2007 SATURN ION

Engine problem is burned valves.

There were 2 steering problems. One was a strut and the other was a poor steering recall
Bulletin No.: 08-06-04-001B
Date: April 21, 2009
Subject: Check Engine Light On, DTCs P0171, P0300, P1174 Set (Perform Injector Test, Replace Injectors and Reprogram ECM, if Necessary)
Models: 2006-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR
2006 Pontiac Pursuit (Canada)
2007 Pontiac G5, G6
2006-2007 Saturn ION
with 2.4L Engine (VIN B, P – RPO LE5)

Supercede: This bulletin is being updated to include the Pontiac Pursuit and to add an Important statement. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 08-06-04-001A (Section 06 – Engine /Propulsion System).
Condition: Some customers may comment on the check engine light being illuminated.
A scan tool may reveal DTC P0171, P0300 or P1174 set as current or in history.

Cause: This condition may be caused by the plugging of one or more of the injector director plate orifices which results in a lean condition.
Correction: Important This condition cannot be corrected by cleaning the injector(s).
Important: For Chevrolet and Pontiac vehicles, reprogramming must be done using the remote method. For Saturn vehicles, reprogramming must be done using the pass-through method.
Follow the published diagnostics in SI for any DTC recorded.
Perform an injector balance test using the Active Fuel Injector Tester (AFIT), CH-47976. Refer to the Fuel Injector Diagnosis (w/CH47976) procedure in SI. If any injector is identified as having a lean condition, replace all four injectors with the revised injectors. After installing the new injectors, reprogram the ECM with updated calibration files using the TIS2WEB Service Programming System (SPS) application. There are two calibration part numbers that are valid for “Engine Operation”. Select the part number with the description that reads for vehicles with second design injector. The injector has a dark blue overmold color for this repair.
Important
The fuel injectors must be replaced and the new calibration files must be installed to ensure a complete repair. Failure to perform both repairs will result in the customer returning with the same condition.

If a vehicle returns with the same condition after having this repair performed, the technician should first verify that the complete repair was performed before continuing with SI diagnostics.

On September 1, 2010 my card was hard to start…some people indicated maybe it was starter or fuel pump. I took it to Ed Bozarth Chevrolet-Aurora, Colorado- and they did a complete diagnostic and could not find anything wrong with the car. They did a oil change and let me go and did not charge me for the diagnostic which I thought was a little strange and questioned they said free. I originally purchased my car in Virginia. I drove from Colorado to Florida to relocate…the problem seemed to be sporatic starting the car. Then on 12/10/10 I started smelling a little gas in my car I make an appt with Nimnicht GMC in Jax, Florida for 12/10/10 and explained that this is a known recall if it is the Fuel pump module assembly. The Service Manager told me GM is not going to pay anything for the repairs and it would cost me $700 without even putting it up on the rack. I escalated to his Manager as gas was leaking under my car which is dangerous. The Nimnict GMC Service man just let me drive off the lot with a gas leak. I theCalled GM 12/10 Case #71-898-076-573 they argued with me and said even though some saturns have this defect recall my vin number did not. I then called Dyer Chevrolet – Vero Beach, FL 12/13/10 made appt and they stated it was a cracked Fuel Pump Model assembly as stated in other recall defects with my ION. I escalated my case to GM with the above case number and still no call…they said District mgr was going to call. In the meantime since I did not have the money I finally borrowed it from someone to pay for it. I have been driving a car leaking gas and GM knew about it but said my fault my cost. My concern is that there may be others out there with the same problem and they are not going to recall until someone dies. I also deserve the money reimbursement because on page 14 of my Saturn warranty book it states the Federal Emission Defect Warranty clause applicable to the EPA. It was not free from defects and I am still under warranty. The word needs to get out so that owners are notified of this dangerous situation. Another Saturn owner was at Dyer Chevrolet the same day with the same problem as mine. I have kept my parts.

On November 28, I went to DCH Saturn on rt.1 in North Brunswick, NJ. I went looking for a specific car – a red Saturn Ion 3 with the bigger engine. The sales girl Lisa Ocasio was pleasant but told me they didn’t have any ion 3s on ion 2s left. After looking at the ion 2s, I picked out a silver one and purchased it.
The next day when I drove it to work, my co-worker Donna asked me how come I settled for the Ion 2? Now, she had bought an Ion 3 for the same saleswoman at the same dealership a month prior. She got the car I had wanted but in blue. She then when on to ask me if they had called around to the sister dealerships in the area to find me the ion I had wanted. I was shocked to hear this because I was never even offered to have them look for what I wanted. ‘
So I called the Saturn customer service and they apologized for not being offered and that they would have the dealership call around to see if they could find exactly what I wanted. About a day later, I received a call saying that they could get silver Ion 3 with the bigger motor if I still wanted. And I was explained that Saturn had a 30 day buy back program that allowed you to return the car you originally purchased for another Saturn so I did.
So very excited the following day I go to pick up my new car and it has everything I wanted except it wasn’t red but silver was almost as good. The next morning, I wake up and go outside to check my new car out! I look inside, ok no floor mats like I was supposed to have but I can just call and get them. Then while looking at the car externally, I find a nice size dent in the bumper. I am furious. I call the dealership and they apologize. They explain to me how Saturn is known for their dent resistant cars and it can just be popped right out. So when I bring my car there to take care of the dent, I could also pick up the floor mates.
Well after taking car of all of that, I am a happy new car owner.
A few months later, something happens to my heating/ac unit. It will only work on selections 3 or 4 which are the two highest blower selections. Ok not happy but not overly concerned.
Then 2 months later when I go to leave work, my brand new car won’t start

Hello, I own a 2007 Saturn Ion, (New), at approx. 20000 mile the front idle arms had to be replaced, I had to miss a day of work. At 35800 mile, I had to have 3 fuel injectors replaced and a front speaker, I had to miss a day of work. A week later I had to bring my Saturn back to the dealership, engine light was on. The vehicle had to stay for 3 Days, Had to have more fuel injectors replaced and the cylinder head (I missed 3 days at work). I was not offered the use of a loaner car (as stated by GM). The vehicle had been a disaster, I bought new, so I would not have such problems. I have contacted Saturn and GM, I have been ignored for the most part, I kept calling and emailing them, they offered free oil changes. No cost for transportation as stated on their web site and warr. to customers, I will be filing a small claims case but want to advised possible customers, GM lies and will not offer or reimburstment for transportation. Also a new vehicle, which I treat well, keeps breaking down. I will NEVER buy a GM vehicle again. They had a chance to make it right and have a possible customer for life, but chose to stalled and ignored me and my wife. Mike & Beth Crenshaw

2007 saturn ion. consumer expresses discontent with electric power steering issues *tgw the consumer stated she is afraid if the power steering fails, she may not be able to control the vehicle due to her age and strength. *jb

2007 saturn ion key got stuck in the ignition and the vehicle kept running. *nj

It loses alot of gas it leaks all under car and its strong smellimg fire hazard.it does not leak if car is off only when its running.driving down 75 the under carriage of car soaking wet

Fuel leaking from gas tank area, became aware when passenger cabin filled with fuel vapor ,noticed gas smell for the past few years when walking near rear of vehicle fuel mileage has been terrible since vehicle was only 2 years old. had vehicle into dealership and complained about mileage, i believe was loosing fuel for a long period of time before this major leak occurred. it made my wife and myself along with my family dog very sickly. had into dealership 3 monts ago and was told there was no leak,but they failed to drop tank and inspect as per gm recall 09226. now at another dealership and they are telling me i have to pay for the repair to gas tank/sending unit out of my own pocket. this is not what is stated on recall from gm global warranty management on bulletin 09226c dated july 19th 2015

Vehicle will not turn over to start, all other functions work( radio, lights, etc.) upon inspection of vehicle i was told that there is a recall on the ignition switch again! the only way to get the car restarted is to jump it. a toyota dealership told me to get this resolved again, so i am writing this to get it fixed once and for all. i love my saturn and would like to know can i take it immediately to a gm dealer.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that there was premature rust and corrosion associated with the heat shield around the supply lines on the rear driver's side wheel. there were also strong fumes entering the vehicle due to the failure. the dealer stated that the supply and return lines needed to be replaced. the manufacturer had a service campaign for the fuel pump, but the remedy provided no solution. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000. updated 02/22/2017*ct consumer stated the heat shield (fiberglass w/aluminium covering) was wrapped around both the fuel and brake lines where they run close to the exhaust by left rear wheel. it appears the brake lines weren't affected because of some type of black coating. fuel lines were lightly plated with some type of metal and it didn't work very well. the heat shield created this problem. updated 6/22/18*jb

Loss of power steering again. this will be my third recall replacement part. power steering has failed and repaired by 2 gm dealerships. gm suggested for safety reasons towing car would be advised but guess who has to pay for the towing me not gm who manufacturer unsafe vehicles. nhtsa you've lost interest in helping and moved on to the next manufacturer air bag problem. i now understand what risk means. my car falls in that risk percentage.

Entire fuel line from gas tank to engine needs to be replaced due to corrosion/rust. gas is leaking near rear drivers side rear tire from fuel line. material used for gas line should be non corrosion. my vehicle had fuel tank module recall done 12 months ago and now fuel lines need to be replaced. fuel lines should never corrode since it may lead to fire.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact sated that the engine hesitated to start and the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. the contact took the vehicle to an independent for diagnostic testing, which located a fuel line leak at the rear driver side wheel area. the fuel line was found fractured due to corrosion. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving various speeds, a fuel odor entered the vehicle. upon further inspection, a fuel leak was discovered under the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key would fail to release from the ignition when the vehicle was turned off. the contact also stated that sometimes when clicking the door lock switch on and off, when straightening the steering wheel or depressing the brake pedal, the key would release from the ignition switch. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 46,368.

The molding and side door panels post and mirror are melting and crimpling. they was repair twice. dealer refused to call the local customer serive rep for saturn/gmc

Same issue as your recall from 2012, the fuel module cracked and leaked gasoline. nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 was your previous information and my car, although not included in the original recall, just had the same dangerous issue

My gas peddle sticks!

Powering sterring light on agaagain very hard to drive had to use flasers to get home from church this went onm saturday and sundaty by moday it corrected itself however it icalled holman cadiilc were i get it serviced they never called me back wwith a straight answer on what they wamt me to do

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.it happened while getting back into car after turning on ignition switch.

Steering randomly fails in the middle of a turn, as if it "sticks" and i have to force the steering wheel back to center. i'm concerned that this could cause an accident if the driver had to make an evasive menouver or is inexperienced and not expecting it to fail. this occurs while moving, and while parked, on any street or highway.

My car had the power steering motor replaced under a safety recall in 2012. now the same problem has happened again, and the power steering motor has gone out. i missed the special extended warranty for this by 2 days - it expired on 3/27/17, and it went out again on my car on 3/29/17. now i'm told it cannot be repaired again under the safety recall. it seems to me that if a part is covered under a safety recall because it can fail, is replaced, then fails again, there is still a problem with that part being used in the car. it should still be able to be replaced at no charge to the owners. i know that for 2003 saturn ion the recall appies to the life of the car.

Temp gage stopped working along with air condition cooling, replaced sending unit to working vehicle and unit works, early on the trouble shooting worked once in a while, if removed from unit and placed backed, now does not work at all. thanks

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired per an unknown ignition recall. as a part of the repair, a new ignition key was provided. after the repair, the contact was still able to use the old ignition key, but continued to use the replacement key instead. the vehicle began experiencing a failure with the new ignition key as it would not eject from the ignition when the vehicle was turned off. the failure caused the vehicle's battery to die and the vehicle to become inoperable. the dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the approximate failure mileage was 384,027.

Since having the recalls for the ignition done - when the car is placed in park i have to pull the shifter toward reverse to get the key out. also since the recalls were done all the sudden my steering rack is making a clunking noise which my mechanic is saying will soon need replaced. it was perfectly fine before the recalls for the ignition and such were done on my car. literally the days after is when it started and the dealership said that it is because my car is old. not buying that answer. all of this has to be tied to a recall, i take great care of my car. i just had the control arms replaced as well and the mechanic said they were near disintegrated!

The car wouldn't start right away after not running for awhile. it also smelled like gasoline. upon taking it to the dealer, it was discovered there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump was replaced. after investigating recalls on the 2007 saturn ion i discovered a recall in effect for cars in certain states, ohio was not one of them. the recall mentioned that it was for cars registered or sold in the "hot" states. the dealer wouldn't even let my daughter drive it while waiting for parts. this recall should have been more widespread.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. in addition, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the failure started after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact had not experienced any failures with the vehicle until the dealer repaired it per a fuel pump assembly recall. months later, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes emitting inside the vehicle. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 83,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel and smelled most of the time. the check engine light remained illuminated and the vehicle did not start at the first attempt. the vehicle was not diagnosed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures, but did not offer any assistance. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the failures were not remedied. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Gas leaks only at the clip

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while idling, the vehicle experienced misfires and had an abnormal fuel odor. additionally, the check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the vin was excluded. the failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated when the vehicle was started. the contact also stated that the temperature gauge did not move and that the air conditioner did not work. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the temperature gauge failure was an electrical failure that needed to be remedied. the technician referred the contact to a dealer to diagnose the air bag failure. the failures were not remedied. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

The power steering all of the sudden goes out and it makes it difficult to turn. i almost got an accident today while driving 50 mph on the freeway, because the power steering just stopped working. this has been happening more often, and it occurs at speed greater than 35 mph. i searched online and found that there was a recall for this problem, but gm customer service told me that there is no active recall.

I have a saturn ion and i am having an issue described in a recall. i took my vehicle in to a gm dealer and called the gm customer service and they are refusing to honor the recall. the vehicle losses power steering periodically and it is very scary to drive.

Strong gas smell noticed outside the vehicle as it was parked. two days later had the oil changed at a local shop and they pointed out there was gas leaking by the exhaust pipe area at a connection. took to draper chevrolet who locally handles saturn recalls and was told the gas line needed to be replaced and not covered by special case scenario. the repair was quoted at $568. repair has not been made. leaking fuel is an immediate hazard if in the presence of an open flame or possible accidents. it appears there are a huge number of cases where the fuel line has leaked on this model. it should be covered.

Saturn ion 2007 recall the other day i got an alert on the display of my car that stated "pwr strg" i was on the expressway and almost got into an accident that could have killed my 3 young children and myself. we were terrified. i was able to get on the shoulder of the highway by forcing the stirring wheel to turn. i then looked under the hood to see if i had a leak of power stirring fluid but to my surprise did not find anywhere that would indicate such a thing. when i turned the car back on to see what could be the problem the msg was gone. i was able to drive the car home but before i got home the msg came back on and i had to repeat it almost getting into a second car accident. i immediately did research on what could be the problem once i got safely home and found out that gm had recalled the "power steering electric motor assist" due to others having the same problem. when i called gm to get assistance they told me that they would not cover the charges due to the previous owner getting the replacement of the same part back in 2014. i disagree with the decision that i should be responsible for replacing and paying for the part that has been recalled for the exact same reason. power steering going out for no reason at all and then returning once i start the car back up. i believe they placed another defective steering motor in the car and my families safely should not be compromised for this over sight. i cannot afford to replace it and should not have to since it is not something different that is wrong but the same exact thing. i would like to know my rights on this issue and if they are still liable for replacing this part or am i. *tr

When i put the car in park the key dosent want to come out theres something wrong with the ignition. and the red air bag dosent shut off from the dashboard it stays red.

I have a 2007 saturn ion 3. before the ignition recall my ignition stopped working (the car would not turn off) and i had the ignition replaced by gm. once the recall was announced, gm reimbursed me for the repair. now, my ignition is not turning off easily ~5% of the time (trying to park on my relatively flat driveway). i need to get it repaired; is a second ignition covered by the recall?

