go or i have to wait again for at least another 10 minutes.this presents a big problem if i have to stop for gas, because i can't turn my car off at the pump or i am stuck at the gas pump for at least 10 minutes and sometimes longer.

I was driving my saturn ion 2 under normal conditions 5/6/13. I parked the vehicle and attempted to turn it off but the key would not move. The ignition was locked. I could not turn off the ion. I drove to a mechanic, who disconnected the battery. I paid $292.68 for a new ignition lock and ignition cylinder. I see hundreds or thousands of similar complaints online yet at no point did gm notify me of the potential problem nor offer to fix it.

My saturn ion has had to have the ignition and or the steering column replaced on four separate occasions since 29,000 miles .it currently has 143,000 miles and has issues once again. Each time either the key would click back only one notch and could not be removed, the car could not be turned off at all due to the key being "frozen" in the cylinder or the key would not spring back from the starting position to the run position thus making a grinding noise after car started. The last dealership said they were going to report the incident to gm as they have done for other car owners before, but with no result. Each time it has cost me anywhere from $350. To $700.00 not including towing and renting of an alternate vehicle. I understand that it technically not a safety issue but i feel this should be looked at and recalled so it does not become one when a little kid climbs into a car that can not be turned off or the key removed from the ignition and gets seriously hurt or worse.

I am having problems with my 2006 saturn ion, it started out with a start problem just on cold mornings, when there was dew or frostor it rained on the car.to reslove the issue the car was moved into the garage and then i noticed the problem continued even when car was in the garage.the start problem begin happening even in warm weather.it got to the point that even when i would park the car in the garage i could get up the next morning and it would not start at first it was frequently then it became intermittent problem.this car has left me stranded at school, work and even at home sitting in the garage.it got to the point where i had to have the aaa service truck come to my home and jump start my car. On one of my service appoints to have the oil changed i mentioned the problem to the tech at the gm dealer and when i picked the car up they said that they could not get the problem to simulate on the computer and the there is nothing they can do.i have noted a number of blogs about this problem and instead of gm helping to resolve the issue it has been left up to the owners of these vehicles to give each other advise at blog sites.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician repaired the vehicle, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,566.

On or about 9/12/2012, i was drivingin my saturn ion going 45 miles an hour, in heavy morning traffic, when in an instant my car decelerated and was at a slow crawl.i could not get any acceleration even when pressing the gas. I was only a couple blocks away from work, so i coasted until i got there.i was almost hit. But i could not go any faster. I was afraid to turn off the car for fear that it would not start up again.i was afraid to drive it and i called to have it towed to the dealership to have it looked at.henderson chevrolet looked at it and said that it was the computer motherboard of the car. This was replaced at a cost to me of $800.00+.it happened again on 11/20/12. The car went from 30 to 5 miles per hour in a split second! nowarnings. I took it back to the dealership.theysaid that they had no idea what want going on with it nor why it was doing this. Their suggestion to me was to get anothervehicle. What my saturn did is the same thing described in the ignition recall. When this happened to me , there was no recall.no one thought of looking at the ignition.when i lost power, my thought was not gee, maybe my keys are too heavy & my car turned off!me see if my ignition turned off when i went over that bump. Had the recall ignition problem had been something that gm was aware of at the time and notice was received, the mechanic would have known that this was the problem. But i replaced the brain of my car at $800 when it was not needed. Not wanting it to happen again (say on the freeway), i traded in the car. I feel that i should be reimbursed for the costs i paid to repair my vehiclewhen it should have been taken care of by the recall. My experience happened before anyone knew about this kind of thing happening to these vehicles.the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 07/28/14

Driver attempted to shut off car when parking.key would not turn and car remained running.vehicle was then driven to local gm service dealer who confirmed that key was stuck. Service order cause was listed as "found ignition lock cylinder frozen".dealer did manage to remove and replace ignition lock cylinder.customer paid forrepair.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning.the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and was restarted.once the contact reached her destination, the key would not turn in the ignition to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the ignition switch.the contact later received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system).the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 76,400.

In august of 2008 at appx 37000 miles, the ignition switch locked in the 'run' position. Since the car was a manual, i stalled it out and called a locksmith, who could not remove or turn the key either. He disconnected the car from the battery so that it would not drain due to the accessories still being active. He told me how to reconnect the battery so that i could drive in for repairs. I have not had any more problems until yesterday (june 2013) at appx 100000 miles. The ignition would not turn beyond the accessories position. After several attempts, key positions, clutch positions, i was able to start the car and immediately drove it to a repair center. I have seen numerous similar complaints on this website and yet there are no recalls for this faulty ignition problem. I have had the issue from both sides (couldn't turn off and couldn't turn on).

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition switch malfunction.the consumer stated the key became stuck in the on position, and he was unable to shut off the engine.according to the invoice, the ignition lock cylinder came apart. The ignition lock cylinder was replaced.

The vehicle stalled and slowed but engine did not stop approaching an intersection on a town road. Days later it stalled again on a town road. The check engine light came on and another light flashed. In both cases stopping the engine and turning it back on remedied the issue and cleared the lights. While in motion on a country highway the passenger airbag light began flashing from on and off although there was only my pocketbook in the passenger seat. Removing the bag did not solve the issue. Stopping and turning off the ignition cleared the problem.the car lost power again on an interstate highway. I managed to get to the shoulder turned off the engine and the problem solved. The carbegan chiming instead of ticking when the left turn signal was on when the vehicle was exiting from a highway. The seat belt light came on at that time as well. The airbag light has remained on for several days now. This last occurrence was yesterday august 8, 2017. I am afraid that the car may stall while in a dangerous situation.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While parked, the contact attempted to remove the key from the ignition but was unable to because the key had become stuck. The contact stated that in order to shut off the vehicle off he had to disconnect the battery. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing.the mechanic stated that the lock assembly and the wiring harness would have to be replaced. After the repair the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 121,459.updated 12/11/12*ljupdated 12/1212

Power steering repeatedly goes out. Turning the car off and on "fixes" it for a short time then it happens again. Sometimes after 20 minutes of driving and sometimes 30 seconds after restarting. It started as a very intermittent issue but has since gotten worse as time goes on.before this started i had other electrical issues. First the odometer would flash on and off and occasionally flash "trunk". Later the indicator light for the parking brake would come on without touching the brake. They eventually went away then the steering issue started.

Put the key in and now it will not shut off....had to pull fuse...key will not turn back and can not get it out.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start in cold weather. In addition, the ignition responded as if it did not recognize the key. No matter what key was used the vehicle would not start for 20-25 minutes. The dealer stated that it would cost $90 for a diagnostic test and this didn'tinclude any other repairs.the manufacturer advised her to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 61,000.the consume wanted to know what was being done about the problem, and when would she be notified. Updated 03/29/10the consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 06/04/14

In the summer of 2010, while attempting to turn off my car my key became stuck in the ignition. All attempts to remove key failed and had car towed to dealership. Was told that lock ignition fell apart and needed to be replaced. Because car was still under warranty i did not have to pay for repair. Nearly three years later (june 2013), i was attempting to turn off my car and key was stuck in on position. Again all attempts to get key out failed. Had to get service technician to turn off car by removing fuse in car to turn it off. Towed car to dealership and was told that lock ignition needed to be replaced again. This time car was not under warranty and i had to pay out of pocket for repair and rental car. Less than one month later i had begun to smell gas on the outside and inside of my car. Brought to service center and was told that fuel pump was leaking and fell under recall so i am not responsible for paying but still have to pay for rental car. I believe that the lock ignition part should be recalled because many people have complained about this defect. Additionally, the fact that so many issues with my car stem from part defects that i have no control over, gm should be made responsible for replacing the car and/or providing monetary compensation. I hope this complaint will be investigated thoroughly and some remedy should be given for people who have purchased this car and now have to deal with the numerous defects. I, like many others, cannot afford to buy a new car and should not be stuck with a lemon.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to lack availability of parts to complete recall.

I have had a slight problem with my saturn ion since i have purchased it from my dealership. The key will get stuck every other time i have tried to shut it off. It was a minor inconvenience at the most. But yesterday i had my key get stuck while the vehicle was running! i had to have the battery disconnected and pull a fuse just to get it to shut off. I looked online for hours and hours and found out it is most likely the ignition lock cylinder. There were so many complaints on the saturn ions doing this i was shocked that a recall has not been issued. I am frustrated at the dealership saying it will be $90 just to look at it, and then they will give me an estimate. Online i have seen that the average cost paid to have this fixed is $300-$500. Why should i have to spend more of my hard earned money if this is clearly the manufacturers fault? if nothing is done about this i will have lost all faith in people.

Received notice from gm regarding power steering assist motor recall. Drove with no power steering 40 miles to local dealership.towed it home 4 days later. The car hasn't started since. I was aware of the pass lock problem and told the dealer the car might take a few tries to start. The steering wheel is now crooked and the key sticks in the ignition. This is a new problem. For three hundred dollars the dealer said he would fix it. He claims he did the work requested. I wouldn't know because the car hasn't started since. Drive it in and tow it out ...now that's customer service for you!!! a free repair cost me the use of my car and 200 in gas and tow expenses. Wonder if i have power steering??? hard to trust a dealer that states" i never touched the column,your pump is under the hood" pump??? even i know there is no pump or power steering fluid.

When it is cold outside, usually below freezing, my car will not start. I took it to a dealership and they replaced the ignition switch, said that this is common in saturns. That was last week, and my car hasn't started about 8 more times since then. It's not the battery, the lights come on and all that works. I go out and try to start my car, it will not start, i will wait about 8 minutes and try again, then car will start. I work weird shifts at a hospital and sometimes i get off work and have to walk to my car in the middle of the night and my car will not start. That is definitely a safety issue.

For the past 5 months, the saturn ion 3 power steering will intermitently go out.when i first start the car the power steering works fine, and then at any random time the car makes a ding,ding noise and then there is no power steering. If the car is shut off and turned back on the power steering is fine. Then a few miles down the road it turns off again, almost every day. This makes it very difficult to turn corners.the next problem is if it is damp or cold (below 60) in the morning at 8am the car will not turn over or start, until the sun comes out and warms up the car, by noon the car starts just fine. I can get it started if i place two warm blankets on the battery and motor and wait a few minutes, then the car will start. The drivers side windows have also stopped working.

My car will not always start, it gets a picture of the car with a padlock on the dash but will not even attempt to turn over. It does at least three times a week and today it did it four times alone. It will start in exactly 10 minutes from the first time i tried to start it. So in the mean time my children and i sit there in the cold and wait. Or my asthmatic children hopefully do not stop breathing. I have called saturn numerous times and all they tell me is its the ignition housing we can fix it for over 300 dollars but it will go out again in three months, which they say will be the pattern for the life of the car.

2006 saturn ion. Consumer received repairs due to recall and is seeking reimbursement. *ta the ignition cylinder and ignition switch were replaced on april 6, 2012. On august 8, 2012, the ignition lock ad ignition housing were replaced.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the fuel cap needed to be opened and closed in order for the vehicle to restart. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, due to the mileage of the vehicle, the manufacturer declined to honor the recall. The failure mileage was 269,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition and she was unable to get it out. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. The failure mileage was 45,000. The vin was unavailable.

Keys often get stuck in ignition upon turning the engine off. Time it takes to get keys out varies.

Ignition switch locked up in the run position could not turn vehicle off.

While i was driving the ignition switch on my 2006 saturn ion suddenly turned to the off position causing the car's engine to stop running. This happened twice within a 2 day period. I took the car to the dealer and they replaced the ignition switch. Cost was $200.

Every time fuel is slightly below a quarter tank the engine stalls as if the car is running out of gas and the cars drastically reduces speed with minimum power. Also, after the incident occurred i went online to research the problem and found out that the vehicle had been recalled for fuel pump problems as well as lighting irregularities. Furthermore, as i continued using my vehicle the ignition switch cylinder broke causing the key to be stuck and was unable to turn off the ignition of the car. Luckily, i have a stick shift transmission and was able to turn off the car by putting it into 4th gear and letting go of the clutch to turn off the ignition. Unfortunately, the car battery remains on and in order to completely turn off the car i have to disconnect the battery cable so the batter life is not drained.

I was on the highway driving my 2006 saturn ion ii, not even five minutes, heading straight. The car dinged three times and i glanced at the information cluster (where the speedometer is, etc) and the words "pwr str" where on. I did not understand what it meant until i had to exit the highway, and the power steering was gone making the vehicle very difficult to steer. Upon making it home, i turned the car off, and then back on to realize the problem had seemed to fix it self. The "pwr str" message was gone, and the car turned like it normally did. I then went back out, and on my way home again, heading straight under 30 mph, the car made a dinging sounds three times and the message reappeared. I have visited a local mechanic chain store, and was told that it could have been a slew of things. I searched the incident on the internet to find this is a very common problem, and that general motors has recalled other vehicles with the same system and the same problem, but neglected to include saturn in the recall. For this, i am reluctant to shell out large sums of money on a part that was proven faulty and recalled.

When the weather is really hot my car doesn't start until it cools down in the evening.

After inserting the key into the igition to start the car, the key becomes jammed in the igition. The repairman was unable to turn off the engine. He had to take a loose my entire steering column to remove the igition switch to turn off the car. Now the igition lock and switch has to be replaced.

Per witnesses my daughter's saturn ion hit the rear of a semi truck that had stopped on northbound i-81 near mile marker 210.5. The witnesses state that the air bags did not deploy. The car caught fire and was destroyed.

I first bought my 2006 saturn ion in march of 2013. Three days later i notice that when i would get on the highway my car would sway extremely bad. Our hwy speed is 75. Going 70mph was too much and it would sway a lot. Mind you i was pregnant at the time. The car spun out as i was exiting the highway. I was terrified because cars were right behind me. Thank god i got out of the way before i got hit. You can understand how upset i was due to the fact that i was 4months pregnant at the time. Since then my husband has spun out 5 times driving our car. We've taking it to the mechanics multiple times and they don't even know what to do with it. Our wheel alignments are fine. Also, our key gets stuck in the ignition a lot upon turning it off. So we have to use the button which is in the steering wheel just to get them out. Also, lately the car picks and chooses when it wants to accelerate. Lately i can floor it and the car will still be going 30mph. Also, lately when we go to turn on the car, it takes awhile and makes a sound as if the battery is dead, but then it soon comes on. I have had nothing but problems with this car from the start. I thought this was a good buy, but everyday i regret it and i fear for me, my husband, and my child's safety. Please do something about this issue. Matter of fact just take our cars. We don't need them fixed. Just take them please!

The key sticks in ignition and the car can't be turned off unless the battery is disconnected or the fuel pump is disconnected. This causes a safety hazard to the average user, like myself, who isn't aware what needs to be done poses the risk of being shocked or burned trying to turn off the car.

The key is stuck in the on position in the ignition and the car can not be shut off.i found a consumer affairs web site that has 7700 listings for this problem.http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn_ignition_lock.htmlgm wants me to bring the car in and charge me $115 to diagnose the problem. With the amount of info on the internet about this problem i do not understand why gm has to diagnose this problem.this is a series issue when a car can not be shut off and gm needs to address this problem.

I have not been able to turn off my ignition or remove my key two separate times.not only that my power steering went out and was only able to be fixed by the dealership.most recently along with the key ignition problem, there is a transmission problem.the first time the ignition was fixed it was under warranty but this time it is not.i have read several blogs of similar complaints from suffering consumers.

I was driving my 2006 saturn ion on a local street, picking up my child from school, when the ignition went off. The car had no power & i had only a few seconds to steer the car off to the side before the power steering stopped working. I put the car in neutral & coasted to a stop. I turned the car off, waited a minute, & then turned the key again. At that time, the car started up again & i took it directly home. In the days following this incident, several different times the ignition would go of by itself. It felt as if the key was not staying in the on position. Not being aware of a warranty from saturn, i took it to a local repair shop. When the mechanic tried to take the key out of the ignition, it would not turn off or come out of the steering column. He was forced to disconnect the battery in order to turn the ignition off & needed to replace the part in the steering column where the key goes in. Because the mechanic had to disconnect the battery, i was also forced to take the car to the dealership a few days later to have my remote lock reprogrammed. I had to pay out of pocket for both of these repairs, because i was unaware that gm had a special warranty covering such issues. I never received a letter about this problem, but it is a recall issue in other states.

2006 saturn ion had less than 100k miles on it. Power steering went out while driving. Soon after, the key became stuck in the on position and i could not remove. Ignition needs to be replaced.

2006 saturn will not start due to faulty ignition.4 months out of warranty.called every saturn dealer within 200 miles.all know of the problem and know immediately what is needed to fix it.they tell me that this has been an ongoing problem for a few years.yet no recall.

Previously fixed recall has failed.ignition does not work properly. Car remains running after key is removed.key gets stuck in ignition.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key would not release from the ignition switch. The contact had to restart and shut the vehicle off constantly in order for the key to be removed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the ignition switch replaced but the repair did not remedy the issue. The contact did not take the vehicle to another dealer or local mechanic. The failure mileage was 96,000. The vin was not available. Vin not available

Both driver and passenger side forward turn signals have stopped working. Has happened multiple times. Rear turn signals still operational.

The car would not start on several occasions. Would have a hard time turning the key in the ignition and it will start after 15-20 minutes. This would happen anywhere, anytime. So, we took it to the dealer biddulph mazda, which is where we purchased it. They serviced the car. They tested the starter, there was nothing wrong with the starter. They could not pin point the problem, so they told us to have a new key made. Got a new key made, but the problem continued. To this day, it still happens occasionally.

I could not turn off the car and remove the key.the key was frozen in the on position.since the car was running, i drove to the dealer and they replaced the ignition system and charged me $650.00.i have since learned this is very common with saturns.this could potentially be dangerous.it is a defect and should be recalled.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition problems.the consumer stated a year ago, she could not turn the ignition key, and a message stated the key did not match the ignition and was locked. After an hour, the vehicle finally started. The repair shop was unable to find a problem. It happened 3 more times.the consumer received a recall letter, regarding the power steering. However, the parts were not available. Updated 09/08/14

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key would become stuck in the accessory position and the vehicle could not be turned off. The contact stated that the only way to turn the vehicle off was to disconnect the negative cable from the battery. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The vin was not available.the failure and the current mileages were 100,000.

My 2006 saturn ion is not starting occasionally in cold and wet weather.i called the saturn customer service and they didn't seem to know what the problem is.the rep thought it was a security system issue and wanted me to drive it 2.5 hours away to a saturn dealership, and they might help me out. Hmmm, i look online and hundreds, maybe thousands, of people have the same problem.can't they issue a recall?if it is so common and the symptoms are identical why can't they simply tell me what to do?cold and frustrated.

The ignition wouldnt turn off, the key came out, leaving the car running. I tried wiggling the key, checking the shifter, everything, this is the 2nd time this has happened. Ive seen an extreme amount of complaints about this, and feel something should be done, gm is loosing a lot of business due to not solving this issue.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated the ignition switch failed. The contact stated that in some instance the key became lodge in the ignition switch which prevented that the vehicle was turn off. Also, the contact mentioned that the vehicle will not start for 30 minutes or more. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 80,000.

My car would not turn off and my key would not come out. I had the same problem with my vehicle last july, the exact same issue!!!! i immediately called the dealership that i purchased the vehicle from and that "corrected" this problem last year and was told to bring it in because they would have to make sure that it was in fact the same issue, in which it was. I was told that i would have to pay $40 for the diagnostic test that was ran on the vehicle and that it was going to cost 451.51+tax to have it repaired and that the warranty on the part expired 12 months after the repair for the first incident. The failure has not been corrected. After leaving the dealership, i called the customer service center of the car maker and the only thing that has been done about the failure is that they are going to call me back and that they will do their best to give me a discount on repairs. I just want to know why my vehicle continues to have repeated issues with the ignition system locking up? is the part defective? and if so why hasn't the manufacturer done anything about it?

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to ignition problems.the consumer is seeking reimbursement for the ignition replacement he paid for last year. On friday april 19, 2013, the consumers wife and daughter parked the vehicle and tried to turn the vehicle off. But, the vehicle would not turn off. In fact, the key would not turn in any direction at all. In order to shut the vehicle off, the consumer pulled a fuse, the next day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer, and once again, the vehicle could not be turned off. The dealer informed the consumer, they had to break the key off to remove the ignition cylinder and replaced it.

I have a 2006 saturn ion-2. Every morning when i get in my car and i go to start it doesn't start and the passlock light comes on. When i called saturn the said it is my ignition switch. The problem i have is that this has been happening to all varieties of saturn models, including ones before 2006. I have read many reviews and hundreds of people have the same exact problem with their saturn. If saturn or gm sees this happening how come this has not been declared as a recall? i would like saturn to fix the issue since the bad thing is they know about it and if you are out of warranty you are paying for a problem saturn should have recalled, but instead they make money off the problem.

My car is only 5 years old and now has 36,000 miles on it. Whenever it is cold outside my car does not start. All of the lights work and the car will make a click, but the car itself will not turn on. I have been stranded multiple times at night in the freezing cold with no way of getting home. Two times i have been stranded in a dark parking garage. This is constantly re-occurring problem and i see that hundreds of people have had the same issue. When i have taken my car to the shop i have been told it is electrical problems. This problem should be recalled as many people have the same problem. Also, i have had many issues with the fuel system. I have already had the fuel injector replaced,and the fuel tank replaced. It is in the shop again today because there were more issues with the fuel system. The fuel in my car was not heating up theright temperature, and i was getting about 30% less miles per tank than before. Over the few years i have had cords to the fuel system replaced, removed, adjusted, etv. I have spent thousands of dollars on repairs for a 5 year old car with 36,000 miles on it. And it is the same problems happening over and over.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Vehicle intermittently fails to start. Passlock anti-theft system prevents starter from cranking. This is a known problem with saturns, yet they refuse to remedy the defect without charging for parts and labor.

Each time i kill the engine i have to sit and wait for the string of electronic tics to quit before my car will let go of the key.each episode seams to differ on the length of time it, takes or decides, to let go of the key.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. Occasionally, the key would become stuck in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to classic gmc/buick in montgomery, al where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the ignition switch was replaced in 2014 per an unknown recall. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 2coupe. The contact stated that she was unable to power off the vehicle. On one occasion, the vehicle would not power off and was left running for seventeen hours. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who disconnected the ignition and diagnosed that the ignition lock cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,130.

For the second time in a little over two years, my key got stuck in the ignition and i could not get it out or turn off my engine. It happened when i stopped for gas.i have a stick shift and so i stalled the car in order to stop it from running.i had to leave the key in the car and, thankfully, had another key to lock the car door when i wasn't in it.the cost to repair by the dealer was between $500 and $600.the first time i paid $100 but i was still under warranty.the repair is being done locally by a mechanic for $300.they have to take apart the steering wheel so that they can get to the ignition. It is a tumbler problem within the ignition.this has to be replace.

At random my car beeped and the power steering indicated on the dash and my car became hard to maneuver. Within a two week period my car has had power steering failure 4 times. First occurrence: i was making a turn from one road to another. Second occurrence: while coming to a stop at a stop sign coming to an end on an off ramp from the interstate. The third occurrence: driving on a 45mph road, approaching a curve. Forth occurrence: on the interstate traveling at 70mph with cruise control set with heavy traffic around me. Each time i had to either stop on the road, pull off the road to the shoulder or make due till i found an area to stop, to turn the car off and restart again, after restarting the car the steering became very loose and just as hard to maneuver.

Ignition switch is bad. The car will not start,the computer will not disarm.

I will give you what i sent to a consumer repairs office and the ftc: date = company name = saturn/gmccompany contact = customer service/roadside serviceincident = i got home from shopping with my saturn 2006 ion ii, and tried to turn the ignition off and it would not turn off.i tried to get the panel under the steering wheel off and had trouble getting it off, so i could get to the shift lock release, and couldn't find the plunger at first, and then it wouldn't move either like it said it would to get the key out.the key came out, but it still would not turn off the ignition and the engine kept running.i tried three times to talk with customer service and roadside service through on star and saturn and got very little information of how to stop the engine from running. Finally, the last person at roadside service for saturn helped me to remove the fuse 16 for the fuel injectors which cut the engine, but then didn't tell me how to remove the battery cable and it was still powered on.thank god for a friend who came over to help me get the maintenance-free battery cable unscrewed, not un-bolted, like in older cars, to remove the battery cable, so that the power would not be drained by all the remaining power that was on.what is bad is that the so-called authorized service dealer for saturn in my town is not open on saturdays.saturn, at least use to have saturday hours for service.why isn't the government forcing gmc and saturn to recall this defect.they get toyota to do things, but for americans they do little!!!help government regulators!i have to take it in for repair on tuesday and take off work.there is a tech bulletin referring to this which is 04-08-45-005d, i believe.

Vehicle was unable to be shut off, key was stuck in the ignition, i unhooked the battery and the vehicle was still running. This same vehicle had a recall on the fuel pump module and was leaking gas, had this occurred at the same time it would have been very unsafe for the car to have been running the entire time with a gas leak. Fortunately i had just repaired the fuel pump module 1 week prior to this issue with the ignition.

I was rear ended on the freeway on 11/17/13. I went to get it fixed about a week later. They had my car for about 3 days. When i went to pick up my car, there was no power steering. When the gentleman tried to put power steering fluid in it, he noticed it was electric. He said it must have gone out. Now i have to pay to fix my power steering and i didn't have my car when it went out!

My 2006 saturn ion will not shut off and the key is stuck in the ignition.they gm company says that it is not covered under any warranty.i have read alot about this problem from saturn owners and i feel that the problem needs to be addresses for safety reasons.

Still having ign. Key problems not turning and can not remove, an electronic steering systemlight come on when starting and hard to steer. Both problemsare intermittent and dealer can't repair unless they see it

On 4/26/11, i took my car in for repairs and the dealer replaced the fuel pump, which was covered by a recall. At that time, i purchased an extended warranty that had a 30 day and 1,000 miles waiting period. On 5/22/11, i drove home and went to turn my key off and it would not turn off. I had to call aaa to come out and they pulled a fuse to get the engine to shut off. Then they disconnected the battery and put the fuse back in. I had to hook the battery back up to drive the vehicle to the dealership. They had to replace the cylinder lock and housing for a cost of $594.00. This problem should be considered a safety issue and be subject to a recall! i have seen 138 complaints just on this issue alone. What does it take?

I hit a bump in the road and my car shut off - keys became stuck in ignition switch. I already had to have my ignition switch repaired, but nobody seems to be able to tell me how to get reimbursed, and i have not received any notification to do so, even though we were told we would receive information about this the first week of april. I have tried to call your contact numbers but always get a run-around and they all say you have to wait until the letter comes out the first week of april. The first week of april has past and i have not received any notification on how to get my reimbursement. I would like for someone to let me know how to get my form for reimbursement.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. After shifting the gear lever into park and removing the key from the ignition, the vehicle remained on. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

My key became stuck in the ignition and would not turn while the car was still running.i had to pull the fuel injector fuse and disconnect my battery to turn the car off.in researching this problem online, i've found that tons of other saturn owners have encountered this same problem with their ignition cylinders.i believe since this is such an expensive and common problem, that there should be a recall made on this part.

I own a 2006 saturn ion. Ignition key will get stuck from a few seconds to several minutes, while i can hear the ignition lock clicking inside. I called gm and they told me there's nothing they can do.

I have a 2006 saturn ion on with 43,000 miles (a well-maintained vehicle at that).the problem (a common one from everything i've read/heard):recently, i was unable to shut my vehicle off; that's correct... I could not turn my car off.the key was locked in the ignition with the vehicle running.after several hours, my husband and i were able to determine the best course of action (get it to a dealer, disconnect the fuel pump fuse and battery, and spend $451 to have the ignition cylinder completely replaced; the mechanic said it was defective).not being able to shut off a vehicle is a major safety concern (for so many reasons); you can't simply leave a vehicle running, and you certainly can't leave a running vehicle unattended (although some people probably have...how dangerous is that?).

1. My vehicle began having problems starting in hot weather last summer.2. Last monday, may 24, 2010, my car would not start at the end of the day.usually if i waited ten minutes or so and tried again, the vehicle started.this time i attempt three times in a thirty minute period and the car did not start. I had the vehicle towed to the dealership where i purchased it.fortunately the next day, there were similar conditions and my vehicle would not start in the afternoon. 3. There were no codes there showed up on the car's computer. Due to the voltages not matching between my vehicle and the manufacturer's specification, the dealership replaced the ignition switch.i have not had any problems since even though there are been four or five days of hot weather.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. When the key was in the ignition, it became stuck. In addition, the vehicle shuttered and stalled without warning. The failure occurred for two months. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Failure of 2006 saturn ion to start in cold weather, usually +10 fahrenheit or below.this problem occurs without exception when temperature is in that range unless warm are is sufficiently blown into ignition lock to warm it up to the point were it will recognize the key.otherwise the pass lock system engages and must wait about 10 min.to attempt to start the car again.took to dealership and an unrelated problem was fixed(computer reprogramming).both before and after repair i was treated like an idiot by service woman and told in a very discourteous manner that the repair would certainly correct the cold start problem.and if not then it was because mice (or other such creatures) were "nesting" in my engine compartment and eating the wiring.my wife drive this car to her job in joliet, il which is by no means a 24/7 bastion of safety.i am very concerned for her safety, especially when she must work later into the evenings.i have seen hundreds of complaints regarding this very issue and wonder why there still is no recall of this defective ignition system.

I purchased a 2006 saturn ion 3 four-door sedan in april 2007. In the past two months, i have had three or four occasions where the car would not start. This typically occurs when the weather is cold, especially when there has been frost overnight. What will happen is that when you first put in the key and turn it to the start position, nothing will happen. There is no crank or engine noise other than a slight buzzing sound sometimes, but the car will not start. If you hold the key in the start position, the security lock icon appears on the dashboard information panel.if you keep trying to turn the car on, it will not work, but if you wait exactly ten minutes from the initial attempt to start the car, it will then turn on. I have tracked this problem down to the ignition switch or the passlock security system on the car. Many drivers of 2003-2006 saturn ion vehicles are complaining of this issue, and it is very clearly a faulty system that will not be fixed by a simple part replacement.

Vehicle door and truck locks quit working, at the same time engine light came on and stays on.i took vehicle to dealership where they replaced fuse locking mechanisms started working and engine light went off for a few days, then after a few days the locking mechanisms went back out along with the engine light coming back on.took vehicle back to dealership was told that the bcm was going out on vehicle and i would have to pay over $800.00 to replace bcm. Bcm is now starting to effect the electrical in the vehicle. Air stopped working, i had it charged and still will not work.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle has stalled on numerous occasions with the key lock warning light illuminated.the failure occurred three times over a period of three years.the vehiclewas taken to an independent mechanic who could not duplicate the failure.the manufacturer was notified of the defect.the approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

Cold weather / around freezing temperature. Car does not start at all in cold weather. Have replaced battery and it has repeated the same problem.

This vehicle was purchased brand new and driven very little. Protected in closed in garage. Drove to colorado springs for vacation and went to visit relatives. Parked vehicle in front of relative home and the key couldn't be turned to shut off the car. Fortunately there was a neighbor of my relatives that new how to shut it off by disconnecting the battery cables. To start the car the cables had to be hooked back up. Drove to ferguson buick gmc in colorado springs and they checked it. The tumbler came apart, won't turn off , replaced ignition lock. Was charged for housing kit (15857948), code cyl, cylinder kit (20869121), labor and cost of parts totalled $614.22. With only 16, 607 miles from 2006 to 2012 this should not have happened. Today, november 30, 2012, i went to drive my vehicle and when i started the engine all the lights on the dash and message about steering off trac keeps flashing and it said something about steering fluid, brakes and the lights were going crazy. I am afraid to drive it so i drove it back into my garage. Couldn't drive it like that. Now what is wrong. This vehilce has been paid for since 2008 and only has 19, 000 miles on it. My husband bought me this vehicle as a surprise and little did he know he would get pancreatic cancer the following year. He wanted me to have a dependable extra vehicle. I cannot keep paying money to fix a vehicle that i am afraid to drive. May get stranded somewhere. I wouldn't feel in good conscious to even sell it to anyone. Not worth what he paid for it.

The first time it happened, i was driving about 20 mph in traffic when my saturn ion shut off in the middle of the road. The person behind me was only inches away from hitting me; she had to slam on brakes. I was able to start right back up, but it was very close to causing an accident. The incident with the car shutting off has happened multiple times. Mechanic could not figure out the problem, the problem is still happening, and i'm afraid to drive my vehicle.

Car will not start on cold mornings, getting worse -had battery tested and nothing wrong.

My 2006 saturn ion got hard to start and then the key got stuck in the on position and cannot be moved, you cannot shut the car off, i looked online and there is hundreds of thousands of people with the same problem, these vehicles should be recalled.

My key has gotten stuck in the ignition in the "on" position three times now. I have had to purchase the pay for parts and labor three times.my ball joints have gone out. Mechanics say this is very odd for a newer vehicle (2006 saturn).

2006 saturn ion does not start although all lights come up on dashboard. Battery is fine(had it checked) but the starter does not roll over. After 45 minutes (and battery reattached) car started. This occurred twice, once on april 1st 2009 and again nov 21st 2009. Probably weather related as both days were fairly cool and preceded by rain.

Today was the second time the ignition has seized up when trying to turn off the car when parking. The first time (a few months ago) we had a new ignition installed. It already is doing the same thing. When putting the car in park, the key/ignition will not move at all so we were unable to turn off the car. We had to block the airflow to the engine to stop the car and also remove unattach the battery because all of the electrical components were still on.

Saturn ion 2006 brand new had three days when cruise control would not engage.phoned dealer was told to stop and restart to fix problem.did not change.steering wheel began to lob side to side.took to dealership was told after diagnosis it was body mount.power steering prompt appeared after repair wwhile driving expressway power steering ceased working causing me to almost wreck.will not start until 10 minute delay.cannot drive anyway with manual steering.this problem is electrical.door locks will not open or lock properly.car is very dangerous and will not allow anyone to drive it.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v171000 (electrical system) but was informed that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced the failure.

Ignition stuck in "on" position, can't remove key.

Ignition problem. Car will not start. Passlock engaged. Turn key until passlock light stops flashing. Wait 10mins and car will start. Service bulletin is out for problem. The bulletin number is 04-08-45-005d and it's titled ignition system - no crank / no start / dtc's b2960/b3033. It's dated march 15, 2006. Covering models: 2003-2006 saturn ion. This issue is wide spread and is know by gm. This is a known defect. Nhtsa should do the correct thing and make gm issue a recall.

I was driving the 2006 saturn ion in my neighborhood. I reached the intersection at the end of my street and came to a stop/yield. As i took my foot off the brake to shift to the gas and began steering to turn left, the engine suddenly turned off. The battery light on the dash appeared. I was able to put the car in park, turn off the vehicle, and restart it. I returned home instead of continuing my trip.my vehicle is affected by the recall with campaign id number 14v-047. I had removed all additional keys from my keyring as recommended in the three recall letters i received, but i still believe that this issue was related to the issue the ignition switch. I have chosen to file this complaint because one of the letters i received from [xxx]of gm asserted that the vehicle was safe to drive as long as there were no additional keys on the keyring. A link to the letter in question is: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm454782/rcorrd-14v047-1697.pdfinformation redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

On four occasions, the car failed to start. The lights, horn work, but there is no ignition noise. After waiting at least 15-25 minutes each time, the car eventually started. On april 6th, 2009 as i was coming home on the freeway, the car suddenly lost power, without any type of warning. I was able to cross a lane to get into the slow lane and pull off the road. This happened on a busy stretch of highway at approximately12 :48pm. The consequences could've been very tragic. I later tookthe car to a repair shop for a diagnostic test, and the engine failure wasn't recorded in my vehicle's computer system. Outrageous.i don't feel safe!

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.while driving approximately 55 mph the "power steering" warning lightilluminated on the instrument panel, and then there was loss of power steering.she was able to resume operation, but with great difficulty.the vehicle has not been repaired for the failures.the failure and current mileages were 55,000.updated 01/20/10.the consumer stated the vehicle was parked in front of his house in idle when suddenly the speedometer read 120 mph.updated 01/22/10

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the vehicle would not shut off and the contact disconnected the battery.the following morning, the trunk that housed the battery would not open.the vehicle will be towed to the dealer.the current and failure mileages were 44,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.when the key was placed in the ignition and turned, the engine would not crank.there were no warning indicator lights present.the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the electric code for the battery failed.the dealer further stated that they would reprogram the code.the vin, number of cylinders, and engine size were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 74,000.

Cold weather / around freezing temperature. Car does not start at all in cold weather. Have replaced battery and it has repeated the same problem.

Defects with his 2006 saturn ion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a malfunctioning passenger seat belt, there was a problem with the driver side door and a noise coming from the alternator/generator.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle, the odor of gasoline was present inside. After inspecting the vehicle the contact discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The contact also indicated that the air bag warning light illuminated and the horn would not operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 115,000.

My wife and i own a 2006 saturn ion which we bought used last december.last night when pulling into her parents driveway while on vacation the key would not turn to the off position once put in park.the car was stuck running with the key in the ignition and would not come out.fortunately i have a little background in mechanics so was able to pull out the ignition relay switch then disconnect the battery(which is in the trunk, so couldn't shut the trunk either or i would not be able to connect the battery again) just so the car would shut off and not drain the battery as all the accessories were still on.after researching this on the internet i have found dozens and dozens of different people having the exact same issue.unfortunately my car is no longer under warranty so i will have to pay for this entire bill out of pocket.when and why is this not a recall yet??

On my way to take my infant son to the babysitters before going to work the ignition switch in my 2006 ion ii would not start the car. I took the car in that day to have it fixed. Two mornings following this i am at work getting out and the key is locked and the car has to stay running. I then have to leave work to take it back to the dealer again and they say it is a different complaint. Well, the complaint is all about the ignition system. I have missed work twice this week because of what seems to be an ongoing problem for saturn owners.

Once a saturn vehicle (mostly ions) are exposed to cold temperatures at or approaching 32 degress f for several hours (work / sleep) when the engine is not running the car will not start.it is a failure in the ignition switch. Saturn admitted this in 2005 when i had my 2004 model ignition switch replaced.but now my 2006 model is doing the same thing and the key will also get stuck in the ignition while the car is still running.this is a big problem you can see comments at http://www.64.4.38.249/att/getattachment.aspx?file=...(carsurvey.com).

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The ignition switch failed and the contact has been unable to remove the keys for six months. The dealer stated that it would cost $800 to replace the switch and to disconnect another switch under the steering wheel when ever she drove the vehicle. The vehicle began to stall while driving; however, the dealer stated that they are unable to duplicate the failure unless the check engine light is illuminated. The check engine light was not illuminated prior to the engine stalling. The failure mileage was 68,000.

I own a 2006 saturn ion and my key won't turn to the off position.i looked it up on the internet and apparently this is a common problem i found hundreds of complaints about this happening to the 2006 ion 2.i have a new born and what would of happened if the wheel would locked up will i was driving with her or my other three kids.i called saturn and they said this happens often but why has this not been recalled or the potential buyers warned about this.

While at a gas station, i could not get the key out of the ignition.when i finally got the key out of the ignition, i could not get the key to turn and start the vehicle again.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and could not be extracted. A fuse was removed in order to turn the vehicle off.the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was awaiting diagnosis of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key was unable to be taken out of the ignition. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who stated that the ignition cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000. The vin was unavailable.

I have a 2006 saturn ion.when the temperature is near or below freezing (32 degrees or lower), my car will not start for several minutes.this has caused me to be late for work.this is a repetative problem that has not been fixed by my dealer.

2006 saturn ion 3. Key would not come out of ignition. It started out just ever so often about 6-8 months ago and steadily became more frequent. Took the car in to the dealer, and they put in a new cylinder and housing and i also got a new key. The warranty was out in 8/08, so i ended up paying $572.40 for repairs. I came home and am still having same problem with the key not wanting to come out of ignition at times.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the engine would not shut off when the contact attempted to turn off the vehicle.the key was stuck in the ignition and unable to be removed.a warning light illuminated on the instrument panel.the battery was immediately disconnected and the vehicle was driven to the authorized dealer the following day.the mechanic replaced the ignition.recently, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, but the engine would not turn over.a warning light was illuminated prior to this failure.the vehicle is being towed to an authorized dealer.the vin was unavailable.the failure mileage was 8,000 and current mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that while attempting to remove the key from the ignition switch, the key was stuck.the contact restarted the vehicle and shifted into drive then back to park where the key could be removed from the ignition switch.the failure occurred on seven occasions.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.the failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was unknown. The vin was not available.