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering was inoperable. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that the power steering functionality returned after the vehicle was restarted. upon investigation, the contact discovered nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) which he linked to the failure however, the vin was not included in the recall. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 139,000.

I have a strong gas smell coming from the rear passenger wheel well after driving the vehicle. there is no visible leak out puddle under the vehicle. i researched and found there were recalls for certain vehicles of the same model and year. i believe my vehicle is having the same issue but no recall has been issued. *tr

I own a saturn which i got used.the power steering went out so i took it to the dealer.found out the recalls have all been done that has to do with the power steering but the code the scanner gave is a c0550 which is a failure of the power steering column internal controller issue.other gm carss with the same recalls that my car has had done include the column but not mine.it seems that they seem to share ste same componets and failures.this part alone is over $500 without labor.the tech told me that its not a hard job and hes done alot of them.searching the internet alot of people have had to replace the column.there seems to be a problem but customers like me aree having to pay for the correction

Sudden power steering failure, the steering continued to work but without the power assist. we were attempting to back out of the driveway, very low speed, turning. this reset with shutting the car off and restarting. gm/saturn state this is not covered by the recall.

I am inquiring about saturn ignition recall #13036. i believe my car has this problem and has never been checked or replaced. can you check on this. i have owned this car for 3 years. thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the fuel line was rusted through in two areas. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the main fuel line and the fuel vapor line to canister rusted through and there were holes on the fuel lines. the contact stated that the mechanic replaced fuel line. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. the failure mileage was approximately was 53,951. *ln *js*dt*dt*jb*jb

My turn signal went out but my parking light stays on. i saw on a site that there was a recall for this problem. i need my right turn signal fixed! i have changed bulbs & it still doesn’t work, but the parking still does work! why is this! just bought this car off of a person not long ago & it was working til yesterday!

My cars fuel lines are leaking all over the place while vehicle is running

My steering column is all messed up, can cause me to lose control of my car. also year of car was recalled a couple years ago for the same reason and sadly enough my car was not included in that recall. my steering column messes up the most, while drive and definetly while turning resulting in a very bad grinding noise of my steering wheel

🔑 ignition. window' driver side remote

Gas leaking from fuel pump/gas tank. a strong odor of gasoline is permeating the cabin. my eyes burn and lips are numb. second day gas can be seen dripping off of the fuel filter, the fuel filter is coated with gasoline. gasoline pours from underneath the rear passenger side of the vehicle any time its started. *tr

The power steering light keeps coming on and it is hard to steer and the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition. car was stationary when the light turned on. *tr

I need to know why your system shows no recalls for my vehicle using the vin number, but has (7) recalls if i use year/make/model, the system should allow me to run the vin, see all recalls, and even report with proof if the recall is complete, like a check list. your system is useless if the manufacturer is not agreeing to the recalls under the year/make/model and assigning the recalls to the vin to grant approval to dealers to repair, a dealer will not complete a gm recall unless gm approves of the recall for a particular vin. i have electrical issues with my vehicle that falls in the category of the recalls, but i'm not paying out of pocket for these repairs, when they are known safety issues.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving the steering wheel was very difficult to turn in either direction. the abs and traction control warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). neither the manufacturer nor dealer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 127,000.

I slightly was going off the curve to the right i turned the wheel to get straight the steering went out i lost control i mashed breaks and nothing stopped the car veered to the right crashing into a utility pole, flipped and the front driver tire, hub and axe came completely off it was not struck by the pole. i was on a county road i be]believe that the suspension went out as well i know the steering did i had no control.

Key stuck in ignition when park . the only way to replace it by replace button under the steering wheel.

Car cuts off a/c wont work unless on max and makes noise when turning. cpu issue like rpm fluctuates i think its the fuel pump and gas pedal assembly cpu problem and its jerks alot dealer said aint nothing the can do bout it but they suppose to fix it with in 30 days of purchase time. so it cuts off while riding and jerks while im on the breaks

I inherited the car from my mother the car has a problem with the fuel system we had it fixed but the same codes are poping up

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering seized and the power steering indicator illuminated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the dealer. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving, an unusual tapping noise was heard under the dashboard. the contact also mentioned that the front passenger seat air bag warning indicator flickered on and off. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was unknown.

Randomly unable to remove ignition key after trying to shut it off.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and was unable to be removed. the vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 14v171000 (electrical system), 14v153000 (steering), and 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). the contact did not recieve any recall notifications, but stated that the vehicle was experiencing failures related to the recall campaigns. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and repairs. the results were not disclosed. the manufacturer was notified of the failures. the failure mileage was not available.

Service person says that i need to replace the fuel injector line. thought that was done so by a recall i had done already. hard to start and smell of gasoline

Since day one of this vehicle which had only 11 miles on it, you can not fill the gas tank. if you go past 1/2 a tank of gas in the car it smells of fuel while sitting or driving. it only has 47,000 miles on the car today and you still have to be very careful to only put a little gas in the tank if you don't want the fumes inside or outside the car. i don't understand why this hasn't been fixed under a recall. it is very scary to drive the car in fear of a fire or explosion. i cannot park this car in my garage as it filled my whole house up with gas fumes which was very nauseating to say the least. this happens while sitting or driving

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at low speeds or when making turns, the steering wheel became difficult to steer and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. while in traffic, the contact powered off and restarted the vehicle. afterwards, the vehicle operated normally. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 221,000. the vin was not available.

Recalls not shown for vehicle at https://www.nhtsa.gov recalls not shown for vehicle at https://my.gm.com/recalls i want to know why auto zone is showing 19 recalls (attached) on this vehicle yet the dealer has no record of these recalls, nor does the national highway traffic safety and i also want to know why i can't find a source that shows the date the recall was issued and the date the recall was completed by vin? this information should automatically appear with state vehicle inspections.

Electrical power steering failed, warning light illuminated upon restart after an oil change, the 'usual' symptoms (hard to turn wheel, especially at low speeds, etc.) for ps failure. after two start/stop cycles, the failure resolved itself making me think it is a wiring/sensor issue. this happened over two months ago, and the problem has not reappeared. aprox 60000 miles at the time of failure. there is likely something failing here, and it is safety related, but it is intermittant at this point

Takata recall.,.. ignition key won't turn seems like it got stuck, can't turn the car on and is parked at a business parking lot the car might get towed i can't turn it on because the key won't turn

Started smelling gas then noticed a few days later that it was leaking when driving and parked

When i turn the vehicle off, the key sometimes will not come out of the ignition. i have to keep turning the car on and off. sometimes i have to move the steering wheel up and down. it will finally come out. i am noticing it happening more often though. need to have it fixed because this is my teen sons first car. not sure he will know exactly what to do if out alone with it.

Won't start don't want to trun over

Key ge5s stuck in the ignition and won't come out. in addition, key can come out and the vehicleb will still be running in the running position

Fuel leaking from top of fuel tank, coming from broken port on the fuel pump. this is the same issue as documented in gm recall 09226c, but because this vehicle isn't in any of the states listed i have to pay for it out of pocket. how can a recall only cover vehicles in certain states.

Airbag light comes on all the time when i'm driving, off then come back on, happens on streets and highways, just comes on and off all the time

I hit my brakes to avoid an accident my car went to left in front of another car. i found out that struts shifted and causing the upper control arm to snap and brake off causing my car to go to the left into another car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Power steering failed this morning. no warning and no previous issues. it worked one moment then didn't the next. pwr str came on the dash alerts. i saw a 2014 recall yet my vin is not included.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. in october of 2016, while driving 65 mph, the brake pedal was suddenly depressed. however, the contact crashed into the rear of a vehicle and, in turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact’s vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. there were no injuries sustained. a police report was not filed. the local dealer was not contacted to diagnose and repair the air bag failure. the failure mileage was unknown. in december of 2017, while driving at unknown speeds, a pick-up truck crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. the contact sustained injuries to the right knee, which required medical attention. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to an independent auto body mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the failure mileage was 43,000. additionally, while driving, the steering seized and the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to an unknown local gmc dealer in bakersfield, california where it was diagnosed that the locking system and ignition key needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available.

In january 2016 while driving on highway to work i had bear to the right at an intersection from 1-90 to 1-76, wheels/steering locked or something and i ended up spinning off roadway. hit division embankment crashing front end and my air bags never deployed. traction in the car i later found out was not engaging when it should have been. now car's traction does not work if it ever really did. i have been in touch with gm complaints department and now i have been assigned a case number but this is about recalls on y vehicle that i do not know they really are because saturn wants me to pay to get this information. i asked why but did not get an answer. only was told that recalls are vin specific and i needed to go to https://www.vincheckpro.com/vin-register. now my vehicle has a control board that is going haywire literally. guages blinking on and off, speedometer acting like a windshield wiper, oil light, brake light, airbag symbol, battery symbol, radio blinking in and out randomly. fuel and temp guages not moving at all. key sticks and car won't turn completely off at times. chimes wont stop and more.

I was starting my car getting ready to go to church, and the steering wheel wouldn't turn, then my power steering light came on. i had my granddauther to call a mechanic and they said that it might be a electrical problem. my car was in a parking space where i live. i did get the chance to move the car. i can drive the car but i'm afraid that it will lock on me while driving it.

Leaking gas and strong gas smell after driving

The vehicle smells like gasoline after being driven and smells like gasoline when stationary. the power steering will display a warming message and the car will become hard to steer.

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph, a vehicle crashed into the driver’s side of the contact's vehicle. the contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed and the contact and passenger required medical attention for head injuries. the vehicle was towed to a tow yard and destroyed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis of the air bag deployment failure. the manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 128,000. the vin was unavailable.

Power steering goes out intermittently

Front driver's seatbelt is difficult to snap in. power steering works intermittently while driving and braking

On november 2, 2018, and after a two day train ride from washington, i arrived at smith motors to inspect and test drive a 2007 saturn ion 3 sedan that i had located on cargurus.com. i was unable to located a certified automobile inspector in that area, and inspecting the vehicle in the rain made it difficult to see exterior damage, and test driving with the defogger blasting concealed the defect about which i am making this complaint. i specifically asked the salesman, craig manske, what is the meaning of "certified pre-owned," and he assured me that the saturn had undergone a rigorous inspection and servicing of equal quality. he left me in the aggressive hands of the closer, smith motors's business manager, ross kent. mr. kent insisted that i sign a form acknowledging that my modifying the vehicle or using non-gm parts might void the warranty.  i reminded him that the vehicle was twelve years old, had sixty-nine thousand miles on it and was undeniably out-of-warranty. he made my signature a deal-breaker, so i gave in because of the time and effort i had expended in getting myself to the dealership in the first place to buy this vehicle. i drove the car back to washington, but the stiff and squeaky pedals annoyed me enough that i took the vehicle to the nearest chevy, buick & gmc dealership in warrenton, or. that technician was unable to silence the squeaky pedals with the lithium spray designed for the task. i ended up paying $55 in a subsequent attempt by another technician to unstiffen and silence the pedals, but it was unsuccessful. the cost to install a new clutch pedal is prohibitively expensive, there is no new brake pedal available, and the mechanic did not recommend using a salvage pedal. my request for reimbursement from smith motors, inc. was denied by controller, carla sheeley, who insisted it was sold "as is."

Gasoline is leaking from somewhere on top of fuel tank

I own a 2007 saturn ion, i recently started having trouble with the steering, the steering wheel is very tight and when i make a turn i need to physically turn the wheel back if i don't the car will continue going in the direction i was turning. i am now having trouble keeping it on the road as it wants to pull to the left, it is in alinement. i purchased my car in 2013 from the original owner i did receive the recall notice for the ignition switch but never received notice 14v15300. when i enter my vin# it shows that there no recalls.i drive 36 miles a day for work, i have not had an accident but it's getting to the point that i am afraid to drive and this is my only vehicle.

I was on my way home just getting off highway with speed limit of 65 mph, when i parked at local grocery store near my home. parked in stall fine but about 10 minutes later i found upon attempting to drive out of the stall, i could hardly turn my car to make it out of the parking lot. i was able to slowly drive it home hoping it would correct itself then noticing powered steering light on dash. on arrival to my home i parked backwards in fear of getting stuck. i then tried numerous times to turn on and off the car with no change in steering or dashboard light. fortunately this happened literally a mile off the highway which i could have easily gotten into a serious accident with much higher speeds and no control to drive the automobile.

Extremely strong fuel smell has begun this week after driving vehicle and is parked. see no leaks of gasoline around vehicle. has low mileage for age, under 90,000 miles. certain areas have been recalled for this, but not for my vin# at this time. has to be same problem. sounds identical. i will need to have my 2007 saturn ion inspected.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving various speeds, the vehicle leaked fuel onto the ground. the contact stated that the fuel exited the vehicle from the rear driver side tire. in addition, a strong odor of fuel entered the cabin of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. the contact called motor city buick gmc (3101 pacheco rd, bakersfield, ca 93313, (855) 393-2841) and was informed that there was no recall on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 8-4378095323. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

The vehicle suddenly lose of fuel while driving. after access suspect fuel pump problem

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key failed to eject from the ignition. the vehicle was taken to davis moore chevrolet (11220 w kellogg, wichita, ks 67209), but they were unable to duplicate the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 111,153. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact smelled a fuel odor after parking the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer stated that there were no recalls. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system) as a possible solution. the failure mileage was 47,407.

Ignition. was once recalled and fixed with new ignition. is starting to do the same thing.it does not turn off the car because the key locks in place.after numerous attempts it finally turns, but how long will this last.just like last time.needed new ignition switch.

Power steering light came on and lost steering found out they had recall never was informed of the matter or recall. had a problem with gas line about a year ago took to dealership cause there was an extended warranty but was told mine wasn't covered even though it should of been cost me 900 dollars. only recall i received was for ignition.

My complaint number is 11061303 i complain about power steering went out and i did not receive a recall notice. i guess when they did the ignition recall and i brought it in they supposedly did the power steering too on dec 12 2014 . even if they did this the power steering should not go bad in 3 years. my car is garage kept.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. the contact engaged the clutch to start the vehicle and all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Poorly designed sunroof drainage system (specifically drain nipple at end of tubing) causing severe leaks to inside cab along driver and passenger front doors and floor. water damage to power windows, locks, mirrors. water damage to ip to body harness connector under front driver side kick plate causing computer to produce false check engine codes related to app and forcing engine into reduced power mode at high speeds creating possibility for accidents.

Over the last three to four years my power steering has went out my front passenger tire has almost fallen off twice i had to have it fixed my car don't want to start after i fill it up it's sputters every time and i've had literally had to get cut out of my seatbelt because it would not unlatch and mikey don't want to come out of the ignition have the time. the power steering went out while driving the tire almost fell off while driving and of course i'm stopped when i'm fueling and i was stopped when i was stuck in my seatbelt and stopped every time i try to take my key out

Previous recall was for ignition, i'm still having problems since it was supposing fixed. the ignition will not release my key, this has been happening for a few months now. i have to sit and wait for several clicks b4 i can take my key out. now it will hold my key and not release as it will lock the doors and won't allow me to put the car in gear. so i'm literally trapped inside. i have to wait several minutes b4 the ignition will release the key as well as allow me to unlock the door to get out. for now this is only occurring when i am sitting still. i'm afraid this will happen when i am driving.

Received recall notice about 3 years ago regarding fuel tank. however, it specified certain states of origin. i disregarded notice since i was not residing in one of those states. my car periodically smells of gas, my check engine light and low performance light goes on/off and my mechanic suggested recall. my suspension issues have required replacement of bearing and sway bar on more than one occasion. my passenger airbag light stays on all the time and dings as a reminder every time i start my vehicle.

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to gas leak at fuel tank. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle experienced a strong odor of gas on the inside and outside. the consumer was advised not to drive the vehicle as it could explode or catch fire. due to the vehicle having reconstructed title, the warranty was voided. updated 11/07/2017*js

Very strong odor of gas after car has been running. have read there are recalls on this car but the vin does not say it has one.