2006 saturn ion key is locked in ignition in the "on" position with car running. The key will not turn to the off position or allow the key to be removed from the ignition. No way to stop car without pulling the fuse and unhooking the battery.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact attempted to turn the ignition switch to the off position, but the ignition failed to turn off.the engine continued to operate.roadside assistance was called to her residence and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing.the technician stated that the ignition kept freezing up and caused the failure.the repair consisted of reprogramming the computerized system and replacing the ignition.the failure mileage was 37,000 and current mileage was 37,800.

2006 saturn ion ignition key locked and will not turn.

Ignition failed to start vehicle. Vehicle had to be towed.

First, my power steering would go out.i would turn of the car and turn it back on and it would be back for a short time.i took it in and it was fixed a week or two ago. Now, the ignition key is locked in the on position.to turn it off i have to disconnect fuse 16 and disconnect the negative power cable.to turn it on i have to reconnect the negative power cable and reinsert the fuse.i was advised this is a common problem with saturn ions and not related to the recent work that was done on the car.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. When the contact attempted to turn the ignition switch to the off position, the ignition switch would auto lock into the accessory position. The failure occurred several times. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was repaired according to the recall, but the failure recurred. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and she was unable to turn the key in order to turn off the vehicle. The dealer removed a fuse underneath the hood which made it possible to turn off the vehicle. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileages were 70000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the run position and prevented the vehicle from shutting off. The contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch and had to unhook the wiring harness in order to shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Could not turn the car off, the key was stuck in the on position with the car still running, had to pull the spark plugs out to turn off the car and disconnect the battery to keep from draining due to being in the on position. The ignition lock cylinder was bound in the housing. Dealer replaced the ignition cylinder and housing, i don't know if they still have the old part.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated the key would not release from the ignition even with the vehicle in park. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the ignition cylinder assembly was replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 46,000 and the current mileage was 48,000.

1. For about a year before the incident, my key on my vehicle would get stuck in the ignition sometimes (just a sticking feeling, nothing major). A couple weeks ago, i put the key in the ignition and it would not come out. The car wouldn't turn off b/c the key was completely stuck. When i researched the problem, i found out many people have had this same problem with their newer saturn ions. I was upset b/c i bought this car new in 2006 and my warranty had just expired. Saturn would not pay for the repair, even though they could not explain why the ignition cylinder broke and several employees admitted this was a very common problem.2. The failure was the ignition cylinder, which broke after only having the car for 3 years-i took auto shop, so i know not to put too many keys on my key ring. A part should not break that soon on a 3-year old car. I noticed the key getting slightly stuck every few weeks or so. The day my key got stuck, the consequence was that i was basically hostage to my car-i could not turn off my car, & could not go to work and leave my car on the street. It was unsafe for me to drive around until i ran out of gas on the side of the road. So, i had to agree to the repair, even though saturn refused to pay for it. 3. The ignition cylinder was replaced and it cost me $250. (another $100 for a day's missed work)*i greatly hope you recall this defective item. I called the saturn national hotline and they would not help in any way and said the recall process takes "a long time" and until then, customers would have to pay for the repairs to this part. I only had to "google" this issue and found countless people with 1-3 year old saturns who were stuck with this same problem. I am a 33-year old student who cares for my brother who's disabled. I do not have this kind of money. It scares me to think about what i would have done had i been out in an unfamiliar road/area and been unable to turn off my car. :/ thanks very much for your time.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. She stated that whileattempting to shut off the vehicle, the key was removed but the ignition power remained activated for approximately one hour. The contact disconnected the fuel tank and battery. The dealer advised that the cylinder for the key was damaged and would need to be replaced. The repairs were done at the contact's expense. The manufacturer was contacted and a complaint filed. The failure and current mileages were 87,000.

In november 2007 my 2006 saturn ion began having problems with the ignition.i could not start the car or turn the key.the dealership said that the ignition switch was bad, and i had to pay to replace it.now in june 2008, the key is stuck in the on position, and i can't turn the car off.now saturn says that its the lock cylinder housing, which is not covered, and wants to charge me over $500 to replace.however i see that there are hundreds of complaints of the same problem, and saturn is not doing anything to fix the problem.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While attempting to turn the vehicle off the contact noticed that the key would not turn and it could not be released from the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed by the dealer. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 41000.

I have a 2006 saturn ion quad coupe and my key got stuck in the ignition and my car wont turn off. The key does not turn and the"shift lock" instructions in the saturn user manual do not work. I took my car to 3 gm dealers and 2 of them could not fix it and say they have never seen anything like that. I do not know what triggered it, i have not had any other issues with my key or ignition before. I ended up having to leave my car at a gm dealership. They were already closed so one of the guys pulled the fuse that turns the ignition off, however the key is still inside so the car is still on, the doors wont lock and the gm dealership does not have gates to protect my car. In other words my battery will eventually die and there is a risk that my car will get stolen.

My husband came home and went to turn the car off and the key would not budge. The car was still running and the key was stuck in the ignition. I called on-star from my car and he got a roadside assistant on the phone and i was told that my car needed to be towed to the dealership. A tow truck driver came out and could not disable the car and had to tow the car, while it was running, to the dealership. We researched this problem online and found that it was fairly common in our vehicle. We were told the next day by the dealership that the ignition switch and housing unit needed replaced. I called gm corporate to ask if this was a recall and/or if someone was looking into this problem and all i was told was that was not a safety issue. I was livid and will never deal with gm again for such a lousy response. I have two young children and what if i would have been stranded with them in the car while it was running. Tell me that is not a safety issue. I do have the old parts.

We have a saturn ion 2006 which is now experiencing ignition issues.first the car would not stop running (hazard!) in my driveway.this was due to the key being stuck in the on position in the ignition! we had to allow it to run out of gas prior to finding the emergency key release that saturn has noted.now the car will not even start and when i called the customer service line, the response was hardly comforting.looking online it appears that there are numerous complaints logging this issue.it appears that there are quite a few people that would like to pursue a class action lawsuit against saturn/gm as there have been absolutely no investigations, recalls, or even an acknowledgement of said issue.this is the first time the ignition has caused us issues, but looking at the online complaints, it won't be the last.when will it be investigated?will it be investigated after an accident happens perhaps with my 2 children in the car?will it be classified as an urgent issue then? see how many people have had the issue below via the link embedded. Http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn.htm.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to 2014 vehicle recalls 2003-2007.vehicle key got stuck in the ignition switch.

On the afternoon of sept. 17th i was running errands in my 2006 ion. I stopped at a store and was unable to turn of my car. The key would not turn in the ignition at all and the key would not come out of the ignition. There was no warning and i have had no previous issues with the ignition. I took my vehicle directly to the saturn dealership to find out what the issue was. It turned out that i needed a new ignition lock and key. I paid the approx. 200 dollars to have this repair completed. I researched this issue and found out that this is a very common issue and that saturn is doing nothing to remedy this issue.

I am unable to turn off ignition, can "not" turn key to the off position to release key. Car is in the park gear and remaining running. After many calls for help i learned i could pull the fuse to turn car off but key still will not release. Please read online about many other saturn customers having the same trouble i am having with my 2006 saturn ion with the key stuck in the on position.it appears that there are many saturn owners with the same problem can you please help can not afford to fix car hoping this is part of a recall but have not been able to find that information yet.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion2. The contact stated that she was unable to remove the key from the ignition. The only way she was able to shut the vehicle off was to disconnect the cables to the battery. The vehicle was inspected by the dealer who informed the contact that she would need to replace the tumblers in the ignition. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Arrived home after work and as usual went to turn off car when the ignition key would not turn to off position.the ignition system would not work.i called the road side assistance and was walked thru the process to disable car by disconnecting fuse under hood.i later had to pay for the ignition system to be replaced.extremely frustrating since my car was less than 3 years old at the time.i had purchased the car brand new back in march 2006.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While attempting to turn the vehicle off, the contact noticed that the key would not turn and he was unable to remove it from the ignition. The failure was diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 85000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that the component inside of the ignition lock cylinder failed while driving 25 mph.as a result, the vehicle could not be turned off and the key could not be removed from the ignition.she explained the issue to the dealer, but they would not assume responsibility for the repairs.some mechanics stated that the defective item was made of plastic, rather than metal.the contact believed that this failure should not occur to a newer vehicle.the only way to shut off the vehicle was by removing a fuse or disconnecting the battery.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 30,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.when he turns off the engine he cannot remove the key from the ignition. He had to pull the fuel injector fuse to turn the vehiclecompletely off.the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs and they reinstalled the same parts back in the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified, and he was advised that he would have to pay for the repairs. The failure mileage was 37,455.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 65 mph the steering wheel locked and was unable to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was electronic and does not require power steering fluid. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to authorized dealer twice and was repaired. In addition, the key failed to release from the ignition with a clicking noise. After waiting a period of 30 seconds the key was removed from the ignition without hesitation. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000. The vin was not available. The current mileage was 107,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that the component inside of the ignition lock cylinder failed.as a result, the vehicle cannot be turned off and the key cannot be removed from the ignition.she explained the issue to the dealer, but they are not assuming responsibility for the repairs.some mechanics stated that the defective item was made of plastic, rather than metal.the contact believed that this failure should not occur to a newer vehicle.the only way to shut off the vehicle is by removing a fuse or disconnecting the battery.the vin was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 41,000.

2006 saturn ion. The ignition key would not turn off. Could not turn off the engine! had to take it to a garage to turn off and fix the ignition for over $300.

2006 saturn ion manual trans.key got stuck in the ignition in the on position.to turn car off, need to stall engine (pop clutch), then disconnect battery since electrical circuits remain on.repair was ignition lock replacement by dealer (approx $400).based on comments at nhtsa and other sites, this is a very common problem for this vehicle type.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was making a right turn at 15 mph when the driver's side door opened without being engaged. The contact also stated that he was unable to shut the engine off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where the contact was informed that the ignition barrel switch seized and was fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who confirmed the failure and also stated that the door latch was fractured. The ignition barrel switch was repaired but not the door latch failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

The contact owns 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed and the steering wheel became hard to maneuver.also, the contact mentioned that the key became lodged in the ignition switch and the power window failed to open. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who replaced the ignition switch under the nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). However, the failure recurred.the manufacturer was notified of the defects.the approximate failure mileage was 67,000.

Key locked in ignition and car will not turn off.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated the keys would intermittently became stuck in the ignition. The failure occurred twice and the vehicle was taken to the dealer both times. The first time the failure occurred, the dealer made unknown repairs to the ignition gauge. The failure recurred within two weeks. The second time the failure occurred, the dealer advised that the ignition gauge was too tight. The dealer serviced the vehicle yet the failure recurred. In addition, the vehicle would shake sporadically and stall without warning. The contact stated she was able to restart the vehicle but the failure would randomly occur. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 99,364 and the current mileage was 100,000.

My car is parked, but i can't turn the ignition off. The key comes out, but the engine is still on.

2006 saturn ion does not release the ignition key when shutting the engine off. The failure is intermittent occurringgg about 50% of the time. To get the ignition key to release can take anywhere from 30 seconds to several minutes by trying to engage and re-engage the shifting mechanism to park and sometimes by locking and unlocking the car doors.

1st occurrence - unable to move ignition key from run to off while vehicle is running. Would not be able to stop motor in the event of an emergency situation. Had to remove fuse and disconnect battery to stop engine. Dealer replaced lock housing. Problem re-occurred in less than a month.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph the front driver's side window dropped down into the door panel, causing the door to swing open. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off. After repeated attempts the door was shut, but would not reopen. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed the window detached from its track. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The contact also stated that the vehicle was experiencing recurring failures in which the check engine light would constantly illuminate on the instrument panel and the key would intermittently become stuck in the ignition. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure in regards to the check engine light. In regards to the key becoming stuck in the ignition, no repairs were performed. The failure and current mileages were 69,080. Updated 08/31/2011 *ln

The ignition is stuck on the on position. No matter what is done the car cannot be turned off with the ignition key. Had to remove a fuse to get car turned off. There is a recall on this model for the ignition but not for this problem.

I have a 2006 ion, with around 38,000 miles o it. Last week when i left work later in the evening and turned the key in the ignition, the lights and radio came on, but the car did not start.i thought i needed roadside assistance but when i tried to start the car again when i was on the phone with them the car then started, which was about 15 minutes later.to make a long story short i took it to my saturn dealer today (saturn ofmonroeville) and was told this is a known issue with the internal security system in the ions.they had to replace the ignition switch and reprogram the internal security code. If this is a known issue, why isn't a recall issue?what consistitutes an issue that warrants a recall? if it's safety related and argument could be made that if my car doesn't start it or even shuts down (not sure of the extent of what could have happened) that is definitely a security issue.

This is the second complaint i have filed on my 2006 saturn ion.i have been tracking a problem i have been having with it not starting in the morning. The problem is with the passlock system that allows fuel to pass to the engine, a so called anti theft deterrent. This morning i sat in my car in the driveway for 30 minutes waiting for the system to reset itself.looking at various websites, gm has had this problem repeatedly for quite some time. I have contacted saturn corporation, received assistance from a customer service rep, taken my car to the nearest dealership (70 miles away) and the dealership "can't duplicate the problem" and says they have "never heard of this problem before". I took over 20 pages of documentation with me showing thousands of gm customers that are experiencing this same problem. The dealership wouldn't even look at the paperwork. Something needs to be done about this issue. My car is only 2 years old.i was sold a defective product, gm knows the passlock system does not work properly but continues to treat their customers like they are idiots. It is dangerous to be stranded in a car that will not start with children in the car and ridiculous to have a car dictate when it will start.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start due to the ignition pass lock security feature. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 62,000.

I purchased a 2006 saturn ion in june of 2005. Over the course of the last six to eight months, i have been noticing a problem with the key being stuck in the ignition.the key would require a slight "jiggling" in order to be drawn from the ignition.about two and a half weeks ago, the key became stuck in a position where it could not be turned off at all thus resulting in the inability of the engine to shut off. The car was still operable, but it would not shut off. I contacted my saturn dealership who during a particularly acute display of poor customer service, advised that i would require new parts for my vehicle which would result in a cost of nearly $500.00. The parts included ignition cylinder , ignition housing, key and key coding. After receiving the repair, my key continues to get stuck in the ignition.although the car will turn on and off, the key will either come out with repetitious "jiggling" or will not come out at all. Many a day, i've had to leave my car with the key in the ignition because i simply did not have the time to fiddle with it. The time required to dislodge the key averages to about 15 minutes. The key fails to come out of the ignition.as i am still making car payments, this is very dangerous situation to be in.the keys presence in the car establishes it as a target for theft. I am a woman who must commute a half hour to and from work in a large metropolitan area.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle the key would not turn in order to shut the vehicle off.the contact drove the vehicle to the nearest dealer who removed a fuse to the fuel injector and shut the vehicle off.the dealer also replaced the ignition switch cylinder which made it impossible for the vehicle to shut off. The contact had not called the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The contact was concerned that there was not a nhtsa recall related to the ignition switch for his year, make and model vehicle.the failure mileage was 26,166.

Ignition switch failed.key would not turn off vehicle.

I have an 06 saturn ion that has had the ignition switch go out on it right as we have no warranty on it, of course.we contacted saturn head office and tried to explain to them that there seems to be a need for a recall on this vehicle. Not only has the ignition switch gone out the window to the driver side no longer will go up. We owned the car only two days when the same window fell off the track for no reason and they had to fix it. My father also owns the same year make and model car and the window on his driver side also went out just a couple of months ago. There seems to be several recurring issues with this vehicle that i see not only one person is having. They recalled the older model of this car for the same problem with the ignition. This vehicle is too new to have this many incidents occur.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that he had been experiencing a recurring failure with the ignition switch. The key would intermittently become stuck in the ignition switch and the vehicle would not turn off without repeated attempts at removing the key. The contact also stated that during the winter the vehicle intermittently would not start without repeated attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was in the process of being inspected at the time of the complaint. The contact also stated that while driving at approximately 25 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel locked and a power steering service light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; upon restart, the vehicle functioned normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. The failure continued to occur and the vehicle was taken back to an authorized dealer where an unknown service was performed on the vehicle. The failure had not occurred since the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The current mileage was approximately 71,000.

My daughter was driving the car hit a bump and the car shut down. It started back up, drove it home and parked it. Gm issued recall on the ignition.i called the dealership and they said gm kind of jumped the gun on the recall as the parts haven't been shipped and to call back in 2 weeks. I called after two weeks and they said no part to call back in a month. He said the car is safe to drive but only have the key in the ignition and not on a chain. Well the ignition can shut the car down if a bump is gone over or if the key is jarred in any way. The car has been parked since january. Gm has known about this problem with the ignition for 10 years and fatalities have occurred due to the airbags not deploying due to the problem with the ignition. How can gm ignored this problem, issue a recall and not get parts out to the repair facilities.

2006 saturn ion never wrecked ignition switch stopped working correctly, and the key got stuck in the ignition resulting in having the car left running until the car was cut off by pulling the cables off of the battery posts. Was told the ignition switch was rusted and the spring in the switch had broken and had gone bad by a mechanic and had to have the ignition switch replaced and key recoded.

2006 saturn ion. In august 2009 i went to turn off my car and the key would not come out of the ignition switch. After several minutes of trying the key came out of the switch, but the car was still on. Very dangerous for a car to be able to left running with no key in it. Took to the saturn dealership who told me that even though this was a common problem, i would have to pay $370 for cost of parts and labor. Less than 3 months after being fixed, my key is starting to stick in the ignition again and this problem will probably repeat itself again soon.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that the vehicle would not start in cold weather.in addition, the ignition did not recognize the key.he inserted the other key into the ignition and the vehicle started.the manufacturer advised him to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection.the failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 11,000.updated 02/24/09.*ljthe dealer replaced the ignition switch. Updated 02/24/09.

Re: the current recall of the ignition switch on gm vehicles.i wanted to put in a report that i was made aware of this defect from a dealership repair man back in early 2008.i purchased my vehicle in early 2007 and a year later i was unable to start my vehicle.i can't recall the exact scenario but think some lights came on or something, because i knew to call the saturn dealership in golden valley mn to report the issue and ask what they suggest.the repair person said that he was pretty certain it was my ignition switch, based on the symptoms i reported with the car.he told me how to get it started by doing something different with the key in the ignition, and sure enough i got it running.he said to bring it in right away and they would take care of it.when i got there, he said there would be no charge, as "gm should have made a recall on this because many people have had this problem, and i don't know why they aren't doing that."fortunately for me i did not have an accident from this, but interesting that back then, the dealership knew exactly what the issue was and questioned then why nothing was being done.

I have a 2006 saturn ion-2. Every morning when i get in my car and i go to start itdoesn't start and the passlock light comes on. When i called saturn the said it is my ignition switch. The problem i have is that this has been happening to all varieties of saturn models, including ones before 2006. I have read many reviews and hundreds of people have the same exact problem with their saturn. If saturn or gm sees this happening how come this has not been declared as a recall? i would like saturn to fix the issue since the bad thing is they know about it and if you are out of warranty you are paying for a problem saturn should have recalled, but instead they make money off the problem.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition seized without warning. The failure occurred daily. The dealer stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning multiple times. In order to restart the vehicle, the contact had to jiggle the key in the ignition switch. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part was not available to do the repairs. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

I have 2006 saturn ion 4 door and my complaint about this vehicle is the car wouldn't cut off you have to practically drive it until it runs out of gas for it to shut off. This is very very dangerous you can not turn this car off at all. Icontacted the dealer which provided an estimate charging me to repair this problem.it is unfair this is a complaint they told me has happened numerous times. Why sell this car and don't warn the customer about this ahead of time? they told me they weren't going to pay for this if i wanted it fixed i must pay for a warranty which expires at 36,000 miles i am sorry for you but the warranty has expired and the lady that called me was so rude! that is wrong,wrong, wrong please help resolve this matter asap please i need your help.

Key stuck in ignition switch in the run position of 2006 saturn ion, 40,000 miles, could not safely turn off vehicle.

My ignition switch has been replaced 3 times in 4 years, costing $350.00 every time. It keeps going out. Now my fuel pump is leaking. I looked up and found 3 different website showing recalls on the fuel pump for my year, make, and model of my car. Saftycar.gov, motortrend.com, and usedcars.com. I call both gm and saturn number which were provided and they tell me there no recalls for my vehicle. Now it going to cost $600 to fix my problem. The sad thing is i have to fix it or my car can blow up. I urge people not to buy saturn they are no good.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch. Once the ignition was turned on, the vehicle attempted to restart independently. The check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The dealer stated that the key and the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

The front left indicator turn signal light and front left daytime running light work sporadically.i've been told by a saturn repair technician that both run on the same circuit.also, the engine light goes on sporadically.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.while driving 1-50 mph in wet, slippery, or icy roads, the tires would spin out and cause the vehicle to lose control and the throttle power failed for 5-8 seconds.in november of 2007, the dealer stated that they could not duplicate the failure; however, they stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced due to the air conditioner.after it snowed, the vehicle also began to spin and lose power while driving uphill and then slid back down.on february 13, 2008, the dealer stated that the failure was due to the fuel regulator and kept the vehicle for over three weeks.an unauthorized driver at the dealer crashed the vehicle into a ditch with two feet of water, causing water to enter the headlights.the contact has 56 photos available.he was advised that his vehicle does not qualify for the lemon law.the vin, engine size, number of cylinders, transmission type, powertrain, and fuel type were unknown.the current mileage was 38,200 and failure mileage was 11,000.

I had an electrical problem with my car that i believe is a flaw in the design of the car. First my automatic door locks stopped working and a "service vehicle" light came on. I took the car to the dealer. They replace a blown fuse. Two to three days later the same problem occurred again. I just did not have time to take the car in again to have a "blown fuse" replaced again. Approximately a month later it had gotten to the point that my car would not start. I had the car towed to the dealer. They finally (after having my car for a day and a half) figured out what was wrong with the car. The driver's door has a wire inside it for the automatic locks. Rolling the driver's side window up and down caused the wire to chaffe and become bare. The wire would touch something metal in the door and blow the fuse. This, in my opinion, could cause a fire hazard or other safety issues.

Key gets stuck in ignition and car won't start. Unable to retrieve key from ignition switch. Vehicle was stationary.

Bought my saturn ion 2 2006 in 2005 obviously brand new and was talked into purchasing a $1500 bumper to bumper warranty. I immediately had problems but was told by saturn mechanics nothing was wrong with my car. In 2009 as i was getting home the key got stuck in the ignition and wouldn't turn off, i couldn't turn off the car at all. I was lucky that the dealership was open and able to unplug the battery. They fixed it but the warranty wouldn't pay, so i paid out of pocket to fix it. Well, last sunday it happened again, in 105 degree heat. I had no where to take it since dealerships are closed sundays. My car ran for over 5 hours because no one could figure out how to unplug the battery. Only a professional knows how to turn off the car safely, yet many people risked turning it off. I am sure some people would find it easy to turn off the car by disconnecting the battery but still it not safe. My car was so hot no one could touch it, i was afraid it was going to start on fire. This is a very common problem and needs to be investigated and recalled. We have to be able to turn off an engine. Please investigate this issue, saturn nor gm will take responsibility for this defect, even though when you google saturn ion 2 2006 all the reviews say the same thing about the ignition cylinder.

I have 2 saturn ions. One is a 2004, and the other is a 2006. Both are having problems with the power steering module which turns off while driving, then resets when vehicles turned off and restarted, only to turn off again while driving. This is a minor problem @ speeds over about 20mph, but @ lower speeds the wheel becomes difficult to turn.

Engine reduction, serious safety concern, was almost hit by a semi, engine reduction light comes on, lose power and car slows at a high rate causing extreme safety hazard in traffic, must pull off interstate turn car off to reset, happening 2-3 times a day, strong smell of gas, have a leak and it is not covered under the warranty, sooner or later someone is going to be cruising down the interstate and their saturn is going to reduce engine power and they will not have time to get out of the way, they will be plowed down by a semi. Are we going to continue to allow gm to ignore this issue like they ignored the ignition switch probelms until it starts causing deaths, why not solve the issue before the deaths start to occur, it seems the older these year models get the worse this problem becomes. I was forced to put a date, but this is an ongoing problem that is getting increasingly worse with the fuel leak, maybe one day the engine will reduce power at the same time i will get run over by a semi and the car will explode into flames from the fuel leak they are not recalling for my vehicle

I purchased this vehicle and the previous owner did not take it for recalls.it has 6 recalls..the car seems to have a leak by gas tank,smells like gas. I got temporary plates for now but car needs to go to emissions.

I own a 2006 saturn ion 2 4d sedan. I am the sole owner of my vehicle. Vehicle was purchased new and currently has approximately 130,000 miles. Traveling home on a busy highway, i heard my notification sound go off and my message indicator read "pwr str" and my steering wheel immediately began to stall. Trying not to panic, i assumed that the steering wheel would still be operational but i noticed it was becoming increasingly difficult to maneuver. I managed to exit the busy interstate and once i got to the stop light i noticed i could no longer move the wheel. I turned my car off and turned it back on and it seemed to work so i was able to get home. Unacceptable!! this was extremely dangerous to happen on a busy interstate or anywhere for that matter. I am scared to death to drive this car in fear that this will happen again. What if i was not able to get off the highway? this was a terrible experience and something should be done about this!!!!!

On june 21, 2013 pulled into parking lot and attempted to turn engine off.key was stuck in the on position.tried several times to remove key but could not.car was still running. In order to turn car off had to remove the fuse plug from the fuse box under the hood.also had to disconnect battery in order to not have everything else continue to run and kill the battery.i took it to mechanic who replaced the key ignition but now the car will not start.seems like its an electrical or security problem within the engine.this is a safety hazard and should be a recall item. Car is still in shop with mechanic hoping to get it started.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving 65 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact merged off road and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

My daughter was going to work - she backed out of our driveway - put the car in drive - started forward and the car engine cut off - she could not steer the car and ran into two other cars on our street - hit one in the side and the other vehicle in the front on its driver side - we called saturn and notified them of the issue - they sent a tow truck and took it 70 miles to the nearest dealership - they said that they had to call in a special representative to check it out - he called us back and said that he could not find anything in the computer that would have caused the issue and told us to come back and get the car (about a 140 mile trip to pick up a car we were afraid of which we paid over $15000.00 for) this caused over $2000.00 of damage to her car it caused our insurance company to pay out a unknown amount for the damage to the other 2 vehicles the issue also went on her driving record as her fault (which it was not) and caused my insurance to go up - we are afraid to drive this car - always wait until there is no one coming before we use it to go anywhere because it hesitates - later the car started smelling like gas - and a message (pwr str) would come up on the dash - the key would not come out of the ignition and you could not get it to turn off - alsoon cold mornings it would not even start -any help or information on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks .

Just entered onto a highway and suddenly could not accelerate. When hitting the gas pedal, car would not accelerate. The car was in drive and had been moving for 10 minutes prior with no issues. No prior issues before this. Pulled off the side of the highway and turned off car. When turned on again, would not crank. Lights worked fine but car just wouldn't turn on. Mechanic is not sure why car won't start still.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving various speeds on different occasions, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart and was taken to chevrolet of dover (1450 s dupont hwy, dover, de 19901, (302) 760-9956), but the diagnosis and repairs were unknown to the contact. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.

I started smelling gas when was stopped. I figured there may be a leak. I took it to a shop and they said i have one. I researched online and found that there was a recall on parts of the fuel system but that it doesn't apply in my state. So now im going to have to pay the $600 or so to get it fixed.

A few weeks ago i noticed a smell of fuel coming from my car when i stop, or slow down. The last couple days the smell has bin getting stronger.. I see all these complaints,but nothing being done or it only for a few states.as a single mother of two i don't feel safe having my kids in the car.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,900.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 15-20 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to vandergriff chevrolet (located at 1200 w interstate 20, arlington, tx 76017, (682) 323-2486) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact stated that the failure recurred five times. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 113,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled without warning.the contact then shifted the vehicle into neutral and restarted the vehicle. The problem recurred multiple times.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. The contact received a notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 air bags , electrical system) and the dealer stated that the parts were unavailable.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Lost power/control while driving, felt like the bottom of the car was falling out, upon repair was informed a bad ignition coil.

Vehicle doesn't turn on in below freezing temperatures. Has happened on multiple occasions. Electrical works, but engine won't turn over, just makes a clicking noise. After temperature warms, vehicle will start.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while traveling 68 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was moved to the shoulder where it was restarted. The vehicle functioned normally and was able to be driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

It was about 32 degrees in the morning. I started my car and warmed it up for about 5 minutes or so. Long enough to defrost both the front and rear windows.i drove a little over mile going about the city speed limit of 45. The vehicle started shaking from the engine area.i pulled off the road into a parking lot and the vehicle began to lose power. I was able to coast into a parking space. The check engine light came on at some point. I turned the vehicle off, i waited a few minutes and turned the vehicle back on. It started fine i drove it the 10 miles to the dealership with no problems, check engine light was still on. The dealership advised that the ice had formed on the throttle body and when it melted water got into the throttle body.he could put a piece on it that would cost about $900.00 but he could not guarantee that it would keep this from happening again.i didn't think about it at the time but the same thing happened last year and since the vehicle starts right back up i didn't really think about it. But the fact that the vehicle loses power while i am driving is a concern.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact managed the vehicle to the shoulder and realized that the power steering had also failed.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Thevehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 48,000. Updated 7/31/12 the consumer stated the vehicle suddenly lost power steering at a high speed of 65 mph. It was difficult to turn off the road, but he managed to do so. It occurred again at slower speeds, too. The consumer stated he read online that stopping the vehicle, and turning it off would re-activate the power steering for awhile. The dealer replaced the power steering motor free of charge. Updated 08/01/12

Car inspection rejected codeb0092pass presense system1 performance just put catalit converterand an engine in this car looking for tech. Service bul. Tsb3677car is rejected demed unsafe to drive

I was going down road, steering because hard, transmission became stuck, pwr str light came up on mileage screen and the engine light came on.i was reading that others have had problem with steering column.please let me know.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired by the authorized dealer for nhtsa campaign numbers: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline) and14e021000(electrical system). The service engine sensor illuminated before and after both recall repairs. The contact indicated that the dealer replaced the ignition switch and the fuel pump, but the failure recurred. The contact indicated that the service engine sensor continued to illuminate and the vehicle stalled repeatedly. The two recall repairs did not remedy the vehicle and the failures were happening intermittently. The vehicle was towed to the authorized dealer for further inspection. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 175,400.updated 10/19/16*ljthe consumerstated while driving, the steering locked up. She had to reduce her speed into order to maintain the steering wheel. The consumer turned the vehicle off, and the steering reset it self. The consumer has since experienced a similar incident. Updated 11/03/16.

The contact submitted an email complaint and requested to have the complaint submitted verbatim to the email submission.re: 2006 saturn ion general motors case number: 71-1262884818 dear ms. Davis: i am writing this letter to express my extreme dissatisfaction with a recent repair that was done on my 2006 saturn ion. On saturday, january 4, 2014, my son arrived home with my car and said he could not turn the car off. Finding this strange, i went outside to try, and could not remove the key from the ignition or turn off the car. I called emergency road assistance to see if they could assist me. Upon their arrival, they could not get the key out, so i had the technician to follow me to the nearest auto repair shop. Once there, the emergency road technician received instructions over the phone on how to at least turn the car off by removing a fuse. I locked my car, with the key still in the ignition. Between the time i dropped my car off, until the shop was scheduled to open on monday, the temperatures plummeted to a record low of at least 45 degrees below zero.i was informed that my locks were frozen and my car was not accessible. The extremely cold temperatures did not allow merlin access to the inside of my car. Merlin?s was able to determine what the problem was, and that they had already verified it could only be fixed by the manufacturer of the car. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer told me the iginition switch needed to be replace.next, i contacted the general motors customer service center to report what had happened.gm informed me that the ignition switch has been redesigned to avoid the nature of repairs such as mine, from happening in the future.the ignition switch should definitely be classified as a recall.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.

On and off for the past year my car has had moments when it would shut off while i am driving. At first it would happen when i may accelerate out of a parking space. One day i'm just driving down a parkway at about 40mph, and the car just shut off. The radio stayed on but the engine just shut off. Luckily no other cars were near me at that point. I took my car to several mechanics and they all said it may be the battery. We changed the battery and that didn't stop the problem. Most recently, i pulled out into on coming traffic. I couldn't have been, at that moment, more than 10mph and the car shut off again with cars rapidly speeding up on me and my car not moving. It was terrifying and i no longer feel safe driving this vehicle.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 3. The contact stated that while waiting at a stop sign, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to dealer or independent mechanic. The contact received a recall nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to dealer. The vehicle was repaired but the problem recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

The car will occasionally start right up or it sometimes take anywhere from 2 minutes to 10 minutes to get started.have had the alternator looked at and that is fine.cars lights and everything turns on and tested the battery that is fine.car simply won't go into the run position.maybe the new fix will change this with the recall but just another problem that i have seen documented online and have experienced constantly.

While traveling between 70-75mph on i-35 southbound between 2nd st. Merge and 15th street exit in edmond ok, we went to change lanes (middle lane to right lane) and there was a sudden boom, the car lost control, began to spin out of control (numerous slides and 2-360 deg turns and being flung in a backwards motion). As we attempted to get to the side of the road, our car began to spin out of control - we spun into a 360 degree turn, car caught fire as the oil was dumped from my car and sprayed all along the underneath of my car and tires, we slid sideways towards concrete barrier separating n-s bound traffic, went into a second 360 degree turn, slid sideways - as we started heading once again forward towards oncoming traffic the vehicle suddenly started going backwards (even though car was in drive)... We finally stopped facing oncoming traffic in sideways motion.tow/mechanic inspected the car and found 3-4inch hole in the engine block - diagnosis - that push pin broke without warning and blew the hole.no warning was given of any kind of engine malfunction issue - no warning lights, nothing.we could of / should of been killed (per the eye witnesses who stopped to help us), our only saving grace was the oil which sprayed the road and our tires keeping us upright and not rolling.this needs to be investigated, recalled and fixed before someone is not as lucky as us.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The contact also stated that the vehicle would sporadically stall without warning. The vehicle returned to normal operation when it was restarted after the failures. The vehicle was not taken to have the failures diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 86,000.

Takata recallthe engine is on. When i turn the key to turn the engine off, the key doesn't go in the off position. I have to turn the engine on again and then try to turnthe engine off.sometimes 2 or 3 times i have to turn the engine on and then try toturn the engine off. The car is parked.

I was leaving a local grocery store, started my car and proceeded to drive out of the parking lot to the main road, route 611, a fairly busy thoroughfare.as i turned right and attempted to accelerate, the check engine light came on as well as the 'reduced engine power light'.despite pressing on the the gas pedal to accelerate safely into the flow of traffic (around 40 mph), my car would not accelerate past 10 miles per hour. I am so very lucky that i was not in an accident.i followed the instruction in the saturn ion manual which says to turn off the car and the error should clear itself after 10 minutes.i did this and the 'reduced engine power light' went out but not the check engine light.i took the car immediately to my local mechanic who ran a inconclusive diagnostic test.they cleared the check engine light and the car ran fine until yesterday, 4 weeks after the first instance.while i was driving my children home from the dentist, in the flow of traffic, at close to 40 mph, the dash board chimed, check engine light and 'reduced engine power light' lit up and immediately my car would not accelerate over 10 miles per hour.luckily, we were very close to home, and were not in an accident.again, i let the car rest, and 12 hours later started the car, both lights cleared themselves.within in 5 miles of driving to the gym from my home, while driving in the flow of traffic, this issue happened again. This reduced power issue should be a recall. One simple online search shows there are thousands of gm/saturn cars with this very dangerous issue.among so many other manufacturer safety issues!this car has had 3 other recalls, one of which my local gm dealer has failed over 3 times to fix. I have to manually put my finger into the steering column to release the ignition key.hold gm accountable and please make this issue a recall

On july 21, 2010, we were operating a 2006 saturn ion driving on a busy highway when the engine simply died as we were stopped at a stop light and angled down toward railroad tracks. Luckily, i was able to get into the turn lane and restart the car and avoided any incident. We went to dinner and, after dinner, stopped to fill the gas tank. Upon returning home, we pulled into the garage and scarily, the key would not turn so that we could kill the engine! after various maneuvers and reading online about over 400 other instances of this occurring, i finally removed fuse #16 and removed the negative cable off the batttery.after reading further, i noted that the engine dying at random could easily be related to the ignition switch.i contacted a locksmith this morning who worked and worked on trying to remove the lock cylinder and he could not. Now i am waiting on a tow truck to come get the car and replace the lock cylinder and possibly the ignition switch. Had this been my mother or anyone else's mother for that fact, they would have had to have sat in the garage or driveway until the car ran out of gas. This is utterly ridiculous that there are over 400 complaints on the internet and gm is doing nothing about recalling cars for this issue. I was very lucky that i was able to get into the turn lane and get stopped and restarted without causing serious injury to myself or anyone else and very lucky to have the internet to be able to stop the car's engine. Please do something about this as it is a serious problem.

The timing chain on my 2006 saturn ion is needing replaced. From what i have read this is a problem that saturn has known about for quite sometime, but has never recalled. I am laid off from my job and cannot afford to get it fixed. Something should be done if problems are known about these cars.

I got an oil change by my normal repair shop and when i got the car back from them the car failed to start properly. I had to start the car 3 times before it would turn on and stay running. For the following week afterwards, it did the same thing, failing to start and requiring at least 2 attempts to get the car running. After about a week, my girlfriend got her first glimpse of the problem and i started noticing difficulty turning the key to shut the car off. I took the car back to the repair shop. They asked me if knew the key was stuck. I told them i did, but i didn't understand fully what they meant until they finished the work they thought was causing the problem. They thought it was a dirty throttle causing the car not to be able to start and remain running. When i got the car back, i drove it home and found out that i couldn't turn the key at all. So my car was no longer able to shut off. I went to a saturn dealership and the tech was very familiar with the problem, but advised me the car is out of warranty and would not be covered. I then took it back to the repair shop to have them repair it. I was told everything with the ignition would have to be replaced, totaling $519. Researching shortly online i found a 33 page complaint forum on consumer affairs with others having problems with the same car.carmake : saturncar model: ion 2.

On friday we got our 2006 saturn ion out of the gm service department after having a frozen air compressor and ripped serpentine belt replaced ($1400), along with a transmission line.after driving and stopping throughout the day on the following monday, i was unable to turn the vehicle engine off after i put the car in park in the driveway of my home.i tried several times to turn the key to the off position, but it was locked.i put the car in reverse and it moved fine, but when i drove back into place and tried to shut it off again, the key wouldn't budge so the engine continued to run.we drove it back to the dealer who wanted to charge us again to have the vehicle serviced.we also noticed the coolant light came on, even though we had all the fluids checked two weeks prior when getting an oil change.the dealer said to disconnect the battery to shut the engine off.this didn't work.another reliable source instructed us to disconnect the distributor cap to avoid the engine running on the alternator.after several attempts to find a distributor cap, we realized there was none.a neighbor came and disconnected a fuse. The key is still lodged in the ignition.we have had multiple problems with this vehicle, beyond what would be considered normal wear and tear maintenance:power steering replaced and the gas tank replaced because of a crack in the nipple.i am petitioning that this vehicle be recalled as it was in certain "hot" states.the extreme temperatures experienced in mid-east states, coupled by inadequate service and materials have created circumstances which are no less than those experienced in the initial states where recalls happened.what also should be noted is that consumerreport document 491 complaints regarding these issues.

My power steering has gone out about 5 times while driving.it does not start working until the car is turned off and started again.it's extremely scary dangerous.the first time i thought it was a fluke, the second time i decided i needed to take it to get fixed and the power steering went out 3 more times before i could get it in.

I bought my 2006 ion brand new with only 10 miles on it now the car is at 27k miles and now it has a clunking noise in the front suspension, i have taken in to dealer many times they have replaced 1) intermediate shaft 2) lower control arm rear bushing 3) catalytic converter 4) steering rack: and on top of all this it has been 8 months and my car is still not fixed. The dealer told me they don't know what it is. I have done some research found tsb's for this both of which they have supposedly already done.

2006 saturn ion redline 32,000 miles had a loud rattling noise coming from the front passenger side of car at idle. Took the car into a mechanic which informed me that thetiming belt and gears were shot and that he was surprised that it didn't fly apart on my way into the shop. The repairs will cost approx $1100. This should not happen at only 32k miles and could have resulted in an accident had it not been caught in time.

Timing chain bracket fails causing damage to the timing chain.saturn knows of this problemand is stocking parts in anticipation of the occurance. I was told this by the service repairman.

Every now and then my key felt 'rough' in the ignition.on 7/4/2008 i got in the car (it was parked on a steep incline) and the key would not turn over.my first thought was that my steering wheel wasn't locked, but even after turning that (it never did seem to lock), the key still wouldn't budge.it eventually turned over.between 7/4/2008 and 7/8/2008 this problem occurred almost every single time i started my car.the only times where it wasn't severe were when i was parked on a completely level surface such as a garage.i called the saturn dealer and took my car into be serviced.the entire ignition lock cylinder had to be replaced.my key still feels 'odd' and i do not have faith that this problem is resolved.my car has 27,140 miles and will turn three on november 7, 2008.this is in addition to having my starter replaced in early january 2008. In december 2008 the car lost all power and died while decelerating on an exit ramp after driving 30 miles straight.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that initially the vehicle would not start. But, after approximately ten minutes of repeated attempts, the contact was able to get the vehicle started. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact also stated the vehicle would intermittently stall while driving at any speed. After stalling, the contact was able to successfully restart the vehicle and continue driving. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed and was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were unknown.updated 03/22/11*ljupdated 11/16/11.

My 2006 saturn ion fails to start. Lights, radio, etc come on but will not turnover. This morning after waiting 15 minutes and turning the key off/off multiple times, it finally started. Other times this has happened i have waited anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes before the car will start. This happens weekly and i am a single women and i am afraid i will eventually be stranded. I have taken my car to a local mechanic, he could not get it to fail.i took it home and it happened the next day. When i called him he told me he thought it may be an ignition problem.

Moved car after guests left on the 4th of july.the engine would not turn off.took the vehicle to the dealer and they seemed to be very familiar with problem.after researching the problem online, i realized i am not the only owner with this problem.i was told a part had to be ordered and the car would be ready tomorrow.i am debating on canceling service tomorrow to have this matter further reviewed.i am interested to find out if owners are reimbursed for expenses once a part is recalled.this is a very inconvenient $500 expense.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving 40 mph when the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer a total of four times but they were unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 135,000.

When i first got my 2006 saturn ion, i was the first and only owner bought it from the saturn dealership with less than a 50 miles on the car. Before 30 days of owning the automobile it quit on me in the middle of busy intersection endangering myself and my children. I took it to the dealership where they have claimed to fix the ignition switch on the automobile, several weeks later the same problem occurredthey then replaced the key. Then months later my alarm started going off spontaneously, the battery went dead on the automobile which i have replaced 3 times, the ignition switch went out again i had to replace that myself out of pocket in march of 2009. Still after replacing the battery, getting the ignition switch fixed twice, and having the electrical parts looked at the car still continues to have the same problems. If i get gas why the car is not cranked it will not crank back up for hours!!! it will go dead while i'm driving on a freeway does this all the time! this saturn ion has caused me nothing but money and problems since i've had it i purchased a additional warranty on the automobile when i bought it and they refuse to replace or fix any of the work on the automobile when i only have gotten my car serviced with saturn they do all of my oil changes, and maintenance and charge me a arm and leg to maintain the maintenance on the automobile. I have had to pay so much money on this automobile for maintenance that should not even be a issue at this time my car doesn't even have 84k on it yet. The engine seems to shake when the car sits still, the car quits if the engine is not running when you get fuel, the car quits at red lights, the car power steering gets real hard to turn when you try to turn the steering wheel, the saturn ion is definitely a dud! you can smell gas sometimes coming from this automobile, and the battery is in the trunk of the car...so when it drains my battery goes go dead. The defects on this automobile will kill someone one day.

I have had my 2006 saturn ion for 3 years. And also i have 2 children within the past year it has been to the dealership 3times to try and figure out why while driving both the check engine lights come on and the car begins spitting and sputtering.. Making all sorts of racket with no power you are forced to try and get off the rd. Safely with no powersteering. They can not find anything wrong with it.. And also i am always told that they don't service saturns even though they are the ones that sold it. This happens with not warning i have been stranded with my 2 girls multiple times. Once we were traveling 60mph on the interstate and it happened with big rigs all around.. I thank god that we didn't get hurt. Also for the past 2 years they have been trying to figure out why when you turn the car off you hear lots of clicking noises and the car will not completely turn off.. They replaced the starter switch because that was under recall but it has made no difference still can not get the keys out have to sit there and wait for it to stop clicking and turn the key on and off multiple times to get it out.. After doing some research online a lot of people have the same problems i don't think this is a safe car at all.contacted saturn company numerous times and have gotten no where... Definitely waste of my hard earned money...

Saturn ion 2006 69k miles - ignition key stuck in on position. Cannot turn car off. Internet search reveals hundreds of people affected by this flaw in the ignition lock. Dealership wants 500 to fix.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion purchased used in march 2008. She stated upon attempting to shut the vehicle off, the key became stuck in the ignition and would not budge. The vehicle was towed to a local saturn dealer where the ignition housing was replaced to correct the failure, at the owner's expense. Within a few months, the failure occurred a second time. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where they found the same part had failed a second time. The manufacturer would only assist with the replacement costs of the parts but not for labor, due to the parts having a two month warranty. There were no recalls for the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000 and current mileages was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop for a failure with the driver side door and when the mechanic attempted to turn the engine off, it would not shut off. The mechanic had to disconnect the battery which shut down the fuel system and computer system. The mechanic reprogrammed the computer, key code pass system, replaced the ignition and the driver side door motor. The ignition repair did not correct the problem. The contact called the manufacturer and filed a complaint. The failure mileage was 74,612 and the current mileage was approximately 75,000.updated 03/24/11*lj updated 12/30/11

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.while attempting to mildly turn the steering column to the right, the vehicle continued to drift forward.when she depressed the brake pedal at 25 mph, the vehicle failed to stop.the dealer could not duplicate the failure, produce error codes from the diagnostic, or provide a remedy.later, the contact started the vehicle and noticed that the check engine warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument control panel.the failure and current mileages were 33,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.while driving 5 mph, the vehicle stalled and had a loss of power steering and brake functionality.the vehicle crashed into two parked vehicles.the vehicle was towed to the dealer.the dealer was unable to determine the cause of failure.all three vehicles sustained body damage.a police report was filed.the current and failure mileages were 25,000.

2006 saturn ion. Engine shuts off while driving regardless of speed or outside temperature. This past sunday, i was on the freeway and the engine shut off while my car was making a slight right merging onto a new freeway. If it wasn't for my fathers advice ,my quick actions and aware drivers around me, i would have flown off the freeway. I have taken my car to many shops and not one can find the problem nor fix it. No recalls so far have been issued and as far as saturn is concerned, no other car has had this issue. Being a pregnant woman, this makes me extremely nervous and in fear to drive my car. I have called many saturn dealerships that have all taken this issue lightly.this issue first occurred in january of 2009 and not again until august of 2009 and has happened about once a week since then. No engine signs are issued or is there anything leading up to the issue. The car just basically shuts off as if the key was being turned. The battery stays so i know that is not the issue. I am in fear of my safety as well as the safety of other drivers.

I own a 2006 saturn ion. My car is at 80,000 but since this started a few months ago i would say 74,000 miles was the occurrence. The car was running rougher and rougher.i knew the sound to be an exhaust leak.i had my mechanic look and he just checked the hoses, and saw nothing.i kept driving with it.i started getting bad headaches, and slightly nauseous when i drove long distances.i travel 400 miles roundtrip when i visit family out of town at least once a month. I also noticed the odor of exhaust in the cabin when i started my car.i cracked my windows when i drove and when i had a chance my mechanic found i had a cracked exhaust manifold.he said he has seen the same crack in the same place on the same gm engine 2.2l 4cyl about 6 times this year already. Chevy has it on cobalt i think.he said it is probably a factory defect since it is wearing thin in the same place.considering my car was poisoning me for months i think this qualifies as a safety concern and should be investigated.i knew the sound and warning signs because of past experience.it is a danger to the majority of drivers, because they don't.

The 2006 saturn ion ignition locked on with the car running in park. This seems to be a chronic problem with saturn ions. The vehicle can not be turned off and the key can not be removed.it gets completely locked in place. The vehicle remains running, wasting gas and could be a safety hazard if something else is happening and the vehicle must be shut off quickly and can't. The only way to shut the vehicle off is to disconnect the battery and pull an ignition fuse. The key remains locked in place.i'm putting this under 'fuel system-other' because the ignition turns the fuel system on and off.i originally parked and tried to shut the vehicle off because i smelled fuel. Luckily it was coming from somewhere else and was just in the air. But it was scary to smell fuel and not be able to shut the vehicle off.

My 2006 saturn ion will not start every time i try to turn it on. The battery has been replaced and is not the cause of the issue because everything in my car still has power but the ignition will not turn over. I took to the saturn dealership after this has happened to me several times and i was told that my ignition switch needs to be replaced. After doing some research online this seems to be a common issue with this make and model of car.this is a very inconvenient problem to have with your car. Having to worry if it will start in the morning or not and then how to go about your day if it does not start trying to find a ride to work or even possibly missing work because your car wont start because of a common ignition problem on the manufacturers side. I feel that this issue needs to be placed on the recall list..so that we as consumers can have this very common issue fixed with out cost to us..since we already invested money into a vehicle we expect to work.

A lowes box truck hit my passenger side and took out the mirror and front panels. I'm getting really disgusted with gm. They owe me 696.00 for my ignition switch i had to replace long before they decided to recall anything. I just want my money back. Thank you.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. When the vehicle was stationary, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and the technician stated the failure was contributed to a crack in the fuel tank line. The fuel pump was replaced by an independent mechanic. The contact had concerns of a potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 55,200 and the current mileage was 55,595. Updated 12/07/09. *ljthe dealer also fixed the front window that had dropped into the door, a cracked speaker and dome light. Updated 12/08/09.

Both driver and passenger side forward turn signals have stopped working. Has happened multiple times. Rear turn signals still operational.

Around said mileage, the car's front passenger turn signal went out and i was able to tell by the faster clicking of the arrow on the dashboard. I replaced the bulb, which also serves as the drl in this vehicle, and the problem continued. When the lights are on, the bulb functions as it should and it appears there is no outage however when attempting to use the turn signal, the light does not function properly. When the lights are serving as the drls, the bulb does not function at all.

For the past 4-5 months, the front turn signals and daytime running lamps have not worked. We have replaced the bulbs all around the car with 3 different brands and on several occasions..still nothing. I have researched this matter online and found that there is a recall for this exact problem, but only on the 2003-04 model saturn ions, not mine. This is a huge safety issue..i have had nothing but problems out of this car since the day i bought it brand new from the dealership 5 almost 5 years ago. I have also found online other 2006 ion owners having the same issue as me. Please issue a recall to fix this, as it is a safety hazard.

The drivers side and passenger turn signal lights are inoperable. We took it to certified mechanic who told us he has seen this many times on the saturn ions. There is corrosion on the inside of the turn signal bulb socket which does not allow a good electrical connection. A lady almost hit us head on because in the car, it appears when you turn on your lane signal, everything is functioning well. I have replaced the bulbs numerous times thinking it was the bulbs, but i was told by the mechanic that was not correct.

Electrical problem with interior lighting also problem with electrical power door lock (driver side) and power windows, in which all riders feel they are suffocating.due to unattainable natural air.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that fuel was leaking out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor emitting in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was a leakfrom the fuel pump monitor through the fuel line and leading to the fuel tank. The mechanic stated there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated there was a crack in the fuel pump, causing fuel to leak out of the vehicle onto the ground which caused the vehicle to stall on the highway. The dealer and manufacturer were notified and made the contact aware of the nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 ( fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) recall, but the vin was not associated.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 76,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle was filled with a fuel odor. The smell was coming from the rear of the vehicle and there was a fuel leak under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving 25 mph when the smell of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and the current mileages were 47,000.

Fuel pump began to leak causing the vehicle to be unsafe to drive without repairs. 2006 saturn ion coupe has been recalled for same issue that we are having with the sedan model.

A week ago i started to get the smell of fuel inside the. Car. I got so bad after a week that you can smell it as you get out of the car. The car started to miss and jerk while i was driving. I took it to my mechanic and said it was the fuel pump. My mechanic is charging me $310.00 for the pump, and $120.00 for labor.

Vehicle started to have a strong odor of gasoline,i checked with my dealership about my warranty and it expired june 2011.i took the car to local repair shop as it was unsafe to drive.they discovered the fuel pump module was leaking fuel (as in bubbling around the top of the tank).the vehicle was repaired although the first two parts shipped in were broken upon arrival at the shop.i was provided with a copy of the special coverage bulletin #09275a addressing this exact failure.my vin falls within the parameters but my location (virginia) does not.the approved states all appear to be southern, hot, states.the recent temps in northern virginia/ dc area has been very hot over the last two months. I feel that gm should reimburse me for the repair costs or at least the cost of the parts.

2006 saturn ion, 49000 mi.fuel pump leak. Nhtsa campaign # 09v419000.no dealers are aware of this gm recall # 090226.how long is it going to take to start getting reimbursements?repairs are over $600.00.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she smelled a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that there was a failure involving the fuel pump. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay a portion of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,000.

Fuel pump has a crack where hoses connected to pump. Saturn has issued a recall for certain years but does not cover mine even though the info i found on your website supports that they should.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact smelled a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they detected a significant amount of fuel leaking consistently. The technician stated the fuel pump module would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000. Fuel leakage. I had the same exact problem with my 2006 saturn ion but yet it is not covered under the recall due to it being registered in colorado. I had to replace the part myself at $400. I saved the original fuel pump just in case you decide to add colorado to the recall list for this. Why would the same exact problem that is listed in the recall not be covered due to a different state. I think this is unfair.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for routine maintenance. The contact was advised that there was a fuel leak caused by a faulty fuel pump. There was fuel leaking from the fuel tank and dripping down the side of the vehicle.the manufacturer was contacted and stated there was no recall for the vehicle and provided no further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.

My 2006 saturn ion, has started to have a distinct overwhelming fuel smell and gas can be noticed under the car from a leak.it is also harder to start and may take 2 times of turning the ignition.i have taken my car to an independent repair shop and was told the fuel pump which connects to the top of the fuel tank is leaking and i will need a new fuel pump assembly and fuel filter.there is a very specific recall for this issue on gm vehicles in warm weather states, but gm is not honoring this defect in all states.it has been an unseasonably hot summer, so all states have hot weather.gm told me this is vin specific, but if this is a defect on a part, why isn't it part specific.my car is leaking gas and could start a fire at any moment and yet gm does not see this as an issue.many other saturn/gm owners have posted about this default and have been denied any coverage by gm.how can this not be an issue for every state, when owners in every state that own a saturn or other gm model are having the same issue?i am taking my saturn to a gm dealership, and have to have them deam this as a defect.so, the company that will loose money if they have to fix this for free is determining if this is an item that qualifies?this is a conflict of interest and a recall should be posted for the safety of all gm owners.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that the smell of fuel was excessive inside the garage.the contact noticed nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline, delivery:fuel pump).the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall who stated that the vin was included in the recall but the vehicle was registered in state not covered by the recall. The manufacturer stated that they would call with a decision regarding a recall in 24 hours.the contact had not received a return call from the manufacturer.the contact called the dealer regarding the recall. The dealer stated the manufacturer had to confirm the recall before they could perform a remedy repair. The contact stated the manufacturer had not responded in a timely fashion to the safety issue that could cause a fire. The failure mileage was 124,400.

Leaking fuel. Trying to replace fuel line and see if that solves the problem. Had same problem 2 months ago with 2004 saturn vin [xxx]. Very frustrating to see years of complaints on this problem with only limited recall.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled fuel inside of the vehicle.the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who also smelled fuel.the mechanic informed the contact of nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and suggested the contact call the manufacturer.the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall.the failure mileage was 135,172.

I own a 2006 saturn ion and it has a crack in the fuel pump which is leaking fuel and i'm being told that my vin is not eligible for the recall that is for this exact problem in the fuel pump.

Fuel leak due to failed fuel pump seals. Fuel pump didn't fail, but the seal failed. Had to replace the complete fuel pump and assemble. Fuel was leaking from the fuel tank along with gas fumes around car. None dealer mech. Stated that the seal shouldn't fail. Also none dealer mech stated the car was a bomb on 4 wheels.

2006 ion. Strong gas smell developed over a week in sept 2011. An independent technician found gas leaking from top of tank. Research lead me to nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000. Gm performed the recall on only 53k cars in az and nv in oct 2009. Seems the fuel pump module connections are made of plastic and crack with heat and road vibration.however, a call to saturn revealed they are hiding behind a vin specific recall and that the other thousands of ions with this serious safety-defect are only covered by gm for 10 yr/120k mile "special coverage warranty" extended to this defective part.had saturn/gm informed me my car might burst into flames back in feb 2010, when they were to notify the 53k owners in az and nv, i would have had this repair done asap as i would still be under their "special coverage" limitation. I am angered and outraged that gm seems to take the position of "let's wait until the car becomes a death-trap" before we tell people they might be in danger and replace the defective parts.with no notification, i continued to drive my ion. Now that the car actually has became life-threatening, i am "not covered" by gm's special coverage. My ion does not qualify because i am over this artificial limit if 120k miles. All vehicles with this defective part should have been notified. This is criminally negligent. Bet you my mileage was below this artificial limit in february 2010.because the problem didn't show up until after 200+ days of over 90 degree days in east texas - i have to pay $600 to repair their obvious defect. The repair costs are unfair, but the safety issue screams for justice. I guess someone's family will have to die in a tragic fireball before someone takes gm to task for this seriously dangerous fuel system defect.

The past month my car has gotten harder to start.nov. 2 i started smelling gas.i had assumed i was smelling exhaust prior to this and planned on checking for a vacuum leak, so i was driving with my windows down.the gas smell got stronger and worse after a 186 mile drive home.i googled the problem and read of the same symptoms resulting from a cracked hose attached to the fuel pump.after work i looked under the hood at home and didn't see anything.went to dinner and back in a separate car.after being gone 1.5 hours we could smell gas as soon as we got out of the car.looking underneath there was a softball size puddle of fuel underneath the gas tank/fuel pump and fuel all over the backend of my car.i took it to the dealership that night.the next morning the mechanic calls and says i need a new fuel pump because the hose is cracked and it's all one assembly.with that amount of fuel leaking it seems very hazardous to me.i see a recall posted oct. 28th but it does not include texas for 2006.it does include texas for 2007 though.i think i had fuel leaking for a few weeks before it was obvious.these need to be fixed before someone is hurt.please extend the recall to texas.

Smell of gas at back of car on passenger side. Took vehicle to have oil changed and they found gasoline leaking. Saturn dealership pointed out one of the fuel lines had cracked. I bought the car 2 months before the problem was discovered. Had to replace the entire fuel pump assembly. This was a recall on the 2004 ion. Did they really fix the problem from the 2004 or does the 2006 have the same problem. Phone interview (august 4, 2009): the complainant indicated that the fuel tank had not been removed previously as far as she knows. The repair invoice indicates that the fuel pump was leaking and was replaced.

We noticed the smell of gas and apuddle of gas in front of the rear tire on the driver side. I crawled under the car and looked at the gas lines.they were corroded very badly from just in front of the tire all the way back to the gas tank. This is where there are many bends in the pipeline which probably caused the rust protective coating to fail.the gas dripped for quite a while.i have had cars much older than the saturn which did not corrode the gas lines.online searching shows this is a fairly common problem with the saturn ion to fail just in front of the rear driver side.this has a high potential to cause a fire or poison smells if the car were parked inside.fortunately there was no fire and it was not inside my garage.i hope someone does something before people are injured.

Strong fuel odor while driving, lingers when parked. Leak noticed coming from top of gas tank.

Fuel smell and fuel leakage under car.cracked fuel line?recall has been issued for southern states, but i live in ohio.recall should be extended to all states, since my breakdown occurred at only 70,000 miles.i am unable to drive the car or repair it due to expense and obvious safety concerns for my family.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion3. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a strong fuel odor emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that there was a fuel leak. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vin was not includedin nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000.updated 02/14/13*lj

I have a saturn ion vin number [xxx], this car has a recall for fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, well my car has a fuel leakage under, i called gm 1800 number they told me i have to go to a chevrolet dealer for a diagnostic, i call this jupiter chevrolet dealer i spoke with anthony, he told me he will giveme an estimate for the repairs,he said i have to pay the diagnostic between 90-100 dollars, i told him, my car has the same symptoms of the recall, he asked for the last 8 digits ofmy vin number and he said, my car was not in recall, i told him but is a 2006 saturn ion i have a fuel leak, my fuel is dripping, i cant drive my car like that, it's unsafe, well he told me if my car is not in recall i have to repair my car on my own, i don't understand, my car has the symptoms of the recall, and the dealer doesn't want to do anything? they will do something when my car is on fire? please help me, thank you very much. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Took my 06 saturn into the dealer due to stalling. Was told by the mech. That the fuel pump was leaking that the plastic elbow had a crack in itdue to the road vibration my concern is that tis is a line that is under appos 20psi located above the exhaust pipe and directly under the back seat. If gas is being sprayed out over the exhaust a spark is all that is missing to have a rolling flame thrower. In my simple mind this part should not be prone to cracking because of normal driving. I still remember the pinto i hope some one will take action before something happens think you for your time in this matter.

Gas leaking from tank area when driving and sitting . There is a recall for fuel pump for 2006 ion but don't say this one .

Our car has a very strong gasoline smell. We were told by a non gm dealer that it's the fuel pump and that there is a recall. The gm dealer has told us that this is a "state specific" recall and that they are exempt from fixing it in illinois.

The fuel pump was leaking, and i had to deal with the gasoline smell every time that i used my car. I paid $798.94 to have this issue fixed at car-x in des moines, who failed to tell me that this issue was under recall. (recall id # 66616, gm recall id # 090226). I am now going to request reimbursement for this fix.

Emissions light would comeon, smell of gasoline, car would suddenly reduce to half power while driving.would have to pull over and get out, remove the gas cap, let the fumes out, and car would restore to normal power. This went on for a year and one half. Saturn agency could not find the problem. Finally saturn did some sort of bypass and problem ceased but car drove sluggishly.few months passed without any problem.two weeks ago strong odor of gasoline. The fuel pump was leaking and was replaced. Car has significantly morepower with new fuel pump however this week the emissions light came on again and has stayed on but no loss of power experienced as of yet. Slight odor of gasoline again.

Was refueling veh. And when almost full ,fuel started to run on ground. Stopped refueling , and looked under car . Fuel was dripping from front , center of tank.

The plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly may crack. If either of these ports develops a crack, fuel will leak from the area. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected.

Smell of gas coming from the car.upon further investigation supply/return line from top of fuel pump has developed a crack.replaced fuel pump to resolve issue.there is a recall already for this however it's only effecting 2 states.nhtsa id: 09v419000.

There was a special policy that involved a gm recall of 53,000 chevy cobalt, pontiac g5 and saturn ion models for a fuel leak because of a faulty modular reservoir assembly on the fuel pump module that cracks. Within that recall were specifically 2006 and 2007 saturn ions. The recall included alabama, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee, and texas. This is exactly what happened to my car. I was driving and i gradually smelled gasoline. An independent mechanic confirmed there was a gas leak. This was a big safety concern because the car could have exploded if someone threw a lit cigarette out of the window from another car while i was driving on the highway. I brought the car to the chevy dealership and the service department confirmed it was the fuel pump module and that my vin wasn't covered under the recall. I called saturn to complain about it. Then they called the dealership and then saturn called me back and told me that based on the information they have gathered, it was not a defect. A fuel pump module typically lasts the life of the car and doesn't crack. This was clearly a defective part, especially considering that they acknowledged the defect in 53,000 other 2006 saturn ions. Saturn should clearly compensate me for this repair and acknowledge that this is a much wider safety issue than they originally openly admitted to.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact smelled gasoline coming from the vehicle.the fumes were so strong that at times she was unable to sit inside the vehicle.the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the fuel sensor injector module was replaced.the manufacturer had not been notified.the current mileage was 56,000.the approximate failure mileage was 55,500 and the vin was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel smell emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. The mechanic stated there was aleak in the fuel pump and it would have to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehiclewas not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

I have been having starting problems with my car (2006 saturn ion) and smelling gasoline. It turns out the hose connected to the fuel pump was cracked and leaking gas.the mechanic said that this is a safety issue and should be recalled. He feels that the one hose is not connected and harnessed properly and the vibration to the hose eventually caused the crack. I googled "saturn 2006 ion fuel leak"and several other people have had the same issue. What is also the major problem here is that the hose is configured with the fuel pump itself. So, the entire mechanism had to be replaced. It cost me 700.00 for a cracked hose because the fuel pump had to be replaced and my car only is 46,000 miles. This is a major safety issue. I drove for 2 weeks with a car that was leaking fuel. Saturn must know about this and is waiting for the same situation to happen, but for the car to blow up instead.

I was smelling gasoline in my garage and took my car to my local gm dealer.they confirmed that it was a cracked fuel pump in my 2006 saturn ion redline.this was a recall (nhtsa recall id number: 09v419000), but did not include my vin number, so it cost me $576 out of pocket for this repair.the recall needs to be expanded.

Initial signs were a stong smell of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle, and longer crank times when starting.this was filling our garage with a very strong fuel odor. Took it to dealer to diagnose, and they determined that there was a crack in the fuel pump module and recommend replacing at a cost of $650.the fuel pump module is a plastic case that sits on top of the fuel tank.it is not accessable unless you take the fuel tank off.we are just finishing a summer of record setting heat.looking online it has cracked for people in hot climates.there is a recall for a problem that sounds very similar, gm recall number 090226.our car is not covered by this because it is not located in az or nv.

Within an hour of bringing the vehicle home from getting the fuel pump replaced on april 25, 2014, i received a frantic call from my daughter, panicked she had just been involved in an accident.she states she was driving home in a residential area and the car started veering back and forth uncontrollably.the car careened into the curb damaging the front passenger side and tire.it hit with such force, the vehicle ricochet back into the middle of the road.my daughter then shifted it into park, turned it off and attempted to exit.the doors would not open and could not be unlocked, manually or with the key fob.2 men driving by stopped and attempted to help her out of the vehicle, with no luck.as a last resort, she had to break out the driver side front window to escape. I then called dayl graves dealership, and was instructed to have the vehicle towed back to their dealership so they could evaluate the vehicle.it is currently still at their dealership.after kevin, the mechanic, looked at the vehicle, he determined it was an issue with the power steering motor & column.updated 08/20/14

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the vehicle has a very strong gasoline smell inside the passenger compartment and outside as well.there is also a fuel leakage in the vehicle.the contact is a mechanic and stated that the leak originated from the fuel tank.he is concerned that the leak could cause a potential fire hazard.ever since the leak occurred, the vehicle now has to be cranked for a while before the engine starts.the vehicle has not been taken to any dealer; however, the manufacturer was notified.the current and failure mileages were 51,000.phone interview (august 4, 09): mr. Hornback repaired the fule pump himself. He said that one of the nipples on the fuel module had cracked. Mr. Hornback inserted a brass pipe into the broken nipple and epoxy it in place. He agreed to email me pictures of the fuel pump module. He believes that the cracked nipple was for the fuel 'return' side.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.she smelled a strong odor of gasoline inside of her vehicle. A mechanic concluded that a fuel leak was present.the vehicle was taken to the dealer in which she was advised that she would have to pay for a diagnostic fee prior to inspection.also the vehicle would intermittently loose power steering.the technician advised her that the steering component would be repaired as a free remedy. The current and failure mileages were 49,865.

On may 14th, i parked my vehicle and the windows were down. We smelt a strong order of gas coming from the rear of my saturn. My friend laid under the car with a flash light and noticed gas coming down the side of the fuel tank. He had me bring it in to him on the 15th to his auto hobby shop and he placed it on the lift only to discover that all sides of the tank have presence of gas. He told me he needs to drop the tank because he can't see the direct source of where the gas is coming from. I went online and saw that there was a recall with similar description of symptoms i have noticed. When i called my local dealer, he said that my problem was addressed and already handled when the recall first came out. I am having the same problem it may seem. If it is the same issue with the fuel pump and it was replaced by a dealership as stated it needed to be, wouldn't it be gm's responsibility if the fuel pump they replaced it with was also faulty? i drive 3 grand babies around on a dailybasis and this is not safe. I could understand if it was not on recall and there was just a random thing that happened. Could you please advise me on steps to follow?

Fuel pump cracked, leaking fuel- in missouri.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that he could see fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacture was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.

I have a 2006 saturn ion 2. I was smelling gas. I took it to get repaired at around 119k miles and was told it was just my exhaust. I got a hole repaired in my exhaust and smelled gas just every once in awhile. Now gas is leaking from my fuel pump because there is a large hole. The independent repair shop stated that it had been cracked prior to the size of the crack now. I called saturn after finding out about a recall and now they will not repair it.

Car was slow to start. Took the saturn ion to dealership for check up. Mechanic smelled gasoline and noticed leakage. Upon mechanic inspection of part, found cracks in fuel pump and leakage from fuel tank. Mechanic replaced fuel pump and tank at my expense. Car was bought new in 2006 and has 54,000 miles.dealer refuses to honor recall because vin number does not match current recall list.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for routine maintenance at a local mechanic when the contact was informed that there was a crack in the fuel pump. The contact stated that an unknown failure light was illuminated prior to having the mechanic diagnose the vehicle. The fuel pump was replaced by the mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was files. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 106,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle which continued to emit when driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated there was a fuel leakage. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 56,620.

Our 2006 saturn ion has a major leak in the fuel pump reservoir.the leak is defined in nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 and is listed as a recall 09226a.dealer is confirming this is the problem our vehicle has, but gm says this as a 'special policy' repair bulletin number 09275 and not a recall 09226a.gm is refusing to fix the issue because our vehicle has a branded title as salvage.they will repair a salvage titled vehicle under a 'recall' but not on a 'special policy' extension.dealer stated the issue is the leaky fuel pump and not cuased by any other damage. Apparently there are a lot of 2006 saturn ion's with the same issue that gm has slid around fixing because they didn't make it a recall, but a special policy and this is a fuel leak on the pump and a major safety issue due to an admitted faulty component.

Smell of gasoline detected. Ignored by dealer. Only recognized when i pointed it out to them. Needed new fuel pump. Only 30,000 miles on car. Daughter has exact same make and model and had the same problem at same mileage. Saturn replaced both fuel pumps. Seems dangerous when gasoline is leaking.

We noticed a strong of gasoline and a leak at the rear of the car.mechanic said that the plastic line connecting on the fuel pump module was cracked and gas was leaking.we purchased the part from a saturn dealership and had our mechanic install.the part cost $346.00 and our mechanic charged us $100.00 to install it.our mechanic suggested we do some research regarding a possible recall on this part and when i did that i found a recall for our vehicle but only for certain states.our state, missouri, is not included in this recall, but i don't understand why it matters what state you live in.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she could smell a very strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 56,268.

Driving on the freeway,power steering light went on andwas very difficult to steer. Had to put in neutral and turn off and turn on my car on the freeway, just so the steering wheel would unlock. This will be my third time fixing this problem.

I smelled gasoline after i would exit the vehicle since i bought it in sept. Of 2009. Investigated the cause and found gasoline coming down the side of the gas tank. Removed gas tank, and found that the plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly was cracked and leaking fuel. I did some research and found that in oct. Of 2009 there was a recall for certain model year 2006 chevrolet cobalt and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5 and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona california, florida, nevada and texas. My car is a 2006 but the car was originally sold in the state of fl and i purchased the car from a saturn dealer in nc but they had purchased it at an auction in fl earlier in the 2009 year. By build date my car was very close to being a 2007. I contacted gm and they informed me that my car was not covered by this recall. An oem fuel pump assembly was purchased and installed by myself.

Saturn ion is experiencing the same recall as nhtsa recall campaign number: 09v419000.the vehicle is registered in the state of ny so it does not fall under the recall.i don't understand why it matters what state the vehicle is registered in?it's a huge safety issue.

Gas fumes have been noticed within the car,outside the car near the fuel tank, and strongly within the trunk. There is a recall for fuel leakage #09v419000, however, my car doesn't qualify since its not registered and/or was purchased in the states listed. New jersey had a record breaking heat and the highest amount of hot days therefore the recall/bulletin should be updated immediately to include nj. For total repairs for this serious safety defect.this a definite safety issue and i feel that the manufacturers and dealers are accountable for this repair. They sold this vehicle with good faith and profit. I bought it for the safety, and yet this car is not safe to drive.

Very strong fuel smell coming from rear of vehicle.no sign of fuel underneath vehicle.there is a fuel system recall (gm # 090226) describing these same symptoms for 2006 saturn ions purchased in california.recall warns of fire danger. Gm representative reports my vehicle is not covered based on vin number, but all symptoms match recall and i don't think that the car is safe to drive, especially since we have a three-year-old in a car seat in the back much of the time.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The fuel tank was fractured and approximately one gallon of fuel was spilled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.

There is a very strong smell of fuel in the cab of the vehicle and outside the vehicle. The fuel pump seems to have a leak.

After experiencing lower fuel economy and a smell of gas we had the car checked at an independent garage.the determination was a cracked fuel port on the modular reservoir of the fuel pump, causing a gas leak.we had the modular assembly replaced at our own expense before finding out there was a recall being started.we have the old part in our possesion.

Fuel leak as a result of a cracked line at fuel pump module. This is the identical defect which a recall was issued by gm for saturn ion's registered in states other than ny.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline smell inside the vehicle and was causing the contact to become ill. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall.the manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not registered in one of the states mentioned in the recall therefore the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic for diagnostics or repairs.the failure mileage was 100,000.

1.no special events leading up to failure2.needs new fuel pump module kit due to cracks in plastic tubing.car leaks flammable gas vapor at this time-could lead to liquid leakage.3.local mechanic has ordered new fuel pump module kit to fix problem.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed an odor of gasoline; he also noticed that the vehicle had trouble starting at times. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the fuel line and fuel pump were replaced. The current and failure mileages were approximately 27,000.

I have had nothing but problems with my saturn ion since i have owned it.first there was a purge solenoid that went out on my car which affected how i started it.then my key got stuck in my ignition with the car on! i had to disconnect the fuel pump fuse and the battery to get the car off.a month later of driving the car without being able to use the key, i ordered a new part for it and had a friend rebuild the ignition in the car and now only my spare key to the car will work.now the most recent issue to date is the fuel pump. I started smelling gas about a month ago and it gradually got worse over time.took it to have it looked at and there is now gas leaking onto my gas tank and gasoline is also pooling under my car! huge problem! my friend says it is the fuel pump that is going out on the car and i do see that it is under recall but i don't think my car falls under the recall which is ridiculous!

The fuel pump on my 2006 ion with only 43,500 miles needs a new fuel pump do to failure that is covered under gm recall 09226 in certain states.i have been told by a gm service department that i should not drive the car until it is fixed since this issue is a fire hazard.i have requested the repair, quoted at over $1000, to be covered in full due to the fact that this failure is the exact issue described in the recall, but the dealer and gm do not seem concerned about potentially losing all of my business for repairs and future vehicle purchases.

Began experiencing a strong odor of raw gas and fumes in august of 2011. I scheduled an appointment with my local repair facility to have the problem evaluated. Upon raising the vehicle and doing a visual inspection of the fuel system, run marks from gasoline could be seen coming down from the top of the tank. An evap test was performed as well and smoke could be seen rising out of the tank area. The tank is plastic and no visual cracks could be seen. My technician felt this was unusual at such low mileage. After further digging the technician discovereda recall on the fuel pump module for my year, make and model. I was advised to return to the dealerto see if it was covered which i did. I found out that my vehicle did not fall under the factory recall. I returned to my regular mechanic to have the problem resolved. Once the tank was lowered another evap test was performed. The test revealed that the fuel supply lines coming off the fuel pump sending unit were leaking. This was were the two hoses were press fitted to the sending unit from the factory. The only means of correcting was to replace the entire fuel pump module.i had the repair completed using an oe fuel pump module. I feel after reading the parameters set forth under this recall that my vehicle should have been repaired under this recall.i urge nhtsa to once again evaluate this defect. In my opinion these defective parts were used on more vehicles than initially stated. This is a severe safety issue and has the potential for serious injury.

Was making a left turn cross traffic. Waited for a break in cars to go. I hit the gas and it moved then the engine died in cross traffic. My wife almost got hit from oncoming traffic. The mil light came on. I am a mechanic for the state of idaho. I could see fuel dripping. I remove fuel tank to find leak. Found to be a cracked fuel pump. This is going to kill someone.

Have fuel leak fuel leak from fuel pump module top of tank dripping aheadof left rear wheel.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline emitting from the vehicle. A fuel tank leak was later discovered by the contact and the dealer was contacted, who offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and the current mileage was 135,000.

Over the nine months that i drove the vehicle after purchase, a strong smell of gasoline continually entered the cabin while the car was being operated and could be smelled outside of the vehicle as well. The car also gradually became harder to start, turning longer than normal. The odor continued to get stronger and more frequent until i discovered via an online search that there had been a recall involving the fuel pump cracking for the same model and year in arizona and nevada. I called saturn to verify that my vehicle was not involved in that recall since i was not the original owner. I took the car to be fixed where after an inspection of the fuel system where a leak was found coming from the top of the tank, it was determined that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The final cost for an aftermarket pump, initial inspection, and labor came to $657 dollars. I had a pre-purchase inspection on the vehicle before purchasing. The mechanic noted that there was a fuel stain on the tank, but he believed it to be inactive and leftover from possible prior work done on vehicle. So pump failure may have began earlier than the stated mileage.

Initially started with gas fumes odor...now once car started huge puddle of gas under rear end of car. Car is currently parked as cannot afford to repair at this time, however this is a major safety hazard as it could have caught on fire at any time with amount of fuel leaking when driving and once parked!!! it appears there have been several complaints/issues regarding this yet no recall in the state of calif?? do we have to wait until their is a death before something is done?

The same parts listed in the below recall all affect the 2006 saturn ion 2 in illinios.report receipt date: oct 29, 2009 nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 component(s): fuel system, gasolineall products associated with this recall expand details close 15 associated documents expand manufacturer: general motors corp. Summary:general motors is recalling certain model year 2006 chevrolet cobalt and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5 and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona, california, florida, nevada and texas. The plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly may crack. If either of these ports develops a crack, fuel will leak from the area. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected. Consequence: fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Remedy: dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. A special coverage will be implemented in the same time frame for model year 2006 vehicles registered in alabama, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee and texas and model year 2007 vehicles registered in: alabama, arkansas, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina and tennessee. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 4, 2010.notes: gm recall no. 090226. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that an overpowering gasoline odor was coming from vehicle. The fumes were unbearable and prevented the contact from driving the vehicle.the dealer inspected the vehicle and informed the contact that the fuel pump module was fractured and needed to be replaced.the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included with the recall.no repairs were performed.the current mileage was 128,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Fuel leak on 2006 saturn ion.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that there was a crack in the fuel pump, resulting in a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel pump was replaced. The failure mileage was 79,000. Updated 08/11/11*ljupdated 08/29/11

We smelled a very strong fuel odor- very profound, obvious, confirmed by technician at lockhart cadillac, greenwood, in. There is a current recall out, recall number 09v41900. This recall is for a faulty fuel pumpplastic assembly that cracks in extremely high temperatures and includes several western and southern or otherwise traditional "hot weather" states. Gm knows it is a problem but because i live in indiana they would not cover the repair bill. The midwest has experienced on of the hottest summers on record which is what causes this problem. I believe that the midwestern states should be added since this is a potentially fatal problem if not repaired quickly. As you full well know a simple ignition source, a spark or cigarette butt, could set this off. It would be in everyone's best interest to remedy this problem for owners in the midwest.

2006 saturn ion. Consumer states difficulty starting vehicle and odor of gasoline *tgwthe consumer took the vehicle to his local mechanic and he traced the problem to the area of the fuel pump. Upon further research, themechanic found the a recall related to the problem.the consumer then took the vehicle to the dealer, but was informed the vehicle did not qualify for recall #09v419000.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to vehicle fuel leak.the consumer wrote in on behalf of his sister, who owns the vehicle. The consumer stated when he looked under the vehicle, he noticed gas was leaking from the tank.he took the vehicle to his mechanic, where he was informed the gas leak was above the gas tank.when the mechanic dropped the gas tank, it was discovered the leak was coming from the fuel pump connector hose. The repair shop replaced the fuel pump with a gm pump.