Have been having electrical problems with my 2007 saturn ion for several months. the radio will turn on and off by itself and it's display panel flashes all kinds of patterns, can't usually tell if it's on or off, since the flashing occurs either way. the windows will quit working but after turning my car off and on repeatedly, they will work again. today the power steering went out while i was backing out of a parking spot and i couldn't turn the wheel. after pulling back into the spot and turning the car off and on, the problem went away and i drove home. i told my dad what it did and he said my sister had the same problem with her saturn vue and she had to have her body module (?) replaced. he said hers got to the point that the lights would turn off and on and sometimes she wasn't able to start her car. there was a recall on my saturn ion's steering column and they replaced it and had to put in a new ignition along with new keys. i know my car is older, but since my sister's saturn vue had the same odd electrical take overs, it may be too common of a problem. thank you for your attention and have a good day. 😊

I starded smelling gas real strong when i got out of my car so i checked to see if there were a recall on it i found one on cartruckinfo.com so i called mcclinton dealership and told them what i found they said they didn't have a recall on it but they had something else that would cover it so i take it in after a while they call me tell me it's not covered because in has a salvage title and would coast me 2,ooo and something dollar's i live on $735.00 a month that is the only transportation i have

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by a dealer (horne motors of show low, 1-888-522-8962, 1700 s white mountain rd, show low, az 85901) for a manufacturer recall concerning the electrical system. the recall remedy caused a failure and no solution pertaining to the ignition switch, which also affected the steering. the dealer replaced the fuel pump, steering column, and ignition. the dealer also provided two keys that were to be reprogrammed; however, they failed to lock and unlock the doors. the contact had to use the key fob. in addition, the steering wheel locked when making a left turn and the vehicle stalled several times intermittently. the vehicle was inspected by three locksmiths. one of the locksmiths stated that the steering column was loosely connected. the vehicle was also serviced by (molle chevrolet, (816) 229-8800) who stated that there was no warranty and recall to provide a solution. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the nhtsa campaign number was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Had to have fuel pump module replaced for exact problem as described in recalls of same model year ion's but not for this vin. have retained photos and failed pump module assembly. fuel odor from rt rr of vehicle first noted, then within days started dripping fuel from just in front of rt rr wheel well - found to be cracked pump module

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at any speed, the fuel tank leaked without warning. the dealer was not contacted and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure was not diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 192,000.

We notice a fuel odor while the vehicle is being driven or after it is parked. a crack has become large enough for fuel to be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance has been affected. (#09275c)

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed fuel leaking out of the vehicle onto the ground. on several other occasions, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. the vehicle was taken to dick genthe chevrolet (15600 eureka rd, southgate, mi 48195) where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 174,000.

Gas leak coming from top of gas tank i have grandchildren.

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to vehicle vin not listed in fuel odor-fuel pump module service bulletin. consumer requests reimbursement for fuel pump repairs. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was taken in for repair, immediately upon detecting a smell of gas. *jb

Had ignition recall done, now key gets stuck in ignition so car can not be turned to off position or remove key. this never happened before recall was done. have seen many similar complaints about this issue with this model saturn. this should' be a recall item by gmc as it is obviously installing faulty parts. i believe this item could possibly cause a fire hazard. when i talked to the gmc dealer i was told since the recall had already been done. (even tho with faulty parts) it would cost $110.00 just to check it out and then a couple hundred more to fix the problem they caused when doing the recall

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while the vehicle was stationary, the fuel lines rusted without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 109,000.

Complaints involving automatic power gear shift not working properly. not able to engage the gear shift in order to be able to get the key out of ignition. have to keep on starting and shifting in order to be able to disengaged the key out. can no longer drive the car because afraid won't be able to get the key out of ignition. this all started after we had a recall on ignition which was replaced. there is a recall on this issue but for some reason this vin# was not included in the recall. this is an issue on the same model, year, car with different vin#. i would appreciate it if you would into this situation for which i'm pretty sure there should be a recall on this vin# also. i had to call a lock smith one time because i wasn't able to get the key out off ignition since then haven't driven the car. this happens after i've been driving and then i go to park it and not able to take key out of ignition because the gear shift isn't working properly.

It is difficult to get the key out of the ignition. i have to turn the wheel all the way to the right, then 1 turn to the left. i have already had recall 14063 and 14113 performed on my car. i told the mechanic about it, and it worked correctly for a couple of weeks then went back to not letting me get the key out of the ignition unless the steering wheel is turned a certain way. this happens when i am try to leave after i park.

Power steering goes in and out very dangerous to drive or control ignition switch repaired this is just as dangerous models pontiac g and chevy cobalts have same power steering module and were recalled not saturn models.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 30 mph, the engine stalled without warning. the failure occurred once. the vehicle was not able to restart. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key would not release from the ignition cylinder until after numerous attempts. the failure occurred one week after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). the failure became progressively worse. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

A general motor recall has been issued in the past for a loss of power steering only on certain vehicles in the past year. a problem is corrosion of the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of the power steering. this will cause greater operating power by the driver under low speed driving and causes a greater chance of an accident or death because the difficulty in driving a vehicle effected by this problem. gm has made this a recall to be fixed in the dealer, but only certain vehicles, the saturn ion was involved, and i had it corrected, but what i experienced before, is back again, and i believe the power steering assist is defective again. many recalls in the past have been reoccurring issues with vehicles, and this may be another one.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable while the battery warning light illuminated. the contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at low speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. the failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering assist needed to replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Fuel tank is leaking gasoline

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to vehicle fuel leak repairs and consumer seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle developed a fuel leak in july 2014. there was a strong odor inside and outside the vehicle. the consumer received a recall notice regarding the same issue in august 2015. the consumer claim for reimbursement was denied. according to gm, the repair performed, was not the repair covered by the customer service action program. the consumer referenced recall # 12v459000. *jb

Loose speed while driving drop from 55 to 10 almost comes to complete stop. it started on highway driving now it does it on city streets. check engine light comes on and stays on for days at a time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. the vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that there was an intermittent electronic control module failure. the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000. ..updated 03/22/16 *bf the consumer stated the manufacturer refused to offer any assistance. *js

Ever since i purchased this vehicle in october i've been having trouble & its only january i've had a fuel leak and had to replace it i've had bad struts had to replace it bad alternator replaced it bad battery replaced it bad brakes & rotors & i replaced it. it's just a horrible car and i wish i had spent my money else where is it possible that i trade in this car for something the same value i am very unsatisfied with this car.

I have to have the electrical computer replaced - the car drops to 1st gear and doesn't move up, the door locks lock then unlock and continue to do that, the engine light comes on, the power steering alarm comes on (but i don't lose power steering) and the speedometer stops working! this happens while driving with no notice except the door locks start first them the other issues happen simultaneously.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the line that runs from the fuel tank to the engine leaked gasoline. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that fuel fumes emitted inside and outside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was rusted and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Thermstat gauge does not register a temperature

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the fuel line was corroded due to age and weather and needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall and was out of warranty. the approximate failure mileage was 115,694.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled an abnormal odor of fuel. the contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel pump directly behind the driver seat. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was corroded and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 81,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 35 mph and attempting to avoid a vehicle that was stopped in the roadway, the ignition key became jarred and moved to the off position, which caused the vehicle to stall without warning. the contact attempted to switch lanes; however, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed to function when the pedal was depressed. the contact stated that the vehicle crashed into the rear of the parked vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. there was no police report filed. the contact sustained injuries to the neck, shoulder, and lower back that required medical attention. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed to a dealer to be repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

At first i had starting problems. i looked into the ignition,spark plugs,coils,plug wires. a g.m. dealer said i had a code that said #3 cylinder misfire. #3 cyl. spark plug was the only plug that was not running to lean. at that point my transmission started shifting rough. with in about 1.5 months the engine started hard starting. i decided to change the fuel filter, bought one from auto zone, crawled under car and could not find a fuel filter. my g.m. dealer didn't know what i was talking about. so i explained it again. they came back with "it must be in the fuel tank. i have changed hundreds of fuel filters in my 50 years of being a mechanic. every automobile i have changed the in tank fuel pump has had a screen to catch the large pieces that may get in your tank, but i have never seen a fuel filter in tank. please let me know what you think.

The hood latch is having to be replaced for the second time in 6 years. it will latch but the spring will not go over all the way so the hood latch does not stay in place. i was driving from nc to ny and after driving for about 400 miles i got gas and the hood latch had loosened and i could not get it to close tight. i pulled up on it and it secondary part of the latch stayed connected so i continued to drive. once in ny i called the dealer and the entire latch needed to be replaced and it cost me $200 and the best part is that it had been replaced once before roughly 6 years ago. the fact that i had to pay $200 for something that in my opinion is a safety issue is ridiculous especially since it had been replaced once before.

Had a very strong smell of fuel, took in to have checked out . special coverage on cracked fuel tank inlet control valve. they ended up replacing the fuel tank and filler tube, hose, seal, and cam. returned car 3 days later still smelling fuel, and sounded like they threw parts on and didn't attach them. replaced fuel module. returned car 1 week later still smells strong fuel to be told that fuel pipes are rusted through and gas is still leaking from that. not covered. they now want $870.03 to stop the rest of the fuel leak. only have 61,000 miles on it. how much will be paid to my family when i get blown up in my car from the leaking metal pipes? plastic stuff was all covered. everything else was covered by special coverage. why isn't this if this is leaking fuel on the ground too?

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 5 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel was difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 11,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while in park, the steering wheel seized and a power steering warning message was displayed across the message board. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,900.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the driver side seat belt failed to unlatch and the contact was unable to exit the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

I have had intermittent issues with my passenger airbag light coming on and off. my vehicle has about 65,000 miles on it and i do not feel safe driving it with passengers. my gas cap light is on and off as well, and now, water is pooling on the floor for no reason after a dealer looked at my car. i have reported my airbag case to gm, as well as to the nhtsa hotline. i feel like airbag issues should be covered in all vehicles, particularly if there is no evidence of a crash. i do not have an airbag on/off switch, so i have no way to turn it on/off. my concern is that it may deploy for no reason, possibly injuring my passengers. all of my issues are on the passenger side of my car. (reported by friend of vehicle owner) no documentation other than case number info given to gm. specific date just sept 2015.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the air bags light was constantly illuminated while the vehicle was being driving at various speeds. it was diagnosed that the passenger side air bag was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor and there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. the contact also stated there was a fuel puddle underneath the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a rusted fuel line and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 47,813.

Within 2 months of having the first recall on the ignition switch repaired the airbag light on the dashboard will illuminate at random times. some times it will stay on after starting the car and turning off at some point into the drive, or it will illuminate while driving, stay illuminated for a period of time and then shut off. had the second recall that still impacted the key being able to be removed which required the gear shift to be replaced less than a year after the ignition switch was replaced. since the second repair the air bag light illuminates more frequently. see many others have had the same issue since have the repairs completed. the air bag light never illuminate prior to recalls being repairs.

Fuel crack around fuel pump. leaked fuel. dealer covered and fixed under special coverage bulletin 12191. there is a recall for this but not in my state.

Substandard fuel line completely rotted in 2 places due to salt from winter months.

There is a bosh/cdr report from esis of general motors outlining the data received from the crash for non-deployment of the airbag. mr. segovia of gm stated that the airbag should not have deployed based on the statistic from this report. i do not believe what he has stated. i need a review of the report for compliance regarding the non-deployment of the airbag to my 2007 saturn ion. gm through esis has refused to surrender the report to the defected seatbelts. my general motors pending claim #816261. i have noticed andrew segovia, esq., ms. mary t. barra, ceo, mr. daniel ammann, president of gm regarding the second half of the claim of the defaulted/recall of the power steering during the crash. mr. segovia has confirmed esis's email stating that there was a power steering recall/defect to my car vin number and remained open. there was the debris on the highway that caused the accident and then there was the defected power steering problem with my 2007 saturn ion which caused the crash. i was never notified of this recall by gm. the defaulted power steering caused the crash. in the outset of this claim, general motors was aware that the power steering of the vehicle was inoperable. i tried to turn the steering wheel so that the vehicle would not crash into the rail guard but failed. i could not steer the vehicle. if i would have been notified of the power steering recall and defect, the car would have been repaired and operable at the time the car crashed. but general motors defected power steering caused me to have no control of the power steering of the vehicle away from the rail guard so the car would not crash into the rail guard. the power steering was inoperable and as a result caused the crash. i am awaiting a response back from general motors in the resolution/settlement of this matter as well and other information regarding the loaner vehicle.

When parking my car at a very low speed, my car suddenly lost power steering which made it very difficult to turn the steering wheel. luckily, i was able to park my car.

Vehicle was stopped at a traffic light and was struck from behind by another vehicle. this propelled said vehicle into a third vehicle (directly in front of the reference vehicle) also stopped at the traffic light. the resulting collision caused major front end damage to the saturn ion in question, crumpling the hood approximately 2 feet toward the rear of the car. in spite of the apparent force of the collision on the front of the vehicle, the air bags did not deploy.

Unable to change the cabin mode airflow from defrost to feet to sides, cable disengaged, gm has discontinued the part for sedan, part number 5240994901 941476, unable to find acceptable replacement part at any gm parts dealers/sellers around country. if one cannot change the direction of the airflow one cannot defrost for visibility. this part covers 2003-2007 ions, the car is only 8 years old, if that.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the ignition switch malfunctioned. the vehicle was towed to a gm dealer where it was diagnosed that another dealer disconnected the fuses during a previous recall repair. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a chiming noise. the key became jammed in the ignition switch causing the vehicle to not completely turn off. the contact was able to turn the vehicle off after numerous attempts. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while reversing out of the garage, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated. the failure recurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 4,046.

In september 2014, the power steering on my 2007 saturn ion went out. i had it towed to a dealership and had the power steering motor replaced under a recall. the power steering went out again a few days later but came on again after a day. i took it to a different dealership and they were unable to find a problem. the problem occurred again in june 2015 and happened twice in four days. i took it back to the dealership that did the original power steering motor repair and was told that the power steering column had failed and that the column was not affected by the massive 2014 recall. the repair is going to cost $950. i am skeptical, particularly after reading several similar complaints, that this is not a systemic problem and it could be a serious safety issue if the power steering fails while driving.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving approximately 40 mph, a fuel odor emitted in and around the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the failure mileage was 129,000.

Had vehicle taken in for ignition switch recall per notice. after repairs for which my vehicle was in shop for almost 30 days, i was given vehicle back. after 2 weeks the ignition switch would still stick and not allow for the key to be returned to the off switch after several tries. i just have dealt with this for awhile now, but not it is becoming more of an issue and i feel the recall parts are not working.

Per past recall, my ignition switch was replaced. previously, ignition keys were being chewed up, and that is again the case. key locks in place & will not turn (over) for several tries.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the key remained in the on position. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the shift cable needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000. updated 7/9/15*cn

While driving started to smell a very rank gas smell rushed to my mothers house to see gas leaking all on the side of the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle. in addition, multiple unknown warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the technician diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 91,000.

I started the car and heard the chimes and saw a message appear where the odometer mile appears - power steering. i was parked in between two cars and i had no power steering. it seemed to go out. the car was very hard to maneuver to backup in between the two cars and into the shoulder lane. i was close to hitting one of the park cars. once in the shoulder lane i turn car off and restarted the car. the car went back to power steering. i had taken the car for the recall back in october and the problem was supposedly fix when i complained that above the 60 mph i was loosing control of the steering wheel. i called saturn customer service today and at first gave me a no saying the problem had been fixed. i explained to them that they were deceiving the customers by putting a quick fix on the issue and not completely resolving the issue. analogy of a bandaid on a deep wound. unfortunately, i need my car and need to drive it but i am scared for my family safety. i am taking it back tomorrow to the dealership to diagnose the issue again. i hope they make it right this time around. *tr

S10 direct reply letter requesting assistance with denied compensation from gm ignition compensation claims resolution facility after an automobile accident resulting from a defective ignition switch. *smd 2007 saturn ion. the consumer stated an animal ran across the highway. when she hit the brake, the vehicle shut off, the steering locked up and she lost control of the vehicle. consequently, she ran into a ditch and the air bags did not deploy. the consumer received a letter from gm stating no accident occurred as a result of the ignition switch defect. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that when that the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to stop. in addition, the coolant warning light continuously illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 200,000.