Fuel pump leaking on 2006 saturn ion as described in campaign id 09v419000 gm recall 090226.gm and saturn would not cover this as stated in the report for the exact same problem.i only received a discount on the part. Fuel pump and fuel fitter replaced.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 3.while parked she smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing.the technician stated the failure was contributed to the fuel pump line.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for the replacement of the fuel pump.the failure mileage was 55,200.the current mileage was 55,778.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. Also, she observed fuel leaking from the fuel tank onto the ground. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump); however, the vin was not included in the recall. The contact scheduled an appointment with an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 29,750.

Nhtsa # 09v41900. My 2006 ion had this exact issue and i had to repair at my own cost because i live in maryland. My car was leaking fuel as described in this recall. It's the same car with the same defective part, but i wasn't eligible for the recall repair. This is an outrage!! why should it matter what state i live in? if it is supposedly related to temperature extremes, the east coast has been abnormally hot this year. It still shouldn't matter. I had to get it repaired because i needed my car. I should be reimbursed by gm for this repair. Didn't my tax dollars assist in the gm bailout????? i have contacted my senator, my state's attorney general and my personal attorney. There is simply no argument as to why this money shouldn't be refunded to me. Please reply.updated ivoq 12/22/10

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion2. The contact stated after parking the vehicle he notice there was fuel leak all around the vehicle.after checking his vehicle and speaking with a technician he was told the failure occurred fromhis fuel pump leaking and needed to be replaced.he went to a dealer to purchase the fuel pump.the fuel pump was not available and had to be ordered he did not notify the manufacture as yet in regards to the fuel leak. The failure mileage was 58,000. Bl

2006 saturn ion. Consumer states in june 2011 the vehicle developed a strong odor of gasoline *tgwthe consumer took the vehicle to an auto care center, where he was informed of a recall.the consumer then contacted saturn customer service and was informed that general motors would be releasing recalls in a batch and they were waiting for the parts. The consumer took the vehicle to a local dealer and was informed the vehicle was not covered under warranty for a fuel leak. The consumer approved the repair estimate of $500 for the replacement of the fuel pump, because evidence showed fuel was leaking from the pump. Saturn advised the consumer to contact them, once hereceived the recall letter so he could be reimbursed, but until then, there was nothing they could do.

Our son had my wife's 2006 saturn ion at college 200 miles from home.gas dripping from underneath car,immediately told him to take it to dealer.dealer confirmed fuel tank return line cracked.removed fuel tank and replaced fuel module assembly. Total bill685.63.can not get no satisfaction from saturn on the recall of this vehicle.what differencewhat statethisoccurs in. Nhtsa #09v419000.

Recently, i have noticed a strong odor of gasoline in and around the car. I searched the fuel lines to see if there was a leak and there was not. I did some research online and found the gm recall for the fuel pump of this vehicle. The nhtsa campaign number is 09v419000. I contacted gm and gave them my vin to see if my car was one of the affected. They told me it was not. I see that the recall includes 2006 saturn ions in north carolina, but apparently my car is not part of the recall. The issue with my car is exactly the same listed in the recall. I have done more research and have found over 80 other complaints from other saturn ion owners stating that their cars are doing exactly the same thing. However, their cars are not included in the recall either. I believe this issue affects a majority of these model cars, not just the ones listed in the recall sent out by gm.

Gasoline odor coming into car and strong odor when stopped.dealer replaced fuel pump after diagnosing crack and leakage from fuel pump, the cost to me was $ 663.55.gm determine that no reimbursement was warranted since new jersey is not covered by 09275a nhtsb.can anyone explain why this saturn ion, which has the same fuel pump modules as other saturn ions, is not covered by any safety program? updated ivoq 07/19/12.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle and the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system). The failure mileage was 110,910 and the current mileage 111,000.updated 11/14/12*lj updated 11/16/2012

2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to recalls related tofuel leaks caused by a faulty hose on the fuel pump.*tgwthe consumer was informed there was no recall in the state he resides in.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while the vehicle was being inspected by independent mechanic, she was informed that the vehicle had a fuel leak and needed the fuel pump and fuel tank to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,917.

2006 saturn ion. Consumer states vehicle is leaking gas from the fuel pump *tgwthe consumer was informed his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when a strong odor of gasonline fuel was emitted from the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel lines were cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. An authorized dealer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 67,700.updated 02/22/12 the consumer was reimbursed $300 for the fuel pump, but not for the labor which was $200. Updated 03/01/12

The contact own a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that she could smell a strong odor of fuel while driving, due to a fuel leak. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), due to the state the vehicle was registered in. The failure mileage was 64,100.updated 09/15/11the consumer stated the state she lives in has been extremely warm much like the states included in the recall. The recall should not include certain states.updated 09/15/11

Recently i started smelling gas around my vehicle and inside my vehicle after it had been sitting for awhile. Then the check gas cap light came on along with the check engine light, i also noticed the vehicle has a little trouble starting. I found nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 and recall 09226 both of which explain my issue. My vin number is included in the list of affected vehicles in the recall but because my vehicle was not originally sold or currently registered in one of the state listed it is not included in the recall. How can living in one state and not another influence a recall? since there is potential for a fire i can't wait to get this fixed and will have to pay for the parts and labor on my own.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While the vehicle wasbeing service by a local mechanic, the contact was advised that the vehicle exhibited a fuel leak. The contact stated he had previously smelled gasoline intermittently from the rear of the vehicle but did not inspect further. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure (nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000: fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was advised by the dealer that his vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileages were 91,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.she began to smell a strong odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The technician stated that she would have to repair thefuel pump seal at an expense of $730.00. No repairs were made. She filed report number 7178545357 with the manufacturer. A representative stated that her vin was not included in recallnumber 09v41900 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The failure and the current mileages were 84,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.she smelled a strong odor of fuel inand outside of the vehicle. Upon further inspection she noticed a puddle of gasoline outside of the fuel tank.her vehicle identification number was excluded from recall campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline;delivery;fuel pump).the vehicle was in the process of being towed to an authorized dealer for inspection. The failure mileage was 71,000.the current mileage was 72,500.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. A mechanic at a local repair facility repaired the fuel tank at an expense of $310.00., due to a crack. Several weeks after the repair she smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The vehicle was taken back to the repair facility for inspection. The technicianwas in the process of repairing the fuel pump plastic seal. She was advised that her vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 09v419000(fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 43,000. The current mileage was 46,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle. The failure would occur at any given speed; and when the vehicle was stationary. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they stated the failure was related to the fuel pump. The contact experienced similar failures as mentioned in the recall defect under the nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The vin was excluded from the recall. The vehicle was not repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 91,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 2. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking. The contact was told there is a recall for the fuel pump on the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vin was not accepted. The failure mileage was 26,500 and the current mileage was 27,432.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak from the fuel pump area. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact told that the vehicle was not included in recall 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) and would be responsible for repair costs. The contact called the manufacturer and verified the information the dealer stated. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Smelled gas inside car. Fuel pump module replaced.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed a fuel leak. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 85,900. ....updated 12/20/12updated 1/4/2013

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact noticed fuel leaking underneath the fuel tank of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to andrew chevrolet (1500 w silver spring drive, milwaukee, wi 53209, 1-414-228-6200) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was rusted and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls.the failure mileage was 57,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that fuel was leaking out of the reservoir lines. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel module and plastic reservoir needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 77,752. Updated 11/27/12 the consumer stated the problem was cracked fuel lines at the fuel module and that there was a recall but, the recall was not honored because of the state the vehicle was registered in. The local dealer would charge to look at the vehicle and the cost to repair the vehicle would be over $1000. The vehicle was repaired.updated 12/11/2012

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

I own a 2006 saturn ion.very strong smell of gas in the car after sitting.took to dealer had to replace fuel pump module do to crack and gas leak. $700+ cost.

We took our vehicle 2006 saturn ion 2 with 61k miles, in for an oil change on 10/15/2009 to the saturn dealership.the dealership has been the only mechanic to perform any service to the vehicle since we purchased the vehicle on 01/24/2006 from the same saturn of bakersfield dealership.we take the vehicle in for regular service and have the maintenance records of the vehicle. We also have subscribed to onstar, which sends monthly "diagnostic reports" of the engine and transmission, emissions, air bag system, remaining oil life ect.after this oil check i noticed a very strong odor of gasoline in the cab of the vehicle and outside the car, but mostly inside the cab. The fumes are flammable. When saturn service technician looked at the vehicle, he stated on invoice: "cust states strong fuel odor can be smelled in and out of vehicle. Vehicle was in for lof on 10/21/09. Inspect vehicle found fuel pump leaking from crack in fuel pump at hose fitting, no physical damage found. Normal movement and rough roads may have led to failure. Recommended replacing fuel pump estimate to replace part 19168894 565.00 parts 304.35 plus tax 25.11 plus labor 235.00 equals 564.46 " i believe this to be a similar issue as the 2004 ions. How can a vehicle driven back and forth to work, that is maintained, be failing in this manner? the vehicle is not driven on rough roads mainly a freeway ca hwy 99.how could a 3 1/2 year old car be "falling apart" and failing due to "normal movement"? we are out of warranty, therefore we had to pay to have this corrected. We do have a policy in our insurance that will cover, but we will have to pay a higher deductible. Saturn could not fix the vehicle at that time, we asked if it was safe to drive, they stated keep the windows cracked and don't park in the garage due to vapors are flammable. It is scheduled to be repaired 10/26/09. Saturn's the company, defective parts should be recalled. This is unsafe. A rocket on wheels as my wife says.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that there was a fuel leak on the top of the fuel tank. The contact asked the manufacturer about nhtsa recall campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump), but was told the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 100,300.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact smelled fuel fumes inside the vehicle. Gold star buick gmc (1980 n davis rd, salinas, ca 93907, (831) 240-4859) diagnosed that the fuel tank and fuel pump needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer did not have the parts and the contact was still required to make a partial payment. The contact asked for a rental vehicle, but her request was denied. The contact had to drive the vehicle home with it leaking fuel. The contact was concerned for her safety. The dealer mentioned that there was special coverage for certain parts under a warranty. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not disclose a lot of information due to the fact that the contact was speaking with her attorney. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the odor of fuel was present outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who discovered a fuel line crack near the rear driver side wheel. The mechanic also stated that the fuel tank was rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 115,000.

Re the 2013 fuel system recall. Parts cracked and fuel leaked. Gm recalled and promised to replace system. My vehicle began leading in may of 2016. I brought it to the dealer where it has sat for one month. Dealer unable to get fuel filler assembly part 15918244 from gm and gm making no promises about fixing it or getting the part. They havesaid the problem may or may not ever be resolved. They claim the supplier may be able to supply by mid-august. Then they updated it to maybe in september. In the meantime, i have to rent a carwith no end in sight. Can;t get definitive answer from gm regarding if or when part will be delivered.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor outside and inside the vehicle. The contact stated that the odor was only present when the ignition was in the on position.the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

My daughter's car started to leak fuel. We took it to a chevrolet dealer and were told it is a "frequent" problem with the fuel pumps on saturns. The pump was replaced which remedied the problem. Upon a "google" search i found an existing recall but only for certain states???? we live in pennsylvania and were not a state that is covered by the recall. Obviously the problem is a national problem and the recall should be revised to such.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel causing a puddle under the vehicle. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vin was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.

Leaking fuel and fuel smell.

Fuel leaking from the top of the fuel tank

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor while being driven or when parked. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who inspected the vehicle and located the failure as the fuel pump being separated from the fuel tank due to defective material. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 75,695 and the approximate current mileage was 75,451....updated 10/19/12 the consumer stated the dealership's mechanic diagnosed the fuel ump and gas tank would need to be replaced. Themanufacturer did not offer any assistance. Updated 10/25/2012

I noticed a strong smell of gasoline inside the car and it was sometimes hard to start.i noticed a large puddle of gasoline leaking from approximately under the left rear passenger door.i took the car tochevrolet dealership for service.there was a puddle of gasoline about the size of a softball within two minutes of parking the car in their parking lot.they have informed me that the fuel lines have rusted and will cost in excess of $700.00 to repairi feel that this is a safety issue due the close presence of the exhaust system and is a design/parts flaw in the design of the car.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated there was a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, however the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Driving home on a paved road at 25 mph when sudden overwhelming smell of gas filled the car. For more details see service request [xxx]. Gm has put me thru extreme stress and endangered my life and others for a 42 dollar part. As i type the emotional impact has returned. I fear for others ///please review the records,towed to dealership....special coverage part was not installed...mechanic claims gas line under car is leaking. Gas is pooling on top of motor..last remarks as i left the dealer" i wouldn't drive it...don'tsmoke" nothing but excuses...car is sitting in my driveway and has been ever since,,,,2006 saturn ions are dangerous fire hazards and gm sees recalls as ways to make money on repairs...this is the second time that i have experienced free repair = 400 or more to fix...they do not abide by the recall orders at all!!!!!!!!!!!information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Takata recall,,,i have been smelling fuel from my car about 2 weeks,,i took it to an automotive for diagnostic and they told me and gave me a print out of a recall that was sent july 2015,,this i never received, so i called a gm place where i prev had my recall done and said that my vin number is not recalled for this problem! they said that all 2006 saturn ions are not the same, since my vin # is not part of this recall they wont fix m y car,,,i dont understand , i am smelling fumes not only when i drive , but hours later it still smells. They saidi could bring it in for 300.oo diag. And then pay to have it fixed!! canyou explain this to me please!?

My car smell light gas and cuts off intermittent. It lot recall on this card. I think my gas fule leak on def parts on it. My emails [email protected]

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted from the vehicle as he approached it. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who advised to contact the dealer in order to have the failure diagnosed.the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking fuel when the vehicle was operated. In addition, the turning signals failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that fuel pump was leaking and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 143,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. Upon attempting to enter the vehicle, there was an abnormally strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that there was a fuel leak, the fuel lines were corroded, and the fuel pump or fuel tank may need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,900.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that she smelled gasoline smell inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where the contact was informed that the fuel pump module was leaking. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall.the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.

I started smelling gasoline and seen that the fuel pump was part of a recall. I've only had this car a few months and it came from florida which was one of the states in the recall.

A friend advised me they could smell gas by my car.i searched and learned there was a recall.i've seen online there have been difficulties getting this fixed with certain vin numbers and/or states therefore i wanted to be sure to report the issued in an effort to expand the recall.i do not know how long the issue has been present but it was observed on august 06, 2012.during normal business hours i will seek assistance.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the smell of gasoline fuel entered the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The mechanic discovered a fuel leak from the hoses. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign i.d. Number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and called the manufacturer however, the manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 55,538.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. A large amount of fuel leaked onto the ground continuously. The failure occurred during extremely hot weather temperatures. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician advised the contact that the fuel pump module would need to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump); however the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle hadnot been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000. The vin was unavailable.

There has been a strong fuel order for several months to which my mechanic stated today there was a crack in the top of my fuel tank . After checking the recall notices and thousands of complaints about the smell of gas and performance issues, come to find out the recall is only limited to select states. Clearly there is a significant issue with the fuel system that gm should recall across the board due to risk of fire and death. Shame on gm for limiting this recall due to their sub-par parts and irresponsible management of preserving the safety and life of their clients.

Saturn ion recall on fuel pump module; i am writing due to the recall that replaces the fuel pump module, but does not replace the fuel lines. I do not understand why the recall does not cover to replace both fuel lines and module, considering they are both affected and are a high risk factor. After replacing my module, my car leaked more fuel because my fuel lines were in such bad shape, and at the time i could not afford to replace my fuel lines. I could then only drive my car to my house from the dealership and leave it since it is far to dangerous to drive until i can save up enough money to replace the fuel lines.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that a gasoline fuel odor was present inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent dealer, who diagnosed that there was a fuel leak in the fuel line. The fuel pump was replaced to remedy the defect. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Fuel leaks from under car.

My ion is leaking gas and the ignition is sticking and can turn off by itself.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was park and when she returned the next day the vehicle had caught on fire. The vehicle was not diagnose or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified about the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.

Began smelling fuel and noticed fuel on the ground. Notice there is a recall on this defect but only on vehicles in arizona and nevada. My vehicle is from michigan. There are other complaints of this same problem all over the internet.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the fuel pump module was leaking fuel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

I noticed that my car smelled like gas, and then when i parked and got out i saw a puddle of gas under my car. My car is the saturn ion 'redline' for some reason i can't pull up my car only a regular saturn ion but my car is different. I could tell the gas was coming from the top of my tank. When i dropped the tank i could see that the fuel lines on my fuel pump were broken! the lines were broke right at the pump. On the saturn and redline forum i see that my car isn't the only redline to have this problem my car only has approx 137000 miles on it, the fuel pump should not have broke like that. There is recalls on some saturn ions in certain states for the fuel pump lines breaking just like mine did. My car was put together in tennessee i bought it brand new in 2006 in new jersey and now i live in kentucky. I don't believe i should have to pay for a new fuel pump when this problem is obviously not just limited to saturn ions in arizona and nevada. My kids and myself got sick from the gas fumes and we're lucky not to of had some sort of spark hit the puddle of gas under my car.

Car loses power, begins to smell of gas and can be hard to restart.smells of gas after starting or driving for any period of time now.

There is a very strong smell of fuel - sometimes when driving, but most often after turning the vehicle off - inside and outside of the passenger compartment and inside the trunk.i believe it may also be leaking a small amount of gasoline.the smell is very strong and definitely noticeable, and i am concerned that if there is in fact a leak in the fuel system somewhere, that a fire may start from a stray spark, etc.there is a recall for 2006 saturn ions sold and registered in arizona and nevada due to for possible cracks in the plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly (nhtsa campaign 09v419000).my car was bought and registered in illinois, so it does not apply.why would cars in all 50 states not be covered - if it has to do with heat, i would think that you would be more concerned for vehicles in states that have variable temperatures, since that could cause plastic to crack, too.i am the original owner of the vehicle - which has low mileage for its age - and i have tried to maintain my vehicle so i can continue to drive it for as long as possible.this is not caused by me, but a known manufacturing defect and should be fixed by the manufacturer at no cost.

Strong smell of fuel at rear of car after driving, and while parked and running. I noted the recall notice affecting these cars with this problem, however,when i searched, i found that this recall did not affect my vin number.this car is a special rare version of this type of car called the "redline" edition, and so the vin may not come up automatically, as only about 600 were made that year.i am planning on talking to the dealership

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 35 mph, a strong odor of fuel was present in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the plastic supply on the modular reservoir assembly had cracked and fuel was leaking from the area. The contact was informed of recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not included in the recall since the contact did not reside in one of the states specified on the notice. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 40,000. The vin was not available.

My fuel pump module needs replacing. No accident occurred to initiate this issue. Started smelling a fuel odor and it has gotten stronger over the past few months. This problem seems premature, everything that i read online says a good fuel pump should last at least 300,000 miles.

The car all of the sudden had a very bad smell of gas but no licking anywhere, two weeks later just park the car at my home and all of the sudden literally rain gas out of the car , had to call a tow company and finally paid extra $250.00 so the dealer carmax had to change the entire system, they only cover have of the total, it was really scary thank god it didn't caught fire. There is a recall but i don't know if we can get a refund or how does it work??

Back in jan. 2016 i started smelling gas when my car was warming up, i'm in mn so it's cold then. After fa couple days of this i looked under my car, omg, i had kinda a slow drip, which turned into a fast drip within a few days. I did research and found out that there was a recall on some saturns that were sold in different states, i called gm, they told me i needed to go to a gm dealer to see if it was the part that was under recall, if it was, they would pay to replace the part under recall and my gas lines, yeah right!! the dealership charged me $50 and told me it wasn't the recall part. So i had to pay to get new gas lines. After it was fixed i could still smell gas..i should've taken it back right away but i didn't. Now, here i sit again, not being able to drive my car because of this again! this whole deal is a bunch of [xxx], does someone have to get seriously injured or die in an explosion before the whole fuel system, tank,lines ect.. Get a recall on it? i don't have the money to fix it or another $50 for them to tell me it's not the recall part!parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

My 2006 saturn ion key would not turn off.left vehicle running until i could find a service shop open at 7pm.took care to non-gm shop for fixing that night, shop claimed this is a very common problem.ignition tumbler was broken.they replaced for around $400.saturn would not even consider covering this since i did not use a gm dealer.almost 1 year later this happened again.luckily parts and labor were covered within the year, however, now they stated that the tumbler housing is also worn out and are wanting to charge an additional $300 to cover the new parts and difference in labor.first instance was at 63,000 miles, second instance at 75,000 miles.unacceptable.

The car is having the same difficulties as the other cars covered by the recall.it was made in tennessee.the manufacturer is refusing to correct the problem and states the car is not cover under the recall.car can't be driven due to smell of gas and due to the information i have researched it may start a fire.i would like them to correct the problem.

On september 29, 2012, the nhtsa issued a recall notice, on its website, for broken fuel lines to fuel pumps to all saturn ion sedans from 2007 and newer, in addition to a larger number of other gm vehicles all 2007 and newer. I have a 2006 saturn ion sedan and the same issue happened to my car on september 28, 2012, one day before i was aware of the recall. The plastic part connecting the fuel line to the fuel pump cracked, spilling gas around the car and underneath. Repairs were $856 and luckily i had no fire. The fuel pump module and connecting fuel lines all needed to be replaced.the recall as noted by the nhtsa is limited to only certain states and only to 2007 and newer vehicles, but the recall needs to be extended to include 2006 saturn ion models, and more states based upon my similar issue. The nhtsa said that 40,000 gm vehicles are affected but i think the problem is larger. I have the parts if needed. I purchased the car used from a saturn dealership in pennsylvania and i now live in michigan, neither of which is listed as a state involved in the recall. You need to look into this further please, before someone dies because of a fire. Gm denies anything at this time and indicates their records do not show the recall as mentioned in their system and my vehicle and vin # are not listed under any fuel leak related issue or recall.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, there was a strong fuel odor. In addition, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 128,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted through the vents. The contact also noticed the fuel odor coming from the floorboard. The contact called schmidt chevrolet cadillac (3423 broadway st, mt vernon, il 62864, phone number: (618) 242-5100) and was informed that the vehicle had to be towed if there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000. *ln

Noticed a strong fuel odor after driving and when parked coming from the rear of my vehicle.took it to a gm dealer.dealer found a fracture in the plastic hose of the fuel pump, causing a fuel leak.found out there was a recall for this exact problem in other states but my state was not included.i feel it should be.a fuel leak is a safety hazard.

After parking the car on a short drive to the store, i smelled gasoline around the car. When i checked underneath the car, fuel was visibly pouring from the fuel tank area and was pooling under the car. Upon inspection of the fuel system, the return port of the fuel pump was discovered to be cracked and broken-off, enabling fuel returning to the pump to pour out of the system.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact filled up the fuel tank. Once she arrived home, she observed that the fuel level was down to a quarter and noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the fuel tank. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 255,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds and when the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving unknown speeds, fuel leaked without warning. The contact called a local dealer (klein chevrolet buick located ar 111 w madison st clintonville, wi 54929 715-309-5708), but could not be serviced because the fuel pump module needed to be replaced and was not covered under the recall remedy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,272.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While parked, the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline fuel smell. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic advised that the fuel pump was leaking and would have to be replaced. There was a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 30 mph, the contact smelled fuel. The odor was detected on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

The car was in arizona for 6 months (feb. 2012 thru aug. 2012) upon returning to illinois there was a strong gas smell around the vehicle. The car was taken to a shop and it was found to have a crack in the fuel pump and it was replaced. I read about the recall for this problem but it did not list 2006 saturn ions. I believe that 2006 should also be included in the recall also. During my research i have found many other 2006 models having this problem. It was the hottest summer on record and the car was parked outside while in arizona.

In october of last year (2016) i started smelling gas really bad so i took my car to a local repair shop and had it checked out (my local dealership is about 20 miles away). They said it was the fuel pump and it needed to be replaced right away and in my mind all i was thinking was my car could catch on fire so i had them repair it right away( $437.79). Later i find out that is under a special coverage recall and it could only be repaired by the dealership for the repairs to be covered. I contacted customer care and was told to submit the paperwork and they would check into it . I submitted paperwork in january 2017 and have waited for response , now in march 2017 i decide to contact them because i have had no need they tell me that my request was denied because the reimbursement campaign ended in 2014. I was told that if i have the problem again they would be happy to repair it at the dealership. My car is 11 years old and 104,050 miles on it. I wold hope that the pump would last longer than a few thousand miles because from what i understand it has a mileage cap. So in short i am out almost $500.00 .

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump had developed a crack. Also, he stated that the failure might be related to nhtsa campaign id number was 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline delivery: fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 93,000. Updated 11/1/12updated 11/1/2012

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while traveling 35 mph, the contact smelled gasoline in the interior cabin. The contact merged to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and found gasoline leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 97,450 and the current mileage was 97,550.

The fuel feed pipe and evap emis pipe rotted away. Fuel started being pumped out of the tank and being sprayed all over the car including the exhaust. Gm part number 15283792 and 25775259. The pipes only rotted in the rear along the frame where they are covered by heat shield in close proximity to the exhaust. The remaining parts of these fuel pipes are perfect. Even the brake lines that run along with the fuel lines are perfect right there. Every brake line looks perfect maybe do to a fact that they are coated with a black material from the factory. There is no recall on these pipes because it isn't part of the fuel module.

After smelling gas i parked my car and discovered gasoline leaking from my car.saturn admitted that the faulty part was their fault, but informed me that i had gone over the warranty mileage and claimed they were not responsible at that time.if their part was defective as they stated i feel they are responsible no matter what!i also feel that the lives of me and my family were in danger!!

My car started having a terrible gas smell in and out of the car, when i drive to work and then leave for the day you can still smell it. When i get up in the am to go to work i can still smell it. I took it to be checked out to a mechanic and he put it through all checks and found something wrong and went on line and saw that there is a recall for this problem..i never received a recall notice. So i called the dealer where i bring my recalls and he said he doesnt have to fix it because my vin # is not part of the recall, even though i have a 2006 saturn ion and they are being recalled. I am a little worried driving it , but i have no choice at the time, please advise. Ty [xxx] [xxx]('parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).')

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that he smelled fuel coming from the vehicle and later notices a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system). The failure and the current mileage was 119,892.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While parked, the contact smelled an odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The contact was uncertain whether there was fuel visible on the ground. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation.the vehicle had not been diagnosed the manufacturer was not notified of theproblem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. The vin was unavailable.

The plastic supply on the modular reservoir assembly cracked. Fuel leaked from the port. Fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle started after several seconds of cranking.

I am starting to smell fuel and the fuel system has developed a slow leak.

Return fuel line rusted out at support clamp leaking fuel onto ground. Vehicle has not been in an incident and inoticed it in the driveway.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while reversing at 3 mph, the contact noticed a fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel lines due to the material in the fuel lines having rotted and failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also spoke to herb chambers cadillac of warwick located at 1511 bald hill rd, warwick, ri 02886, who advised the contact to tow the vehicle over to have it diagnosed under a potential warranty extension. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,656.

Fuel pump module assy.

The car is leaking gas from the gas tank. I see recalls from this year, make and model from this vehicle yet when i put my vin in it says 0 recalls.

I started smelling gas when getting out of car. Then it got progressively stronger gas smell that lingered on strong an hour after the car had been sitting. So ichecked for gas leak on exterior of gas tank and found extreme amount of gas coming from both of the fuel lines of the fuel module on top of tank. This didn't start until the weather has become warm in the 80 s and 90s.

I recently bought this vehicle and started smelling gasoline fumes while driving the car and after the car has been parked. Looked online and seen there was a recall for the fuel pump module but only in certain states. This car came from florida but was purchased in kentucky. Im really getting scared to drive my own car out of fear it may ignite and cause a fire or maybe even blow up. Please i need help with some kind of recall on this vehicle to get this problem fixed! seems to be a problem considering there was a recall on these vehicles. Thank you

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, there was a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle. In addition, fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the fuel tank module would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) and the vin was included. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle exceeded 120,000 miles and they would not honor the recall. There was no mileage mentioned in the recall defect. The vehicle had not been repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

One day upon exiting the vehicle i experienced a very strong odor of gasoline.i lived in the country at the time and also in texas.i shrugged it off thinking i maybe got some on the side of the car or my clothes.later i entered the vehicle and attempted to start it.turns over 6 times after a single bump of the key but this time the car did not start.i then remembered that earlier i smelled fuel.i thought maybe i have a leak in the lines.i cycled the key 3 times then tried to start it again.after the first turn it cranked right up.when i returned home that afternoon i researched a little and found that its been notorious for developing a crack in the lines right off of the pump.i looked for a recall but found nothing.nothing but complaints that is.www.rockauto.com saved me $200 from the price that o'reillys wanted me to pay but regardless this is an issue that needs to be addressed.

I have a severe gas leak in my car. The gas smell was faint at first. Then i started having problems starting my car in mornings or evenings. Then the gas became unbearable & you could see a constant drip of gasoline coming from the back passenger side of my car. I felt so scared to drive it that i took it to the nearest place. They diagnosed it as the fuel pump. I called saturn & they said they would have to charge me $100 to see if it's the actual "special policy" that's on my car.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact experienced a failure related to the recall, but the details were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle and fuel was leaking from the fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 97,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while parked, gasoline fuel leaked from the vehicle abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who confirmed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number:09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

The car died while in motion moving down a city street and failed to restart. There's a strong gasoline odor in and around the vehicle and it appears to be leaking fuel from underneath the car.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact smelled a strong fuel odor outside the vehicle. The contact discovered fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was repaired, but the repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. The contact inspected the vehicle and located the failure at the fuel pump supply area cracked due to defective material. The contact replaced the fuel pump assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture advised that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump).the vin was not available. The failure mileage was 123,000 and the current mileage was 124,002.

The gas tank line leaking gas

My car is leaking fuel from the plastic supply that connects the tank and the line. This issue was recalled in certain ions of the same year, but not for my vin despite the issue being exactly the same as the recalled part. I noticed a puddle of gasoline under my car and observed a substantial leak from the supply while my car was idling and after shutting the engine off. Unsure if it is also leaking when the engine is off and cold.

I smelt gas so i brought it to my mechanic. He says that the fuel pump had a crack at the inlet. I see that there are 2006 and 2007 saturn ions that were recalled because of this issue. I was curious why or if there were similar complaints for the range that vin falls within. It looks like it does according to http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/acm13505162/rcrit-09v419-3422.pdf but since i didn't buy /register it in arizona or nevada that it doesn't apply. Not sure why it would only apply to two states since my vin falls within that range. Any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks!

We have power steering light comes on and later it will rest but its happening alot also emulsion light came on after replace fuel lines

My 2006 saturn ion recently had to have the fuel pump replaced.i noticed a recall (090226) on certain ion vehicles from this year for this exact issue, but the recall did not include my car.the problem described in the recall describes what happened to my vehicle.i'm hoping by notifying the nhtsa about the fact that this is happening to other vehicles that the recall may get expanded and gm will have to take car of the problem for other people.

I was driving back from school all of a sudden the low fuel came up so i filled up my gas tank and then it went empty by the time i got home from griffin. When i cut the car off i got out and saw gas leaking from under my car and saw the long trail of gas that i had trailed into my driveway.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that there had been the presence of a fuel leak associated with the fuel pump. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the technician was unable to determine where the vehicle was leaking. The vehcile was not repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 188,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle refused to start. The contact was able to start the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to dealer for diagnosis where the dealer informed her that they needed to replace the fuel pump. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted andstated that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure and the current mileage was 131,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The contact inspected the rear of the vehicle and noticed that there was evidence of fuel on the ground under the vehicle and on the underside of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,331.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while parked fuel fumes were emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the fuel reservoir needed to be replaced. Also, the dealer confirmed that the vin failed to qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 163,000 and the current mileage was 163,567.

A week ago, my car wouldn't start on the first try, but did start on the second. As i drove around town that day running errands (multiple stops/starts), i began to smell gas as i walked around the back of the car.the next time i drove the car was 3 days ago; every time i tried to start the car it took 2 tries, and the gas smell near the back of the car was worse.i also began to smell a strong gas smell as i loaded bags into the trunk.yesterday, i experienced all of those issues, plus i had to drive with the windows open because the gas smell was now very bad inside the car. When i parked at the supermarket, i was able to see a small amount of gas on the rain-wet pavement, coming from just ahead of the rear driver side tire.the progression of the leak was fast - over 7 days, and only about 70 miles driven (i drive <5,000 mi / yr). I went online to research the problem, and found gm recall #090226 / nhtsa campaign id# 09v419000, which perfectly describes what's happening. I'm planning to call gm tomorrow about this, but i expect to be disappointed, since my car was not purchased or registered in any of the states listed in the recall. It shouldn't matter where i bought or registered my saturn; if my car demonstrates the same defect, the repair should be covered by gm. I also found a scary number of complaints on various websites from other saturn owners who are experiencing the same problems, but are also not included in the recall. How many is 'enough' for gm to expand the recall? gm's failure to address *all* of the cars affected by this problem is appalling and dangerous.

Lately have been noticing by myself and others, strong fuel smell around car.while cleaning out various paperwork, i found a recall letter dated 8/2015 regarding cracked fuel tank inlet control valve.i really need this problem looked into as i am hesitant to drive with the horrid gas smell. Please advise as soon as possible.thank you

I had to replace my fuel pump back in march of 2013. It cost me almost $300.00. Later i found out it was on recall. How do i get my money back? i have the receipt.

Strong smell of gasoline in car. Gas leaking under the car. It has a crack in the fitting on the fuel pump. The same problem gm has had a partial recall on. Informed by saturn that our car isn't covered by the recall. How can this be when its the exact same part and problem. We are not happy with gm or saturn and will never by other gm again if this is how they do business. This is a huge safety issue.

The fuel pump is leaking

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that it took numerous attempts to start the vehicle. Once the vehicle was started, fuel fumes were present inside the cabin. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure occurred after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

2006 saturn ion 2, the key stuck in the ignition switch, in the run position.i could not shut the car off.i had to disengage the fuse from the ignition assembly to shut the car off.this problem, after much on-line research, is an issue with saturns from 2005-2007.most individuals who posted thier issues online noted that the repair, through the dealer, was in excess of $500.00.in addition, most individuals noted that they experienced the same problem, six months or more after replacing the the ignition lock cylinder, through thier dealership.mechanics are noting that the assembly is faulty, in that each time the key is turned small bits of metal from the key are flaking off into the assembly, causing it to lock up, typically in the on position.thankfully, for me, this incident occurred close to home.this vehicle is not under warranty and the repair will take replacement of the ignition lock assembly.this is something i will be doing myself, as i do not have the funds to take the vehicle to a dealership for repair.given the number of complaints listed on-line through edmonds and other consumer complaint sites, i feel that saturn/gm should be taking responsibility for the faulty parts and a recall should be issued.this poor engineering should not be an out of pocket expense for any consumer.

I have a 2006 saturn ion 3 that i purchased from a saturn dealership in 2009. Today the car would not turn off. There was not a warning or any signs. The car was working 100% as normal, until it was not. For the third time today i turned the car on and drove to a destination. When i arrived at my destination i turned my car off. I went in to the store i was at to get an oil change. They pulled my car into the garage and the ignition would not turn off. The key was not able to be removed from the ignition switch (tumbler). The car would not turn off.i can not get the car to turn off without opening the engine compartment and then removing the #19 fuse from the engine fuse box. Then in order to kill the electrical system i have to disconnect the battery terminals. This is a problem that occurs every time i plug the fuse/battey back up. I did some research and found that while there are 100's of online complaints (that i read) and while some service departments acknowledge it as a known issue, gm has not issued a recall. I am about to dish out $500 for repairs that i believe should be covered under a recall. Do you have any suggestions for me?

Ignition stuck in "on" position, can't remove key.

I recently experienced a malfunctioning door latch actuator.on two separate occasions, driver was trapped in the car because neither the interior or exterior door handle would actuate the door latch, opening the door.exterior, interior manual, interior power and remote power locks were repeatedly actuated to no avail.eventually, the door finally opened after using a hangar through the window cavity to bump one of the linkage arms.if there were an accident, this could pose a serious threat to a successful evacuation.

2nd occurrence - unable to move key of running vehicle from "run" to off. Had to remove fuse and disconnect battery to stop car. Still unable to remove key - dealer has to replace lock cylinder parts. Would not have been able to stop engine in the event of an emergency situation.

In below freezing weather, our 2006 saturn 4-door ion is extremely difficult to get into when everything freezes.this might not be abnormal except that the plastic tread on the door frame at the bottom on most of my doors now have shattered and broken off due to this.also, the back door windows roll down by themselves a little in any temperature.and today (again in freezing weather), my driver's side front door would not close.the latch wasn't catching.i called saturn and they said there was no fix for it, and you had to spray it with wd40.i've never had to do this with any other vehicle and never have i seen this happen before.as it was, the wd40 worked.the number of failures for the door is 2 (last night, and this morning).the number for the door tread is 4 (all 4 doors).the number of failures for the window are far too numerous to count, so i've put in there 100 because i've had it over a year and it does it constantly.

A week ago, i submitted a complaint about losing reverse in my transmission. I would like to add that the dealer replaced my transmission free of charge or labor costs. I applaud jay wolfe saturn of tiffany springs, missouri. For taking this corrective action.

A few weeks ago, my 2006 saturn ion lost power steering capability while i was on a major highway (doing 65mph)! needless to say, i narrowly avoided a major accident and was dismayed to subsequently find out that i have a defective steering column motor (according to the local saturn dealership) which will need to be replaced and is not currently under warranty. I bought this car in 2007somewhat reluctantly since it already had 40,000 miles on it but it was the only one available after a major accident with my first saturn for immediate delivery. I was at a new job and needed a car desperately. I chose saturn again because of the brand's reliability, excellent customer service and my own personal satisfaction as a previous saturn owner.when i called customer service last week to check whether this power steering failure was a recall item, i was told that it wasn't and that i would have to register a complaint to see what options were available for reimbursement for repair. Today i was informed by gm/saturn customer service that they will not cover the $525.00 repair of this major defect since the warranty expired and the car had according to them, "excess mileage" (at 50,000 miles, a 3-yr. Old car should not lose a major component such as the power steering to my thinking).i was seriously concerned enough about this defect to contact you to see if you can bring some resolution to this issue. I've done extensive research online and found that thousands of saturn ion owners have experienced the same loss of power steering while in precarious driving situations. Is gm waiting for a fatality before they issue a recall, or is it because the company is bankrupt that they decided to play russian roulette with our safety?needless to say, my trust and faith in gm is compromised and i am not willing to pay for a repair that should be covered.

This car has a manual transmission.i tried to put it in gear to back out of the drive way and it wouldn't budge. So i let it roll backwards in neutral to the street. I pumped the clutch to see if that would work.it wouldn't go into first gear when i would try to get it in gear it would slowly move forward even though it wasn't in gear. I checked the fluid levels and they were fine. I turned off the car and tried to put it in first it went into first gear just fine and when i turned the ignition on, it lunged me forward. I drove about 25 feet while trying to change into second gear, it wouldn't budge. So i had to turn off the car again so it would go into first gear then i started it up and it lunged me forward again.i needed to turn around to get back to the house because something was clearly wrong. I tried once again to put it in second, same problem i had to turn it off then throw it in first and start it up real quick. I finally got it in second gear and drove it home. I stayed idling in second gear in front of my house for about 5-7 min. Then i tried to go and it worked, it went into gear with ease, and changed into all the other gears with ease as i dove through the neighborhood just like it was a brand new car again & all day like nothing had ever happened. Now every morning since the same thing has happened so i take the same steps, i pump the clutch and let it sit about 5 min. And end up applying pressure to get it into gear and it will work all day until this morning.it will still go into gear when its off and starts the same way as i explained but nowafter waiting the 5-7 min before i take off it still wont go into gear or "fix itself" like it did before. Have many people complained about this? i've been the only owner of this car and reported it to my local dealer, it will cost $115.00 just for them to diagnose it and im on a limited income.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion level 2. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift properly between gears. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure since it occurred intermittently however, he believed that the clutch master would need to be replaced. The contact did not inform the dealer or the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 49,000 and the failure mileage was 45,000.

I had my vehicle repaired under the ignition recall and ever since that my key gets stuck in the ignition half way.