Vehicle had a strong odor of fuel when you would stop. took to my standard repair shop and fuel pump module and filter needed to be replaces as it was cracked. never received any recall notification and find that recall was only for 2007 saturn ion's in warm weather states. this vehicle was purchased new in the state of virginia. the expense i incurred should be reimbursed as the were saturn ion's outside of warm weather states could also incur the same issue. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at approximately 20 mph, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering fuse needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 134,760.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while attempting to park the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering suspension and the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was 89,000.

Tl*the contact owns 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the power steering seized. the failure recurred on several occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the contact was made aware of nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the vin was not included on the campaign. the failure mileage was 97,000.

The intermediate steering shaft seized resulting in loss of electronic assisted steering and failure of steering wheel to return to center. this is the same issue that has was recalled in the chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 of the same model years which use identical parts, but the saturn ion was inexplicably excluded from the recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition switch. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system); however, the vehicle was still exhibiting the same failure as listed in the recall. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician stated that the issue had been resolved per the repairs that were performed on the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no solution was offered. the failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at approximately 45 mph, the power steering and alarm warning lights illuminated and a chime sounded. there was also a total loss of power steering. the vehicle was pulled over and the contact noticed that the steering strut was fractured. the power steering column failed and was replaced. the failures recurred on multiple occasions. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed code c0550 (failure of power steering assembly). the vehicle was repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the approximate failure mileage was 77,195.

On12/14/2014 i put gas in my car and the gas cap did not screw on like it usually did and did not click like it always did. i got in my car and started the engine and the check engine light came on. when i got home i looked in the owners manual. i called rancho motors and was told i should take the car to them. i took my car to them on 12/17/2014. i was given a ride home while they checked out my car. on 12/22/2014, i called and spoke with mike tarpley, the assistant service manager. he said my car had a stuck valve, the #2 cylinder needed repair and the thermostat needed to be replaced because it was stuck open. on 12/23/2014, i called again and was told my car would need a valve job. i called on 12/29, 12/30 and 12/31 and was told they were working on it. all this time i was told the cost of this repair was $2,000 and they would get me a senior discount. i was finally told on 1/5/2015, that my car was ready and they sent someone to come get me and take me to rancho motors. when i got there i was told the cost was $2,500, and with my discount it was $2,355. i do not understand why my saturn with low mileage needed all of this work. i had not had any prior problems that would indicate this needed to be done. why was it not just the gas cap? *tr

Strong gas odor. sometimes gas on the ground under the car. took it to draper chevrolet and they determined that the fuel pump and the gas tank needed to be replaced. the filler neck on the fuel tank was cracked. charged me $855.80 for the repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes emitted inside and outside of the vehicle after turning the engine off. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 90,000.

I started my car up and it sounded extremely rough and the check engine light came on. i took the car to a service center to get oil changed, coolant changed, fuel system cleaned and to get an overall check done. they were unsure of the issue and i took the car to the dealership where a diagnostic test was done and it read that there was an issue with the timing chain. after reading on here and online i see this is a common issue with this car. *tr

While driving on city streets at approx. 25 miles an hour the steering wheel disengaged from the steering mechanism. this was very frightening for my daughter. the vehicle was pushed into a parking lot. we spoke with the manufacture and we were told to that the vehicle did not have any recalls that were outstanding. we had the vehicle towed to the the nearest dealership to be evaluated. we were told that the steering coupling was broken and needed to be replaced. this we had done. we were very fortunate that this did not occur while driving on the freeway. the complete disconnection of the steering from the rest of the vehicle is something gravely serious. this something that the nhtsa should look into. *js

The car failing to start on the first ignition cycle and a smell of fuel while driving and after the car as turned off was noticed. a week later fuel is now considerably leaking from near the rear of the car. a recall has been issued for a fuel pump problem on the 2007 ion, but only in certain states, illinois not included. obviously, this is a major safety issue and yet another defective part/system from saturn/gm. as gm dealerships are booked repairing the faulty ignition switches, i have to wait over a week for the repair to get looked at. the choice is now risking fire/explosion on the car as the leak is very near the hot exhaust pipe or not going to work for a week. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that when starting the vehicle, the power steering warning light illuminated and the power steering failed. the vehicle only had manual steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact also mentioned that the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 176,000.

Bill dodge auto group, westbrook me 04092, invoice 841019, customer states can smell fuel check for leak, 00 diag and replace leaking fuel pump and sender. 8986 cgm $us 198.00,1 19257125 nb- (s) module kit $390.32. parts 390.32 labor 198 other 0 total $588.32 62491 fuel sending unit found fuel leaking by tank area, removed tank and found sending unit return line broken of sending unit, will need new sending unit, removed and replaced sending unit & checked for leaks, o.k. nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 sept 19, 2012 fuel system, gasoline delivery pump, fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. *tr

I parked the car in front of my house, leaving the headlights on. when i went to put it in the garage, i turned the key in the ignition switch, and heard no sound. i realized i had left the headlights on and the battery was dead. then the key would not turn in the lock so i could remove it. i could not open the trunk with the button on the dash, in order to replace the battery. the car is now useless to me. i will get a battery charger to charge the battery from the engine compartment, but some reports online report that the ignition switch must also be repaired. this ignition switch area was just repaired in a recall. *tr

As i was driving along a city street last autumn, the transmission started shifting with a noticeable jerk each time it went into another gear. this is an automatic transmission. when i came to a stop light i put the car into park. when i put the car back into gear, there was an even stronger jerk. the jerking kept on each time the car shifted. at the next light i turned the car off during the red light and then turned it on when the light turned green. the problem continued, so i went straight to an auto repair shop. they were busy so i had to wait awhile, and then it took me awhile to explain the problem. when the technician went out to see what the problem was, the problem was gone. isn't that soooo typical. this last summer, the same thing happened. this time i went home and let the car sit there for 15 to 20 minutes. the problem was gone again. my fear is that this could happen at highway speed and god only knows what could happen then. *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to ignition key issues. *smd the consumer stated the key became stuck in the ignition. the vehicle stalled on three occasions, and the check engine light illuminated. the ignition switch and shifter were replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel seized and the power steering warning light illuminated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the failure mileage was 78,000. updated 03/10/15*lj updated 9/11/2017*cn

Gasoline dripping from area near rear wheels, both metal fuel lines rusted through. *tr

This car just had ignition recall repaired. but when you shut the car off, sometimes it doesn't let you remove the keys. *tr

Letter from senator warner on behalf of constituent re saturn ion recall (attn: shane clem). *smd the consumer was informed on several occasions, the parts were not available. when the parts did arrive, he was informed the machine was broken. there was a recall, regarding a steering issue as well. the consumer had to return to the dealer, because he continued to experience problems with the steering. *jb

2007 saturn ion consumer is seeking reimbursement for repairs. *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted while starting up the engine. the vehicle was taken to an authorized mechanic for inspection which located fuel leak over the fuel tank due to defective fuel pump. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 82,000.

Because of a 'hidden recall' by gm, i was driving down the road when i smelled fuel. my fuel pump had become defective, causing a leak, and therefore, rusted fuel lines, which then broke. this 'hidden recall' was not covered at the dealership and i had to get gm involved on a corporate level, and even then, i still had to pay for their mistake! my car was steadily dripping fuel, and aside from emptying the tank there was nothing i could do about this. it is dangerous, and gm knows about it but will not acknowledge the danger in the situation. i have children. what if the car would have caught fire? then would they have listened?? it is absolutely absurd that they would not warn owners of these vehicles (even the dealership claimed to know many others in my situation exactly) when it is something so dangerous, let alone make them pay for the repair. i am absolutely disgusted. *tr

The fuel pump cracked. the car could not be driven without gasoline spurting out on the road. there was a partial recall in several states but i was not covered by this. there was also an extended warranty in others that expired this past year. it cost $500 to repair and gm would not offer even partial compensation. the fuel pump was partly made of plastic is inferior and should be recalled everywhere. thank you. *tr

I purchased the vehicle in march 2014. on 7/17/2014 the ignition switch was replaced at asheville chevrolet in asheville nc. i had not had any issues with the ignition at that time. on 11/3/14 the car stalled while i was driving. i took it the dealership on 11/5/14. the dealership kept the car for 11/5 and 11/6 and replaced the ignition coil and spark plugs and stated that is needed a map sensor repaired. they verbally informed me that they checked the ignition switch again and checked the fuel pump for leakage (which was another recall). i drove the car home on 11/6/14 and it stalled again within 20 minutes. i called the dealership back on 11/7/14 and was informed that technician that worked on it was not there and they would call me back on monday (11/10). on 11/10 i talked with the dealership again and was informed that the technician that worked on the car was fired on 11/7 and i could bring it back in for them to check it. i took the car to another mechanic on 11/10 who could not do any work as the computer needed to be "flashed" as it had not been reset when work was done by the dealer which prevented them from identifying any issues that may exist. i brought it back in on 11/11 and informed them that the car is still stalling with the exact same issue that i brought it in on 11/5. the dealership could not confirm that anything was ever checked regarding the ignition switch replacement and stated that the already replaced the recalled ignition switch. they further refused to reset the computer and denied the need for any further work. the vehicle continues to stall when the car is driving and the dealer is well aware of this issue though they refuse to take any action. *tr

Car was parked tried to start would not start with jump. had towed determined problem with starter. fixed overnight drove off lot then lost power steering same night just avoided accident. found out recalls on both total of 8 on this vehicle. only had since 8/1/2014 never advised of any recalls on vehicle and mccafferty ford in langhorne,pa did not offer to assist advised its not their responsibility to check recalls. car can be driven 10-15mins then steering locks up. have to wait for car to cool down then steering comes back, 10-15 mins same problem. there is also recalls related to air bags. *tr

Car impacted by three recalls 14v047, 14v171, 14v153 contacted dealership in june- no parts, registered with dealership october told parts are on order. dealership advised there are 700 consumers on their recall list, to date they have been able to service 100. neither gm or dealership can provide any timeline for when might be able to expect repair. at the least, as a consumer having a timeframe for repair would help us weigh options, particularly while we are forced to put our families at risk due to the continued unavailability of parts. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch when attempting to turn the vehicle off. also, the contact stated the electrical components in the vehicle sporadically turn off and on. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed there was an electrical issue. the technician removed the key from the ignition but the problem persisted. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

2007 saturn ion. consumer received the first recall and was told by the dealer the parts were not available. he was told the same thing when the 2nd recall arrived. *cw the consumer referenced recall # 14v153000. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key failed to release from the ignition switch. the vehicle was serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the manufacture was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 78,000.

This car was repaired under the recent general motors ignition switch recall in june of 2014. we are still having problems with the ignition. the key will periodically get stuck in the ignition, (you can turn the key to the acc position, but it will not go to the off position). in order to remove the key from the ignition you must restart the vehicle and turn it off again, usually after the 3rd of 4th try the key will go into the off position and the key can be removed. there are times when this does not work. there is an ignition release button located beneath the steering wheel, the ignition will turn to the off position when you stick your finger into the hole and push the button. however, i have received a slight shock when pushing this button. we are also concerned the other problems associated with the ignition recall will also still be present. *tr

On june 7, 2014, the vehicle would not stop running. i took it to a nearby care care center where they stopped it. the recall establishment (zimbrick buick-saturn) told them to have the vehicle towed to their establishment. they kept the vehicle until june 26th trying to replace the switch and start the vehicle. they charged the car care center "jump started" the vehicle in a wrongful manner and that caused a computer to fail. i have a sworn statement that it was not jump started. they eventually replaced the computer with a used cadillac part and charged me $1288.41. the entire process was caused by a defective ignition switch and incompetence in repairing the vehicle. i don't believe i should be required to pay the amount requested and seek compensation. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, a loud thumping noise emitted from under the vehicle on the driver's side and no warning lights illuminated. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure but decided to replaced the front control arm bushings without performing a front end alignment. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 10,163.

I cranked car power steering would not work. turn car off restarted car still no power steering turn car off raised hood could not see anything wrong. restarted car third time power steering work ok.week later same problem with power steering turn car off restarted worked fine.this car has a salvage title gm will not cover this (bulletin 14115)because of title.if it was a recall they would pay for repair.i have never been notify by gm of this problem . found all my information thru your web site.don't understand why this problem is not classed as a recall. i don't think i could have turn steering wheel if i had been moving in the car at slow rate of speed..with car not moving could not turn steering wheel at all. *tr

The saturn ion 2007 that i own is bleeding gas. fuel lines are rusted near the plastic retain clip. fuel pump plastic is cracked, fuel tank has rusted in a small but significant spot. recall #09v419000 is not being adhered to by gm. this is the most unsafe problem i have ever heard of. i live in virgina, very humid state. 100% humidity is common. i should have been notified of the problem since it is recalled. if this has not caused multiple fires and fatalities it would be a miracle. my complaint is the state specifically of the recall leaves lots of people without notification of a very serious problem with those cars. *tr

2007 saturn ion purchased in illinois late october 2013. moved to north carolina 9/4/2014. as of october 20, 2014 car smelled like gasoline inside and out, as soon as you walked up to the car you could smell the gasoline. the gasoline smell was very strong on the inside as well and was overwhelming and sickening. i looked underneath the vehicle and saw a wet spot on the pavement and then saw gas leaking (dripping) from what i assume is the gas tank. this is a huge concern since the recall on this wasn't a nationwide recall and only affected warm weather states. we have only been in north carolina for a month and a half - missing their warmest time of year. their theory of warm weather states is not acceptable and they have put my daughter's life in danger!!! i believe a nationwide recall should be issued regarding this defect and compensation to those affected. i will be calling gm asking for a rental while this problem is being fixed. this is the fourth recall on my daughter's car since she has owned it. i honestly feel gm can have this car back and issue a check for the full price that we paid for it in october 2013. what recall will be next??? we do not want this car!!!! please quit putting people's lives in danger gm! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, an abnormal noise was emitting from the front of the vehicle as the vehicle started to make a jerking motion. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the timing chain needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was made aware of recall under nhtsa campaign number: 07v519000 (engine and engine cooling). however, the vehicle was not included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

After filing tank, i noticed a strong gasoline smell in the vehicle then upon driving the car about 25 miles,i stopped to check under vehicle to see if i could find a problem related to the fuel smell. i found a large amount of fuel leaking from underneath the car near the fuel tank and exhaust system. i had to call a tow truck for fear of fire or explosion. i was later notified by the dealer that the problem was not related to the recall notice i received for the fuel pump module being cracked rather it was the seal between the fuel pump and the tank. a simple internet search revealed the many issues with the so called recall of the wrong issue on this model year vehicle. i believe this is a serious safety issue that is being overlooked and covered up with a nonsense recall of an unassociated aspect of the fuel system. the recall advises not to take vehicle to dealership until you notice a smell of gas, fuel leaking or a problem light on the dash...why would one wait until fuel is noticed leaking before taking vehicle in for recall. this is just a plain and simple lack of regard for the safety of the consumer by gm. i hope and pray that no one has become hurt or severely injured by the major lack of good judgment. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

There is a strong odor of gasoline both outside and inside the vehicle. this seems to be a result from some sort of flaw in the plastic supply or return port of the modular reservoir assembly located near the fuel tank. gm has issued a recall in several states under gm recall no. 090226 and nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000. as this could potentially cause a fire and is massive safety concern, this should be broadened to all states for this model. *tr

I had a recall on my switch which was fixed but it is still doing the same thing as it did before it was fixed but was told it was because of the sensor (spelling ) in the it that keeps it from not connecting to let it know to turn the key all the way off . i was told it would be a cost to me to have it fixed . well i don't feel it should be up to me to pay for it and i feel it is still a safety matter in the car . i think it should of been part of the recall to fix it all so that no one with the same problem would have to pay our of their or my pocket to fix it . thanks for listening to me and hope that my concern will be noted . *tr

I was driving at speed limit from i 75 to rochester road at 7:50 am. all of sudden, i felt steering got very hard to turn and stuck at pointing to right, i tried my best to turn the steering wheel, but no success, car span off the road into the ditch, back of the car ended up on an electric pole. no airbag deployment. no other cars hurt. someone called 911. i felt ok at the moment. 2 hours later felt dizzy. based on how odd the steering felt, i think i had experienced a sudden power steering loss. luckily the car did not hit the pole first, otherwise i could have died. *tr

I just have a question. i received a recall notice for my car today, october 10, 2024. i called immediately and the first appointment to get it repaired is december 30th. i don't think that is a reasonable length of time. my question is, is it safe and reasonable to have to wait this long? *tr

I have had both my power steering, ignition, and repairs completed regarding the gas leak pertaining to recalls. however, even after the supposed "fix," the vehicle has still not been repaired. these issues happened initially while the vehicle was still under warranty, however, gm is now just acknowledging them, although there are service bulletins that prove they knew at the time, so now they are only offering me repeated failed repairs or money towards another gm vehicle. gm vehicle's that are brand new, to which they are still recalling! i want my money back period! gm refuses to acknowledge or take responsibility for flooding the market with faulty vehicles. please help, i'm interested in filing suit. i was already involved in one accident, regarding the power steering, years ago when it just went out, they claimed they didn't know about it, and i paid for the repairs, only to have received a letter a year ago, stating it still wasn't repaired, i took it back, and now got a letter again yesterday saying it needs to be repaired. i have children and this is our only mode of transportation, i do not feel safe in this vehicle and i certainly don't feel that they are able to repair the vehicle, nor do i trust anything gm said at this point. please help. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (electrical system), nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). the contact stated that the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

My vehicle had 3 recalls from gm. after the defects were repaired on 10-8-14, the vehicle still has problems. the key ignition is still defective. most of the times, when i park the car the key doesn't come out. i have to turn on and off the car to have it remove. i feel so unsafe on this car. i contacted gm and was given a case file# [xxx], which to this date hasn't contacted me. i called again today, and was advised that they assigned a senior advisor to my case named [xxx] at 1-866-790-5600 ext# [xxx], which did not response. i spoke with a customer service rep names [xxx] and she stated that he was not responding and offered to transferred my call to his voice mail, which i did. i waited for so long for the parts, driving an unsafe car because i didn't want it to take advantage of the situation. however, on 9-6-14, i had to drive the car to the dealership, because the power steering failed in the middle of the highway. it was very scary. i got a rental for 1 month until they repaired the car. however, it seems that the problem persists and it is not fair for me. i need a reliable car. i need them to provide me with another car. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle crashed into cement stumps. the contact was injured and required medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000. updated 02/20/15*lj

General motors is recalling certain model year 2007, saturn ion vehicles, some of these vehicles have several special coverage issues, however a condition in that the plastic supply, or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak. this vehicle has been identified as being covered under this particular service policy, as well as other special policies. gm notified us, and good chevrolet reportedly replace the fuel pump module, as covered by gm. from december 10th of 2013 to present - we are still dealing with aspects stemming from this recall issue; per our many calls to gm, as well as visits to good chevrolet about the fuel smell and vehicle's performance good chevrolet and gm's have been questionable in their response to our very serious concerns. courtesy tire, our regular maintenance center, discovered that good chevrolet damaged the fuel vent when replacing the fuel pump module, which compounds the original issue for the special policy. ever since their negligent servicing of the vehicle gm and good have been denying any wrong doing. we filed a complain with the washington state attorney generals office and now am filing this complain due to the dangers associated with the fuel issue. *tr

My car was in the general motors ignition switch recall. i took my car to the chevrolet dealership to have it worked on. they kept it little over a month. they finally called me and said my car had been fixed and that i could come and get it. i drove my car for a couple of days and then i started hear a clicking noise in my ignition. so when i got to where i was going i switched my car off and it was making that clicking sound again. so i tried to get my key out of the ignition and it wouldn't come out. so i sat there a few minutes and i tried again and it still would not come out. so i kept switching the car off and on until i finally got the key out. so the next week i took it back to the servicers and i was told that it didn't do that with him.so he couldn't tell me what the problem was. so i took the car and left. it started doing the same thing again . so the next week i took it right back and they still didn't do anything. so i contacted the general motors headquarters and they supposed to had got back with me within 24-48 hrs. well i didn't hear from them until about a week later when i had to called them back while i was back at the chevrolet service center. so they finally call me back and talked to me and the service manager. so i was told to bring my car back tuesday 9\17\14 and i did. they come telling me that it's my gear stick without putting it on a machine to see what could be the problem. so again i left with my car in the same condition and it is still making that clicking noise and my key still be hard to come out at times. when my car was there getting repaired somehow my door got messed up. won't nothing wrong with my door when i took my car to them. although they won't admit to it they done something to my door. they say they wasn't back there at my door but greasy hand prints are back there on the door. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and there was a strong odor of fuel present. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the fuel pump was fractured and needed to be repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline) and nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 60,000.

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switch recall issues. *smd the consumer stated after the recall was performed, he noticed the remote no longer worked, which worked prior. the next problem, was the key being difficult to remove from the ignition and sometimes it was difficult to insert the key into the ignition. occasionally, the vehicle would not shut off. the consumer would have to turn the key to off and then on, which would require several attempts, to get the vehicle to turn off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, whey the shaved the keys and said that should fix the problem. as for the remote, the dealer couldn't reprogram it, and they suggested, just buying a new one. the consumer soon discovered, the problem remained the same. also, the fuel pump had to replaced. the pump was built with plastic fuel lines molded into the top of the pump. at about 70,000, the plastic lines cracked at the top of the pump, probably due to vibration. the problem could have been avoided, by using steel lines connected to the pump, or coming off the pump with a short section of the hose. the fracture leak was small at first, but smell gas was present, but a leak could not be found, until the pressure line cracked at the point it made a puddle under the vehicle. the pump was replaced at a cost of $ 600. however, the new pump was built exactly like the failed pump. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the airbag sensor lights for both the driver side and passenger side had illuminated indicating that the air bag system was faulty. the contact mentioned that the problem had occurred intermittently. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but no remedy was offered. the failure mileage was 125,000. updated 11/12/14*lj updated 01/27/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system: ignition: switch). after the vehicle was repaired according to the recall, the alarm system caused the ignition switch to lock. the failure prevented the engine from starting. the alarm would sound while the vehicle was in operation. the dealer stated that the alarm system needed to be repaired. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 38,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle and noticed fuel on the ground. the contact was a certified mechanic and diagnosed the vehicle himself. the contact stated that the fuel feed line and evap connector needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

I own a 2007 saturn ion 3 quad coupe 2.4l. i am currently experiencing what i feel is exactly described in recall id: 66615 (gm's campaign # is 12190...this recall is an expansion of 09v419). my exact vehicle is singled out in this recall. the only thing is that my car was not bought in nor registered in one of the qualifying states. however, due to my service to this country...being stationed in california, the car was in the state of california. for nearly 2 years. i imagine the states singled out were singled out because of the heat in those locales and the propensity of plastic to dry rot. as you can see from the recall description, the plastic fuel pump is susceptible to cracking/leaking. as a member of the marine corps from 2006-2010, i was not required to register my vehicle with the state of california. the car was bought in iowa...where i now currently reside. i would appreciate some consideration to be included and covered under this recall. i am experiencing a very steady gas leak from the vicinity of the gas tank. my car has lost much responsiveness, is difficult to start, and is now inoperable because the leak has gotten far worse. please feel free to call or email me for any mores, at which time i should also be able to provide you with the vin. thanks in advance!! *tr

My car was recalled for 2 things - ignition and power steering. i was provided a rental by gm in the interim of getting my car fixed. it has been 3.5 months and i still do not have my vehicle. i have been told by the dealership on two separate occasions that my car is ready for pickup. i was told that my car battery had died and that in order to get it, i would need to pay $200 to fix the battery or have the car towed out of the lot. i was not happy about this, but figured that i would go to the dealership to evaluate the state of my car in the morning. i called 5 times throughout the day, and left three messages for the service manager. i did not hear anything else about my car for several days. i received a voicemail from [xxx] employee, [xxx]. he acknowledged my frustration and informed me "not to worry about paying for the rental" and that "we were waiting until we heard from you to submit the recall fix to gmc." [xxx] never called. a week later, i received a voicemail from someone else at the dealership stating my car was ready. i called [xxx] and he stated "you have a bill for $200 for the battery replacement, and i believe the car has a new pump for the power steering recall." i called saturn customer service number to address my concerns about both the charge for the battery, and the fact that when i run a vin search on my car, the power steering recall shows up as "incomplete." she did not have an answer. she said the recall vin search has a "lag time," and had no reason fornotmentioning thisbefore. throughout this, [xxx] had said "i believe the power steering pump has been replaced,"but a vin search shows the recall as incomplete, and according to gms own documents, a pump was never part of the recall remedy. i have no reason to believe my car is fixed, and i am being given no alternative to this $200 charge, which i never approved. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Noticed fuel smell found puddle/leak in front of driver rear tire (part of fuel module lines0 checked for recall on gm site(none found fuel line). came here to research found bulletin 12191 special coverage took to gm and they are refusing to replace under this special coverage saying only the module itself would be covered if it were a problem. there are many many more out there having same issue and being told the same and a very small few dealers are fixing (probably the ones with a conscience. they want me to pay for a factory defect to the tune of $1300 for a covered issue.(supposedly)i really feel others and myself are getting shady action on the part of gm honoring there now owned problem . please help. they are also fixing ign module however long that may be. thank you and please help (ps) currently in illinois however car registered in florida (in illinois 2 mo). *tr

After having the recall for the ignition switch problem completed, i began to have the "seatbelt warning" light stay on or "on and off" intermittently. the problem has occurred when starting the vehicle and while driving. at the same time the digital display on the radio began to flicker and become unreadable. i believe this is a serious problem and have seen other complaints for the same problem. my understanding is gm has refused to attribute the problem to the recall work or new ignition switch. i never had this problem until the recall word was done. investigation is warranted in this case as it could be life threatening. it's not just a coincidence! *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition defect repairs. *smd the consumer from day one, she had a difficult time removing the key from the ignition. the service invoice stated the shifter was replaced. gm denied the consumers request for reimbursement. according to the letter from gm, the repair that was performed was not the repair covered by the recall. *jb

Started smelling gasoline around the car. upon inspection found that the gas tank was leaking at the seam where the filler tube goes into the tank. the leak was not just at one point but practically all the way around. the gas was literally streaming out. i took it to the dealership and all they said was that it was not covered under any recall and unless the fuel pump itself is leaking they would charge me $120 diagnosis fee. i patched it and got it down to a seep. about 2 months later the fuel pump started leaking. i took it to a different dealer and they said they would replace the pump but i had to pay for the fuel tank ($831). labor would be free since the tank is off anyway. my complaint is that the fuel tank should never start leaking. it was leaking far more than the pump and in my opinion was far more dangerous. even at very low levels it would leak a considerable amount, especially if parked on a upward incline.

The power steering goes out after two attempts to parallel park. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted around the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, the contact was unable to locate a leak. the problem recurred several times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and other vehicle problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled and left her stranded on may 15,2014. on may 19, 2014, the power steering failed. the vehicle had to be towed both times. the ignition switch was replaced. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving various speeds, the cruise control auto accelerated and the seat belt warning indicator illuminated. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the delay. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the ignition was turned. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the dealer replaced the ignition switch, but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 146,000.

I don't know what caused it, but i recently started noticing a strong fuel odor around my car within the last month. i crawled underneath the car to check for leaks and determined that the fuel tank has cracked at the seam where the plastic spout was mated/molded to the main part of the plastic fuel tank on the rear side of the tank. fuel currently leaks from the crack when the tank is approximately more than 3/4 full; especially when accelerating and fuel is forced to the back of the tank. the only replacement part (currently part number 20870462, which replaced the old part number of 25947829) is available from a gm dealership and the retail price is $695. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received nhtsa campaign number 14e021000 (ignition switch). after the vehicle was repaired under the recall the contact stated that he had not experienced these failures until the recall repair was performed. the contact stated that the "air bag" warning lights were illuminated intermittently. the contact stated that the horn blows without being depressed and the doors did not lock when the vehicle was shifted into drive. the failure recurred multiple times. the contact notified the dealer of the failure and was advised that the remedy for the recall did not have anything to do with the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 87,000. ...updated 09/19/16 *bf updated 08/28/2017*ct

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. shortly after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system: ignition switch), the air bag indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the illumination was not related to the recall repair. the failure mileage was 68,000.

Saturn ion ignition switch has been replaced twice & my car still does the key sticks, doors won't unlock but now after dealer did work the air bags off and misfire #3 cylinder & shifter loose & shifter handle jiggles out of place. timeline: may 7 2014 ordered ignition switch mark christopher chevrolet may 18 key stuck ignition doors wouldn't unlock - finally able pull key out but car was still running without key towed to mcc car not safe to drive, may 19 4:35pm received call from service manager stating car is there & part still back ordered. from may 19 2014 until july 27 they had my car. but june 4th stopped by dealership after receiving a parking ticket on my plate #. the dealership told me my car was never towed to them. . following day they called said it was there. i kept calling for updates over next 2 months no one called me back that was because service writer quit & my paperwork car etc was lost again. my car is in worse condition now . i'm perplexed at situation that gm allows dealerships give customer car was allegedly repaired back in worse condition where is the moral compass i really feel unsafe & scared i may cause an accident & hurt some innocent person because of my car not being fixed properly. mcc has acknowledged car isn't fixed right they backordered shifter because they say that's the new problem stemming from ignition switch recall.... it's been painful and tiring struggle plus my car is worth nothing now 7502.00 3 months ago kelly blue book.... now they won't even give me 3000.00 i'm almost ready to give up & just take the loss of money because they don't care about me, you or anyone on the road ... having a congressional investigation did nothing but insight the dealerships to become rude & accuse customers of "wanting 10years cars fixed for free" quote from the service manager at mcc. very condescending & disrespectful. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. as a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a curb and caused a blow out to the front passenger side tire. there were no injuries. the vehicle was diagnosed and received a new ignition switch. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Tl * the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 45 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact heard a chime sound and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. the contact injured her shoulder attempting to steer the vehicle. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to ignition / shifter problems and reimbursement issues. *smd the consumer had the ignition lock cylinder and solenoid replaced, prior to the recall, because the key was getting stuck in the ignition. also, the shifter assembly had to be replaced, because the key continued to get stuck. the consumer stated there were times, where she could not get the vehicle to shut off, because the key was stuck. the consumer is seeking reimbursement. *jb

Tl * the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that once the vehicle was started, the ignition and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

I experienced sudden loss of control of my 2007 saturn ion while traveling at 35-40 mph. i swerved back and forth 3 times before crashing front end into a mountain (rock wall). no driver airbag deployment. no passenger airbag deployment. complete/total loss of vehicle. no reported injuries. *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switch recall notices. *smd the consumer stated it has been four months since she was first notified of the recall, and every time she called the dealer, she was informed, the parts were not available. *jb

An accident occurred when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. i was traveling 50-55 mph and had time to briefly apply the brakes. the resulting collision destroyed the entire front end of my car. i was shocked the airbag did not deploy but at the time was unaware my car had serious potential safety issues. since becoming aware of the recall i have been able to simulate the ignition failure by jostling the key in the ignition while the car is running. i have followed the instruction sent to me by gm in regards to the recall process and have heard nothing back from my gm dealer 3 months since calling to arrange bringing my vehicle in. i was simply informed they would call me when the part comes in. in the mean time, i am extremely conscious of the fact that my car does indeed fail. i actually say a quick prayer every time i get in the car now because i'm scared. i am scared of the possibility that i could be responsible for hurting or killing someone while driving a vehicle i am fully aware can fail. gm will call me back soon, i hope. *tr

The portion of the fuel lines near the fuel pump, which is hidden by a flexible cover underneath car, was discovered to be severely rusted nearly to the point of leaking, requiring fuel line replacement. in contrast, the portion of the fuel lines exposed underneath car was still in pristine condition. (car has been garaged at night since delivery.) although gm has issued a recall for fuel pump leaks, the problem often is instead the fuel line has rusted through and is leaking. this problem would not be expected, and thus appears to be due to a saturn design or manufacturing defect. because of the prevalence and significant safety issue, the service manager expects gm will eventually issue a recall for the fuel line problem. because the portion of the fuel line subject to severe rusting is hidden behind the flexible cover underneath the car and not the exposed section, it is likely to be noticed only after leaking occurs, resulting in a fire hazard. a recall appears desirable to inspect particularly the hidden portion of the fuel lines near the fuel pump and replace them if needed. although a manufacturer must provide a remedy to safety-related defect a no cost to the owner, in this instance gm refuses to pay for the fuel line replacement unless the nhtsa compels them to issue a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering).the contact stated that the repairs exceeded a reasonable amount of time. the dealer stated that parts were not available. the contact did not experience a failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.