L was driving my 2006 saturn ion which l bought brand new in 2006 going to pick up my granddaughter in howell mi i was on interstate with my cruise control on as l went on exit interstate,l turned off cruise controlwhen l did that it shut my car down completely ,l was merging on another interstate with no engine running no power steering and unable to restart engine . There was no where to pull over off road safely , l was almost killed car hadto come to a complete stop to restart . I have had this happen to me 3 different times , l have taken car to chevy dealership many time complaining about this matter, they said they could not find any problems , l have stopped using my cruise control . L really have a lemon sunroof does not work sun roof leaks , the car starts when it wants to , lam retired 65 years old and take very good care of the saturn ion, l would be afraid to sell this 2006 saturn ion to the public , l don't want to kill anyone , the car sits ,not using it , won't sell it, what can be done? and there is no retail value for this car .now there is a recall on ignition switch i feel so very sorry for the people that lost their lives,l was lucky that l was not one that was killed ,as l said earlier, this car went to dealership 3 different times on this matter , last time l took the car in was last summer 2013 , mechanic drove saturn ion and told me there is nothing wrong . The car sits.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the gear shifter was accidentally struck and the vehicle reversed independently without a key in the ignition. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Manual transmission vehicle. Was accelerating onto the highway and merging into fast moving traffic (approximately 60-70 mph traffic). I shifted into 5th gear and then depressed the accelerator pedal all the way to gain enough speed to safely merge leftward. When i lifted my foot away from the pedal it stayed fully depressed (fully accelerating). I hit the brakes moderately, and it was still accelerating, then i hit the brakes harder to decrease my speed (from 70+ down to 60) as i shifted into neutral. I kicked down hard on the accelerator and it released back to the default position.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 35 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

The gear shift button that must be depressed in order to put the car into any gear has come off. The button can be replaced, but must be properly lined up and can immediately fall off again. This could cause a real safety issue if it occurred in traffic.

I own a 2006 saturn ion 3. My problems began in 2006, although i didn't realize it at the time. When i first got the car, while driving to work, i stopped at a service station. When i returned to start the vehicle, the vehicle would not start and i couldn't pull the key out of the ignition. My first thought was that it was something i had done wrong. Fast forward to 2008,now the car just shuts off. The light indicating power steering started coming on and then the vehicle would shut down whenever i would come to a stop or simply turning a corner. The power steering light no longer come on but the vehicle still continue to stop. As i back out of a parking space the vehicle will shut off and has to be turned back on at least 3 to 4 times before leaving the parking space. When i finally get it started and while driving through the parking space or down the road it shuts off again. It shut off when ever i have to slow down behind another vehicle and i am terrified that i am going to be struck and killed. I took it to a local auto dealer who tested it and said it was possible the power steering module or some other part dealing with the steering wheel. I was told to take to another autocare center to have it a diagnostic test done which they quoted me $100.00 just to check it. Nothing has been done to correct the problem at this time because i'm even more afraid of the repair bill, but from reading all these other complaints that are like my story, i am sure there is a defect with this vehicle and i want to know why haven't there been a recall on this vehicle. My vehicle only has about 87,000 miles and only had 18miles when this problem began.

I got in my car to go to work on monday march 16, 2008. The car started. Wheni put the car in reverse to back out of my garage, the doors locked but the car would not go backward. The car is now at the dealers for trouble shooting.

My automatic saturn ion with 61k miles and no signs of a problem, on its own downshifted from about 65miles to 30 miles. Once i moved it over one lane to the emergency lane the car would not move forward in any gear.the analysis was that the transmission was completely gone.i believe it is a bad design for a car to give no warnings and then downshift on it own.with the car stopping so abruptly, if my family and i had been on the interstate we probably would have been killed or severely injured in an accident.i contacted saturn directly concerning this matter.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.at 30 mph the vehicle began to drag and was unable to accelerate.the contact attempted to shift gears, but the vehicle began to decelerate more.the vehicle coasted to the side of the road.the contact attempted torestart the vehicle for more than 10 minutes before the engine ignited.during this time, the vehicle began to make a grinding noise.the contact's vehicle was towed to and remainedat the dealer.the failure occurred two days after the purchase of the vehicle.

I have a 2006 saturn ion with 35,000 miles, bought new in october 2005 and only serviced at saturn. It slips when put into reverse. The dealer could replicate the problem manually but could not get a trouble code. Although a service bulletin was issued, the dealer will do nothing until and unless it will generate a code, and says they will not repair it under warranty. I called saturn customer service and they told me the same thing. They also will not sell me a gm extended warranty because it is out of warranty on length of time. I am told to continue to drive it until it gets bad enough that it will produce a trouble code. By that time it will undoubtedly no longer be close to the warranty mileage and it will probably cost as much as the car is worth to repair it. Since it has less than 36,000 miles, i want it repaired now at no cost.

Ding on dashboard and power steering goes out.when first occurred, i could drive about 20-30 minutes before it happened again.now it happens as soon as i get into car.

Cv driveshafts fail on the high performance redline model made by saturn and it is not covered under gm warrenty.

I have a 2006 saturn ion 2 with a manual transmission.i had trouble with the car not going into first gear from neutral and not going into other gears while traveling at higher speeds.i would have to shut the car off before i could get it to go in gear.i would then have to let it sit for a few minutes before i could get it to start back up because it would lurch forward and shake really bad then shut off if you tried to start it right back up.i was trying to go out of town july 31, 2006.i was at a red light and the car would not go into first gear from neutral.i finally had to shut the car off to get it to go into first gear.when i tried to start the car, it lurched forward, shook really bad, and shut back off.it repeatedly did this.i had to let the car sit in the middle of the road at the red light for several minutes before i could start the car.i was finally able to get it out of the road heading to a gas station.it shut off again, and we had to push the car through the parking lot where we waited on a tow truck.the saturn dealership in savannah, ga has not helped me at all.the service manager told me they would not work on my car at all until the problem happened to one of their techs.it did not matter that i was paying for a brand new car with an extended warranty and had experienced the problem.the corporate office in springhill, tn sided with the dealership.i am still proceeding with the lemon law process almost a year later.on july 25, 2007, i will be attending my second arbitration hearing.i am still paying for a car i cannot use as well as full coverage insurance.they also refuse to pay for all of my rental bill even though my extended warranty covered rentals and i needed a way to work.

2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to defective shifter switch safety recall.the consumer stated the vehicle became difficult to to turn off. The consumer had to jiggle the key to get the vehicle to power off. This occurred on multiple occasions. Repair attempts have been made but, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was contacted and reimbursed the consumer for the repair.

The seat belt get looked in buckle and don't release when u tryto unlock it to get out of the car and they always lock up when putting your seat belt on this is not normal and the vehicle is in stationary .

Dt*: the contact stated that both of the front seatbelts locked into place when the break pedal was depressed in an emergency situation, while traveling at 40 mph.the contact was not wearing the seatbelt during the incident and the seatbelt retractors remained locked afterwards.the seatbelts were inspected by the service dealer who determined that the seatbelts would have to be replaced and were not covered under warranty.the manufacturer determined that the seatbelts were a safety feature and needed to be replaced.

I recently went out of town.i had two passengers.both passenger seat belts continuously retracted and locked, causing them to have to remove the seat belts for the remainder of the trip.saturn's technicians at my local dealership confirmed only one seat belt malfunction, and replaced the front passenger seat belt.

2006 saturn ion was traveling through a flat curve at 45 mph when the steering froze and the brake pedal would not depress.vehicle began to spin and left the road striking trees and brush causing some physical damage to the right front and right side of the vehicle. No warning signals were seen or heard at or before the event. The driver was not injured.the vehicle did not stall when it came to rest and was driven back on to the road. Vehicle was driven home without further incident.

Dt*:the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the brakes on the vehicle were depressed all the way to the floor with no reaction.the hand brake was engaged, which slowed the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where it was determined the brakes needed adjustment.the brakes were adjusted, but the problems continued.

Car was parked on a slight incline.hand brake was on.turned on ignition and engine started.put right foot on brake and released hand brake. Placed car in reverse and began to lift foot off brake.car began to roll backward, but when i applied pressure to the foot brake to slow the car i found that i had no power brakes and no power steering.it took a great deal of effort to stop the car from continuing to roll backwards.by now the engine had stopped running and several alert lamps were lit on the control panel.over several days before this incident, i had noticed intermittent and momentary power steering failures when i was driving at slow speeds.

Driving down "grand ave" in stop and go traffic speeds from 0 to 25 on and off. Traffic started moving and then came to a complete stop like normal.stepped on brakes, they went all the way to the floor and my saturn ion did not stop, it was like they gave out on me.had fender binder with car in front of me.no damage to their jeep, i have taken to autobody solutions by saturn and will have the following replaced: bumper cover, absorber, impact bar, light corner cover, car cover, flex additive and the following repaired: frame set up & measure, buff, tint color. When i told them the brakes gave out on me, that they went all the way to the floor and i did not slow down that there is nothing wrong with your brakes as your driving fine now.if they gave out on you, they still would not be working.

Dt*: the contact stated while applying sudden brake pressure at various speeds, the consumers foot hit the brake arm which supports the brake pedalpad which restricts brake pedal movement. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined this was the way the vehicle was designed.the manufacturer was not alerted.updated 01/10/07.

The power steering light will come on while driving, and the steering becomes extremely difficult. When the car is turned off and turned back on, it works fine for a few miles then the power steering cuts off again.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 25 mph, the contact stated the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The driver merged off the road and had the vehicle towed to his residence. The vehicle was not repaired nor was the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

I have a saturn ion 2006 and randomly my power steering goes out. If i restart my car it comes back on but will eventually happen again. It is rare that it happens in the morning hours. My car model is all electric, no power steering fluid. I figure it isn't a fuse bc it works when it wants to. The cobalt has the same recall out, yet saturn has yet to issue one. I fear they are hoping not to fix this while they are still around as i hear they will be no longer in a year or 2.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion while driving on the highway at approximately 78mph he noticed that the power steering light illuminated and he lost power the steering. The contact stated he was able to drive the vehicle home. He will take the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The failure and the current mileage was 90,005.

The power steering in my saturn 2006 ion light comes on.after the light comes on, the power steering fails and i need to shut the car off and back on again in order to correct the problem.it happened on june 30th 3 times, july 1st 1-2 times and july 3rd 1-2 times.i had to get the power steering motor replaced in order to fix the problem.i found out that gm is recalling certain cars for the same exact problem and that the same parts in the cars they are recalling is in the saturn.the saturn ion's should be included in the recall as well.

I purchased a 2006 saturn ion in june, 2008.i have not had an accident with this vehicle, but i am having problems with the power steering.i don't even have 50 thousands miles on the car and yet the power steering is causing me to veer off the road to turn a corner.the steering gets so tight that i can barely turn the vehicle, i check with the saturn dealership and it would cost me $1,000 to fix the problem.several mechanics has said that it could be a manufacturer defect and that i should look into it. Please, if you can be of help in assisting me with finding anything out before i do crash into a pole or ditch, i would appreciate it so much.this problem happens everyday and especially when the car engine gets hot, it does it several times before i can get from one destination to another.if i stop and cut the car off, it will drive smoothly, but after awhile it does it again. I have dodged several vehicles from hitting them head on when i turn a corner.thanking you in advance.

The contact owns 2006 saturn ion ii.the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the power steering would fail sporadically. The contact would shut off the engine and the power steering assist would resent momentarily before the failure recurred. The contact stated that when the failure would occur, it was extremely difficult for him to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure and current mileage was 61,000.

The contact owned a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 64 mph, the steering wheel seized causing the contact to loose control and swerve to the left lane. Another vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle, causing the vehicle to spin out of control several times. The second vehicle crashed into the contact's vehicle. A police report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. ..updated 03-16-15updated 6/18/2015

I own a 2006 saturn ion with approximately 41k miles.the car is less than 5 months out of warranty and the power steering intermittently stops working.this started on december 2, 2008 and has continued.i will be driving and the dash light comes on, a chime sounds, and i lose power steering.once i am able to get off the road and turn off the engine it will start working again once the car is restarted.there is no set pattern to follow as to when it happens.one day i was able to drive 10 miles and it never stopped working.the next day it stopped working 6 times during a 4 mile trip.when the power steering goes out the vehicle is almost impossible to turn and i'm concerned it is going to cause an accident.i contacted my saturn dealer and talked to the service department.i was told that if the power steering column has to be replaced it is going to cost around $1,100.

Power steering on 2006 saturn ion 3 randomly shuts off while driving.it happens at unsuspected times, and drivers are not prepared for how hard it is to turn thesteering wheel.i have not had an accident as of yet because of this problem, but it needs to be corrected.during internet research, i found that this is a very common occurrence with the saturn ion models.a 16 year old is not going to be able to control the car if this happens to them.

Making a right hand turn onto another street and the wheel locked up. Wheel barely moved enough for me to pull into a parking lot.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.while driving approximately 65 mph the steering wheel became very stiff and a power steering light illuminated on the dashboard.the vehicle was pulled over and shut off.upon restart the vehicle operated as normal.the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where they were unable to diagnose the failure.she replaced the power steering fuse herself but the failure continues to recur intermittently.the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 88,790.sm.

Pwr str warning on dash. Power steering assist turns off. After restart power steering assist returns. Started off as once a month for 2 months then once a week then several times a day. Now it happens about 2 minutes after each time i start it. Total of three month to get to this stage.

I was driving and heard a click and the power steering light is on the dashboard.not able to turn steering wheel.in one hour it happened 6 times.i have not taken to a repair shop the problem just started and would like to file a complaint.i am seeing to many problems and deaths from the saturn ion.

Driving on the freeway when power steering completely failed. Driving between 55 and 60mph. Finally able to pull over. Turned off engine and upon restart, power steering was restored.this failure hascontinued to occur on a daily basis.very dangerous.

The power steering goes out intermittently.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 55 mph,the power steering light illuminated and the power steering wheel became very difficult to steer. The contact was able to pull over and shut off the vehicle. When restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation and the warning light was no longer illuminated. The dealer advised the power steering motor potentially would need to be replaced but advised having a diagnostic performed on the vehicle to determine the exact cause of the failure. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated the failure occurred three additional times. The failure mileage was 53,445 and the current mileage was 53,465.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 129,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that there was a sudden loss of electric power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was at 200,000.

Power steering fails while driving. Driver info area gives pwr str message. After you shut the car down it will work properly and pwr str message goes away.

My 2006 saturn ion 2 has an issue with the power steering. The light comes on and then the power steering turns off and we have to manually steer the car. There is no rhyme or reason as to when or why it comes on. We will then turn the car off, then back on and then the same thing will happen. This makes for a dangerous situation, especially when turning corners. We are currently in the process of having our mechanic look at it to see if he can fix it. Apparently the saturn's steering column is the same one that is in the chevy cobalt that was recently recalled.

Electric power steering went out in the car.at first it would go out sporadically, but now it goes out within one minute of driving the car.it always goes out while driving, sometimes while in turns.it causes the vehicle to be difficult to maneuver.i took the car to the dealership, and since the power steering went out at around 64,000 miles, the car was out of warranty andthey would not fix it.they stated that to fix the problem, the entire steering column would need replaced, and estimated cost around $900.

I have a 2006 ion with 65,000 miles it isn't paid for yet.the power steering is gone out. I am a widow.i do not have 500 dollars to put into this car.i went on line and many people seem to be having the same trouble.is gm doing a recall on this.it is very dangerous to be driving and all of a sudden your power steering is gone.. I need help!

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 40 mph, the driver experienced a loss of power steering and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. The vin was not available.

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to power steering recall issues.the consumer stated the power steering failed, in her daughter's vehicle.turning the wheel, required extra effort.when her daughter called gm, she was informed the parts were not available.

We were driving to pick up a friend of mine, and while parked outside the establishment where i was picking this friend up from i noticed that the steering wheel was becoming increasingly harder to turn, to the point where i was almost unable to turn it, so i shut the car off and turned it back on and everything seemed fine after. I drove to another place in town and was parked there for about an hour and half, maybe two hours, when i turned on the car all seemed well until i rolled the front passenger window down and it would not roll back up so i drove to a gas station a few blocks away to see if i could correct the problem and as soon as i pulled into the parking slot and put the car in park, it just shut itself off and would not turn back on and the display on the dash had a read out that said "pwr str". After an hour wait at 3am at a gas station across town from where i live i was lucky that i had a kind enough friend to come jump start my car. When we did finally get the car to start the power steering did not work at all and i had to use the manual steering on the drive home. Once i got the car safely home and parked it would not start again and it has the same readout that says "pwr str" on the dash. I have not drove the car since for safety reasons as well as not wanting to get stuck somewhere else in town other than home. Please issue a recall for this part as it seems to already be an overwhelming problem with a lot of other owners and has already been recalled on two other models of vehicles.

I have noticed that the steering "u" joint has and is becoming loser every day that i am driving. Today as i was going down my gravel driveway hitting little bumps the steering was almost non existence because of the vibration.

Power steering seems to be failing. When turning at any speed the steering is hard and seems to not be working correctly. It feels like it is going to stop working at any moment. This issue is a sudden problem not something gradually getting worse.

Power steering failure in 2006 saturn ion 3 with 56000 miles.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel tightened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the power steering motor control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

I own a2006 saturn ion and the power steering seems like it's going bad some times i can't turn and have to stop in the middle of traffic. It's getting worse buy the day. I have called gm several times but have not gotten an answer. The last time it happen was the other day 1/22/2011 and i almost caused an accident. I'm not sure how i'm suppose to handle the issue, or why i wasn't sent out a letter in the mail. Something has to be done. It happening more often now seems like everytime i drive my car. *ln

2006 saturn ion power steering went out in the middle of a turn. After the car has been shut off for some time, the power steering will work for a very short time (30 seconds or so) before it stops working again all together. It appears after some research that the steering column power steering unit is out. There is also a recall on a gm product that uses the exact same unit for my vehicle, although my saturn was not in the recall.

06 saturn ion sedan loss power steering while turning corner and barely missed hitting parked vehicle.

Loss of power steering 2006 saturn ion 2.

2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to problems with the power steering. *ld

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion ii.the contact stated that the power steering would fail intermittently while driving.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection of the failure or repairs.the failure and the current mileage was approximately 126,000.

Electric power steering fails within one minute of starting the vehicle.this makes the vehicle very difficult to steer especially at slower speeds.nothing has been done to correct the failure.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion level 2. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the power steering light illuminated intermittently and then she lost the ability to control the vehicle.the failure began six weeks ago.the contact did not inform the dealer due to diagnostic testing and repair cost.the manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that there were no related recalls.the current mileage was 47,893.the failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

Power steering stopped working.when i got home turned car off and back on and it worked but then stopped working again after driving a few minutes.

I was driving and going around a circle and all of sudden it was hard to steer,a chime and power steering light was on the dash,i pulled over into a parking lot. I turned engine off.opened the hood to check on serpentine belt if broken, but the belt was good. I started the engine and the power steering was working again,as if nothing happened.a week later it happened again,as i was driving straight,i pulled over turned engine off,restart again and the power steering working ok,i called the gm dealer service dept.and they said there isno recall or t.s.b. From gm.

At start of ignition, the letters: pwr str, immediately flashes in oil life display. The steering wheel becomes stiff, thus resulting in really slow turns. It is not safe when turning onto streets where vehicles are traveling in the 45mph range due to increased neighborhood speeds set by city.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. He contact replaced the battery and noticed that the power steering failed. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The current and the failure mileages were 68,000. The vin was not available.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving 30 mph up a mountain when a warning lamp illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact mentioned that it was very difficult to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who had not been able to determine what was causing the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.

2006 saturn ion - power steering failure.occurs intermittently with no repeatable pattern of mileage, time, speed, etc.chime sounds and pwr str appear on the dashboard display.at that point, the power steering assist no longer works and steering becomes difficult... Especially at low speeds and cornering.

I was driving in the freeway and then suddenly the power steeringlight came up and my wheel was very hard to drive, last week i could even drive my car 2 miles because the wheel turned impossible to drive i don't know what to do.

I was driving in rush hour traffic in los angeles and the power went out on the steering.i thought the engine died, but realized it had not.i struggled to keep in on the road until i could get off the freeway and stop.after i turned off engine and then turned it back on.i drove a few hundred yards and the bell chimed and the message on dash said, steering power or something like that.i decided to tow the vehicle with an rv to the nearest to my campsite santa maria. They told me it was a regular problem with saturn and the steering motor was defective.i saw online several complaints about this on dot and the saturn dealer confirmed, it was a regular problem.it was very expensive to replace, but worse, i could have been killed or hurt or killed others on the freeway.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.he states while driving at any speed the power steering goes out and a warning light illuminates on the instrument panel and it reactivates when you turn the vehicle back on . The failure has occurred approximately 20 to 25 times within the last month. The dealer was contacted and they informed him to contact nhtsa to file a complaint so that arecallcan be issued.he has researched that many consumers are having this same problem. The vehicle will be taken in to the dealer to have the repairs done under owners expense. The failure mileage was 48000 and current mileage was 51000. Blupdated 10/5/09 there was a short in the steering motor. Updated 10/07/09

In feb 2010 i was entering the freeway when the car beeped and the pwr strng warning came on.no place to stop or pull over and was dark.i slowed down, even though that was a safety hazard.the steering seemed ok, so i couldn't understand what the problem was, it just scared me.i continued on to my off ramp with no problems, but when i tried to make the turn onto the side rode, it was like steering an old truck.very difficult.if it had been necessary to make a sharp swerve on the freeway, i would not have been able to do it, thus an accident waiting to happen.have had diagnostics run on it, but "no codes" shows.when you restart the engine, which i didn't know at the time i was on the freeway, it reengages the power steering.it has gone out at least 10 times over the past two months, and i consider it a safety issue.

Power steering turns off frequently while driving, in a fifteen minute drive to work the power steering will shut off around 3 times.

Power steering randomly quits.occurs frequently.low speed control requires physical strength beyond that of the average person.resets when motor turned off and restarted.

I was driving with my 3 yr old daughter and went to turn on our street and almost hit a truck head on because i had little strength to turn. The power steering became to hard to turn.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 3. The contact stated that the power steering warning lamp illuminated and there was a loss of steering capabilities. The contact stated that the power steering would reset itself once the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed the failure as the electric power steering being defective and needing replacement. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 109,847. Updated 4/11/2011 updated 04/14/11

I have a 2006 saturn ion, and the electric power steering has been failing for approximately 3 month. The failures started with no prior problems with the car since i bought the car as the 2nd owner in 2008. The problems started when the vehicle had approximately 57,000 miles. The electric steering will work some day for a couple of miles, and there are days that it fails as soon as the vehicle is started. I am able to correct the failure by turning off the car and restarting the vehicle, however, the electric steering goes out again anywhere from a few blocks to a few miles later. My wife has almost crashed several times due to the failures. I have checked the fuses, and everything appears in working order, but i don't have the 1200 dollars to replace the entire steering column.

My power steering goes out on my 2006 saturn ion which makes it hard to steer. When i turn it off it resets it self, but then goes back. It happens when i drive under 15 mph.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated the power steering failed with the illumination of the power steering light. The contact turned off the vehicle and the power steering was reset once restarted. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The vin was not available.the failure and current mileage was 56,700.

Power steering light comes on and i have no power steering.this happens when idling or going down the road.plenty of fluid and tests fine at the shop. They suggested it may be an electrical problem.i do notice it happens when i open the door sometimes as well.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 3. While traveling at approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed a chime sound. Seconds later, the power steering no longer functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the power steering module was replaced. The current and failure mileages were 51,806.

On july 21,2018, i started my saturnion 2006 in the morning , i saw there is a message "pwr str", and then i found the car lost the power steering, it is very difficult to turn the car on the road, when i finnally drive it into a chevrolet dealer, they said the car had already been fixed in a 2004 recall and they decline to replace the power steering for free.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 65 mph the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. Afterrestarting the vehicle, the power steering regained functionality. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostics. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 77,000.

While driving, my 2006 saturn ion2's power steering shuts off. This car has an electric assist steering motor vs. A power steering pump. During normal driving conditions, the power steering will shut down making it very hard to steer. If you turn the car off, then back on, the motor will reset itself for a while before shutting down again. This same motor has been recalled by gm on different gm cars, but not the saturns as of yet. I have an appointment this week to look at it. I have been dealing with this problem for three weeks now. Mostly driving straight has posed limited danger, however, the other day i was on the highway on a curve when it shut down on me which caused me to drift into oncoming traffic. It's very scary and i have little confidence in my car at the moment, but i have to get to work.

While driving through shasta on very windy and dangerous roads surrounded by big rig trucks and other vehicles when my power steer on my 2006 saturn ion completely stops working. I started to loose control of my vehicle when i went to turn on a turn and was almost hit by two big rig trucks. After lots of screeching and honking i was able to make it to the side of the road. After i turned the vehicle off then back on, the steering continued to work again for a short period of time. The power steering since then has continued to shut off and i amnow forced to drive another vehicle until this is fixed in fear of causing a huge accident. Cost of this repair on average is over $1100. I am not the only one who has had this exact problem, many have and have written about it. I was almost in a huge accident becauseof this, i could only imagine how many could have been hurt had i not acted quickly the way i did.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at any speed, the power steering system failed. The contact spoke with the dealer and was advised to pay for a diagnostic test. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current mileage was 41,888. The failure mileage was 41,868.

While driving at 70mph the power steering light came on and i lost power steering. I exited the interstate and pulled off the road. I turned the engine off then counted to 10 and started it up,the light went out and the power steering was back. The next time i was in city traffic when the power steering light can on and the power steering died. Again i pulled over and restarted the engine and it was ok.the problem is intermittent and unpredictable. I went online with saturn and they recommend a saturn service center. I also read blogs that the repair will be over $1000 and not covered by a recall or warranty. I have parked my saturn ion in the driveway and may have to tow it to a dealer.

I have had repeated instances of having my steering column locking while parked with the engine off.upon inserting the ignition key, the key would not turn without repeated attempts to rock the steering wheel back and forth. Beginning on the incident date, i parked my car and the ignition key would not turn from the on position.i verified the car was in park and attempted to turn the key again.at one point, i was actually able to pull the key out of the ignition lock assembly while the car was still running.after reinserting the key into the lock assembly and pushing in on it, i was finally able to turn the key to the off position. All subsequentincidents within the last 24 hours (approximately 4 different times) have required me to jiggle the key until it would finally turn to the off position.i drove it to a gm repair facility and at that point, was unable to remove the key or turn off the engine.it now appears that i will have to have the entire ignition lock and housing assembly replaced at a cost of $600.further online investigation into this problem has turned up hundreds of saturn owners experiencing this same problem, and many of them have repeat issues with their new lock/housing assemblies.to date, it does not appear that gm has issued any recall/repair notices for this issue.

The power steering fails while driving several times during a single trip. I need to turn off the car and turn back on in order to reset the power steering error msg that appears on dash... Not long after that it fails again. There have been thousands of similar complaints on the web. The vehicle is a 2006 saturn ion 2. Dealer says its a computer chip in steering column. I have yet to get repaired due to outrageous repair costs. Saturn needs to issue a recall, and need to stop stealing peoples money while putting they're lives in jeopardy with a faulty steering system that fails at high or low speeds.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 70 mph the power steering light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The steering wheel was very hard to steer . The contactpulled over to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off and then back on. The vehcile began to operate normally. He drove about 5 miles down the road and the failure occurred again. The dealer was contacted and they stated that there was no recall for his vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint . The failure mileage was 76000 and the current mileage was 79000.

2006 saturn ion power steering went out while driving 70mph on the highway.caused driver to veer across 4 lanes of traffic and almost into the cement median wall.has not recurred since that day but there were 4 incidents in one day.seems to be fine at slower speeds.took vehicle to saturn dealership and told that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle.took vehicle to another repair shop and was told not to plug external electric devices into the power source in the car, such as gps, ipod, etc. As this can interfere with the electrical system.i have been to many sites on the internet and seen numerous cases of this happening in saturn ions model years between 2003-2007.

I was driving on the highway when my car lost power steering. A message on the center console said pwr str. I pulled over at the next rest area and turned off the car and restarted it, and the power steering was functioning correctly. About another 30 miles later the same thing has happened, and it has been intermittent since. Restarting the car seems to temporarily resolve the issue.

After being on the road in moderate city traffic on a clear day for approximately 5 minutes, i heard an audible alert then the visual alert "pwr str" appeared on the dashboard display, and i no longer had power steering.i continued my 35+ mile drive home, making one stop on the way.when i restarted the car after that stop, the power steering was once again working.the problem did not recur for several days, then happened again.for the past 25 days or so, the problem happens every time the car is running, sometimes happening after having traveled only 100 feet and sometimes not happening until well after that.this is a definite safety concern.in the event the steering failed while a corner was being negotiated, the outcome could be tragic.

Power steering failing & pwr steering error message displayed.not consistent, started about 2 months ago but becoming more frequent this past month.happens even while driving on highways (not consistent or due to turns).must pull over & turn car off & restart.this has so far "reset" the power steering mode.never know when it is going to happen.speed/steering not a factor.dangerous when passing & this happens!!!!

Driving on 295 highway going 65 mpr, car had power steering error, could not turn the steering. There were two children in back . The car was all over the road. The car is a saturn ion- i feel this would of been a car accident if i was unable to get it slowed down. I took the saturn to gm dealer advising this should be a recall and they refused to fix at no charge despite me giving them bulletin 10187. After researching this i found this was a huge problem with saturn ions 2004-2007.

Power steering going out while driving.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 25 mph, there was a complete loss of the power steering and the warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact applied force to the steering wheel and continued with caution. When the engine was turned off and restarted, the steering wheel began to function normally. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was 53,000.

My power steering goes out in my saturn ion 2006 while on an overpass on the freeway doing about 60 mph. I have to exit the freeway and i turned the car off. I waited a few minutes and tried to drive in the parking lot i was in and it seemed ok. I pulled out to get back on the side street, and my dash screen blinks telling me "power steering" again. I was a mile from home and had to pull over 3 times before i made it home. Now it happens almost daily. Not safe at all! please fix this problem at no cost to me or replace my car.

Driving down the road and the went to turn the corner on to i90 west from highway 56 south and it was vary hard to pull oit of the turn like it locked up almost put me into the ditch

Electric power steering unit will intermittently go out, causing immediate loss of power steering.sometimes the problem will occur just after starting the car, sometimes it will wait until after 30 minutes of continuous driving.it usually happens after a turn, but has happened in the middle of a turn, almost putting me into a wall on the freeway on-ramp.dealer says steering column needs replaced, with expensive parts, and more expensive labor charges.

I purchased a gm certified 2006 saturn ion with 41000 miles on the car after several months of driving my power steering have been giving me problems.a warning chime comes on and "pwr str" shows up on my dashboard, i would then loose power to my steering and makes it very hard to turn the wheel. If i shut off the motor and restart the car the power steering is ok but only for a short while until the power steering go out again. I called the dealer and told me it would cost about $800-$1000 to repair the steering. I also google and found out that many other owners of saturn ion and chevrolet cobalts have the same problems with the power steering. Is there a recall with the electric power steering on the gm's compact cars?

I recently have experienced a loss of power steering in my 2006 saturn ion. This has randomly occurred four times over the past two weeks.suddenly, the warning message "pwr str" will appear in place of my digital odometer reading and the car will immediately lose power steering and becomes extremely difficult to steer and dangerous to drive.i have found that am able to "reset" the steering by pulling over and turning the car off and back on again.i have never experienced this problem prior to two weeks ago.the car has approx 185k miles on it.after experiencing this issue today (the fourth time it has happened), i did a search on the internet and learned that nhtsa is currently investigating saturn ions for this issue (nhtsa action number : rq10004), to determine whether the vehicle should have been included in a recall for the same issue with other gm cars.please consider this complaint in your investigation.

2006 saturn ion power steering failure.

Power steering system fails at random, no discernible pattern.power steering system seems to reset after stopping and restarting the vehicle.the vehicle become extremely difficult to steer...causing dangerous situations.

Driving down the road and power steering will go out.i pull the car over and shut it off and wait a few minutes and restart it and the steering works again for a little while.usually about 10 to 15 minutes.i went from my home in lake orion, mi to milford mi the other day which is under 30 miles and it went out on me 6 times.please help with this. I see that several other people have had these same issues.i am also afraid that if the roads are slick here and it goes out like that while i'm driving i could get into a crash.

Power steering lost while highway driving. Very hard to steer. It came back then 5 minutes later i lost it again. Scary. No indicator light is on. Saturn said it's safe to drive. Saturn said there is no recall.

Electric power assist steering failure. Every startup within 5 minutes of starting automobile electric power assist fails and car becomes very difficult to steer. Vehicle has not been fixed because of expense of dealership replacement of over 900 dollars.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving 35 mph the power steering system seized, causing the contact to have difficulty in steering the vehicle. The contact pulled over and shut the vehicle off. After restarting the vehicle the power steering system worked normally. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for a diagnostic test. The test results showed that there was a faulty power steering system that needed to be replaced. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was 103,198.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was backing out of a parking space approximately 2 mph with a loss of power steering. The dealer informed that the power steering motor required replacement and the owner would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 38,000. The vin was not available. The current mileage was 50,000. The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was backing out of a parking space approximately 2 mph with a loss of power steering. The dealer informed the contact that the power steering motor required replacement and the owner would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 38,000. The vin was not available. The current mileage was 50,000. Updated 05/18/10. *lj

1.the power steering on my vehicle went out three times last week (3/14/10, 3/16/10, and 3/18/10).2.a warning noise would sound like when there is low fuel, and the dash showed the message "pwr str".a couple of seconds later, the power steering went out.each time the vehicle was started after, there was no problem.3. I contacted the saturn dealership where i purchased the vehicle, and diagnostics were run.the dealership found a code resulting in a new power steering motor being needed.fortunately, my extended warranty covered the repair as the cost total over $400.00.

Was driving on parkwaywhen started to go on off rampcar started to peep and on dash board it showed pwr strp and than engine light came on steering wheel got hardto maneuver.if uturn off carfor 15 minutes light is off on dash but it will come on again after driving for 2 or 3 miles.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated while driving 30 mph the power steering light would flash on the radio and the power steering system would also malfunction.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated the entire power steering system needed to be replaced. The contact did not have the power steering system replaced.the contact stated when the power steering system malfunctioned the steering wheel became difficult to turn and could cause a crash.the failure mileage was 82,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving various speeds including approximately 35 mph, the power steering failed. The contact was forced to drive onto the emergency lane and turn the vehicle on and off so that it would reset itself. The failure occurred four to five times while driving a longer distance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they replaced the electronic steering motor and column $1000 at the owners expense. The saturn manufacturer was not notified. There were no related recalls or warranties. The failure mileage was 45,000. Updated 03/04/10 updated 06/11/10.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.while driving 25 mph, the power steering indicator illuminated and the power steering failed.there was a recall, but the contact's vin was not included.he would like the manufacturer to repair the vehicle because it is unsafe and cannot be driven once the power steering fails.the nhtsa campaign id number was unknown.the current and failure mileages were 45,400.

The first time it happened i was on my way to work, i heard the beep, then pwr str showed on the dash.at the same time turning the vehicle was very hard.i thought it was an isolated incident because that night on my way home it didn't happen at all.i spoke with my husband and he said the same thing happened to him.it has since then gotten to the point that after the car being driven for a few yards it happens.i live in a city and do mostly low speed driving.i also live in michigan and it is in the middle of winter.although it is still possible to steer it without power steering, i have a very hard time turning the wheel.i am very scared it is going to cause me to wreck the car.

2006 saturn ion, vin [xxx] , electronic power steering (eps) failed while driving. Steering requires excessive force. Safety issue. Eps failure is intermittent. Dealership service department has indicated that recently 1.3 million 2005 cobalts were recalled for the very same problem. The dealership service advisor informed us that they anticipate a similar recall on 2006 models that have similar eps configurations.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 55 mph; a chime sounded and the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately, there was a loss of power steering. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was able to continue and operate normally. The vehicle was repaired for the failure. The contact had concern of the safety issue. The failure mileage was 39,000.

When i drive my 2006 saturn ion my power steering out of no where turns off. When i turn my car off and back on my pow steering works but then after driving for a little longer it will turn off again.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and then the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was turned off and on as the steering reset independently. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 55,000.

The power steering in my 2006 saturn ion 3 started not working on the highway and i needed to pull over almost getting into an accident. After i turned the car off an on the problem went away or so i thought over the course of the next 3 weeks the situation got worse and now 3 seconds after the car is turned on the electronic power steering just goes out.

While driving a 2006 saturn ion, the power steering suddenly fails after the sound of a small click. The dashboard chimes with the message warning pwr str. It becomes extremely difficult to maneuver the vehicle, but not impossible to drive it. More force from the driver is required to make turns. Turning and parking the vehicle are extremely difficult without the power steering. After shutting off the car and turning it back on the power steering is restored. At first the problem only occurred a few times in a week. After three weeks, the power steering fails constantly after 30 or 40 seconds of starting the vehicle. A fuse was replaced, but no change has occurred. The power steering continues to fail.

Was turning onto highway and "power steering" light came on and steering became difficult. We were able to drive to a parking lot and after a few minutes, we restarted the car and drove about 1 mile to a grocery store. After the store trip, we started home and approximately 2 miles further the light came on again and steering became difficult again. The problem seems to occur when we make too many turns in a short time.

Electric assist power steering stops working while driving.stop the car and shut it off.the steering works when the car is restarted.

Power steering clicks and shuts off multiple times during any given drive. Turning the car off and on only "fixes" the problem for a short time. When power steering shuts off, car very hard to steer.

I currently own a 2006 saturn ion, with 52,000 miles on it.i bought this vehicle brand new in 2005.in warm weather conditions, my car's electric power steering unexpectedly cuts out in the middle of driving.the alarm sounds in the dash and the code "pwr str" appears in the message warning indicator.the only way to get the power steering to return is to pull over to the side of the road, turn the car off, and restart it.this happened once on thursday and is becoming more and more frequent each day.it happened twice friday, then about 20 times in the course of a 15 mile drive on saturday.this is a very dangerous thing to cut out on you because it just happens randomly and unexpectedly.one of the times it happened i was making a turn onto a ramp as i was coming off of the highway.lucky for me the turn was gradual enough that i was able to steer, but had this happened on a slightly sharper turn, i may have crashed into the guard rail.additionally, it cannot be safe for me to continue to pull over on the interstate (going 55 mph) 10 times in a 20 minute time frame just to turn my car off and on to reset the power steering.it's quite dangerous to change lanes just to get in and out of traffic when you have power steering.it's even more dangerous to do so without power steering.hopefully you can help make gm/ saturn do something about this because i have read many complaints online about this same problem.please help!

As i was driving, there was a dinging sound and the power steering message was displayed and there was no power steering. Once the car is shut off and turned back on, power steering resumes for an unknown amount of time. This is very dangerous especially if it were to go off mid-turn.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at any speed in any weather condition, the vehicle would suddenly lose power steering without any warning. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 51000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion level 2. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact stated that the power steering failed without warning. The contact did not inform the dealer or manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 33,967.

Power steering light goes on randomly and power steering fails.

While driving on the highway there was a clicking noise, a chime and the pwr str light illuminated on the dash.i had to bring the car off the highway, without power steering.when i turned the car off and on again, it was fine.about a week later, same event.now can happen within 30 seconds of starting a drive or go a day without happening.it has been an issue on and off for over two weeks now.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 55 mph the power steering light illuminated and within a few minutes the power steering failed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off and back on but the power steering continued to malfunction which made the steering wheel difficult to turn. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving 60 mph. The power steering light illuminated while the failure occurred. The contact shifted to neutral and back into drive in order to get the steering wheel to return to normal function. The failure was experienced several times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 83,080.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering on the vehicle worked intermittently. When the contact reached speeds of 30 mph or higher, the power steering light illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact would turn the vehicle off and restart which would correct the problem momentarily; however, the failure would occur again shortly after. The current and failure mileages were 88,811.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving 60 mph the power steering system suddenly malfunctioned which made it difficult to control the steering wheel. The contact had to drive onto the emergency lane and shut the vehicle off.when the vehicle was restarted, the vehicle the power steering system began to function properly. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the power steering system they stated there were no related recalls. The contact was concerned thatthe lost of power steering could result in a crash.the failure mileage was 117,000.

Saturn ion 3 (2006) intermittent power steering failure.