After being verbally told and in writing that everything was fine with my car after the ignition recall kit was installed, my check engine light came on before i could even exit the service dealership lot. i immediately returned the car to their service department which resulted in going from no charges, everything is ok, to my car mysteriously may have a cylinder 1 misfire and it will cost me $2,000 to repair. general motors has and continues to give me the run around by placing me on hold and transferring me to call centers in india. this nightmare i have endured since 6/6/2014 to now is a shame and outright criminal in my opinion. i never post on sites like these but wanted to notify other saturn owners who worked hard to own and up keep their cars. *tr

When trying to put the car in park, the key gets stuck and cannot move key back to park position. moving the shifter back and forth and reparking had temporarily allowed me to pull the key out. months later, we cannot pull key out of ignition it is stuck in the ignition. i was told we need a new shifter by the dealer. there is a recall on the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, but of course, not for the saturn ion 2007 model. gm stinks!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. after the vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the key would become stuck in the ignition. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired again and the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 45,000.

My saturn had been idling roughly for about a week. i checked the oil it seemed low and i put more oil in. it seemed a little better. the check oil light has never come on in this car. after taking the car down and back to my parents it would not turn on. two car dealers have told me it is the timing chain and that it needed a new engine with parts and labor 25,00.00 dollars. i bought the car in 2011 in october. i now have a car i have to keep making payments on to keep my credit rating safe but i can't drive. so far gmc and the dealers have been unhelpful with getting my car repaired. i can't afford 2500. dollars. i went to the bbb and was told that my car aged out of the complaint system. i haven't had this car 5 years and it hasn't reached 100,00.00 miles and it is unusable with a repair that is more than it is currently worth. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the power steering failed and the steering wheel seized. the contact also mentioned that the power steering warning light illuminated. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who replaced the steering column. in addition, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was towed back to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced again. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering). the approximate failure mileage was not available.

Shortly after purchasing the vehicle my tail light and the headlight on the opposite side from that tail light went out. i replace the lights and have a mechanic looks at the issue at least once a year but they continue to go out constantly. i have been pulled over several times for this issue and have paid many tickets. this has to be something wrong with this vehicle, i have never had to change my lights on my previous cars like this and it is costing me a fortune not to mention dangerous if since it affects my turn signals as well. *tr

Passenger airbag issue where the passenger awareness system had a fault. it disabled my air bags. for a couple weeks i rode around not knowing all my air bags were disabled. dealer charged around $900 to replace sensor! i felt like i had to choose between safety and spending a ton of money. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure. the vin was not available.

After about a year of having my saturn ion i was driving on 94 going the normal speed limit when i lost control of my car. my wheel locked up causing me to hot my breaks unable to steer another vehicle ans mine collided at 45-50 mph. my airbags did not deploy. until now i did not think anything of it until you guys sent me a letter about the recalls on both the ignition switch (if my keys fell out my wheel would lock) and or if my power steering went out i would lose control as well. i never had any previous accidents not even a fender bender. also when i called about this recall i was told to bring my car in and get it switched for a rental for 6-8 weeks until my car was finished. when arriving there was not a rental available so i was told i would have one within the next 3 days tops. i waited 5 days and called dealership again. i was then told i would be getting a rental from enterprise and because of my long late hours at work the vehicle would be dropped off that evening to come get after work. when arriving there the ball was dropped once again and i did not have a rental. the guy helping me scrambled and found a rental somehow and sent me home in it again stating it would be 6-8 weeks. 4 days later they called me stating i need to bring the rental back because it was sold. after driving all the way there once again and getting my 2nd rental i was called the very next day saying my vehicle was done. i don't understand all the miscommunication and why i had to waste my time and gas money for gmc major screw ups. this recall has upset my enough where im not sure if i will buy a gm vehicle ever again. *tr

Hello, this vehicle is under recall and i have received notices since march 2014 about the recall. however, it doesn't seem that saturn/gm is taking this recall seriously, as i have called them 3 times to see if i could get it fixed and so far they have said they can't fix it. when i called back in march, they said that they were waiting on a part and should have the parts by mid-april. i was fine with that, and was told to drive with just the key (no extra weight). they said i was put on a list, and they would call me when they had the parts. i was fine with this as i had never had any trouble with the engine losing power, but of course want to get it fixed if there are problems. that was now over 3 months ago, and i have not heard anything from saturn/gm. gms notice said to contact the nhtsa if i'm not satisfied with gms response to the recall, so that is what i'm doing. i initially contacted gm's customer assistance center back in march, and they told me to contact my local dealer, who is billion auto in iowa city, iowa (http://www.iowacitychevycadillac.com/). i'm assuming that i'm still on their list, and gm has not provided them with the parts, or they have so many vehicles to fix that i'm just too far down on the list to get it fixed in a reasonable time. i'm just writing this as a complaint against gm and how i don't feel that they are taking the recall seriously if we have to wait over 4 months to get our vehicles fixed. i have to continue to drive this vehicle daily, as it is my only vehicle. also, i should mention that the vehicle is registered under my father's name, larry perrott, which is why the contact information is different than the vehicle registration information. i'm not sure what i'd hope the nhtsa can do, but i just thought it was worth getting this on the record that i'm unhappy with the way gm is handling the recall. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to several ignition switch replacement recall notices. *smd the consumer stated she received the first recall notice in early march. another month went by, and she received another letter. a few days ago, she received another letter. when she contacted the dealer, she was informed the parts were not available. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated while driving over a bump approximately 30 mph, a strong odor of gasoline emitted inside of the vehicle. the failure occurred sporadically. there was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was ineligible under the recall due to not originally being registered or currently sold in one of the states mentioned in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 42,000.

Fuel pump cracked; difficulty steering; ignition switch failed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received a notification for nhtsa campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the part was not available to do the repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the problem. the contact had not experienced a failure. updated 09/02/14*lj the consumer stated as of 8/11/2014 the parts for the repairwere not yet made available. updated 09/10/2014 *js

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to ignition cylinder unit replacement problems. *smd the consumer stated she could not turn the engine off, or remove the key from the ignition. the consumer is seeking reimbursement. *jb

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall problems. *smd the consumer stated after the repair was performed, he continued to experience a problem, with the key getting stuck in the ignition. *jb

Fuel lines have rotted and breached causing fuel to leak. this leak location is on the rear drivers side of the vehicle, approximately 3 inches from the exhaust system , a critical safety issue. this fuel line failure has been documented by the bradshaw automotive service dept. (864-879-3536), a gm factory dealership. bradshaw automotive has confirmed that there is nothing which i or any other owner or operator of this vehicle either did or failed to do which would cause or contribute to this catastrophic fuel line failure. it is also confirmed that this fuel line damage was not caused by an accident or any other type trauma to the vehicle or the fuel system. this vehicle has no history of accident damage verified as per carfax i am the owner of this vehicle and our son has been the most recent operator of this vehicle for appox the last 6 months. i purchased this vehicle in 2013. i have requested full assistance from gm to remedy this apparent design flaw and / or manufacturing defect. the cost quoted to me for repair by bradshaw (gm authorized) is appox $600. i contacted gm (866-790-5600) . the case number assigned by gm is # [xxx]. i have spoken to tier 2 district specialists jenny (ext 11619) and sarah (ext 21577). gm has decided as of june 13, 2014 to refuse assistance stating the basic warranty is expired and refuses to put their position in writing. the unsafe vehicle is presently sitting in the bradshaw automotive facility lot in greer sc near our home. please help ! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number: 14e021000 (ignition switch). the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the vehicle had not experienced a failure. remailed 08/18/14*lj

I received a recall notice for my 2007 saturn ion in march 2014. the recall notice is for the ignition switch, ignition lock cylinder and ignition key. i call my local gm dealership and was told that they were repairing cars as the parts came in and i was put on a list. they told me the parts should be about 2 weeks and i would receive a call. i called 2 weeks later and the dealership still hadn't received the parts to fix the recall and in april 2014 i received another recall notice from gm to have the repairs to my car. i then called the dealership again to check on the status of the parts and they still didn't have them. weeks later i brought my car in to have some work done on my car and i asked about the recall and they told me it should be another couple weeks. i called back in 2 weeks and was told they still didn't have the parts. i called back in another 2 weeks and was told the protocall for the recall had changed and that they were ordering the parts based on the vehicle vin and it was a car by car basis. so i ordered my parts this way around the end of april. it is now june i still haven't had my car fixed and just received a notice from gm that i haven't had the repairs to my car. i called the dealership again and they still don't have the parts. it has been 3 months since my first recall notice and still haven't had my car repaired. i am so upset at the way this whole situation has been handled and i find it unacceptable. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated and the warning bell advised that the air bag needed service. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed a diagnostic which was unable to locate a failure code. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 68,973 and the current mileage 69,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 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 did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. the manufacturer did not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. the contact did not experience a failure. updated 8/19/14*cn updated 09/5/2014 *js

I was driving down the street and the power steering failed. i pulled over to a nearby shop to have it looked at and was told to restart the car. the problem went away. fast forward to the last 2 weeks (today is 5-june-14) and this issue has occurred at least 10 times. now being this is the same system that was used on the chevy cobalt and pontiac g5, both of which were subject to recalls for replacement, i don't know why my ion was recalled and this problem fixed. i have to drive long distances at times and for my power steering to fail while i'm on the highway for a known problem is not acceptable. *tr

Car stalled then ran again fine. thought maybe bad gas or something. started hearing a loud noise in the engine. change oil came on and so i took it in to be serviced only to find out the timing chain had jumped keys. this is a terrible issue which could have caused me to wreck had i not had plenty of room to coast off the road. also seat belt is stuck and will not unbutton so i am unable to buckle up the right way until that's fixed too. looking online all of this seems to be a common problem however it appears people have to die from it before a recall is given. i urge an investigation into the seatbelts and the timing chain. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the power steering failed and the power steering warning light illuminated. the contact mentioned that the steering wheel became very hard to maneuver. also, the contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently over a period of a year. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who indicated that the power steering unit needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number 14v153000 (steering). the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received nhtsa campaign recall number 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable. the contact experienced a failure, where they were unable to remove the key out of the ignition switch. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. rk

Cracked fuel pump housing. *tr

3/2014 recall letter 14063, 4/2014 2nd recall letter,4/11/2014 car to dealer,5/16/2014 ignition replaced, "repair other ignition" accelerator pedal,throttle body,fuel induction sensor, throttle body sensor, quoted $560.00,charged $634.29, gm promised price assistance "repair other ignition-have not honored their word. picked up car 5/16/2014 on 5/20/2014 <100 miles encountered same issue. 5/22/2014 car returned -to dealer, key stuck in ignition, service mgr witnessed issue, claims - solenoid @gearshift to ignition not registering park, states"i have seen a lot of these recalls, gm is going to replace anything remotely connected to this recall but is "customer bill". soleniod quote $400.00 additional to $634.29. i am inclined to believe if it is "remotely connected" it should be included in this recall. i firmly believe gm has employed this "other than ignition" strategy to recoup their losses on the back end by employing this "customer bill" phrase. the dealer has not shown any of the parts that were replaced or any evidence to support their claim.i welcome the opportunity to share my experience in great detail with the nhtsa and any congressional committe that is designated to investigate this gm recall.

The car is presently under recall for ignition. however. the car cannot be driven as the pwr str warning comes on for a few seconds, and no steering or severe loss of all steering control of the vehicle is lost after the car has run for 15 minute and every 5 plus minutes after the first failure. gm will not fix anything on my vehicle, i made a complaint with nhtsa and have made internal complaint at gm regarding my 2007 ion and the 3 accidents due to the loss of ignition and total power including brake failure going down the highway at 50 plus and losing control resulting in accidents. i need help to start the complaint about the power steering as it will not allow me to safely drive the car at all. i am disabled and on oxygen, i have requested special accommodations from gm to assist with my disabled condition to help expedite any repairs and all warranted coverages for power steering, air bag non function, and recalled ignition. the car presently has 55,000 miles and cannot be driven as the power steering will not allow the car to be controlled. the previous, most recent accident, caused structural damage including a front fender complete bent and radiator bent at a tail collision due to ignition outage with no brakes at 30 plus mph. no air bags deployed, only damages to myself, blindness to left eye and severe concussion, and car is not safe to drive. gm will has not taken any action since my phone complaints in april, almost 30 days ago. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The ignition switch would not allow the key to be removed. the car was running. we had to call a locksmith to get the key out of the ignition and repair the ignition switch. i took the proper paper work to johnny londoff chevrolet in florissantt, mo. the dealership would not accept the paper work to get reimbursed for the repaired ignition switch. the recall letter indicates that the cost to repair would be reimbursed by dealer/gm. the gm hotline was notified several times and i was told to call the dealership. the dealership would not accept the paper work and did not provide a letter indicating why the repairs would be disallowed. the cost for the repairs was 375.00. i have the original receipts and the paper work. i can be reached at [xxx]and email address [xxx] thank you, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I was driving on the highway at approximately 55 mph and the car altered with the error sound and pwr str showed on the odometer display. power steering was lost, but the wheel was still able to turn. on the highway, the steering wheel was not capable of turning much past 2 o'clock position. at lower speeds i could make right and left turns, but with a great amount of effort. the vehicle is not safe to operate without the use of the power steering. at high speeds, the steering wheel does not have has much range of motion. *tr

The power steering light came on and there was no power steering had to pull over and turn car off. after restarting it was fine for a while but did the same thing again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the air bag warning lamp was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times where the technician diagnosed that the air bag sensor and pretension needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 20,000. the current mileage was 119,000.

I took my car in for the ignition switch recall repair and i ended up paying $205.00 for a new battery because the car didn't run for approximately 3 months while waiting for parts to become available. they (david chevrolet in niagara falls ny) told me that gm was not covering the cost of the batteries and that this had happened to 4 or 5 other people. in addition to this they said that they had to replace a part for the power steering that was covered under another recall. i can't believe they charged me $65.00 in labor charges to put in the battery. when i finally got the car home ,i automatically locked the doors. guess what, the new ignition keys don't unlock the trunk or the car doors. they forgot to tell me this.i don't believe gm is really trying to rectify this situation, because it took so long for the parts to come in, my battery became totally useless and cost me over $200.00. i will never buy any type of vehicle from any of gm's lines, in fact, i will buy a foreign brand because i no longer feel safe with this car. thank you for your time. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Today my car has started accelerating unintentionally. it first happened when i was stopped at a red light. when i was leaving my destination around an hour later it started happening again. my car was literally slowly cruising through the parking lot without my foot on the gas pedal. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the ignition switch was replaced by the dealer under nhtsa campaign number: 14v171000(electrical system). the contact indicated that the key continued to become stuck inside the ignition switch when attempting to turn the vehicle off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission shifter was defective. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 108,000.

The vehicle will not turn completely off out of the "acc" position when stopped. the gear shifter has to be "played with" for a while and then maybe it will engage. otherwise the car will stay in the acc position . of course the doors cannot be locked because the car won't shut off. *tr

I was driving straight at 50 mph , when a chime sounded, power steering was displayed on message center, and power steering force was lost. steering became almost too heavy to steer at all. was able to pull over, turn off ignition, and reset steering system. since then, this happened without warning at least 20 times in the past year. power steering motor felt hot to touch. i am stuck with this very dangerous condition. recall should include all cars affected. gm is negligent so far in replacing this on all affected vehicles. *js

Message "pwr str", loss of power steering assist. shutting off ignition temporarily fixed issue and regained power assist, however issue continually crops up, 6 or 7 times during a normally 25 minute/18mile drive home from work. i was driving with cruise control on a straight highway, no sharp turns, an apparently unprovoked failure. i see there is a 3/31/2014 recall for this particular failure but i have not yet received any notification of it, though i have received notification of a later 4/10/2014 recall having to do with the ignition switch. vehicle mileage reported is approximate, not sure exact mileage but right around 113,000. *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer was involved in an accident, and the air bag did not deploy. *jb

Car suddenly stops on hill. meter in car says car is 3/4 full with gas. so the car was not out of gas. car must have something wrong with the fuel ignition or something for it to stop. went and put gas in car to just to make sure , and as soon as i did the car started. it makes no sense for the gas gauge to read it has gas and the car stops. also when car is parked fuel is on the ground leaking. not sure what is going on but according to a safety recall in 2012 i think that is the problem with my ion also. *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer was involved in a one-car accident on december 13, 2013, totaling the vehicle. the consumer stated a vehicle in front of her braked, so she braked. however, the consumer hydroplaned and hit a wire fence in the middle of 2 highways. it tore the bumpers off the vehicle, damaged the front and rear windows, and sliced the tired. there was a large dent on top of the vehicle. even after all of the damage, the air bags did not deploy. the consumer was injured. the consumer stated the key was in the ignition switch. however, it was already in the off position. also, prior to the accident, the brakes would go all the way to the floor. however, the dealer was never able to duplicate the problem.*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was exiting a highway at 25 mph when the power steering assist failed, causing the contact to crash into a pole. the air bags did not deploy. the contact’s mouth struck the steering wheel and the contact sustained injuries to the mouth. a police report was not filed. the contact sought medical treatment for the injuries. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 50,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition. the vehicle had to be turned on and off to remove the key. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who repaired the vehicle but the failure continued. the contact was unsure of the exact repairs. the manufacturer has not been notified. the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

My 2007 saturn ion is leaking gas. i called the gm (800) number and was told my fuel system had a recall. when i left my vehicle with the gm dealership they called after a few hours stating they replaced the fuel system and i was good to go. a few days later my car smelled like gas again, so i took it back. the manager called me stating, "my fuel tank was cracked". i picked up my vehicle and left. if my fuel tank was cracked they would have related that information the first time. i honestly believe this is a gm issue, because i googled this problem and a lot of consumers with my model car have the same issue. *tr

I was driving down the street and lost my power steering capabilities. i pulled into a les schwab service center to have them see if i was out of power steering fluid. learned that they were not able to ascertain that. when i turned my car back on, the power steering worked. i don't know why it stopped, but since my car is in the recall for the ignition, i would also like this problem looked at. how can i make sure that this issue is looked at too? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received the recall notification related to nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experience a failure.

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to ignition switch malfunction. *smd in may 2012, the original ignition switch had to be replaced, because she was unable to turn the engine off. the key would not turn or come out of the ignition switch. on june 5, 2013, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, because the vehicle would intermittently stop running at random times. the invoice stated, they checked codes, monitored fuel pressure, tested the battery, wiggled and tapped tested the app pcm, ignition wires and relays, etc. and no trouble was found. the vehicle shut down 3 times, on her way home. the consumer returned to the dealer the next day, and asked if the vehicle shutting down had something to do with the original ignition switch being replaced, because it was not shutting down prior to the replacement. the consumer believed the replacement ignition was faulty. the consumer has since traded the vehicle. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle would not turn off after being driven. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was a missing piece broken in the ignition tumbler, which would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacture was not contacted regarding the failure. the failure mileage was 77,911 and the current mileage is 80,800.

My wife was driving with our 2 children, when the power steering light came on, and lost steering. she was able to muscle the car into a parking lot. she restarted vehicle and issue went away temporarily. it is now happening more frequently. comes and goes. *tr

I lost power steering while driving on local roads (this happened 4 times between mid-november and early december) i was barely able to control the car to get it off the road, shut it down and restart it - at which time the power steering was working. it would then go out again as noted and the power steering message came on. at first i thought there was some water damage as the first time it happened was right after a car wash so i figured it would dry out and be all right. it seemed that way until it recurred again. i then brought it in to wallace chevrolet in stuart fl for repair. i was quite surprised to learn that this repair was at no charge. my car is 7 years old but the power steering motor control module was replaced at n/c part 19257875. it appears the company knew of the problem and had a program for it but did not notify owners. frankly i could have been killed or killed someone else if this had happened when i was driving on i-95. it would have been nearly impossible to steer off the highway at those speeds and no power steering. it still frightens me when i think about this. my car is also involved in the ignition switch recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, the accelerator pedal abnormally traveled to the floorboard upon being engaged and would then became stuck. the vehicle failed to decelerate until the brake pedal was depressed repeatedly. the failure recurred seven times. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 100,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that when the brakes were applied, the steering wheel suddenly veered to the left causing the vehicle to nearly crash into a cement median. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 145,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and the part was currently unavailable to perform the repair. the dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part to become available. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. there are no failures at this time.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated while driving in reverse approximately 2 mph there was a sudden increase in acceleration and the vehicle crashed into a brick wall. the air bags did not deploy. the ignition key independently released from the switch prior to the crash. in addition, the front driver's side seat belt unexpectedly detached which caused the driver to strike the dashboard. the contact sustained injury to the chest and head. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was destroyed and towed to the dealer. the contact stated the failure was a related to the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact did not receive the recall notice until after the incident occurred. the approximate failure mileage was 27,600.

Ignition locked and could not remove key to stop engine, only way to shut off engine was to disconnect battery cables--called dealer in frederick, md the very next morning--had to have my car towed to the gm dealer, frederick, md, the dealership repaired the problem and i was charged $512.36 and i paid the invoice of $512.36. i received a recall letter on march 14, 2014 #14v-047 -- i am requesting the reimbursement in the matter.

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to free ignition replacement when parts are available and airbag recall notices. *smd the consumer stated the power steering locked up in january 2013. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while he attempted to merge into traffic at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed the local mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was 59,000.

Making an turn and the power steering goes out. will not return, has to be forced. almost slammed into an car. tried calling saturn can't get through. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system). the contact was not able to have the vehicle repaired under the recall because the part needed was 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.

I have had trouble with this ignition for years, having to jiggle it to start the car, a key tip broke off from trying to turn it. i also was never contacted about fuel line recall that i had to have repaired and paid for. my engine has also lost power and the engine light has been on for years and they don't know why? i don't feel safe even driving this piece of junk to the dealer. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph, the engine stalled.the contact restarted the engine and the vehicle operated normally. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 58,000. the vin was unavailable.

I had just made a right turn into a side street and was proceeding down a slight hill when i heard three quick tones from the dashboard. a message that the power steering had failed appeared where the odometer is on the dash. i was able to steer the car to the curb. i turned the ignition off and then restarted the car and the power steering functioned again. the same problem has happened once in each of the three days following that initial incident. *tr

Recvd ign sw recall (trbl w/keys hard to get out of ign sw & wont turn to off position increasingly getting worse ;ran batt dwn.jmp strted car ok but now transmission stays in first gear,hard steering w/dic reads pwr steering .its my 23 year old daughter's car senior student @ohio university;stuck @ small gm used car dealer that insists shifter need to be replaced @ $500.00 plus first w/no guantee to fix trbl before any other repairs that i believe should fall under gm ign sw recall & gm hard steering extended warranty offered seen on line news re:saturn ion disclosers since feb 2014 @ no cost to me.never had transmission shift/hard steering problems ever till now but ign sw has been a plague several years now! *tr

In december, 2012 we purchased a 2007 saturn ion from a local dealer. shortly after purchase we had issues with the electrical system and the ignition key which we contacted the dealer about and were reassured that it was no cause for concern, subsequently we allowed my significant other's daughter to take the vehicle to college with her as she needed a form of transportation at school. on black friday, 2013 she encountered a minor motor vehicle accident in a parking lot where it is my understanding the vehicle shut off. i have contacted general motors and requested a courtesy vehicle for her which they had agreed to provide through the national highway traffic safety administration's web site and they state one excuse after another why they cannot do this. general motors has exhibited a complete lack of any concern for the driver's safety and they are now at the point where they want my significant other to drive 500 miles across state pick up her vehicle, take it to a dealer and pick up a rental car, which will cost her a $50 deposit and when the repair, which is a manufacturers defect, is finally completed she should do this all over again without any compensation from gm. this is totally unacceptable and in complete conflict with what gm has told the nhtsa they would do. at this point in time, i respectfully request nhtsa investigate this matter and propose an agreeable resolution. *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regard to vehicle electrical problems. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle would lose power and shut down. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the service informed the consumer, no chip was found and therefore, the vehicle could not be fixed without a chip notification. the consumer has since traded the vehicle. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed head-on into a second vehicle. the contact indicated that the air bags did not deploy. the vehicle was destroyed. a police report was filed however, there were no injuries. the vehicle was not inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact restarted the engine and the vehicle operated normally. the contact also complained that the ignition key would very easily slide out of the ignition switch, causing the engine to shut off. the vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer but not repaired. no further information was available. the manufacturer was notified but no solution was offered. the failure mileage was 100,000.

I was driving home through the maryland mountains after visiting family for thanksgiving. i was in a line of cars traveling at 70mph, passing a semi, when the engine suddenly shut off without warning. i could barely steer or push on the brake pedal as i had lost power. my turn signals didn't work and i considered putting my hands out the window to wave to drivers warning them of the impending danger. thankfully the one car behind me must have known something was wrong because he backed off allowing me to coast behind the semi and eventually pull off to the side of the highway. i called my dad immediately and he started googling engine shut off problems and found multiple complaints. when i got home i called my local mechanic and he told me to call the dealer. i called the gm saturn dealer in town and the person laughed stating he never heard of that before. unfortunately, at the time, i did not make an official report with any other agency. but i do have emails that were written to friends explaining the frightening experience shortly after the incident. this car is a 2007 and i didn't purchase the vehicle until 2011! 5 years after gm knew of the death trap on wheels. when i originally researched this car none of these problems came up on my search. it wasn't until i searched for the specific problem (engine shut off) that hundreds of complaints surfaced. i'm lucky to be alive today! i still drive around in this death trap because i can't afford to buy another car. it only has 55k miles on it and i used my savings to pay it off. *tr

After my day of driving i pulled into my driveway at my home and put my car into the park gear and continued to remove my key--the key would not turn to off position. it had locked into place. i had to call my husband to come home and help me. he too tried. it would not turn to the off position. the only way we got the car to turn off the engine was to disconnect the battery cables. the key stayed in the on position. i had to contact the gm dealer the next morning -- i had to have my car towed to the dealership in frederick, maryland. i was repaired and i was charged a total of $512.36 i received a recall letter today march 14, 2014 stating there is a recall 14063 the national highway traffic safety administration campaign id number for this recall is 14v-047 since this has already affected my car and i have paid i am requesting reimbursement. *tr

Noticed fuel leakage while parked in front of home. immediately took auto to repair shop for check after checking gm website noticed recalls for fuel leakage in several states, va not included. mechanic said fuel tank was leaking and cracked resulting of removal of tank and fuel pump sending unit replaced at a cost of $609.51. *tr

In regards to campaign id number 14v-047. i have been in touch with customer service twice, once on 3/13/14 and the other on 3/14/14. both times the rep stated that a message was left at my local dealership. i also called the dealership on 3/13/14 in the evening and 3/14/14 during the day. i left messages both times. i never got a call back from the dealership. i realize there may be a high volume of calls due to the recall. but i have not been offered a solution what so ever. gm stated they would provide a loaner car in news releases and the customer service rep and the gmc dealership have done nothing to help put a loaner in place. i drive my car for work on a daily basis and do not have the means or access to another car. the bottom line is you would think that since there have been fatalities and many accidents related to this recall that it would be a priority to address my concern. i'm very dissatisfied. *tr

Engine reduced speed light and traction light came on and car cant accelerate past 20mph. *tr

After driving my vehicle for approximately five miles, i placed the car in park and turned the key back to turn the vehicle engine off. the key turned back and i was able to take the key out, but the engine did not turn off. i brought the vehicle to a gm dealer and was told the cause of this issue was a faulty ignition lock cylinder assembly. the dealer replaced the lock cylinder, which was apparently not under warranty, but could be related to the recall that gm is now issuing, revolving around the faulty ignition. during this visit, the dealership checked to see why my check engine light was coming on and it was found to be valve assembly at fault in the secondary air system. could this have been caused from the faulty ignition and having to disconnect the battery to stop the engine, which in turn through the entire computer off in the vehicle? when all was said and done, my bill for parts, labor and tax was $916.98. less than six months later, the ignition lock cylinder assembly had to be replaced for the second time. due to it being less than six months, i was not charged for this replacement. although the vehicle's engine did not stop running as in the current 2014 recall, could this still be related to the same faulty ignition situation? *tr

The power cuts off when hitting a bump/jarring and car loses all automatic features--power steering, power brakes. especially likely with heavy key chain. has happened multiple times since i purchased the vehicle in 2009, but more in past two years. occurs when pulling into driveways of stores, hitting pothole, etc. this is the saturn "sister" car to the chevy cobalt ss and of same year at that recent recall. *tr

I heard on tv that gm had recalled the ion because of deaths associated with fires from leaking fuel modules and failing ignition switches. so, i called gm and was told that they will only fix the the ignition if it fails and the fuel module when you can show it is leaking. it seems like if they have a problem with their parts they should try to fix them prior to stalling on the freeway or having the vehicle burst into flames from leaking fuel. am i off base here? *tr

I was driving down the road the engine cut out power steering went off, electricity went out. my car kept doing this until i only drive with one key in the ignition. i am worried it sounds similar to recently recalled 2005-2007 cobalts ignition. *tr

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the power steering assist failed with the illumination of the warning indicator. the vehicle was driven to an authorized dealer, who replaced the power steering motor kit, a blown fuse, the harness connectors and the power connector however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 89,000. kmj

Top of fuel pump cracked and leaked gas fumes in car. gas leaked out of car as it was driven. faulty fuel pump problem that was recalled in a few other states. family member has smelling problem due to past surgery and could not realize gasoline leaking from the car. mechanic stated that fuel pump should never have cracked in this area and could have resulted in a much worse scenario. *tr

Luckily the first incident occurred when i was driving on a fairly straight state route. the car's alert system dinged then displayed and error of "pwrsteer". i could, at speed, feel that the power steering was gone. i made it home and turned off the car. when i started the car to go out later the power steering was working for about 3 miles, then the car's alert system dinged and the pwrsteer message was displayed again. it has been approximately 30 hours since the 1st incident and every time i start the car i have power steering but the power steering goes out within 10 - 15 minutes of any drive. *tr

I was stopped at a red light. the light turned green and i depressed the gas pedal. the car started to move and immediately died. i turned the key in an attempt to restart the car several times; the car engine would turn over but immediately die. i was stranded in the middle of an intersection. i called 911 for help so that i could get out of the intersection and not get hit by oncoming cars. police responded and moved my car; i then waited for a tow truck, and had car towed. at the repair shop, they diagnosed the problem as a bad fuel pump. upon replacement of fuel pump, car would not start; according to invoice report, they then removed gas tank and found "no power to fuel pump module" and then "inspected harness" and found "internal open wires at power side" and "need to replace upper fuel pump" as well.