While driving with my family including my 18 month old baby in the car. The power steering went out and my husband had to use way more muscle and strength then i have to steer my car. Gm had informed that i need to pull over shut my car off and restart it. My fear is what if i am going faster then 30 mph and driving on a freeway. But at the time gm does not know how to fix this problem. But they don't feel it is dangerous. Um any time a car is not operate to its full potential it endangers the all people on the road.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 2 mph,the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel when it became inoperable. The vehicle was taken for diagnosis by an independent mechanic where they advised that the power steering assist system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000 and the current mileage was 114,000.

The power steering stopped working while driving down the highway at roughly 55 mph.the car became hard to control and showed on the dash board the problem message.it happened periodically with seemingly more often occurances. It now is without power steering most of the time it is driven.nothing has been done to fix the problem yet because i am not sure what the problem is.i am still trying to diagnose the problem.

Driving on highway in my 2006 saturn ion. Her a "beep" notification from the dash and simultaneously, i lost all power steering.warning on dash stated "pwr strng".

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while waiting to make a left turn, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,500.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. When the vehicle was started, the power steering failed without warning. When the vehicle was restarted, the power steering returned to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 140,000.

Steering assist shut down while in a turn causing car to momentarily enter lane with oncoming traffic.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving 40 mph the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering system malfunctioned, causing the steering wheel to seize. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and shut the vehicle off. The contact restarted the vehicle with the power steering warning light still illuminated. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 97,532.

Power steering failed. It became extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel.

Dt*: the contact stated the power steering failed three times.the service dealer determined the power steering was operating normally and would not need fixed.the contact expressed the vehicle was unsafe to drive.

Driving down street and pwr str message came on, power steering went out while turning!! 1 hour later, power steering is back on and working fine!

Power steering light flashed and steering became heavy.i had to use lot of force to pull over.i called for help they restarted the car and problem disappeared. It came back again the next day and the day after. Its consistently comes and goes.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 55 mph, there was a chime inside of the vehicle followed by the power steering warning indicator illumination. The contact exerted excessive force when turning the steering wheel and pulled over to the side of the road. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle resumed normally. The same failure reocurred three times before reaching the destination. The contact planned to take the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and repair. The failure mileage was approximately 28,500.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering assist malfunctioned. The failure made it very difficult for the contact to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 49,753.

Sudden loss of electronic power steering.

Lost steering control of my 2006 saturn ion.the electronic power assist motor was defective.this car has the same steering esc as the chevy cobalt.saturn ion needs to be investigated as well.the motor was replaced at my cost of $532.00.i was without a car for 2 weeks while a new motor was found.this needs investigating and perhaps be part of a recall.

Power steering goes out then when sitting for a period, it will reset and start working then the problem repeats itself and i have no way of knowing where it will happen again, sometimes on the highway, hard to pull off road. First time it was stationary with "power str" on dashboard, sometimes it happens in motion down the street or roadway.

When driving the power steering fails and a chime will sound to let you know you have lost power steering, the only temporary fix is to turn off the vehicle and turn it back on. If you are on a strait road and have a manual transmission you can put the car in neutral and turn the vehicle off then back on. If you happen to be in a turn while the steering goes out, or about to turn... Brake and pray... The dealership did replace the steering column at 20000 miles and it was under warranty, and i have had time to not worry about loosing steering ability for 3 years. Now my car has 90,000 miles and just out of warranty period, i have lost power steering 6 times in 20 miles. This is a real concern and i'm not the only one who has this problem. There needs to be a recall on these power steering motors on saturn ions and chevy cobalts before they cause any more serious accidents.

My ion has had continuous steering and suspension problems since 2009. I have experienced the problems with the steering motor (warning light comes on - loss of power steering) and had the steering motor replaced. I have replaced the sway bar, control arms, link, and much more. And, i still have difficulties steering - have a constant cluncking noise from the front end and now have been told i need the rack & pinion replaced - estimated cost $550. The vehicle currently has 82,000 miles. The steering & suspension problems began immediately after the vehicle hit 50,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving mph and above, the power steering became very difficult. The failure recurred on an intermittent basis. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. The vin was unavailable.

The pwr str message appears and then the steering goes out.turn the car off and wait 10 minutes, and the power steering works again.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.he stated that intermittentlythe power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then he lost power steering. As a consequence he experienced difficulty while steering. Occasionally he can restart the vehicle and resume normal operation. The dealer was notified; however, no repairs have been made. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure mileage was 61,000. The current mileage was 62,453.

Electronic power steering in 2006 saturn ion goes out at anytime, making the vehicle very hard to control--manufacturer recommends replacing electric motor and steering column--very expensive.

My 17-year old son was driving home from a friend's house.making a left turn at an intersection on a local street, he reported that he heard a chime sound and then the steering wheel "locked up" (his words).he said he was unable to steer the car. He stated that the info display showed "pwr str" and he had to stop the car, turn the ignition switch off, then restart the car.luckily, this occurred on a local street where there was no other traffic at the time.after restart, the steering operated properly.he, as well as my daughter, are concerned about this happening again.

While driving, pwr str lights up on my dash.this has happened 3 times in the past month.i have to struggle to get the vehicle turned off of the highway, so i can cut the ignition off, and restart the car.this seems to reset the system for a short time.i have done research online, and have found many complaints.i have called saturn, and advised them of the problem, and they tell me that they have had no complaints.i find this very hard to believe.of course, it will cost me over $1000 to repair it and it is no longer under warranty.it just seems like after everything that i have researched on the internet, something should be done, before someone is seriously injured by this steering problem.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering indicator light illuminated on the dashboard. The failure occurred sporadic. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 500. The current mileage was 62,000.

After i started the vehicle and trying to reverse the vehicle from parking lot the chime sound came and it displayed pwr steering in the display. I was not able to turn the steering. I turned the vehicle off and turned it back on and it was fine. The similar incident happened twice after that. I took the vehicle to gm service and they wont take care of the issue as my car got a rebuilt title. They acknowledge that it is a known problem and gm wont honor the extended warranty as the car got a rebuild title. They said that if it was a recall they will take care of it and the charge for the repair is approximately $1000. Gm is trying to rip me off for their fault only because my car have a rebuild title.

My 2006 saturn ion has the same power steering motor defect that the recalled chevy cobalts have, my power steering keeps cutting off, and i have nearly been in a few accidents. Yet gm/saturn failed to include my car in the recall they started today.

Electronic power steering constantly failing. No apparent reason. No car jumped off. No correction at this time.

While driving down the road the power steering just stops working you have to turn the car off and back on to continue to drive safely.

My son was driving and he attempted to turn the wheel to the right to change lanes and the steering wheel locked.he pulled on it a bit harder and it released which made spin out and his front wheel hit the curb which pushed his wheel up against the frame of the car.we had to have it towed to the mechanics where it still sits while parts are being ordered.car brands may disappear from time to time, but the cars themselves stick around for years or even decades. And when discontinued models have problems that may affect safety they get the same attention from federal regulators as current models.such is the case for the saturn ion, a compact-car model from a discontinued general motors division whose production ended a few years ago. The national highway traffic safety administration says it has intensified its investigation into complaints about alleged problems with the power-steering systems on ions from the 2004 to 2007 model years. The agency had previously opened a preliminary investigation of the complaints. Nhtsa says there have been about 4,150 complaints from drivers alleging a sudden loss of power steering. The agency says in 16 cases the loss of power assist resulted in a crash, and in two cases the crashes resulted in driver injuries.nhtsa said it began upgraded the preliminary inquiry to an engineering analysis further assess the frequency, scope and safety consequences of a sudden loss of steering assist in the subject vehicles?? investigations like these sometimes grow into safety recalls in which the cars manufacturer has to correct.

Own a 2006 saturn ion , the power steering quits working and a warning message appears where the odometer is message is ck pwr steer. Car is based in las vegas warmer temps cause it to occur more often. I am a female of medium build and the steering wheel is very hard to turn. When the car is turned off and then restarted it seams to reset and operate ok. The car has not been repaired yet was told that it needs a complete steering column . I did hear of a recall on other gm vehicles with the same concern. If there is a recall on those cars why not this model and year?

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion level 2. The contact stated that when driving at any speed, the power steering would intermittently y fail. The contact would shut the vehicle off and when restarting, the power steering would reset independently. Both the manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle and offered no additional assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 105,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 2 mph the steering wheel became stiff and locked making it difficult to control the vehicle. The power steering light illuminated on the dashboard. The contact stated that the power steering would not function until he shut the ignition off and back on. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Electric power steering quit working while driving; power steering error message also appeared on the driver information display. This vehicle has had the power steering recall performed recently (approximately 3 months ago - recall consists of replacing the power steering assist motor).when it quit working, i pulled over, shut off the car, then restarted it, to see if the power steering would start working again. Same error, still no power steering. Power steering returned unexpectedly while going around a turn approximately 3 miles later, causing the car to turn much sharper (as the effort needed to turn was unexpectedly reduced).

I was driving my saturn ion 2006 car at 25 mile/hour speed when suddenly i was unable to turn the steering wheel , it jammed totally. I was not expecting that it will get so difficult to move the steering wheel. Luckily i was able to stop my car on the side and than i turned it off and started again , on re start the steering function returned to normal.this was very scary for me as if the same incident had happened to me on a highway it can be fatal. I had heard about the failure of the power steering and recall . I thought if it fails i will be still able to move my steering like a old car without power steering,but the case is different here, the steering is unable to move even with greater force.i am going by train to my job tomorrow , not want to take the same risk.now i have plan to get it fixed as early as possible.i will contact a dealer and want to getit repaired under the recall by gm. I have a recall letter from gm for this steering problem.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 15 mph, the power steering suddenly shut off. Upon restarting the vehicle, the power steering functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the power steering motor had failed. The vehicle was being repaired when the complaint was filed. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were approximately 51,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving 50 mph when the power steering failed and the contact experienced extreme difficulties in maintaining control of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the power steering warning lamp illuminated immediately after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 3.the contact stated that the power steering would fail intermittently. The contact would reset the vehicle by turning the vehicle off and back on.neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was 66,258 and the current mileage was 66,358.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. As she was driving 35 mph the power steering light illuminated and then the power steering shut off. The vehicle was very difficult to control and maneuver to the side of the road. When the vehicle was turned on and off itreset and performed normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the diagnostic test showed that there was no failure on the vehicle. The contact will take the vehicle to the dealer again on tomorrow so that they can perform another diagnostic test. The manufacturer was contacted stating that there was nothing that could be done unless the diagnostic test indicated that there was a failure. The warranty expired and there are no recalls. The failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 03/30/10. *ljthe consumer stated the dealer replaced the power steering unit at not cost. The consumer stated there have been no more problems since. Updated 06/14/10.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic.the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 136,000.

While the vehicle was in operations the power steering on the vehicle went out.we were able to continue driving despite it being very difficult to turn the cars steering wheel.however after turning the car off and restarting it the power steering unit worked again.figured this out after reading other peoples complaints about the same issue online.

My vehicle had a complete failure of the power steering while driving down the road at about 50 mph. Fortunately, there was no vehicles around me and i was able to manual steer it to the shoulder. The steering power assist has completely failed. I contacted saturn who looked up the vin # on my vehicle. Saturn said there is no open recalls on my vehicle. I looked on your website and there is a recall for this exact problem on 2004-2007 saturn ion's and i have a 2006 saturn ion. I mentioned this to saturn and they said that there is a recall but it's vin # specific. I said how can this be when my car (which falls under the same model and years recalled) is having the same failure? they didn't care about my question and simply said it's not covered and i can take it up with the nhtsa. The failure is the electric steering motor. They use the same electric motor (exact same oem part number) in all the saturn ion models and the chevy cobalt. Is there any assistance you can offer me? i really do not have $1000 to have it repaired and i already have put quite a bit of money in this vehicle. I had planned on keeping it. Now i can't even sell it.

I was highway 56 turning onto interstate 90 and the car was vary hard to correct back from the turn it wanted to stay in the tuun and almost out me in the ditch in minnesota

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph, there was loud chime with complete loss of power steering and the warning indicator illumination. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road, where the engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who advised that the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealer for assistance due to the electric power steering. The failure occurred nine times. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.

Every few weeks while the vehicle is moving my power steering fails and it's very difficult to steer the car until stopped.this happens without notice and at different speeds, sometimes while the vehicle is sitting and other times when driving.when my girlfriend owned the vehicle gm did replace the steering column three times.i've owned the car for almost two years and this problem is still ongoing and it's very unsafe.now along with the ignition recall i feel that this vehicle is not fit for use on public roads.if there is a solution to get this vehicle off the road i would like to know about it.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The power steering failed and nearly caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle on several occasions. The failure occurred while driving 70 mph; however, the speed has varied. The connecting panel on the driver side of the vehicle between the two doors on the outside of the vehicle fell off onto the freeway. The current mileage was 42,000 and the failure mileage was 40,000. Updated 09/16/08.*ljupdated 09/18/08

The power steering failed while driving down the freeway. The dash board indicated the failure. When i stopped and shutoff the car and restarted the power steering returned.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering became very difficult to maneuver to the left or right. He then coasted to the side of the road once the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The vehicle was able to continue driving but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not inspected by the dealer nor repaired and the manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 64,000. Updated 08/31/11*ljthe power steering control module was replaced. Updated 09/12/11

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that the power steering fails intermittently while driving various speeds.the failure could cause the vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic or the median.the dealer stated that it would cost $1,100 to repair.the failure mileage was 42,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, there was a loss of power steering with the illumination of the warning indicator. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of road where the engine was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

The power steering in my 2006 saturn ion would fail intermittently beginning in august of 2009.there would be a clicking noise in my steering column, the power steering alert indicator would flash and then the power steering would fail.the problem persisted with the failures occurring more frequently and longer in length of failure time.they occurred at random speeds and during different times of a drive, (i.e. In the middle of a turn, on a straight path, when i start the car, longer into the drive, etc..)as of april of 2010, the power steering is more or less gone.i don't have power steering more than i do have power steering.i took it into the dealer to find out what the problem was and they said it was a faulty control module.it is an $800 repair.i am wondering why the exact same part was recalled in the chevy cobalt and not the saturn ion.this car, and others like it with this part in installed, are not safe to drive with the power steering constantly failing.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. When the vehicle is turned on and running for a period of 30-60 seconds the power steering will suddenly stop functioning.if the vehicle is turned off and restarted the power steering willfunction normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealership wherethe contact had the power steering motor replaced. The current and failure mileages were 42669.

On sunday, oct. 25, 2009 the power steering went out on my 2006 saturn ion sl3.restarted the car and it came back on but when out again about 5 minutes later.took the car to van chevrolet in kansas city, missouri.the said i needed a new steering column because the power steering is run off electric motors in the column.they reset the fault and ordered a new column.when they installed the new column, the power steering motors were bad, so the put the original steering column back on.the dealer did something with the computer module and the fault hasn't come back, but they did tell me that it definitely will and the power steering will definitely really go out.

My vehicle is a 2006 saturn ion 3.the power steering message comes on and there is a failure for the power steering, and it becomes very hard to steer.this has happened twice in one week.i know that gm has recalled the same thing in the chevy cobalts.and the cobalt also had the issue with the fuel pump cracking that the 2006 saturn ion 3 had.i think that there is a correlation between the two and that the electric power steering should all be recalled in the saturns.

My son's 2006 saturn ion has electric power steering problems. It intermittently stops working while he is driving, it will only start working again if you pull over, turn the ignition off and restart the car. If you look at on-line forums our vehicle is not the only saturn with electric power steering problems. Since the ion is the same platform as the cobalt, why would the ion not have been included in general motors recent recall of small cars with electric power steering problems? would you ask general motors to re-evaluate the scope of their recall? surely losing power steering is more dangerous than having heavy steering at slow speeds.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated that the power steering would fail when traveling at various speeds.the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic january 2009 where they replaced the power steering motor however, the repair did not correct the failure.the dealer offered the contact a discount on the repairs and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure.the current mileage was 113,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Power steering went out on saturn ion 2006 without any warning.the fuse is fine.it goes out about 5 minutes after the drive begins.upon turning off the ignition and restarting it,it works for another 5 minutes.

The power steering shuts off while the car is in motion, and displays a pwr stg error message on the dashboard. The car's power steering will remain inoperable until the car is restarted. The power steering can become inoperable several times in a single day.

Power steering has failed.i have seen several other people of line stating the same thing on their saturn ion 2006.we need help getting gmac to pay for this.i can not drive this.it is too difficulty for a female to use.

While driving my 2006 saturn ion i hear a click and a warning light comes on the console pwr str.power steering is lost and very hard to steer.almost had an accident while turning at that time.when you turn car off the steering is okay, but after a while the warning light comes back on and power steering is lost again.very hard to turn and park the car. I have done research and this is a similar system usedon the chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 that had recalls on them.

Weown 7 saturn ions. 3 of them have had the power steering fail while driving. They are used for our business. The cars are nearly impossible to steer when this happens. It may cause a serious accident. The repairs are nearly $1000 at the dealership.

There was a recall on the power steering. I had the replacement part done. 2 years later the power steering replacement. I called the dealer and i called gm. They won't do anything. They need to recall the recall. Do i have to replace my power steering every 2 years. Very upsetting

1.no events leading up to the failure2.ignition stuck in the on position, no able to physically turn the car off.3.mechanic removed the ignition fuse to shut off the car and towed it to the dealer for repairs.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds, the power steering warning alarm would chime and illuminate on the warning panel. At low speeds, immediately after the alarm chimed, the power steering would fail and the steering wheel would become extremely difficult to maneuver. The contact would have to use extreme force to turn the steering wheel and maintain control of the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact that the electric assist motor failed and would need to be replaced. The dealer performed the necessary repairs at the owner's expense. There were no additional failures following the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000. The current mileage was 93,000.

The electric power steering on my 2006 saturn ion 2, failed at around 37,000 miles. The power steering will work for a few seconds every time i start the car, but then shuts off. Steering is difficult with no power steering. So far now repairs have been made, saturn said they will charge me at least $1,000.00 for the repair. This the same steering system as used thechevy cobalt, "federal regulators investigate chevy cobalt steering complaints."

Over the course of the last two months with increasing frequency my power steering light will come on with a warning chimeand my power steering will fail.once i turn the car off and then turn the car back on the light goes out and the power steering will return until the cycle repeats itself.my car is now out of warranty.i have called saturn and issued a complaint. They stated they would need to have the dealer run a diagnostic ($100 at my expense) before they could proceed with the complaint process and offer any assistance.there is no recall at this time although online it does show they have had bulletins concerning this issue. Also online today is a recall notice from gm concerning this very issue with their cars.they have multiple gm brands included in the recall but not the saturn brand which is one of the brands they are discontinuing.url for the online reportis : http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/35655693/ns/business-autos/?gt1=43001.

The power steering keeps going out sometimes when you start the car it will not have power steering and sometimes when your driving it will go out and is almost impossible to drive

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving atapproximately 40 mph, the power steering warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. There was an immediate loss of power steering control and the contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway without incident. When restarted, the power steering had returned and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure recurred within minutes. The vehicle was taken to a local repairs facility where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle.the failure continued to recur intermittently at any speed traveled. The failure and current mileages were 69,046.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated then the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,750 and the current mileage was 65,799.

As i was driving to the store i made it about two minutes from my house when i made my first left turn. As i started to turn i noticed my steering was getting difficult, then the three beeps and a display of pwr str went off on my car. Lucky i wasn't on a busy road or thruway on my way to work or school because as i turned into the nearest parking lot the steering was almost impossible. I had it towed to my repair asap and was told my power steering motor had to be replace. This repair like any other cost a few hundred dollars that i was surely very unhappy to dish out. I am the second owner of this car and after already receiving the recall notice of the ignition system i went online and checked if there was any recall in the past on the steering. I was surprised to see my websites with people who had the same problem as me however there was no official recall just gm would repair the steering if brought to their dealership, had i known this i would of taken it there. So the next day i called gm's customer service line to hopefully get reimbursed my repair bill since if they are aware of the problem they should be responsible to repay for it instead of just offering to make a scheduled appointment with their dealership to perform the maintenance whenever they're available. I was told since there are four reasons for the steering to fail there hasn't been a final recall made and therefore they are unable to reimburse me. The only advice i got was to wait around for the official recall and then once i receive it then go through the reimbursement cycle. I am not happy about this at all, if gm knows there is a problem they should take responsibility for it. My steering went off completely without notice and i easily could of been in an accident!

The powering steering motor on my 2006 saturn ion failed on me in the middle of a major street in my city. I had to take it into the gmc dealership to have it replaced.

My husband and i were driving through indiana on an interstate when a notification sounded that the power steering had gone out. The steering wheel seemed to lock up and made it very difficult to turn and maneuver. We changed the fuse in the car's electrical box, but this did not correct the problem. Since then, the problem has persisted and the power steering disables while driving.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who stated that the power steering unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The steering on saturn ion 3, 2006 loses power during the regular operation. The car has to be steered clear of traffic (requires a great amount of force from the driver). It needs a restart, upon which the power steering works for about 15 mins and the steering power goes out again.i am having to replace all of my steering column for a correction of this problem and my warranty is expired and i will have to pay out of my pocket.

Power steering failure.

Around 15000 miles, my power steering quit working, i took it to the saturn dealership, they said they fixed the problem.the next time i drove my car, i got to the end of my street, and the power steering popped and went out again.i again took it to the dealership and they said there was a short in the steering column.they said they repaired the problem, but i will be making another trip to saturn as the power steering quits working and then starts working again without warning.one day, as i was turning across a 2 lane highway, the steering popped in the middle of my turn.this is happening to me during what could become very dangerous circumstances.

Tl - the contact owns 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving the power of steering light is illuminating intermittently. She mentioned that she has to apply more force in order to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and it was not repaired. The failure and current mileage is 54,935. Pm

2006 saturn ion.consumer writes in regards to waiting for ignition switch and power steering parts to complete recall.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel tightened. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 137,647.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel, the power steering malfunctioned, and it became difficult to control the steering wheel. He drove onto the emergency lane and turned the vehicle off. When he restarted the vehicle, the power steering began to function normally. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised to replace the steering column at his own expense. The failure became progressively worse and the dealer advised the contact to replace the power steering motor. The parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The current mileage was approximately 75,000.

I own a 2006 saturn ion level 2 that i bought fairly knew in 2007. I have noticed a clicking noise for several months after i put my key in the ignition to start my car. I have also noticed for several months when i try to turn my car off, that it became more and more difficult to get the key out of the switch. Just three days ago i tried to turn my car off after driving and the ignition would not shut off at all nor could i get my key out. I was stranded out of town until i could call a family member to come and figure out how to shut my car off. It took him hours before he just decided to take out the fuse and unhook the battery. After hours of trying to figure out how i can get back home safely and drive on the interstate 4 hours away from where i was visiting . I now have to start my car by hooking the ignition wire switch just so that i can have transportation. I have researched this and apparently there is a long list of saturn owners who have had the same complaint with their vehicles since at 2007. I could not find one recall in regards to a ignition cylinder malfunction on the internet or this site. I am outraged because this is a safety issue i could have easily been driving and god knows what else could have happened. The estimated cost for this repair is about 500 to 600 dollars which is a ridiculous cost that owners should have to pay for. It need to be on the recall list immediately, this is a safety issue someone could get seriously hurt.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at various speeds as low was 20 mph, the power steering warning light would illuminate on the instrument panel, followed by a dinging alarm. The steering wheel would become extremely stiff and almost impossible to turn. She would have to use both hands with extreme bodily force to turn the steering wheel in either direction. When turning the vehicle engine off and then restarting, the power steering would reset itself and return to normal. To date, the contact was awaiting a diagnosis on the failure. There were no recalls. The failure 67,000 and the current was 67,662.

I was driving on the 101n highway the other day and all of a sudden i heard a chime, looked at my dash and saw pwr str my steering went out!!!! in a panic i managed w/ all my strength to pull the car over. My car has approx 50,000 miles and is well maintained!i called the dealer right away.a customer service rep informed me that this same problem had been reported before and that it would probably cost over $1000 to fix. That is absolutely not acceptable!!!!!! someone could have been hurt or worse!!!!!odi number: 10316824.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving, the power steering lamp illuminated and the steering failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 56,200.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 72 mph, the contact noticed the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs.the approximate failure mileage was 108,000.

Power steering failure, and the pwr str warning light comes on.have to stop vehicle and restart to get home.

Our insured was on i-10 metairie and hesitated that they were traveling down i-10 and the vehicle in front of them hit the brakes and came to a complete stop. Our insured slowed and insd insured's steering wheel failed and went right and then he lost control and went to the left hand lane from the right lane across 4 lanes/ our driver did not have control of his vehicle at this time. Our insured was trying to make it to the shoulder and he was almost there and then another vehicle struck his vehicle. Our insured was cited for reckless driving. Our claim number is [xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

12/29/2011 - driving on freeway at around 55 mph and my message screen showed "pwr str" and i lost my power steering.it became very difficult to steer.01/01/2012 - driving on roadway at around 45 mph and my message screen showed "pwr str" and i lost my power steering. It became very difficult to steer.with both times when i shut the car off and re-started the problem went away.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 35 mph, a chime sounded inside the vehicle with the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the power steering motor was replaced. The failure mileage was 41,500. The current mileage was 43,000.

Similar problem to the chevrolet cobalt.i have a 2006 saturn ion.intermittently the power steering will go out.i will get a warning chime and a message on the dash board.when i turn the vehicle off and back on the situation goes away.i have tried to pin point when it happens but there seems to be no pattern ie speed, road condition etc.

The power steering would go out intermittently at various speeds.it would stay off till the vehicle was restarted.the frequency progressed and i contacted a gm dealer who fixed the car under an extended warranty.doing some online research, i discovered this is a frequent problem with this model and was encourage to report it to this site since a recall investigation was underway.

Less than a year ago, the power steering on my 2006 saturn ion quit on me abruptly and it almost led to a crash. I was about to turn when all of a sudden i heard a bell chime, and one of the check engine lights came on and just as that happened, the steering got really hard and i almost got hit by another motorist.after i got home, i restarted the car and it was fine until about 15 minutes later when it would shut off all of a sudden. I ran it for a couple of days and after about 2 minutes of driving, the power steering would just shut off. This all happened when my car had around 45k miles on it. This sounds just like what the cobalts and pontiacs that were just recalled went through. I believe the saturn ions should be looked at as well. I had the replace the entire electric power steering system on my car at a price of around $900.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 30 mph,the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel followed by a loss of power steering. The contact moved the vehicle from the roadway and shut off the engine. When restarting, the power steering resumed normal operation and the warning light was no longer illuminated.the failure continued to recur intermittently and the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection. The failure and current mileages were 77,000.

I was driving my 2006 saturn ion and the power steering went out . When i restarted my car it went back on, then went out again about 100ft up the road.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn icon. While driving 25 mph, the contact stated the power steering failed and the power steering light illuminated. He pulled the vehicle to the side of the road and inspected under the hood. He did not see anything that could have caused the failure so he restarted the vehicle and the power steering functioned correctly. However, the contact stated that the power steering malfunctioned again in march 2010. He called the manufacturer and was told that they would call the local dealership to schedule an appointment for the vehicle to be inspected. The current mileage was 59,282. The failure mileage was 59,242.updated 5/12/10 updated 05/14/10

2006 saturn ion.consumer requests reimbursement for recall steering repairs.the consumer stated in june 2010, he began to experience sudden loss of power steering.the steering column and motor assembly were replaced. In october 20104, the check engine and reduced engine power light illuminated.the consumer was informed the lights were on due to a steering recall. The consumer stated the work hadpreviously been done.the consumer is now seeking reimbursement.

Driving through wal mart parking lot i suddenly lost steering control. Pwr str was flashing a warning. Very scary managed to drive it the one milehome like that, parked it and immediately told my husband he went out checked out the car and it was fine. Have since done research and have found several such incidents have happened to people. The same problem in the chevy cobalt which was recalled, why is this vehicle not been recalled with such a dangerous problem?

-the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While the contact was driving approximately 25 mph a loss of power steering occurred after five minutes of starting the ignition. The engine was turned off and restarted, the power steering functioned normal. The manufacturer was notified which there was no resolution. The failure mileage was 54,000.

In july 2008, the power steering on our 2006 saturn ion (approximately 55,000 miles) turned off while exiting an interstate.the failure nearly caused a serious collision, but i was able to regain control.power steering continued to turn off at random after that.the car dealer had to replace the power steering column (an $1,100 expense) to fix the issue, while denying there was a recurring problem with the power steering.i was unaware of this site and so did not report it at the time.

Power steering cutting out.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated stated while driving at 55 mph the power steering light flashed and the power steering went out.the contact called the manufacturer regarding this issue and manufacturer informed the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer.the contact is currently having adiagnostic test for repairs.the contacts feels this vehicle could have cause a crash while on the highway. Failure mileage was 40,000.jo

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving, the power steering alarm activated and the power steering light came on.the steering wheel immediately became inoperable. When she turned the ignition off and restarted the vehicle, the power steering began to function normally. The failure seemed to be more pronounced in the evening than any other time.saturn was notified and the vehicle will be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure and current mileages were approximately 71,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 20 mph up a ramp, the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel immediately followed by a total loss of steering power. The contact could not maintain control of the vehicle but was able to avoid a potential crash. She stated that the failure would occur whenever the vehicle was in operation. She had to shut off the engine and restart it, which would correct the problem for a short time. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with power steering motor failure. The manufacturer was contacted but would not provide any assistance. There were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 47,310 and the current mileage was approximately 47,370.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact noticed that the steering had become stiff and difficult. The contact stopped the vehicle and after restarting, the power steering functioned resumed normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic where the mechanic advised that the steering column would have to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

My car is actively losing the power steering no less than 5 times every day. I have to find an appropriate place to pull over to turn my car off to reset for the power steering tobe operational again. Every day it is getting worse.

My business partner and i have a fleet of 9 saturn vehicles. 6 of which are saturn ion's. The power steering has gone out on one 2005 and one 2006 ion's while they were being driven. It is nearly impossible to turn the vehicle when it goes out. These were fairly low mileage vehicles. 37,000 and 53,000 miles on the cars. I am worried that this is a recurring problem with ion's. I also am worried that it will cause a serious accident when my employees are driving these cars. The repair for each is almost $1,000. I feel like saturn should recall these cars and replace the parts that are defective.

We lost our power steering,going around a curve @ 45 mph,almost lost control. We shut the car off and it reset on starting. It kept going off and on for 100 miles,requiring us to pull over and stop and start the car every time, until we got home now.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering failed while reversing from her driveway. The power steering warning light also illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact shut the vehicle off and the vehicle resume as normal upon restart. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 147,294.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving 35 mph when the power steering failed without warning. The contact mentioned that although it became very hard to steer, he was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and was 72,691.

My power steering failed, when i restarted the car it worked again. A few months ago i went to grey chevrolet for a recall on the power steering. They replaced the power steering motor. Now they say that the power steering column has failed. Why wasn't that replaced in the recall. I see on line that i am not the only saturn owner this has happened to. If gm has put out a defective product, and has delayed response to this for years after finding out about it, why do consumers have to pay for the repairs.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 144,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 37 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to control. After the vehicle was turned off,the vehicle drove normally however the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was scheduled for diagnosis. The failure and current mileages was 86,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000(steering). The contact stated that the part needed to remedy the failure was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experience a failure.

I was driving to work at 9pm and i got off the highway and my power-steering stopped working.there was a light on the dash that said it was my pwr str.i made it to work, but it was very difficult to steer my car and very un-safe.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the power steering assist would seize sporadically. The vehicle was turned off and on, and the steering would reset independently.the dealerand the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Pwr steering fail while driving. Car dings and displays the pwr steering code in dash. Known issue by gm. Took it to dealer today, they said they'll fix it free of charge based on 10187a special policy. It only covers the motor/module and not the steering column. I am afraid that they are going to rip me off by simply saying the whole column is the problem so i'm out a lot of money. Based on research and complaints gm recalled other cars with the same problem. If they used the same part and they were recalled in other models then the saturn one should also be recalled. It was very scary losing power steering. Gm needs to make saturn owners "whole" because there have been various issues already. I replaced the ignition switch twice, the key would get stuck and sometimes would not start.

The power steering started going out end of dec 2012, the outage over the following month increased until it happens every time the car is driven. Usually within 10 minutes.

While driving down the street going approximately 50 mph, a message came on in the dashboard saying pwr steer, and then it felt like my steering wheel locked up and i couldn't turn it left or right. I had to stop ata gas station and ask for help. When i turned my car back on, the power steering was working again. This has happened 3 times since then.

On march 8, 2010, the power steering light came on in my car.this happened after i gave my nephew a jump start to his car.i say this because i read in the nhtsa complaint forum where a similar situation happened to an individual.my car is very difficult to drive; however, i need it for work purposes and everyday use.it has no warranty and from what i'm reading of complaints in the nhtsa forum, it is very costly to repair.after reading other complaints regarding this problem with documented dates earlier than 2010,i strongly recommend that gm recalls this steering problem (as they have done to similar other gm model cars) before someone is seriously injured!!!

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn as the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received a notification for recall nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). However, the part needed to do the repairs was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,999.

Luckily my brother in law was driving his mothers car at the time. They were coming back from the grocery store when the steering turned into a 1955 mack truck as he described it. When they returned we looked it up in the manual as being electric. When i restarted the car it was working ok, then i took it around the block and it went out again. I restarted the car again and it was ok again for about a half block when it went out again.this would have been a very dangerous situation if my 81 year old mother in law had been driving.

While making a turn, the power steering on my 2006 saturn ion suddenly went out.as a result, i had to steer the car without power steering to a parking lot and turned off the ignition to check under the hood.turning the car off temporarily resolved the issue.

Driving automobile, alarm chimed, power steering warning came on,lost power steering.when car is restarted power strg works approx. A couple minutes then loose power steering. Gm aware of this problem, has not included saturns in this recall.

Steering wheel became nearly impossible toturn. Then power steering light came on. Problem is consistent and dangerous. Took to a mechanic and was estimated $600-$800 to replace necessary parts. I nearly hit another car and almost hit a pedestrian from being unable to steer my own car.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.while driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed that the power steering warning light illuminated. The dealer informed the contact that her vehicle was not included in a previous recall and advised her to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing.the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who informed the contact that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The current and failure mileage was 61,987.

My wife and i, had the ignition recall work done at sport chevrolet in silver spring, maryland.we had no problems with our ignition.second recall, also work was completed at sport chevrolet.we hadn't experienced any problems with our power steering.04/10/2015, we now are now having the problem as described in the recall!what are our options at this time?

Car inspection rejected codeb0092pass presense system1 performance just put catalit converterand an engine in this car looking for tech. Service bul. Tsb3677car is rejected demed unsafe to drive

While driving my 2006 ion the power steering went out on the vehicle.after i stopped somewhere, shut off the engine and restarted the car, the problem was corrected.the same thing continued to happen more and more frequently, however, and now happens every time i drive the car almost as soon as i start driving.i have seen many other complaints online regarding this dangerous failure of vehicle equipment on cars that are not very old.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering warning lamp illuminated as the power steering failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 42,900.

Steering column malfunction.power steering light flashes and dings and power steering quits working.have to turn off vehicle for light to go off and for power steering to reset self

Power steering assist failure.at highway speed of 65 mph the power steering warning light came on. It occurred after approximately 2 hours of driving.at that speed it was not especially difficult to steer but when exiting the highway it became extremely difficult.after shutting the car off for approx. 5 minutes when i turned it back on the warning light was off and the power steering then worked.took it immediately to my mechanic and found that it was the power steering module.the same as was recalled by gm although our 2006 saturn ion was not included in that recall.we have approx. 113,000 miles on the car.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering failed as the steering wheel locked with the illumination of the power steering light. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

Loss of power steering. Almost crashed.

I have a 2006 saturn ion 2.2.the first time the power steering went out on december 14th i was going about 45mph.the third time it went out i was going about 70mph on the interstate.the first time i called the dealership they stated that it would be $61.00 to run a diagnostic on the car.i didn't have the extra cash at that time so i decided to wait.on december 31st, 2012, the power steering went out again.i called the dealership and spoke with the service manager, he told me to bring the car in that day.they replaced the power steering motor.on my way to work on wednesday january 2, 2013 the power steering went out again.i called the dealership and they told me that it would cost $61.00 to have the diagnostic ran.i feel at this point i have no other action because i can not keep driving this car in this condition.i, however, do not feel that i should have to pay for a diagnostic when gm knows that there are issues with the power steering.i feel that the consumer is being taken by gm.i have always owned gm vehicles but this will probably be my last one.i realize that my car has over 70,000 mile on it but if gm knows there are issues then why should i have to pay for their problem.i have also read other posts that states this could also be electrical.if gm knows that it maybe electrical then why are they not trying to fix the problem.within the first two years that i owned this car ihad to have the ignition replaced 5 times.any assistance you can give me in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated when driving at any speed, the power steering warning alarm would chime followed by a loss of power steering assist. She stated she would shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle would resume normal operation. The manufacturer advised having the dealer diagnose the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that depending on the results of the diagnostic test, they would possibly assist with repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 41,000.

We purchased this vehicle recently.1 week later we discovered loss of power steering assist while attempting to parallel park.we spoke with the seller (repair shop) and they discovered the recall notice 14v153000: loss of power steering assist.when i attempted to schedule a recall service at a gm dealership it was shown that this vehicle already had this particular recall service performed on the vehicle. 1.power steering assist 2.loss of control of steering. 3.no (issue is intermittent) 4.no (original recall was performed though; it is happening again) 5.no warnings.

We have power steering light comes on and later it will rest but its happening alot also emulsion light came on after replace fuel lines

While driving home from work, the message center gave a message of "pwr str," and the power steering went out on my 2006 saturn ion. I pulled over, turned off the ignition, started the car and the problem temporarily fixed itself enough to make it back home. I later drove the car again a short distance (about 5 miles) and the same message popped up and the power steering went out. I checked the power steering fluid level, and it appears to be full. After some research on the internet, i found that many other owners of this make/model have complained about the same issue, and have paid up to $1,000 to have it fixed.

Driving on the freeway when the power steering warning came on and steering became very stiff and difficult. Powered my ion off then on and power steering worked. Took it in to be checked and mechanic said there was no problem he could find with the power steering.

2006 saturn ion power steering failure - 4 times during drive on the interstate and once when driving in residential area today.this is the second time that this has occurred.power steering light comes on and the power steering fails completely while driving.turning the car off and on again will bring power steering back until the next time that the light comes on.

Leaving a residential neighborhood i was traveling about 25 mph when my power steering signal chimed on. Instantly after i noticed the power steering went out, creating difficulty in turning the steering wheel. I continued the short distance to my house, not wanting to be stranded. The next day went to start my car and the power steering alert was gone. However in just driving less than a 1/2 mile down my street the power steering went out once again. I did not drive it again until i drove it into a local mechanic, and the power steering failed on this trip as well. My car is currently at the auto mechanic and i am waiting for an estimate. I was told it will most likely be pricey because it is an electronic power steering system. After research online i realize that this is happens to occur often, posing a safety hazard. My car has slightly less than 60,000 miles on it. Additionally, this happened only a few months after i experienced the ignition freeze-up that many have also experienced. Two very costly repairs in one summer is unfortunate.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving at 45 mph when the power steering warning light illuminated. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to steer but the contact was able to drive to his destination without incident. The failure persisted intermittently. The vehicle was diagnosed at a local repair facility where they were unable to produce any diagnostic codes. The mechanic replaced the power steering motor with the expectation of correcting the failure. The failure did not recur. The failure and current mileage was 51,000.

I have a 2006 saturn ion red line. The power steering motor goes out randomly. I can fix it by turning the car off and then back on. I know gm is doing recalls on some models,but i haven' seen mine on the list. I think this should involve my car since it is the same thing happening o the recalls and gm did make saturns.

Have a 2006 saturn ion 2 and was making a left hand turn when the warning chime went off and displayed "pwr stg" in the dash display.immediately after the chime the power steering went out making it very difficult to turn the vehicle.started car the following day and the power steering worked again.approximately 15 miles later, i was making a right hand turn and the power steering went out again. Car is now sitting in driveway unused.taking car into gm dealership tomorrow for diagnosis but they seemed to know what was wrong before looking at it.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated thatthe power steering warning light would intermittently illuminate followed by a loss of power steering assist. The contact stated that steering would become extremely difficult, especially when attempting a turn. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the contact was advised by the mechanic that he was unable to repair the failure. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not under recall and would not provide any further assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000 and the current mileage was 55,922.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion . While driving at 45 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. The contact moved the vehicle off the roadway and after several minutes, the power steering reset itself. The contact had experienced the failure approximately thirty times. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was able to secure an appointment with the dealer for repairs. The failure mileage was 35,876 and the current mileage as 35,102.

Received a "pwr str" (power steering) warning while backing up a driveway.power steering did not return to normal operation.power steering is electric in this vehicle - so no belts or fluids are used.also received a "trac off" (traction system - off) warning at the same time.no blown fuses were found.car is at gm service for repair.

Driving down the freeway the chime sounded and the"pwr str" message displays in the message center. The power steering no longer works. After muscling the vehicle home i parked it and started it the next morning and the vehicle was back to normal. Had an identical experience on the freeway a week later. The dealership doesn't believe me because it's back to normal when i take it to them.

I was driving straight down the highway when my power streering notification light came on.i felt that i had no power steering as soon as i went to change lanes.i managed to manhandle the steering wheel to get to my destination since it was 9:30 at night. The next morning i called the closest gm dealership service department and they got me in.the tech said he had seen the same situation from another client a few weeks prior.they had to replace the power steering motor.my receipt from them says a short in the power steering motor..

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 3. While driving at approximately 50 mph, the steering wheel locked up. The contact pulled over and restarted. After restarting the vehicle, the steering seemed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership informed the contact that power steering motor and steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 21,340. The current mileage was 21,342.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly locked. When she turned the vehicle off and restarted it, the power steering became functional; however, the failure progressed and the power steering was completely non-functional. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the power steering assist motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vin was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 100,000. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Saturn ion 2006 power steering keeps going out this could get me killed living in the mountains.

Power steering light flashes and dings and power steering quits working.have to turn off vehicle for light to go off and for power steering to reset self.original steering column malfunctioned september 1, 2009.steering column replaced sept 3, 2009.having same problem again

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and shut off. Upon restarting the vehicle, the steering wheel operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, who stated that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 71,000.

Power steering failed while i was driving. Had to pull over, turn off car, and turn back on. Third time this happened.

Power steering motor defect causes car to how tight steering at times. Everytime i try to get it serviced i get the run around at dealer.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). My 2006 saturn ion's electric power steering goes out (suddenly stops) while i'm driving everyday. It goes out on the highways, off/on ramps, parking lots, school zones, etc., etc... Each time i start the car and drive it goes out wheneverthis car has the "exact" same electric power steering as the cars gm recalled on march 2, 2010 but is not included in the recall. Why??? is this because saturn is going out of business? does this mean we are left holding the bag, so-to-speak, and responsible for the accidents that may happen when the steering suddenly stops working. Thank goodness my daughter wasn't driving it at the time. Big safety issue! i would like my car included in this recall since it's the exact same electric power steering manufactured into it. Please help before a serious accident occurs. [xxx]fyi - gm recalls compact cars to fix power steering assistsafety recall covers 1.3 million chevrolet and pontiac models2005 - 2010 chevrolet cobalt2007 - 2010 pontiac g52005 - 2006 pontiac pursuit (canada)2005 - 2006 pontiac g4 (mexico).

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at speeds of 40 mph, the power steering failed. The dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 32,381 and the current was 32,391.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering would suddenly malfunction making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The contact indicated that during the occurrences the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was included in the nhtsa recall number campaign number 14153000 (steering) but the parts were currently not available. The failure mileage was 65,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.sporadically, the contact experiences difficulty turning the steering column.typically, after he restarts the vehicle, the electric power assist system resumes as normal.the dealer stated that he would have to replace the steering unit at the cost of $1,100.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure mileage was 84,000.

I was at a stop light making a left turn, i thought my car cut off because it was very hard for me to turn. Information was flashing pwr str i drove home very carefully. Cut the car off and my boyfriend was gonna take it to o'reilys auto store. He called me to let me know that it was driving fine. Today 11-29-2011 2 days later it happened again, i was driving and all of the sudden i could barely steer the car. I brought my car home let it set for a little bit, got in the car and it drove with no problem.

While driving a "pwr str" light came on and the power steering stopped working while driving.turning off the car and cranking again fixes the problem.this creates a hazard while driving as its behavior is unpredictable.this car was left out of a previous saturn recall with similar complaints.a google search of "saturn ion steering not working" will return many results of owners with similar complaints.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer stating that the vehicle could potentially lose power steering capabilities and that the dealer would repair the issue only after the failure occurred. The contact was concerned because he did not know if and when the failure would occur. He called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current and failure mileages were approximately 33,000. Updated 12/23/10*ljupdated 01/03/11.

The same exact issue with the steering creating the 2014 recall has occurred again with this vehicle.it has very low mileage and is not driven that much.so the fact that the recalled part that was replaced by gm is once again having issues is distressing.the power steering went out during a local drive, less than 5 miles.there was a recall in 2014.recall number: 14v153000.recall date: 03/31/2014.component:steering:electric power assist system.this should be monitored to determine if the replacement part is also defective.

There was 3 beeps and "pwr str" was displayed, and the power steering failed.since the first occurrence, the car will start with the power steering enabled, and then after driving for anywhere from 1 to 6 minutes, it will fail again.without the power steering, the car is almost impossible to turn.

While at a gas station, i could not get the key out of the ignition.when i finally got the key out of the ignition, i could not get the key to turn and start the vehicle again.

When driving the vehicle the steering gets very hard and then cant steer we have to try to pull over and shut the car off for a few seconds then restart it to go.

The power steering on my 2006 saturn ion recently went out. I was driving at a low speed and suddenly the power steering light turned on and my steering locked up. I quickly drove it to a mechanic who said the power steering fuel was okay and that the problem was in the power steering system. I did research and found this is a common problem with this make of car and that no recall has been issued yet. I do not have the money to keep fixing all of these issues that are the manufacturer's fault. The problem has happened to thousands of cars and a recall must be issued. I am severely unsatisfied with saturn and the thousands of dollars i have put into this car to fix problems that never seem to be solved. This is a dangerous failure that could have cost me my life.

My power steering went out while driving down the road at a high rate of speed. This is the 3rd time this has happened within 3 weeks. It is extremely dangerous and has almost caused me a wreck. I do not have the $1000 that it is estimated to take to fix this.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph there was a loss of power steeringwith the warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn.the vehicle was taken to independent mechanic who indicated that the power steering fuse would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure .the approximate failure was mileage 170,000.

Could not shut car off, key is locked in ignition, could not get key out of ignition.

I was driving to work on march 1st, 2014 when i noticed that the steering wheel seemed to "lock up" for a second, when it loosened it was extremely hard to turn. First thought was ps fluid, did some research to find out it is all electrical and that the same issue was happening in around the same year chevy cobalts and pontiac g5's (all same car pretty much). When i drove home that evening the power steering was back on, until i got 2-3 miles down the road when i heard the beeping followed by "pwr str" showing up on the odometer and the power steering going out. I had a feeling it was going to happen so my speed was no where near what it was going to work. Thank you.[xxx]information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Power steering indicator would come on and steering ability will disappear.restarting car made the steering come back for about a few seconds, but then power steering indicator would come back on again.car taken to dealership to be serviced under special warranty.this part should definitely be recalled.

I own a 2006 saturn ion. The power steering fails intermittently. Speed does not matter. The power steering light comes on and the steering goes out. If the car is turned of it comes back on. This happens on the highway at 55 mph or more so i feel it is dangerous. Gm has recalled some cars with the same steering units but not ions. The dealer has advised it will be $500 or more to fix. Many problems are documented online about this problem in the ion. Please investigate and get a recall started for this. Why should we have to pay for a known gm part problem.

Saturn ion 2006 started around 60,000 miles or sosteering error would appear periodically and when the key cycled it would clear the code.as the temperature changed it now appears to happen in the first 3 minutes of start-up.cobalt has a recall and this is the same part used on saturn.has gm just washed there hands of all the saturn users?no crash at this time but i will continue to deal with because i can'tthrow that much money in a car with its current resell value for one and gm should own up to there issue like toyota finally did.

My wife was driving our 2006 saturn ion on a state highway in vt when the power steering abruptly cut out on the car.she was barely able to steer it to the side of the road where she shut the vehicle off and then restarted it.the power steering continued to work for another couple of minutes and then cut out again.we rely on this car and are still making payments on it.this incident did not cause an accident, however if she had been in a more residential area or if it had been raining me, my wife, our 4 year old daughter, a pedestrian, or another driver could easily have been hurt or killed.gm customer service has been absolutely not helpful when i have contacted them multiple times about this issue.i have confirmed with a local dealer that this is part of an active recall on the power steering motor, but gm could not even give me an estimation about when i would be able to get this fixed.i am at a loss for what to do because they are failing to address this recall.i never even received a notice about this recall or the ignition switch recall in march.i had no idea that i was driving an incredibly dangerous vehicle for two months!!!this issue has impacted our ability to perform day to day functions such as getting our daughter to daycare and getting us to work.we live in a rural area and cannot afford to just buy or rent another vehicle.i don't know what to do or how long i am going to have to make payments on a car that i cannot even drive because the manufacturer failed to build it properly and to notify me as an owner of any issues.i am angry and disheartened by this and i just want someone to do something to get this fixed.i am now going to have to use money that i don't have to pay for a replacement part for a car that is recalled because i simply cannot wait an indeterminate amount of time for gm to address this recall.

Normal driving under normal conditions.sudden steering failure caused by failure of left tie rod.car has 65,000 miles and is well maintained.entire rack and pinion system must be replaced due to collateral damage.

While driving southbound on highway 99, the power steering light came on and steering became tight and hard.after further research saturn does know about this problem and has only issued a special policy and not a recall.

Power steering fails without warning when you drive the car.it happens on both long trips and short.it fails at various speeds. Pull over and turn the car off and when you restart it the power steering works fine.

Power steering light comes on our 2006 saturn ion and it becomes very difficult to steer. It will do it while you are driving. If you are lucky enough to have somewhere to pull over you can shut the car off and turn it back on and the light goes off and it steers fine. We are worried that this is eventually going to cause an accident.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 2.sporadically, the power steering fails while driving 10 mph.the failure prevents the contact from controlling the vehicle properly.the dealer could not duplicate the failure or provide a remedy.the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the steering module needed to be replaced at the cost of $900.the vehicle has not been repaired.the contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer.the failure mileage was 23,000 and current mileage was 53,000.

While driving the power steering goes out.once you turn the car off and turn it back on the power steering comes back for a short while.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at speedsof 55 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. Immediately, the steering became increasingly difficult to control. The contact was cable to move the vehicle to the shoulder and shut off the engine. When restarting, the failure occurred once more. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91000. Updated 7/16/10updated 07/21/10

Electronic power steering failure on a 2006 saturn ion. The system fails within 5 seconds of starting the vehicle and never works and a message on the dash confirms the failure. Gm recalled the chevy cobalt for the same issue but not the ion, which doesn't make any sense.

I put my car in reverse and the power steering warning light came on. I also pulled forward and the warning light stayed on. I waited about 20 min's and started my car back up and the power steering light didn't come back on. While the warning light was on it was very hard for me to turn the wheel. I was in a parking lot. I will be taking my car to a dealership in the morning. My car was part of the power steering recall in 2014. That recall number was n140115.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering).however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel became tight. The vehicle was merged to the side of the road and restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 233,000. The vin was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 71,500 and the current mileage was 72,000.

At approximately 35,000 miles on approximately december 2, 2008, (this date is approximate as i don't have records of the first failure, gm would have records of the repair with exact date and mileage) while driving down the freeway at 70 mph on a slushy day, power steering failed.we were able to take the next exit and happened to be near a saturn dealership.we stopped there immediately and the car was kept there while the steering column was replaced as warranty work.the car now has 105,000 miles on it this part with approximately 60,000 miles on it failed again and power steering was lost on october 21, 2010 while driving down a highway at 70 mph with my daughter in the car.we were able to pull the car over to the side of the road, shut it off and restart it which caused the power steering to return. We completed the trip with no more occurrences, but in driving in town, the powersteering has continued to fail.i have started riding the bus and don't feel it is safe to drive more than a few blocks at a time. I had received a letter indicating that if there were power steering issues we should contact the dealer.we did so and the gm dealer told us that our car does not have warranty work available and that they are unaware of any issues with steering on the saturn ion.we have contacted gm as well, but they have not responded.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated thevehicle has no power steering assist capability. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The contact believed the failure to be a major safety issue and that the manufacturer should take the liability for the failure. The failure and current mileages were 45,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver without warning. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,141.

In may 2009, my power steering went out on my 2006 saturn ion in the middle of steering.when i turned my car off and would start back up the car it would work.every time it would turn off, my car would be difficult to drive and if i was in the middle of a turn, almost was hit because i was unable to turn fast enough.i had an extended warranty on my car, had to pay $100 to have it fixed.now 2 years later, 40,0000 miles here is it doing it again.it cost almost $800 to get this repaired.why should this be failing every couple of years.when it started again today, i was coming down a mountain and almost went off the edge.

The incident date listed was when the first occurrence happened. I was driving home when my power steering suddenly quit working. I pulled into an auto parts store and bought some power steering fluid. The power steering turns out is all electric and needs no fluid. I then turned the car back on to continue driving home and i made it there with no problems. I was driving back from church two days later and the power steering went out again. I pulled over, turned off the car and started it back up. Power steering was working fine. It went out on me again 5 minutes later and i pulled over and turned off the car and stated it back up. Power steering worked fine again for about 10 more minutes before it went out again. Needless to say the power steering quit on me three times in one trip home from church.i took it to my local gm dealer and paid $70 bucks to have a diagnostic run. Turns out their is an intermittent short in the power steering assist motor- code "co429". The power steering motor must be replaced to fix the problem which is quite costly, $429.39 on top of the $70 dollars i have already paid.

While traveling at city speeds (approx 35mph), the vehicle's information center sounded a "ding" and displayed a message reading "pwr str". This occurred suddenly and without warning.according to the owner's manual, the message "pwr str" indicates a power steering failure, an indication confirmed by the fact that turning the steering wheel suddenly became extremely difficult, requiring a significant amount of effort to turn the steering wheel beyond 1-2 degrees from its present location. I estimate this effort would exceed the abilities of some drivers, given the sudden onset and difference in effort required to turn the wheel before and after this problem occurs. This has happened to me on multiple occasions, including while driving at highway speeds (55-65mph) and while traveling in a parking lot (5-15mph). Turning the engine off and restarting it shortly thereafter seems to correct the problem; the message is no longer displayed and the steering works as expected. However, i have noticed with the recent incidents that turning the engine off and on again only fixes the problem for approximately one mile of travel before the problem occurs again. To date, i have managed to avoid getting into a collision as a result of this sudden loss of power steering, however i feel that this is a serious safety problem that could result in injuries or deaths if the problem were to occur while the driver is actively turning the steering wheel (e.g. Turning, changing lanes, navigating a parking structure) or if the driver lacks the strength necessary to turn the wheel without functional power steering. It would seem this problem is already under investigation (nhtsa action number: rq10004), and i would urge you to have this component recalled as it is a serious safety concern.

The power steering to my 2006 saturn ion went out while i was merging from an on-ramp to a major highway during rush hour going approximately 50mph. It turns off and alerts me each time i turn the car on.

Lost of power steering.message appearing power steering von dash board. While driving lost of power steering and not being able to drive vehicle.

I drive a 2006 saturn ion. Five nights ago, i was driving home when a "power steering" alert came up on my dashboard, and then all power steering went from the car, making it almost impossible to turn. I stopped to buy some power steering fluid, assuming that was all it needed, but when my husband and i tried to find where to put the fluid under the hood, we could not find it. I started the car to try to get home, and the power steering was working fine, the alert from the dashboard gone. The next morning, i brought the car to my father-in-law to see if he could find where to put the fluid and he could not. We found out that apparently saturn cars' steering are run electrically, so they do not require fluid. Since that first night, the power steering goes out every single day, and when i turn the car off and back on, it works again. Since it's extremely dangerous to drive a car in this condition, i am planning to take my ion to a mechanic tomorrow to find out what needs to be repaired, and the costs. I no longer have a warranty, and i am very worried that it will be a costly repair.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated.the contact pulled the vehicle over and called a mechanic, who advised her to bring him the vehicle.when she turned off the vehicle at the repair shop, the electronic power steering reset itself; therefore, the mechanic could not provide a diagnosis.he told the contact to leave the vehicle running the next time the failure occurs.when the failure recurred, the contact heeded the mechanic's instructions, which allowed him to provide a diagnosis.the mechanic stated that the electronic power steering module was malfunctioning.the dealer confirmed the diagnosis and referred her to the manufacturer because the vehicle was outside of the warranty, which only covered the catalytic converter.the manufacturer stated that if she only paid $448, they would cover the remaining costs.the current mileage was approximately 58,000 and failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

The contact owns a 2006 staurn ion. The contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrumental panel and the steering wheel became very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by a dealer. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure and current mileages were approximately 92,000.

Electric power steering has been intermittent finally went out completely. I took it the saturn dealer a while back and was told the steering column assembly had a pinched wire and bad fuse $200.00 and the next day same thing happened took back to dealer that's when they told me $1500.00 plus to change column i am an electronics techat lockedthere was no bad fuse before or after they said they fixed it and no pinched wire with tape that they said they repaired i have searched the internet for information on this problem and found many people have the same problem this is also the same system used on the cobolt, malibu and pontiac all having the same problem i called g.m. And was told they aren't having any problems with their steering so no recallswere made , i told them about the internet postingsbut they hung up on me i just got a phone call from a nephew with a 2006 saturn ion 2has exact same problem he's asking for my help told him i'm in same problem could not help if g.m is having this much electric power steering with their cars they should make a recall and take care of iti own several other g.m products but i'm ready to change to japanese made products more reliablethis is a safety problem when you lose steering unexpectedlycheck the internet as i did hundreds of people with small g.m made cars are having this problem and some pay to have it repaired only to have it happen again. Thanks

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized while driving 30 mph. The contact stopped and shut the vehicle off when the failure occurred. Upon restart, the vehicle would operate as normal momentarily before the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,500.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 65 mph, the power steering light illuminated and steering wheel suddenly locked up; the contact had to exert extreme force to turn and pull over to the side of the road. She had to turn the vehicle off and restart; she turned it back on and the same failure occurred a mile later. The vehicle was taken to an automotive center where the contact was informed that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer but no repairs had been repaired at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 106,000.

Steering errors

I was driving home from school in my 2006 saturn ion when the power steering went out.i have a lot of curves on my way home and take a u turn to get home.it took a lot of strength to do but i managed to get home.when i was home i asked a friend to go out and take a look at the car.they figured that it just needed some power steering fluid.when we went out and looked under the hood of the car we couldn't find any place to put in some power steering fluid.then he turned on the car and the dash board didn't say that there was any problem with the power steering.we went on line to find out that there is no place to put in power steering fluid.it is controlled by a motor in the steering column.this was upsetting to learn because i have already had problems with the steering column before when my key was stuck in the ignition and my car wouldn't turn off. I'm pretty sure that they had to replace the steering column then, but that was under a recall. Now my power steering goes out about every day to every other day.i have to stop and turn my car off and then start it up again so that i can have power steering.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into an embankment. A police report was filed of the incident.the contact suffered from a whiplash injury that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact was driving 30 mph when the power steering unit malfunctioned, causing extreme difficulty in maneuvering the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where the dealer advised that the entire power steering unit would need to be replaced.the failure mileage was 110,000.the vin was unavailable.

2006 saturn ion power steering failure. Intermittent loss of power steering.1. Was working normally, then just stops working without warning.pwr str indicator comes on to indicate the power steering has failed. 2. Intermittently works then stops working. Failure occurs once per day to once per week. It doesn't seem to matter how long the car has been driven. Loss of power steering has happened after 5 minutes of driving or as long as 1 hour of driving.3. Turning the ignition off for a few seconds to 30 seconds seems to temporarily cure the problem. Turn the car off. Wait. Turn it back on and the power steering works normally for the next 10 to 200 miles, then the problem re-occurs.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. Prior to accelerating from a stop the power steering service light illuminated on the dashboard before to the steering wheel becoming very stiff. The vehicle was pulled over and shut off.upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. The failure has since recurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 62,000.

My power steering began going out. At first, i would turn the car off, turn it back on and the steering would return for a day before going out again. After a couple of weeks of this, the power steering would last for half that time. After two weeks, power steering was on for a minute after i turned the car over, then out the rest of the day. It's been like that ever since.

While entering the highway on a curved ramp the power steering suddenly and completely went out. It was very very hard to steer. After turning the car off and restarting it the power steering starting working again. After driving the car a short distance, again suddenly no power steering. Every time the car is turned off it resets the power steering. It will go out anytime, anywhere and in any circumstance. This should be completely unacceptable by the saturn manufacturer. Will people have to die before a recall is issued to solve this problem? i bet if the ceo of saturn/gm owned a car with this problem and his wife,daughter,son or mother was driving it, a recall would be done immediately. The car has not been repaired yet. The cost of repair is over $1000.00 for parts and labor. How convenient for the dealer to make money from a possible deadly situation.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph the power steering failed.he turned off the vehicle and once restarted, the power steering assist was reset. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer advised the contact that they needed to replace the power steering motor. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 41,000 and the current mileage was 41,500. The vin was not available.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering would fail sporadically with the illumination of the power steering warning light. The contact stated that he had to turn the vehicle on and off several times in order to get the power steering to resume normal function. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis or repairs. The failure mileage was 82,000 and the current mileage was 82,200.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering suddenly malfunction causing the steering wheel very difficult to turn. Additionally the contact also indicated that while driving, the vehicle would stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the power steering and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000. Dr

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While the contact was driving at approximately 50 mph, the power steering light illuminated accompanied by a chime sound. The vehicle lost power steering soon after. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle; the power steering then functioned normally. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who could not duplicate the failure. The contact called the manufacturer who referred him to an authorized dealership. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000. The current mileage was approximately 90,000. Updated 11/05/10. *lj

After receiving my vehicle back from having the ignition recall fixed my power steering went out the next day. I have filed a power steering complaint previously before it went out. I had pulled into a car was and a truck was coming out the entrance. It backed up to let me in. At that point my power steering went out causing me to head straight for the truck. I stopped and the truck backed ip. I turn to the left to go in the direction i needed to go and the steering wheel locked at a speed of 10 miles and hour when it was turned completely to the left and the car would only go straight. The wheel then started to make a screeching sound and grinding sound and was shaking. I turned the wheel to the right and it would only go straight. I went in reverse and the forward again and it finally turned. Having to other option i drove the 2 miles to my home. Whenever i would turn the car would turn but wouldnot straighten out to the forward position correctly.it was very delayed. I am now not able to drive my vehicle and am for the fear that i could get in an accident or lose control.

As i was driving the vehicle approaching a red light the power steering message appeared on the dash and the power steering went out. After turning the car off at the stop light and restarting it the message went away and the steering was fine for few minutes before the process was repeated and now the power steering does not work.

I was driving down the express way, and my power steering warning light flashed across my mileage, and i lost all power steering. Very difficult to steer car. I get to work turn my car off. And when i leave work, i start my car and i have fully functional powersteering again. But now when i drive in the course of2miles my power steering flashes the warning light and i loose all power steering. I can turn my car off and restart it and i once again have power steering. When i drive in a course of 15 miles my power steering fails and shut completely off about 15-20 times. This is very very dangerous and very inconvenient. I have a small child and this is going to cause me to have a wreck. And seriously injure myself or her.

Power steering shuts off during car operation.

My son was driving on the highway when the steering went out. He was able to get to the side safely, but very scary.

After only two years, our 2006 saturn ion's power steering has gone completely out.we were told that it is electronic and that several ions have come in with the same problem.the cost to fix this is estimated at $900.

Power steering goes out, then when i re-start the car, it will work for a very short period of time before the power steering goes out again. About 60k miles.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 60 mph the power steering light illuminated which caused her to lose steering control. The contact shut the vehicle off which allowed the power steering to reset.although she was able to drive the vehicle to her residence,the following day the failure recurred twice. The closest dealer to her residence is currently out of business. A local mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The current and the failure mileages were 75,000.

We recently purchased a used2006 saturn ion. Runs great other than about a week ago while driving , the (pwr str) light went on and about 2 seconds later it was very difficult to move the steering wheel. My fiance was driving and while making the turn at the same time the lack of steering happened she couldn't stop in the middle of traffic and couldn't steer out and she hit the curb, damaging the front wheel. This could have been deadly if she would've panicked or just stopped intraffic, or someone couldhave been on that sidewalk . Currently online i've read and have heard that there are thousands with this issue. Maybe more that we don't know because people just got it fixed.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 20 mph and veering right, a warning indicator illuminated and "power steering" illuminated on the message board. The power steering failed. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the power steering unit was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,297.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed while driving 65 mph. The contact had to shift into neutral, turn off and restart the vehicle for the power steering assist to reset.the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 97,600 and the current mileage 97,984.

Power steering failure.

My vehicle has a recall for the power steering. Power steering went out while i was driving the vehicle. Could barely steer it to safety. The power steering column was the issue. Cost me almost 900 dollars to repair but gm will not reimburse me, even though other gm vehicles have a recall for the column.

The contact 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph the power steering light flashed on and then the power steering malfunctioned.the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult tocontact and could have cause a crashed. The contact called the manufacturer and was told thatthis was a common problem but there were no recalls. The contact was concerned about the safety risk. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 54,000.

2006 saturn ion 2 sedan: "pwr str" light came on and steering wheel locked.i stopped the car, turned it off and restarted it, and i drove 1/2 of a mile and "pwr str" light came on again and the steering wheel locked again.i am concerned for my safety because if this has happened on the freeway i could have been seriously injured!

Was driving along one day heard a chime in my car,looked at the dash...it said "pwr strng" and at that very moment i had lost my power steering. From then on until the present it goes out and comes back on after i have shut the car off but only for a short time,then it goes right back out again.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 5 mph making a left turn the contact noticed that the power steering light had appeared on the dashboard. Within a few seconds, the vehicle would not turn in either direction. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the electric power steering motor was replaced. There were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 68000.

Synopsis:my saturn ion experienced a power steering failure four times in one day. Gm declined to replace the steering motor because the vehicle mileage exceeded its "special coverage" limit by 9,000 miles.event:i was driving down a mountain roadway, elevation 9,000 feet, at about 35 m.p.h. When an alarm sounded in my 2006 saturn ion. The dashboard noted a "power steering failure," which i had never seen before. The steering wheel froze, and i was only able to turn it less than a centimeter in either direction. There was no shoulder so i parked the car in the lane, turned off the engine, waited and restarted. The failure warning went away. I had no choice but to continue driving because of where i was. The same failure happened four times within 25 minutes during my drive before i was off the mountain.i believe it should be noted i was in constant fear of another failure as i drove the winding downhill road where quick steering was required.in june 2012, gm mailed me notification that this problem could occur. The problem happened exactly as described in "special coverage" bulletin 10187-2, but that bulletin states: "do not take your vehicle to your gm dealer as a result of this letter unless you believe that your vehicle has the condition as described."i immediately contacted my local dealership, o'rielly chevrolet, and took the car in the moment the dealer opened. Gm assigned me case number [xxx], and ultimately declined to replace the motor or offer cost assistance because i exceed the "special coverage" limit by 9,000 miles.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 5 mph making a left turn, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle which was followed by the illumination of the power steering light.suddenly, the power steering failed and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact engaged the hazard warning lights and turned the engine off. When the engine was restarted, the power steering reset. The contact was able to resume driving normally. The vehicle was in the process of being taken to a dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was 52,000. The vin was unavailable.

I am writing to report fraud by roseville chevrolet. This is in regards to the saturn recall of the electric power steering #14115.evidently the dealership, roseville chevrolet has submitted a claim that they have repaired this defect.they have not.i had taken my car in for the first two recalls.the parts for the third were not in yet.i told the service manager to keep my car until they could fix the 3rd recall as i did not see why i should have to continue to risk my life for gm.a week later the manager called saying the 3rd recall was done.when i went to get the car i only recieved two receipts.i didn't have my reading glasses so could not see what work had been done.i later looked at the papers and neither had the 3rd recall listed.weeks later i was notified by saturn that the parts were now in.i checked the safercar website and found my car was no longer listed for the 3rd recall.apparently they altered the records claiming they have done the work, which was not done.what exactly am i supposed to do to get that repair done?what if anything will be the consequence for their committing fraud and putting my life in danger by assuring that i can not get this recall repaired?i spoke to gm after filing a complaint about the dealership as i have had nothing but problems with them since i bought this car new in 2006.i informed them that i would not go back there for the 3rd, i have no reason to submit myself to more abuse.it was after filing the complaint that suddenly my car that it no longer showed on the safecar site. Roseville chevrolet has out done themselves with criminal behavior.what if anything at all will be done? how do i get a copy of this claim?

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering would intermittently fail over a period of one year without warning until completely becoming inoperable.the dealer advised that the electronic power assist had failed and that the power assist module and steering column would need to be replaced.the failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 58,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 45 mph, the steering seized. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed that the contact that the vin was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Was driving down the highway and power steering motor went out. Power steering keeps shutting off.

Was driving 2006 saturn ion about 40mph and the power steering shut down with a message on the dashboard. The wheel was extremely difficult to turn and i had a hard time getting off the road because of it. The next time i drove the vehicle the power steering worked fine but 2 more times since the power steering has suddenly shut down while driving. Taking to a shop sometime this week to have it looked at.

Power steering has been shutting off for no apparent reason sense the day i've owned the car. It happens in many cases but will always happen on every drive, let it be on startup, after 5 mins of driving, during a turn while on the freeway going about 65-70mph all the time no power steering, a recent recall has happen to two other cars with the same power steering issue/hazard with the same power steering motor and steering column but for whatever reason my car was left out of the recall so now im stuck with a issue that i've had and might i had many others have had for sometime and gm will not even consider fixing it unless its a grand or so in costs.

Have a 2006 saturn ion, it has less than 50,000 miles and i've had 2 different problems with the steering column. The first problem was 2 years ago and i could not get the ignition to turn off, took it to the saturn dealership and was fixed under warranty. Now the problem is the power steering is going out and i have to replace the whole steering column to get this fixed. I have read that there are multiple people with the same problem. Called the saturn dealership and there are other recalls concerning this car, but not for this problem.

I have a 2006 saturn ion2 who's power steering goes out while driving. I reported this issue to gm/saturn a year ago and was told by the saturn shop in mansfield, oh. That this seems to be an issue with this particular car due to seeing so many with the same problem. If you turn the car off and back on it seems be a temporary fix for about a minute and will click off shortly after accelerating in speed.

My saturn ion 2006 power steering stops working.my problem began around the 40,000 mile mark.the cost is extremely high to repair over $1,200.

We have a 2006 saturn ion. While driving it looses power steering.same problem gm is having with cobalt. Why are they not recalling the saturn ion's. Numerous concerns and very dangerous?

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while trying to park, the power steering became inoperative and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The vehicle was inspected at a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the electrical power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000. The vin was unavailable.

The power steering on my 2006 saturn ion has been failing every few days for the last 4-6 weeks.usually the power steering returns when the car is re-started, but yesterday as soon as i started driving it went out and has stayed out.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the power steering failed. The contact stated the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted in order to get the light to go off. The failure mileage was unknown, but the current mileage was 64,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at any speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle operated normally when the brake pedal was depressed. In addition, while the vehicle was in motion, the steering wheel seized and could not be moved. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that power steering would fail sporadically.there was an unusual chime that sounded as the power steering warning light illuminated. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 78,864.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.intermittently the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a lost of power steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and a technician stated that he would have to pay $900.00 to repair the steering column and gear box. No repairs were made. The manufacturer was notified, and he was referred to the dealer. The failure and current mileages were 32,000. Updated 12/07/09. *ljupdated 12/08/09.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated when starting the vehicle and driving, the power steering would fail within two traveled miles. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised replacing the entire steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 39,000.

Nothing led up to this failure-i was just driving along when the pwrstr error message came up on my screen and the power steering shut off.i was going 65 mph on a major interstate at the time.i was able to get the car back to my house.when i started it up later, the pwrstr error message was gone and the power steering was ok.i took it to the dealer who diagnosed that the entire steering column needs to be replaced since the saturn has an electronic steering column and the cost would be $1200.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned and the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. The vin was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph with a sudden loss of power steering. Thepower steering warning light indicator illuminated. There was extreme difficulty steering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The power steering motor and steering column would need to be replaced. In addition, the front passenger door would stick unless body pressure was applied to the door. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 30,000. The vin was unavailable.

As i was driving the power steering light came on and i lost power steering. If the car is turned off it will return. It has become more frequent and intermittent.

Have a power steering is cutting out when i was driving in a ramp, steering wheel is too hard to turn. Have a error code "pwr str" in front paneltoo fix problem just turn off the car and start car again but the problem come back againthe car is a saturn ion 2006 (48000 miles) . The dealer said that i need to replace the steering column aprox 900 usd.

Driving on interstate, power steering warning light came on, there was a warning chime, and then the power steering was gone and the car became very difficult to steer.i pulled it over, turned it off.when i turned it on the steering was working again, i drove about 10 more miles and it did the same thing.i took it in to my mechanic and was told that gm had a recall on this same exact steering motor used in the cobalt but had not issued a recall on the saturns.i paid over $1100.00 for this repair and i feel it should have been covered by the manufacturer.i am lucky that i did not get in a wreck as this manifested in the middle of rush hour traffic.

Power steering light goes on and power steering fails without warning.turning off engine and restarting remedies the problem for a very short period of time.this problem makes it very difficult to steer especially at low speeds.i'm just waiting for the day when this problem causes an accident.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 40 mph on may 10, 2010, the power steering module suddenly failed. The contact was able to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the module was burned. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000. The current mileage was approximately 54,000. Updated 10/27/10. *lj

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering warning light began flashing as the power steering assist failed. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle in order for the power steering assist to initiate. The contact stated that the steering wheel then began exhibiting an abnormal grinding sound after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure and the current mileages were 61,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that after a year of the vehicle being repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering), the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the steering column assembly and steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,112. Updated 02/18/16*lj

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact attempted to make a right turn and suddenly the power steering failed to operate with the illumination of the warning indicator. A chime sounded inside the vehicle and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. After waiting five minutes, the power steering began to function normally. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 68,878.

As i was driving down the interstate my power steering message light came on and my steering became hard to steer. After i shut it off and let it rest for awhile it works again for awhile then gets tight.

As i set my cruise control at 60mph, the power steering suddenly failed and the digital display pinged the pwr steering error message.after pulling over, shutting off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering had returned, but failed again about two miles further down the road.vehicle maintains pattern of power steering control after ignition, which fails upon reaching highway speeds.

I have a 2006 saturn ion 2 sedan with approximately 75, 000 miles currently on it and the incident i have on my car is with the power steering locking up on me. It seems to occur when i drive distances over 15 miles and there is an outside temperature over 60 degrees. It started around late september when temperature was in the 70-80 range. For the next two months it ceased when the temperature dropped below 60 degrees. I don't know if there is any relation between the temperature and the problem, but it was just my observation. It occurred on me again on december 31. The power steering message disappears and the steering wheel stops locking when i stop and restart my vehicle. The steering wheel has locked up on me on major highways numerous times as a consequence, making it very dangerous to drive.i have had to avoid accidents with driving skills and prayer. From my own personal research i have discovered that other saturn owners have encountered the same problem, which is why i have done nothing to correct the failure hoping that a recall will be initiated.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 45 mph, a clicking noise was heard and the steering wheel seized, the speedometer gauges fluctuated, and the vehicle accelerated independently. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later driven to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

I was driving down the road and the car beeped as if warning me and the words power steering came across my cages. While driving down the road the power steering went out.i pulled over to check out car and turned off car,i couldn't tell what the problem was so i started the car back up and had power steering,but no more than a minute went by and it did it again.i repeated my same process,i was able to cripple the car home.after further checking into this i have found that there are so many more of the same car with this issue.this is very dangerous because of the nature of the part and when it can go out without warning.if you are in a major turn and it goes out you do not have time to compensate for the power loss and will most definitely cause a wreck or even serious injury to myself or others.that being said with so many others with the same problem this is obviously a recall issue and needs to be corrected.at this time im looking into parts and labor to have my car fixed because i have to, but this needs to be addressed before someone is seriously hurt.

Power steering keeps going out and only 68k miles.

I own a 2006 saturn ion.several days ago the power steering failed while i was driving.i stopped the car and restarted.the power steering re-engaged for approximately 10 minutes and then cut out agian.this is now a constant problem.in researching the matter, i found that this is a very common problem with this model car.i also found out that gm recalled the chevy cobalt and pontiac g5 for exactly the same reason.why wasn't the saturn ion included?i have been informed by the local dealership that the repair will cost about $1,100 to $1,200.the car is still driveable but presents a potentially dangerous situation in that it is much more difficult to steer.i have called to schedule the repair because my car is in great condition otherwise.

While driving the pwr srg light came on and the steering seized. Pulled into a parking lot and had towed to garage where i found that it was the power assist motor.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion level. While driving at any speed, the contact stated that the power steering would fail intermittently. The contact would power the vehicle off and restart it to allow the power steering to reset independently. The contact was awaiting an appointment with the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 73,000.

My 2006 saturn ion power steering cuts out while driving. This occurs multiple times a day. Today it happened 9 times. This is a great inconvenience being that i know gm has put out recalls for both the chevy cobalt and some pontiac g series vehicles with the same power steering motor. There are many sitings of this condition all over the internet. This condition has existed for several months and is getting worse over time.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 10 mph,the power steering light illuminated as the steering wheel locked and became extremely difficult to steer. The contact shut off the vehicle and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 101,103 and the current mileage was 101,216.

I was backing out of my driveway in the morning before heading to work and as i shifted the car into drive and started to accelerate the pwr str alert was displayed and i found it very difficult to move the steering wheel. I then shut off the car and turned it back on and the power steering was restored. I made it fine to work and had no problems after that. However, that friday, february 4th, i was on the highway on my way for a weekend trip to mi and once again the pwr str alert came on again.i pulled over to the shoulder as soon as i could so that i could attempt to restart my car to hopefully regain power steering. I restarted my car and i was able to gain power steering again. However, after about 15 mins on the road, i lost power steering again. It was very hard to maneuver the car and i was very afraid of what would happen if i had to swerve to avoid an accident. I found it especially harder to turn at slower speeds so making a right hand turn onto a side street was very hard. Then on sunday, february 5th, i was driving again and at first the power steering was working fine, but i found that within 20 mins of my trip the pwr str alert came on again and i had no power steering again. I find this to be a major issue and is very unsafe for any driver especially young ladies such as myself who have to use both arms pulling down on one side of the steering wheel just to make a slight turn around a bend. When i was getting off the highway and going down the off ramp i found that my front wheels were skipping on the pavement as i was making the turn and i was pulling really hard on the steering wheel just to be able to turn. I fear what would happen if it went out and there's snow. I hope that something is done about this issue to insure the safety of not only those driving the cars that are loosing their power steering, but also for the other drivers on the road.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated thatwhile driving approximately 10mph and attempting a left turn into aparking lot when the power steering warning chime sounded. The power steering warning light then illuminated followed by a loss of power steering assist capabilities. The contact shut off the vehicle and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The vehicle was neither diagnosed for the failure or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileage was approximately 49,000.

My car experienced power steering failure and is under a recall for power steering failure. The gm dealership said that the part to fix the steering is unavailable and may be unavailable for months but that i should drive it anyway. I have requested a rental vehicle because the recall notice says that my vehicle is at an "increased risk of crash" and that the problem could "occur at any time". The dealership agrees with me that the vehicle is unsafe but that they are under orders to not offer rental vehicles for this particular recall. Operators at the gm hotlines refuse to give their names or offer assistance other than comments of "work harder to steer your car" ([xxx]) and "at least it's still drivable" ([xxx])... Gm's web site says that "rental cars are available when requested by concerned owners at gm's expense" but still no one will help me.information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

I purchased a 2006 saturn ion in may of 2009 from rockenbach chevrolet in grayslake illinois. The vehicle was inspected three times for this power steering problem prior to the accident by rockenback mechanics. The mechanics said that they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle, and the sales manager said i was not to bring the vehicle in for any more checks because i had purchased the vehicle without a warranty.the vehicle was totaled after a start up from an intersection when the power steering cut out on july 14, 2009.since that time i have spoken with three saturn ion owners who have experienced the same problem.this problem should be checked out before anyone else is hurt.

While driving power steering light and warning sound alerts me to problem as i turn steering becomes very difficult. Power steering failed manual steering very difficult and dangerous as i returned home.

Power steering assist motor shorted out, luckily not in the act of driving but is a safety concern nonetheless.

While my wife was driving our 2006 saturn ion, the "pwr str" light came on and she lost power steering control. Shutting off the engine resumed the power steering to the vehicle but repeated the failure numerous times before being able to drive the vehicle home.this is now occurring numerous times without any warning. This i believe is a safety related item which should require a recall of this vehicle. The vehicle is barely drivable because it is so difficult to make turns. The vehicle only has 40,000 miles.

Twice in 3 wks. The power steering light has come on, resulting in difficulty in steering. Had to turn car off, and then it would re-set itself. Was on the freeway, and luckily, was able to exit without any problem. I see this has been reported and should be on a recall list, due to its potential danger.

The power steering quits and reverts to manual steering without warning on average 6 to 8 times a day. The light on the dash warning system comes on and i have to turn the car off and restart it to reset the system. The car only has 64,000 miles on it and i have had it since it was new.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the steering wheel would intermittently seize while driving 30 mph and above. Whenever the failure recurred, the contact would stop the vehicle and shut it off. Upon restart, the vehicle would operate as normal. A power steering service light would also illuminate on the instrument panel during the failure and a warning bell would sound. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, but the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 104,000.

Unexpected power steering failure three times in one day. Once while exiting the highway and twice while driving on highway. Was traveling in a straight line when failures occurred. Vehicle displayed "pwr str" in the dashboard. Turning the car off then on again temporarily fixed problem. Dealer stated it was the power steering column.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While traveling 15 mph the contact noticed that the power steering light appeared on the dashboard, seconds later the vehicle lost all power steering. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 81000.

Steering got very hard. (electric steering assist motor was replaced 7 years ago.seems this one has same issues as everyone else that's complained.)so why are they using the same motor that you are investigating?plan to talk to dealership about free replacement since it messed up again.

Power steering intermittently fails. Turning the vehicle off, then on will reset the power steering unit and the car will function normally for a period of time. The failure occurs every 10-30 minutes of drive time without regard to driving conditions or weather. Upon failure the vehicle immediately becomes difficult to steer and maneuver.

I was driving home at lunch from work which is approx. 10 mins.when turning on to a main road which is considered a state highway my powersteering light went on and i lost power steering and i almost lost control of my car.i researched this and found this is a known problem for my car. There has been reports of the electrical power steering and failing and there is no recall.however,this is the same problem with the chevy cobalt which does have recalls on.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving, the power steering would sporadically become inoperable.the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle.the vehicle was not repaired.the failure and current mileage was 106,000. ..updated 09/29/11the power steering motor failed on the vehicle. Updated 01/03/12

While driving on normal road conditions,i received a power steering indication and the steering wheel became tight.it is hard to turn the car.once i stop the car and restarted the problem goes away, but comes back periodically while driving.this is beginning to happen more frequently, more like two or three times a day.

I was driving and the power steering unit failed making the car nextto impossible to drive.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while traveling approximately 35 mph, the power steering assist failed intermittently. The contact had difficulty maneuvering the steering wheel from left to right. The vehicle was turned off and the contact was able to restart the vehicle but the vehicle stalled again without warning. The contact was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000(steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,802.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 40 mph the power steering warning light illuminated and a chime also alerted that the power steering had failed. She used excessive force to turn the steering wheel and drive onto the emergency lane. She turned the vehicle off and back on. The failure continued to occur continuously while driving various speeds. The failure wasnot diagnosed and no repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 53000 and the current mileage was 54000.

When driving... Not necessarily turning at all..pwr str comes up on the display with the chime and the power steering quits working. Must restart car to make it work again. Seems to happen more often when weather is hot...may just be a coincidence. Happens sometimes 3 times a day (within an hour) , sometimes not for a week. Power steering system and motor were replaced at dealership.don't know if they kept the defective part. Car has less than 30k miles on it.

Power steering went out on my 2006 saturn ion.had to have it fixed and the dealer told me they have other lines with the same problem.i saw the other gm models power steering is going out.we need to have this model added to their list.i also killed myself and my children when it went out.i feel gm needs to acknowledge this problem before someone does get killed.because i would sue the heck out of them or my family members.

2006 saturn ion.problem:complete loss of power steering while car is running and traveling at various speeds (including while traveling at highway speed).once engine is shut off and restarted power steering works.in the last three days this has happened 6 to 8 times.i checked the fuse and it was fine.i checked on-line and also saw numerous similar complaints. Most recent date of incident is listed below.

My car shakes every so often especially when i use my brakes and when i steer.i noticed there was a recall with the electric power steering and i think it has affect the power steering column as well.i have not had an accident yet but i don't want one because one part of a system was recalled and not the whole system.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. As a result, the contact bumped into another vehicle to avoid hitting a pedestrian. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.updated 09/30/14*ljthe consumer stated to have experienced carpal tunnel syndrome that may have been cause by the steering failure.updated 02/27/2015

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering system malfunctioned. The contact received a warranty extension regarding the power steering system and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer stated that due to the vehicle being involved in a previous crash, they would not repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 62,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While the contact was driving approximately 55 mph, a chime sounded inside of the vehicle followed by the power steering warning light illumination. Suddenly, there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road with difficulty turning the steering wheel. The engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and resumed with the functioning of the power steering for a short period of time before failure. The failure occurred intermittently at various speeds traveled. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was 80,000.updated 10/27/10 the consumer stated gm issued a recall to fix the problem. Updated 11/01/10

Saturn ion 2006 pwr steer message and then my steering wheel locks up.i have to turn my car off and than back on for it to work again.

I was driving down route 1 in key west, florida when a bell beeped and my power steering light came on and i almost got in an accident when i tried to get off the road to check & see if the fluid had leaked out. No one could find the fluid container. When we restarted the car, the light went out for awhile and it was ok but it continued to come on till i got it home & parked it.

I purchased a 2006 saturn ion in june of 2010, the powersteering light was on and the car was very hard to turn, the dealership told me that it was low on powersteering fluid, in checking i found that the saturn ion had electric powersteering and that the powersteering motor needed to be replaced, the dealership replaced the motor and the powersteering in my 2006 saturn ion still fails to work, the car can not turn without using extreme force,now i have to take it back to a service dealer (which is at closest 350 miles) with no powersteering and pump more money into the problem. This is highly dangerous to drive, if there were an emergency and the car needed to turn quickly it would not happen, your almost can't turn into aparking stall at the store or even turn onto another street, it takes both hands and plenty of muscle to turn the car, the safety of all who are in the car is at risk, i can't understand why saturn hasn't issued a recall for this problem.in checking on line i found that this is a real problem with the saturn ion and there are many many more complaints about it, i also found that the chev. Cobalt had the same problem and there was a recall on it, so what is the difference between the saturn and the cobalt. This is an issue going through alot of saturn owners and it needs to be addressed now!!!!

While driving my car the power steering light came on and the power steering went out. After i turned the car off and back on it worked fine. Since then it has been getting progressively worse/more frequent. I can hear a click when the power steering goes out.

2006 saturn ion power steering failure. When driving an alarm will sound and a message will show up on dash that says "pwr str" immediately the power steering will fail. This has almost caused 2 accidents with this vehicle because it is intermittent with no warning.

Car began to make excessive rattling and clunking in front end and the steering felt very loose.took to gm dealer and they found the entire front end pretty much shot.control arm bushings, sway bar links, and struts all replaced.the dealer said the steering column was fractured and near failure.steering i shaft and column were replaced.around $3000 in parts and labor at 71000, not my idea of a quality built vehicle.major safety hazard for something with this kind of mileage.

Without warning my power steering went out on the thruway.i stopped at the next rest area and turned the car off.the power steering came back on when i restarted the car.this happened twice more on my trip down and three times on my way back home, for a total of six times.steering was very hard at low speeds and i almost hit the wall to a parking garage when i stopped at a rest area.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle restarted and resumed normal function. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the steering module in the steering column needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,189.updated 3/31/15the consumer stated he did not have any problems, until the dealer replaced the steering motor. Updated 04/07/15

Highway bouncing? unbalanced feeling under vehicle?replace struts asap!!okay for the past 30,000 miles i have been experiencing what i could describe as a constant bounce.the bounce has now become so violent that crossing a bridge on a highway the bump will increase the aggression of the bounce to the point that you bounce right off of the road.i have slowly been trying to figure out what causes this bouncing wobble.after new rims,cv-half shafts, lugnuts, tires, stabilizer end-links, tie-rod ends, inner tie-rod ends, and ball joints.the bounce got more controllable for a short period.not long after the new parts started to break down again.finally during the purchase of all of these things over again.i find an instance where this exact thing happened to another individual.driving down the highway with the constant bounce as always (4 mechanics ---- i am pretty mechanically inclined, but could not diagnose the problem) this other individual goes up on a bridge (highway speeds) and bounces straight across and right off of the highway into the ditch.luckily in both of our cases we were able to stop the vehicle before hitting anything other than some tall grass and sliding around in the dirt a bit on the side of the highway.he takes his family and car to the nearest mechanic (they were going on vacation) and this mechanic knew exactly what the problem was.relieved this person was that he had finally found a mechanic that solved this wretched, annoying, and odd problem i have never experienced before.the struts were completely shot.the car was not sagging according to measurements.bumps weren't violent.after replacement of the old struts i could literally push them down with one finger.let go and watch as they just relax in place.anyone experiencing a highway bouncing wobble like something is unbalanced then replace your struts!!

Difficult to steer or turn steering wheel.

The power steering on 2006 saturn ion's will randomly stop working at any given time. Turn the car off and turn it back on and the problem is gone until the next time. This problem is well documented online through numerous blogs from numerous sources with the same problem. Highway travel should be considered extremely dangerous in this vehicle because the power steering failure around a curve could easily result in fatalities.

Daughter driving for experience of a license. While driving heard a sound then the pwr strng sign appeared on the dash board.the steering locked up.was very difficult to turn.husband had to take over the driving.would shut the car off. Start it again, a minute later it would reoccur.not safe for a just learning driver or my mother (78) if it were to happen with either one while turning. Called saturn, they are accepting the responsibility. Referred us to gm dealer to diagnose. If diagnose is confirmed with prior incidents reported they will cover the new parts, labor and diagnostic tests.saturn gets credit for stepping up.

The power steering on the saturn ion continually goes out.it typically will come back on when the car restarts only to go out again while driving.sometimes it goes out 2 minutes into a drive, other times it doesn't go out at all and other times it's after 30 minutes.it's quite annoying and dangerous.

Keep blowing fuses on the power steering. Fuses blow about every few months and are replaced.looseness in the power steering at slow speeds when working.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving, the power steering warning chimed and the warning light came on.when she turned the engine off and restarted the vehicle, the power steering reset itself and then the failure recurred.general motors was not contacted.the failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

This happened on my daughters 2006 saturn ion with less than 25,000 miles. She had been making a right hand turn in a double turn lane off an angulared intersection (about 60 degrees).she was in the outside lane with a semi-truck making the turn along side, left of her. She was going approx. 25 mph. When she lost the power steering and almost veered under the trailer.thank god she didn't go under under it or she probably would have been killed. The eps has failed 4 times since. I see that gm has acknowledged this problem with their other models and posted recalls for them, but not for saturn.846 saturn complaints to odi and 3,489 reports to gm and no recalls!!!how many people have to report a crash or sadly enough, have to die, before something is done.i've been out of work for sometime and can not afford the reported $1,000 repair at a dealer that admits there is a problem.nhtsa and or gm, stand up for what is right and do something.since when is the loss of steering not a major issue!!!

I have been experiencing power steering failure every day since 2-16-10.when i start the car the power steering is working, then after a few minutes the power steering fails, the message comes up pwr str and it becomes increasingly difficult to turn the wheel.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering failed while driving approximately 70 mph. The power steering warning chime beeped as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact had to use extreme force in order to steer the vehicle.the failure was recurring. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed or for repairs.the failure mileage was 52,000 and the current mileage was 53,000.

I was driving my car through town when the dash suddenly made an alert sound and a 'pwr str' light came on. My power steering instantly stopped working. I was in the middle of a three lane street and in the process of merging lanes, so the power steering failure almost caused me to run into another car. After i shut my car off and started it again, the power steering worked fine for about 5 miles before the message came back up and the power steering failed once again. I drive at least 15-20 miles through the city for my job each day, and it's a huge safety hazard for me when the power steering stops working. It has been failing at least 2 or 3 times a day since the first incident occurred. I drove to my parents' house which is 80 mile from my current home, and the power steering failed at least 7 times during the drive. I loose almost all of my control over the vehicle whenever this occurs, and i'm very concerned for my safety and the safety of the others on the road near me.

Power steering has went out on my 2006 ion 2. Light comes on and a sound alarm goes off. This happens while driving down the road. It is a safety hazard.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph, attempting to make a turn into a parking lot whensuddenly, there was a loss of power steering. The power steering warning light illuminated after the power steering failed. The contact immediately shut the engine off and parked the vehicle.the contact stated that there was a related recallfor the 2007model year saturn ion. The contact was concerned about the safety risk involved. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 20 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The contact stated that there was only 2,000 miles on the vehicle since the recall repair was performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,012.

While driving, as with all the complaints i've been reading, the car "beeped" and the pwr strn indicator came on and we lost the power steering while driving at 60 mph.i have had the car looked at and have been told it's the power steering motor/power steering module and will cost approximately $1000.-$1200. To fix.i see this as a major safety issue and if gm will not fix this defect then i am forced to conclude that they are a less-than-reputable company as well as a manufacturer of an inferior product.up until this point, we have had no complaints with this car but, with what appears to be a common safety problem, i do not feel comfortable with my wife and child traveling in such a vehicle.i am sorry to say that i will, most likely, not consider general motors in the future.

My car is a 2006 saturn ion. The problem is that the power steering on the car will go out while the car is in operation. If the car is shut off and then restarted, the power steering will be operative for about 5 minutes but then die again. This process is repetitive. The power steering fails everytime the car is being driven over a distance of 2-3 miles. My cursory research shows that this is a common problem, and that it creates a grave safety hazard for the failure occurs while the car is on the highway. Every case i have researched (and there are many) shows this is happening between 30,000 to 60,000 miles on most ions. Please help - the cost of the repair is anywhere from $1200 to $1500 dollars. I take my daughter to school in this car everyday and simply do not have the income to scrap this car and go purchase another one. I fully expect that you will do nothing about this since you are in the tank for gm and to busy chasing toyotas, but your own stated policy is too remedy any situation where safe operation of the car is rendered practically impossible. What could be more dangerous than operating a car that loses it ability to be steered while it is in motion. Please do your job and address this!! i beg. This problem has been reported and it is time to cure it.

On june 22nd while pulling into a parking lot the pwr steering warning came on my dash cluster after this came on i lost power steering and it took great effort to turn the steering wheel. I ck for a broken belt or fluid leak but found neither. After returning to my car and restarting my car the warning light went off and the power steering went back to normal. The problem didn't occur for about 1 week so i thought it was a one time thing. Then my wife was driving the car and the light came on again and the power steering failed, she was barely able to get the car off the road. She called me and i had her shut off the car and restart it. Again the problem went away and she was able to drive home. Since this time the problem has occurred over and over. At high speeds low speeds, and while turning. I called saturn complaint line 1-800-972-8876 and talked to tarcaria and was told there was no recalls on this problem and was given the address and number to a local dealer who could assist me with the problem. I went to the dealership and talked to the service manager and parts department and was told there was told that the electric steering motor would have to be replaced at an estimated cost of $400.00 parts and labor. I was also told that there were recalls on this problem on other gm products (chevy cobalt) that used the same type of steering as my saturn ion but my 2006 saturn ion was not on this list, but it could be added later. If this problem occurs with someone who does not have upper body strength it could lead to accident.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was traveling about 75 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the power steering failed. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. The vehicle restarted and resumed normally for ten minutes and the failure occurred. A local technician performed a diagnostic test and it showed "no codes". The technician advised the owner to replace the ecm fuse which he did but it did not correct the failure. The contact stated that the failure happened every time he drove the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000. The current mileage was approximately 46,000.

Every time i start my 2006 saturn ion, the power steering fails.i can restart the car either in motion or while stopped and the function returns, but then fails again after 30 seconds to a few minutes.the result is a vehicle which is very difficult to control especially at slow speeds.this could be very hazardous while making turns at intersections or in tight spaces.

On march 9,2016 my daughter drove to the store from my work place. When she return to my job while in the parking lot the stirring wheel locked and she couldn't turn. Good thing she had made it off highway or it would have been an accident if it went out at light as she turned on road to my work place. I had my uncle to pull car to family mechanic shop they then checked on it and told me to order power stirring motor. After then my uncle found out there was an recall on power stirring gone out while driving causing accidents. My uncle took the car to gmc in dublin,ga on march twenty fifth 2016. The gmc just checked on the car april 4,2016.

I have a 2006 saturn ion redline. My complaint goes hand in hand with the recall on the chevy cobalts. My power steering is going out every single time i drive my car. The warning light comes on along with a series of beeps. This makes my car very hard to turn and navigate under 15mph. This has become quite annoying and i cannot let anyone drive my car because i don't want them to hurt themselves or the car. I would greatly appreciate you looking into adding the gm saturn ion to the recall list. The part number is the same for both cars; p/n 19209137. Thank you for your time.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 20 mph, the contact noticed that the power steering suddenly stopped functioning warning. The vehicle had not been inspected at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 57,000.

I have a 2006 saturn ion, which i bought for my wife.i used the car to jump start another vehicle and the next day, my power steering went out.as i was making a turn into an intersection my wheel ceased to turn and i drove into some cones, which were in place to protect pedestrians.had my wife been driving (who is very petite), i don't think she could have forced the car over and someone could have gotten hurt.from what i have heard this will cost about $600 (until recently they would force you to replace the entire steering column which would cost well over $1000).this is a ridiculous amount to spend on something that is clearly not up to a quality standard.i also cannot justify taking this to a shop.if they replace this poorly engineered part with an identical one, it is quite likely that it will just break again, to more costs.beyond this, i cannot trust that my wife can drive this vehicle safely.if this is not addressed by the manufacturer, i have no choice other than to sell this vehicle and buy another that is safe for my family.

When i am driving, at any time, my odometer area chimes a few times and reads power steering and i am barely able to steer my car. This is so unsafe, i can barely drive it anywhere now! this is a common problem for my car and was already recalled for the cobalts and g5s but not our saturn ions!! it happens twice a day and i'm really getting scared. I looked to see how much it would be at my local gm place and they quoted me at least 1,000 dollarsbut the cobalts and g5s had the same problem with the same power steering set up and they get it for free??

2006 saturn ion loss of power steering.both my self and my sisters car has had to have the entire power steering column replaced at a cost of over $1000.00after reading the internet this is a problem with a lot of saturn owners all the way back to 2003.this situation almost killed myself and my two children when the power steering went out doing 65 miles per hour on the interstate.

While driving home from work my 2006 saturn ion displayed the message pwr str which i immediately knew meant "power steering".i was able to safely pull over and turn off the engine.i then started it back up after waiting a few minutes and my power steering had returned to normal.i continued driving home when the pwr str light came on again and the power steering stopped functioning again. I turned my car off and back on again and once again the power steering returned.i have read of a recall from gm with cars that are using the same steering parts used in my ion and am confused as to why the saturn ion was not included in the recall since the same parts that are being recalled are failing in my car.now i have to pay $1,000 to have it repaired.

As i was driving, there was a dinging sound and the power steering message was displayed and there was no power steering.once the car is shut off and turned back on, power steering resumes for an unknown amount of time.this is very dangerous especially if it were to go off mid-turn.

While driving my 2006 saturn ion, my power steering light came on and i lost my power steering.this happened four times on 3/1/2010.i took my car to the saturn dealer in turnersville, nj on 3/2/2010 and they had to replace my power steering motor for a cost of $520.00.this sounds like the exact thing that warranted a recall of gm vehicles last week.

Power steering light comes on and then loss of power steering while traveling to shoping center.when restarting power steering light went off and was able to drive home.but dangerous since power steering intermitted comes on.ithappened while getting back into car after turning on ignition switch.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 55 mph the power steering warning lightilluminated on the instrument control panel, and then there was a loss of power steering.the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the steering column was replaced at an expense of $950.00 the vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 96,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 15 mph, the power steering light illuminated. The steering wheel then became extremely stiff and locked. The contact was able to park the vehicle using extreme bodily force. The dealer advised that the steering column would need to be replaced without performing a diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 47,841.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at approximately 30-40 mph, the power steering light illuminated. The contact pulled over, parked and turned off the vehicle. After restarting, the vehicle behaved normally. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint and the failure became an everyday occurrence. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000. The current mileage was 66,414.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at approximately 25 mph, the power steering warning light illuminatedon the dashboard and the steering wheel immediately became stiff. The contact shut off the vehicle and when restarting, the steering functioned as normal. The failure occurred 8 additional times and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer advised replacing the entire steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 83,561.

Ignition locked up on a 2006 saturn ion and could not turn the car off or remove the key. Have not received a quote for repair yet.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph, proceeded to park the vehicle. A chime sounded inside of the vehicle. The power steering warning light indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The driver pulled over to the side of the road with difficulty in turning the steering wheel. The engine was turned off and restarted. The vehicle was able to operate normally. The failure occurred on five separate occasions intermittently. The vehicle is in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 20,000.the current mileage was 30,000.

2006 saturn ion. Consumer states problems with steering *tgw the consumer stated while driving, she received a signal stating the power steering was not functioning. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, where she was informed other models that have the same steering motor was recalled. The consumer mailed in a technical service bulletin of the affected models with electric power steering problems which included her make, model and year.

Started my car and did not have power steering...shut the car off, and started it again and had power steering.

-the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While the contact was driving approximately between 10 to 50 mph the power steering failed. The vehicle became extremely difficult to steer. The contact was able to maneuver the vehicle to the side of the road. The engine was turned off, and then restarted. The vehicle resumed normal. The failure occurred fifteen times.the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician stated the electronic power steering unit was a common problem and needed to be replaced. There was not a service warranty related to the failure or recall defect. The vehicle was not repaired due to the service cost. The failure and current mileages were 33,927.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. When the contact attempted to drive the vehicle, he was unable to turn the steering wheel. He stated that the power steering failed; however, there were no warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer was notified and confirmed that the warranty had expired. The contact was concerned about the safety risk involved. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were approximately 67,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. After 30 seconds of vehicle operation, the power steering will fail.usually when the vehicle was restarted the power steering would resume normal operation for a short period of time.the vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealership.the current mileage was 90000. The failure mileage was 50000.updated 1/11/09 the power steering motor needed to be replaced. Updated 01/14/10.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering intermittently failed immediately after the power steering light illuminated. The contact was unable to control the vehicle until she turned if off and restart it. The contact stated that the failure was similar to recall 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired when the complaint was filed. The vin was not available. The current and failure mileages were 63,416.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the power steering failed followed by an illumination of the power steering warning light. The steering wheel became difficult to control. The contact shut off the engine, immediately restarted it and the power steering began to function normally. The contact stated that nhtsa recall campaign id number 10v073000 (pertaining to the 2005-2010 chevrolet cobalt models: steering: electric power assist system) was applicable to his vehicle since the power steering pump was the same model as the chevrolet cobalt. The dealer stated that the recall did not apply to his vin and any repairs would be at the expense of the owner. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer conceded to take the liability for the labor costs and the owner was liable for the parts. The failure mileage was approximately 46,500 and the current mileage was approximately 50,500.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph and making a u-turn, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed.the contact was able to drive home although it became difficult to control the steering wheel. The power steering reset itself after it was turned off and restarted. The contact called the dealer who stated that there were no related recalls and she would have to pay the repair cost. The manufacturer, when called, verified the information given by the dealer. The failure mileage was 44,537. The current mileage was 44,847.updated 07/08/10 the consumer sent in a tsb regarding a problem with the electric power steering. Updated 07/09/10/ updated 07/15/10 the consumer stated gm/saturn has agreed to assist with the steering problem. Updated 07/19/10

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 35 mph, the contact noticed that the power steering suddenly stopped functioning. She experienced extreme difficulty when she tried to control the steering wheel. Prior to the failure, the contact noticed that the power steering light illuminated. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who replaced the power steering motor at the owners expense. The failure has not recurred since the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there were no recalls on his vehicle and that they would not offer any assistance withthe repairs. The current mileage was approximately 28,000. The failure mileage was approximately 27,500. Updated 09/29/10updated 10/01/10

2006 saturn ion. Consumer states power steering issues *tgwthe consumer stated the power steering light illuminated while driving.when the consumer attempted to get off the highway, she had a difficult time turning the steering wheel. The dealer replaced the power assist steering motor.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact was driving approximately 20 mph when a chime sounded inside of the vehicle, followed by the "power steering" warning light illuminating. Immediately, there was a loss of power steering. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who stated that the failure was contributed to the power steering assist motor. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 36,431.updated 10/15/10 bfupdated 10/19/10

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving the power steering light illuminated within a few seconds and the steering failed. She turned the vehicle off for a few seconds allowing the steering to reset for a few seconds. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the power steering pump. The manufacturer offered assistance toward a new vehicle; yet,they will not assist with the steering failure. The vehicle wasn't repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000 and the current mileage was 119,000.

It has rained several times and the water has leaked into the middle console of my car and also around my roof area and all down the sides. The first two time i took it to be fixed they said saturn couldn't do anything for me because there was no problem and this continued to occur for the next month until it got so bad to start dripping out of my map lights again. Saturn mechanics asked if i was parking on angle, which should not matter, or if i was driving on large angles, and told me again that they were not going to find anything. Saturn just told me that the sunroof had a problem that was unfixable to their knowledge and that scares me. They said that there was no time table on how long it would take to come out with a fix but they were going to do something temporary that should help but if it didn't for me to bring it back in to repeat the process. I feel as though sunroof leaking around my electrical parts is dangerous and that the continuing buildup of moisture is going to eventually do my bodily harm.(1) the water could leak into electrical areas of the car causing a fire and (2) mold could begin to develop in the car from all the moisture which emits vapors that are toxica temporary fix has been applied with no guarantee that it will fix it or of a future saturn recall to fix the sunroof.

I have a 2006 saturn ion, and i know 5 other people with one as well, and every single one has had to seal their moon roofs. Have there been other complaints about this issue?

Driving down the highway as usual and all of a sudden, the sunroof glass exploded.sunroof wasn't even open and glass went all over the other cars on the highway.no objects caused the breakage, didn't drive under an overpass where anything could have been dropped.never heard of sunroof glass exploding especially when it's not even in use.went to the dealer where i purchased the vehicle and they saidit was not covered under warranty.gave me an estimate of nearly $600 and essentially told me to take it or leave it.

During a weekend of thunderstorms my sunroof leaked a large amount of water into the interior of the car.the passenger side of the vehicle was soaked.i got the car back, and during another thunderstorm the car leaked again.the dealership also left my car out in the rain with a known leak for three days on the first trip to the service department.the service manager referred to this leakage problem as a design flaw.

Trim panel designed to cover window frame on front doors of the coupe body style flew off at highway speeds with no warning. Panel struck vehicle in the next lane. Have since discovered the same trim on the other side is also loose.photo of where the missing piece attaches is available at http://i.imgur.com/c5abklcl.jpg - this piece is large enough to easily break a windshield or cause injury to a pedestrian if it comes off at highway speeds.

The drivers door will not open. Appears the latch is broken

Door would not open from the inside, or the outside.almost impossible for a person with chf and knee issues to exit.not to mention, if there was an accident.

The rear bumper is starting to have obvious scratches where the trunk lid comes down.the district service manager says that this is a common problem, that saturn identified two years ago.during the service visit the technician realized that my bumper was misaligned at assembly and realigned and corrected the problem.then the problem started again.now it is in the center of the bumper where the first time it was on the right side.the service department says that the only thing that can be done is to shave the bottom of the trunk lid and re-paint.the car has now been in the shop twice for this problem.i was told by the technician and service advisor that when the car is in motion that air or wind resistance goes through the bumper and pushes the bumper against the trunk lid causing the scratches on the bumper and bottom of trunk lid.

Neither the external or internal door handles will allow one or more doors to open.my drivers side door just stopped working from the external/internal door handles.in the event of an emergency where i might need to get out of my car in a timely manner it will not be possible as i would have to climb over to the passenger side to get out.if something bad happened and both doors had the same problem around the same time someone might have to crawl out the cars windows in order to get out.in the extreme something happened to the electrical system and both doors at the same time you could be trapped in your car until rescue personal arrived.seems to me that there should not be a single point of failure on a door handles that would cause both the external and internal handles to no longer function as required and cause the door to open. I have done web searches for this and it appears to be a common problem.the fix is you have to take it to someone that could spend upwards of 4 or more hours to get the door opened before they can even start to fix the problem.if gm/saturn can't correct the problem in an acceptable manner then should at least cover the cost of fixing the problem every time it happens.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the driver side door failed to open or shut and all the power windows failed to operate. The dealer was not able to open the driver side door and could not continue servicing the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the front driver side door was unlocked but the door could not be opened. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the locking mechanism was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The failure mileage was 134,000.

2006 saturn ion - driver's hood of his vehicle came up causing the rear windshield to break while traveling on the highway. *njthe vehicle had prior damage due to a crash that occurred the same day. Ohio traffic crash report 10-0658-91.

The contact owns a 2006 scion tc.the make and model were unavailable in the drop down menu at the time of this complaint.while driving 65 mph, thesunroof collapsed and shattered on the contact.he took his vehicle to the dealer who stated that because the failure was not the deflector, it is not considered an issue.the deflector was identified as defective, not the sunroof.the dealer informed the contact that he would be responsible for the repair costs.the vin, engine size, and powertrain were unknown.the current and failure mileages were 17,262.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the bar fractured that held the trunk open. As a result, the trunk lid struck the contact in the head and right hand twice. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

The front both driver and passenger sides make noise when going over bumps or uneven surfaces.thumping, rattling from front of car with suspension. The control arms and shifts are worn and need to be completely replaced with new bushings and new ball joints.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 5 mph he encountered a bump in the driveway. There was also a loud rattling noise outside of the vehicle.the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician stated the failure was contributed to both front lower arm bushings. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage was 26,000. Updated 2/22/10 updated 05/13/10.

- the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 75 mph andattempting to apply pressure to the brakes the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and it was inspected by a technician that determined that the ball bearings where pressing on the brakes causing the brakes to fail. The right and left control arm where replaced at a cost of 668.91. The contact is in the process of contacting the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 17,417.

Dt: the contact stated that after purchasing a new vehicle there was a pronounced scraping noise as though the vehicle was dragging the ground when making turns or on bumpy roads.this occurred at any speed.the vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who said this problem was due to an after market tow hitch.no repairs were made at the dealership.he returned home and removed the after market tow hitch, but this did not correct the problem.no further action has been taken at this time.

Door will not opne form inside or outside

I got homeon friday jan 28, and put my car in park, tried to turn the key into the off position and it wouldn't move. I sat in my driveway, freezing, waiting for a friend to come over and stop the motor, unhook the fuses, and unhook the battery. Paid for a new key cylinder, paid to have it rekeyed, and paid a locksmith to take out the old one and replace the new one. It worked for a few hours and then it did the same thing, only this time i went to go start my car, and the key just wont turn. The locksmith came back out and said he can't fix it, it is a manufacture defect.i have read online of hundreds of others having the same problem, and i called saturn customer service, and they said there is nothing they can do. I asked why there wasn't a recall and she couldn't tell me, i asked who would know, and she said no one. She said there is no actual person that i can talk to about that. She refused to let me speak to a supervisor. Google saturn ion ignition, and omg there are hundreds of people with this same defect. I worry for the mom with her babies in the car driving to the store and not being able to shut off her car. Something needs to be done about this.

Wh referral letter of complaintregarding saturn and general motors unable to get parts to repair his 2006 saturn ion.the consumer stated the dealer knows what the problem is concerning the vehicle, but saturn was not producing the part and was unable to give the consumer an answer as to when it would be available.

I have had nothing but problems with this car since i bought it, 2006 saturn ion. Why don't you guys just purchase them from us and get them off the road? we are paying out way more than what they are worth. You guys have been spending a bunch these past few months, wouldn't it be cheaper just to buy them from us? i'm fed up with all these problems that i have had and there's no one that will buy these cars from us, i have advertised many of times and no one wants them. I have a 3 year old son and i don't feel comfortable with him in my saturn. I am going to call whoever i can to see what i can do about someone getting my car off the road because i'm so tired of feeling unsafe and not being able to drive my saturn because of the terrible feeling i get when i think i am going to have to drive my son in this piece of crap. I would greatly appreciate it if you could have someone contact me or give me further information on who to contact about my situation. My name is [xxx] and you can contact me at [xxx]. Thank you and i'll be waiting for someone to call me asap! !information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

In february/march of 2006 i started experiencing issues with the sunroof.the switch operating the sunroof was not working properly.i made an appointment for service and had this checked on 03/17/2006.the problem was confirmed and a replacement part was ordered.

I had cleared my windows of snow and turned on my rear defrost when i heard a loud pop and discovered my rear window had imploded.. I was parked in my driveway

2006 saturn ion 2 will not start in cold weather.

The warning chimes and audible turn signal indicators stopped working. While the headlight on when vehicle is shut off or key left in switch will not cause any safety problem (i don't think), not having the turn signal clicking may lead to driving with a signal left on while driving straight. The other potential problem is that the sound chime no longer works to indicate that the seat belts are not fastened which could cause one to drive without seat belt and increase potential injury in case of a crash.

My car smell light gas and cuts off intermittent. It lot recall on this card. I think my gas fule leak on def parts on it. My emails [email protected]

After driving this car for several years i never knew that so many saturn drivers had my issues.the car has a strange knock in the back.it sounds like it is coming from the trunk.there are often strong smells of gasoline.it has begun to capture the key.i have to fight with it to get the key out and now it has started to cut off while i am driving.the latest incident is what i am writing about which is a cut off while driving.i made a slow left turn and the car promptly shut off on me while i was going up the hill.it occurred when i first got the vehicle, it has occurred at least 5 times since with this morning being the most recent time.it is increasing in between cut offs.it cut off on me only 2 weeks ago as i made a right and went up a hill.

The ignition key would not turn off the vehicle.it was stuck in the on position with the car running.i had to drive to my mechanic and have him disconnect the battery to get it to stop.he rebuilt the ignition, but i continue to have problems with the key getting stuck after shut off.there has been another continuing ignition problem in my 2006 ion for a couple of years, before and after the key got stuck in the on position.the key continually gets stuck in the ignition after shut off and will not come out until i play with it (restarting the car, moving it a bit, playing with the door locks, etc.) for a couple of minutes.

My car has a gas leak.

My ignition will not turn 'off'. It will get stuck and the only way to fix the problem is to put shifter into reverse and back into park then try to turn the switch off .also the muffler is not completely stablized to the car without tampering.

I own a 2006 saturn ion and yesterday my key got stuck in the ignition and the car would not turn off. No one was able to get my key out or my car off, so i took it into the dealership and they had to replace the cylinder and it cost $430. I researched online and there are hundreds of other people having the exact same problem with these saturns and there has not been a recall. I feel this should be a recall through saturn, so i wanted to file a formal complaint.

Was driving at 35 mph when suddenly everything died and check engine light came on, i thought it was the transmission, was able to restart after pulling to a stop, drove slowly to saturn dealership, they test drove it said all was ok, sent me home. Same thing happened about a week later, went to dealership again, they had tech hook up to computer and told me it was the apps - accelerator pedal position sensor. This defect causes an unsafe driving condition and is expensive to repair. They are not sure if it's the apps or the wiring. It may be due to moisture.

Driving on i-95 in richmond va on aug. 28 at approximately 8:30 pm.heard a loud bang on my roof.i was not near an overpass and did not see any debris on road.using my rear-view mirror i observed a large dark object flying off the roof.at first i thought it was a rock but i now believe it to be a large chunk of my glass sunroof flying off.i believe my sunroof exploded.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph the vehicle independently accelerated. The contact had to fully apply the brakes while maneuvering to the side of the road and shut vehicle off to bring it to a full stop.there was a recall under nthsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system).the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing.the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Our ion experienced a loss of power while driving full speed on the interstate multiple times between 2006 and 2008. A car had backed into the ion while parked in a lot at one point, so we thought it might be related to that, but our experience seems to be identical to those reported under the recall. We attempted to have it fixed several times at gm dealerships. The last fix involved replacing all the main wires in the motor. After that, the ignition seemed to be tighter, and the stalling stopped, but the car would then not start, intermittently. It would randomly go into lock down mode for 10 or so minutes.just thought we would add our experience to the statistics. It was very dangerous, and we easily could have died. We do still have the car- couldn't afford another. We currently have a rental car and are awaiting our fix.

The accelerator got stuck while my daughter was driving on the highway and almost got into an accident!!!it will cost over $700.00 to get this problem fixed and we do not have that kind of money!!!

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that after starting the engine, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a curb. The contact indicated that the front driver, the front passenger, and the rear passenger sustained neck injuries that needed medical attention. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 115,000. Dr

Lost power/control while driving, felt like the bottom of the car was falling out, upon repair was informed a bad ignition coil.

On two prior occasions, the vehicle's motor 'revved' or raced just before coming to a stop.a couple of hours later, when pulling into a parking space and applying the brake, the car rapidly accelerated, jumped a curb and ended up finally coming to a stop inside a party store.there were at least 10 feet of skid marks present and a witness from behind that saw the brake lights on.there was a lot of damage to the car and store, all repaired, however the problem that caused the accident has not been duplicated and has not been rectified.

- the contact stated that while driving the2006 saturn ionwith 14000 failure mileage at 30 mph and passing another vehicle going up hill and without warning the accelerator pedal got stuck and the vehicle was catapulted up hill 90 mph.the contact stomped on the gas pedal to get it to unstuck, but the speed did not change.the contact then applied the brake with force with no change in speed. While driving, and still going up hill the contact put the vehicle in neutral, was pressing on the brake and pulled up the emergency brake all at once andthe vehicle came to a stop sideways just before the guard rail.the vehicle had to be towed and had not been repaired.returned usps, 2nd attempt made 06/16/07 failed. * lj .

I was driving in the mountains of virginia and just got on a major highway called 81 north.i put my cruise control on and set it at around 60.i did this right before an uphill climb then i held onto the accelerate button to set it around 65 which was the speed limit on that highway. It accelerated slowly and when it got to the speed i wanted i let go. I got to the top of the hill and it keeps accelerating. So im now going downhill and its accelerating plus the hill was steep and i hit my brake and it doesn't turn off.i hit the clutch simultaneous to when i hit the brake and neither shut off the cruise control. I then turn the cruise control off and its still going.i then hit the clutch and yank the shifter into neutral (its a manual) and the rpm's are going crazy.i turn the cruise control button back on and then off again and it finally stopped trying to accelerate (the rpm's stopped freaking out).not to mention i get pulled by a state trooper for speeding.after he comes back with my ticket (still shocked that the cruise control wouldn't let up) , i tell him,"well what happened was..." and he says "i don't need to know, i just need you to sign this paper right here."this just happened today in roanoke, va and i live in norfolk, va so i have to drive all the way back to roanoke on march 13 to contest this ticket.

The contact owns a 2006 saturn ion.while driving approximately 55 mph in rainy weather conditions, the front windshield wipers failed.the contact's visibility was significantly reduced.he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that he needed to replace the windshield wiper transmission.the repair would cost over $300.the vehicle has not yet been repaired.the manufacturer stated that because there was no recall, they would not assume responsibility for the repair.the failure and current mileages were 40,000.

I had cleared my windows of snow and turned on my rear defrost when i heard a loud pop and discovered my rear window had imploded.. I was parked in my driveway

The sun visor on driver's side will no longer stay in the up position.it is loose and just hangs down and it blocks my vision.the first time i became aware of this i was driving and the visor fell down blocking my vision for a few minutes.it startled me and caused me to swerve off the road.now the visor just hangs down all the time and blocks my vision.gm has no recall on this item right now but i feel they should correct this at no cost to customers.i only have about 26000 miles on my car so this certainly should not have happened at such an early date.will you please pursue this with gm for us?i have been quoted $200 to $400 to have this repaired.thank you.

Driver side window won't roll down. Window has stopped working on multiple occasions, with multiple repairs.

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