My wife and i were traveling to see family for thanksgiving. about 100 miles into the trip the power steering indicator came on the dash and a beep sounded. i was traveling on a interstate highway in va going about 70 mph. i was still able to maintain control of the vehicle but was concerned. i was traveling with my son, pregnant wife, and grandmother. i am glad the issue happened while i was driving as my wife or grandmother might not have been able to control the vehicle as well traveling at high speeds. i searched online and this appears to be something people have been dealing with for many years. even if a full recall is not done. i believe the automaker should be responsible for fixing those vehicle that have reported this issue. our saturn ion is a 2007 and was bought used in 2009. there was no issue with the steering until november of 2013. *tr

As i was heading home from work, about 3/4 of the way home on the freeway there was a loud "bang" and a jolt in the car that was immediately followed by a high pitch "squealing" sound. i got off at the nearest exit and took other roads home at approximately 40 mph. the squealing continued the entire way home, but would stop when i had to stop at lights. as i was turning onto my street, a battery light error came on the dashboard and my car simply shut off and would not start. i was towed home and did not do anything to the car for 3 days. on the 3rd day i attempted to jump the car with another car and was able to get the engine to start, but immediately a different check engine light came on and a different loud sound was coming from the engine. the new sound was not the original squealing. after opening the hood, i found a large metal "chunk" was lying on top of the engine cover and a hole had been made from where it came out of the engine bay from. the only thing i can gather is that it may have been caused by a timing chain failure, because the only thing preceding the incident was a very faint clicking sound coming from somewhere beneath the hood. *tr

A couple of months ago i started smelling gas fumes coming from my car. the fumes where mainly located in the driver side back tire and inside my vehicle. i finally took this car to the shop and they told me that the filler neck will need to be replaced because my car is leaking gasoline. this car has been nothing but a headache i am ready to trade it in....

November 10th at 4:50 pm i left the grocery store i pulled into garage at 5pm put my car in park and the key would not move in the ignition so the car would not shut off. i opened manuel to page 105-106 and tried the shift lock release and that did not work. i called dealership and their service department was already closed and were going to be closed the next day on veterans day. so i placed a call to aaa and they had to send out a lock smith to turn off the car and replace the ignition. 3 hours and $275 dollars later because aaa covers $100 of it my car was fixed. this is not a safe thing to occur in a vehicle. i googled this and saw that many others have had this issue and am very disapointed that there has been no recall on something like this.

My power steering quit working. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, a strong odor of fuel emitted inside and outside of the vehicle. the failure also occurred when the vehicle was in motion. the contact was not able to detect a fuel leak. the fuel pump module was replaced under a service warranty in 2009 however, the failure recently recurred. there was a voluntary recall issued by the manufacturer related to the fuel module. the manufacturer was notified and refused to repair the vehicle because they informed the contact that the vehicle had been previously repaired under the manufacturer's recall. the approximate failure mileage was 15,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, there was a complete loss of power steering with the illumination of the warning indicator as the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the contact applied force to the steering wheel in order to maneuver the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the failure was contributed to the power steering column. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 68,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle without warning. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was awaiting the results of the diagnosis. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure and current mileage was 47,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a strong odor of gasoline fuel emitted with a puddle of fuel visible on the ground. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline) and the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall in 2010. the failure recurred and the vehicle had not been recently repaired for the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

I purchased a 2007 saturn ion in the fall of 2008. my grandaughter took the car to california and decided to live there. a few months ago she called to tell me that she kept smelling fuel in the car when she drove. she took the car into sears and they told her she needed a new fuel pump. she kept smelling fuel and found out the sears did not repair the car so sears gave her a full refund after she complained. she took the car to a service station and had the fuel line replaced because she was told it could not be repaired....it was cracked. after she had the car repaired i received a notice about the recall for saturn ions and the fuel system problem. i had her send me the bill for the repairs. the letter gm sent stated that if we had already made repairs for the fuel problem, they would reimburse. when i go to the gm website now, it states that the 2007 saturn ion has not been recalled. i have also tried calling gm with no success. where do i sent the bill we have? why is gm not acknowledging the recall for the 2007 saturn ion for those bought or registered in the state of california?? thank you! *tr

I've been smelling gas in my car. i thought that i had spilt gas on myself but now i see there's a leak and i'm getting horrible mileage. it appears there's a recall in certain "warm weather" states for this exact problem. i live in nc. how is that not a warm weather state? so i have to pay out of a pocket for a problem that gm knows exist but somehow they managed to eek out of taking responsibility except in a few select areas. i don't know what i'm supposed to do. this is a serious problem and i can't afford a repair like this right now

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. once the vehicle was parked, the contact was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the contact drove the vehicle to the dealer and they have not repaired nor diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 119,000.

Electronic power steering failed while driving resulting in very difficult steering of the vehicle. after turning vehicle off the back on the power steering started working. power steering has failed again and did again start working after turning vehicle off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering warning light illuminated as the steering became difficult to maneuver. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 64,570. *tr

While driving the vehicle the power steering light came on and the power steering went out. when the car is turned off and restarted the light goes out and the power steering comes back on for a period of time, sometimes minutes, sometimes days. the power steering eventually goes out again at random intervals. *tr

I was driving down the highway and the warning console indicated that i had a power steering problem. the power steering suddenly gave out. it reset itself when i stopped and turned the car off and started it back up. the power steering worked for a couple more miles going down the highway then gave out again. *tr

Several times per week (and sometimes 2-3 times per day) there is a strong gasoline odor inside my car while i am driving. it is so strong it gives me a headache, and i have sometimes become sick to my stomach. my passenger is able to smell it as well. *tr

I had just made a left turn into a parking lot when chimes and the message "pwr str" appeared on the display. the steering wheel then felt like it locked and was extremely difficult to turn. i pulled into an empty parking space, turned off the car, and waited for 5 minutes before starting the car. once i restarted the car, i reversed and was able to turn the steering wheel as normal. i drove about a mile back to my house and the chime nor message appeared again. i'm afraid that it will happen again so i'm taking my car to a gm dealership first thing in the morning. i was lucky that traffic was light and i was going very slow. *tr

2 months ago i received a recall letter from gm stating if i smell gas or see a leak bring the car in for repair at no charge. it also stated it was not necessary to bring it in unless i'm experiencing these issues. sunday afternoon while driving i noticed a strong smell of gas and i thought nothing of it. i have a sensitive nose. monday i could visibly see gas dripping from the car and the smell was so strong i got sick. i immediately took it to gm dealer. they claim that the parts around the recalled part are broken and not the item recalled itself. they wanted $974.00 to fix it and would not allow me to drive away as it was dangerous. they also charged me $75 for just looking at it. i don't see how this is a coincidence. i think they are getting away with scamming people. i will never ever buy another gm car! i had the car towed and found another garage to repair it for $450. i see many complaints for the same problem. it should be covered under the recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. after the contact shut the engine off and restarted, the vehicle resumed normal steering function. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 115,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that after having the electronic steering column replaced, the steering system started clicking as the power steering warning light illuminated. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the power steering system malfunctioned. the contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the test results showed a defect in the steering column. the contact did not have the steering column replaced. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 129,744.

I rear ended another vehicle going 30 mph. completely destroyed the front end of my vehicle, and yet the airbags did not deploy. instead of my airbags stopping my head from hitting anything my face hit the steering wheel and my eye socket was fractured. *tr

Was driving over a bridge going 55mph and my power steering went on my vehicle almost causing an accident with no where to get off the road, it then continue to happen on the rest of my trip. *tr

The key gets stuck in the ignition when turning the car (saturn ion 2007) off. i turn off the car and cannot get the key out of the ignition. it is happening more and more and getting more and more difficult to finally get the key to release. from reading complaints online, this is happening to a lot of saturn owners and needs to be addressed by gm for a recall. *tr

Was driving on i-40 heading home one night from work and the power steering alert came on. the wheel became extremely difficult to turn and control my car. i pulled over and turned the car off and all was right for about 10 mins and it happened again. since then i have no power steering in my car because there is no recall for this problem and i cannot afford to pay an outrageous amount of money to have it repaired. this needs to be addressed and recalled for the safety of the owners and other drivers on the road. thank you for your time. *tr

The power steering light came on and the power steering went out while on a busy freeway. very scary and could have caused an accident because it was very hard to steer. after shutting off the car and restarting a few minutes later, the problem was gone but has since happened two times. i now know that this is a common problem with this car and feel gm should fix this at no charge as this is very expensive and is dangerous. *tr

The power steering light pops on while i'm driving. when the car is turned off and then back on there is no power steering light but will pop back on later during my drive. extremely hard on the driver. *tr

The power steering malfunctioned while turning onto an exit ramp from an interstate highway at 55 mph. as soon as it occurred, the console light indicated a power steering code. after pulling into a truck stop, i looked to check for the power steering fluid level, and discovered that it is an electronic system. when restarting the vehicle, the problem was resolved. there were no issues for several days and many miles, and now it is happening frequently, and occurs at both low and highway speed, while operating the vehicle in straight conditions, and while turning on city streets and parking lots. i have researched this problem online and have discovered that this type of situation it is already under investigation by the nhtsa. *tr

Tsb #060941008 airbag readiness light on with dtc b0081 or b0092 set in passenger presence system (pps) sdm. *kb why isn't this a recall? when this issue happens the airbag system is disabled. it's been a known problem since 2007 and it is almost $900 to get fixed. *tr

Early in 2013, we noted some moisture in the trunk of this vehicle. in late may, we hung a "damp rid" desiccant device in the trunk and noted that the "damp rid" device rapidly saturated with moisture and also formed clumps and/or crystals in the trunk of the auto. (the "damp rid" in the trunk was saturated within two weeks, whereas it takes a couple of months when hanging inside a closet in the house 1-888-326-7743). this week, i inserted a brand new 9 volt battery into a kidde model number kn-coeg-3 carbon monoxide/explosive gas monitor and placed the monitor in the trunk. within 24 hours, the monitor was chirping. the peak level of gas after 24 hours in the trunk of the car was 10. (this household monitor can not discriminate the precise type of gas in this particular case). today, i opened the trunk and cleaned everything out. the source of the moisture was clearly noted on the passenger side inside of the trunk because the interior of the trunk was actually muddy close to a one way flapper vent/valve on the passenger side. the one way valve measures around 4 inches high and 6 inches long. i am reporting this because of the proximity to the gas tank filler cap on the passenger side, 12 volt ac delco battery on the passenger side in the trunk, and auto emissions from this saturn and other cars. inhalation of any or all of these fumes or vapors can lead to health problems including erratic behavior, drowsiness, etc. of course the risk of explosion and corrosion of sensitive electrical and fuel components is accelerated in damp conditions. *tr

The manufacturer key wont start the car without spending over 10 min. turning the wheel back and forth and finding just the right "spot". key will come out fine, even without shutting car completely off at times. this is insane, from what i've read, there are more than enough complaints similar to this to warrant an investigation or recall. this is not only a safety feature, its just shows horrible workmanship. already been a part of the original power steering recall before it became a recall. people need to complain, keep complaining and demand gm to take responsibility for this crap. *tr

From 2010-present (2013), the vehicle has exhibited intermittent power steering failure. failures would occur after driving the vehicle for some time, ranging from several minutes, to several hours. power steering would cut out while driving, presumably after extensive utilization of the power steering mechanisms. at this point a chime would sound and the "check engine" dash light would illuminate, indicating an issue with the power steering. power steering loss would remain until the vehicle was shut off and restarted. upon the restart of the vehicle, the power steering would again resume normal operation. failures would occur at sporadic intervals. no common factor could be easily identified such as temperature, humidity, steering intensity or trip length, although these may be factors. steering failure events occur approximately once every 8 months. *tr

I have contacted saturn about the seat belt issue and they refuse to do anything about it. the belt will not click or unclick when putting the seat belt on. my heating and cooling system fan does not want to work unless i put the fan onto number 3 and it is drawing too much power from the battery. i just need these fixed for safety reasons. *tr

I had just pulled my car forward to help a friend jump her car. once i put it in reverse to move my car, the power steering went out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that he was involved in a crash where a vehicle cut in front of the contact’s vehicle. the air bags failed to deploy. the contact and a passenger sustained shoulder and chest injuries. a police report was filed and the police officer stated that the impact should have warranted air bag deployment. prior to the crash, the air bag warning light was illuminated sporadically. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. the vehicle was not inspected for the cause of the air bag deployment failure. the failure mileage was 28,786 and the current mileage was 46,000.

Had just pulled out of driveway when power steering indicator chimed and i lost power steering. pulled over and turned vehicle off. when i turned it back on, car functioned normally and i was able to proceed to my destination. are there any recalls for this problem as i have read many complaints on your site? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, a warning chime sounded with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. in addition, there was a complete loss of power steering assist. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. the vehicle resumed normally upon being restarted. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the fuse was replaced however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was not further repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. the vin was unavailable.

Had been having trouble with the key sticking and the car not turning off for a week. today after parking i could not turn the car off at all, the key was stuck tight. i called my husband drove the car home, he couldn't turn the car off and he's a car and airplane mechanic. finally got a hold of dealership where the service manager felt sorry for me and told me to bring the car in immediately, he could not turn the car off. they eventually were able to turn the car off, but the replacement tumbler and keys will cost me $230 because-of course-my warranty ran out. i think that gm should be responsible for the repair costs because it is a design flaw with potential serious consequences and safety issues including but not limited to someone leaving a running car in a closed garage because unlike me, they could not find a knight in shining armor or alternatively battery removal could damage the computer systems or a spark caused by uneducated removal of the battery could cause a battery explosion or electrical fire. the saturn is not the only gm product with this problem and a brief search on google, showed that many owners are paying a wide range of repair bills for this problem. *tr

Was driving when power steering went out. *tr

My wife left work and stopped by the store on the way home, but could not shut the car off. she drove home where the car continue to run until i disconnected the battery cable to finally disable the vehicle. i had the car towed to the dealer. the key could not be removed from the ignition switch. the ignition switch cylinder was replaced, new key coded at a cost of $396.17. saturn customer service stated that they have had no complaints of such a nature, i have done online searches and have found thousands of the same problems. the issue continues to this day along with the seals around the doors and windows leaking. this automotive company was bailed out by the government with our tax money, only to lie to the american car buyers who purchased their flawed products. if the nhtsa does not designate this as a recall status, then it is time for us saturn owners who were sold these flawed vehicles to unite and file a major class action suit for more money than general motors received in the bailout of the automotive industry. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the ignition failed and the key could not be released from the ignition. the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the ignition cylinder and adjusted the gear shifter however, the failure was not corrected. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage is 59,000. updated 7/15/13 *cn

Power steering indicator light came on and steering assist failed completely. no prior problems or warning. car had to be towed to service center. repairs have been made and bill paid personally. *tr

I was driving and attempting to come to turn a corner when the vehicles steering suddenly died. a "chime" sounded, i had no ability to steer and my brakes failed! in a panic as i headed straight for a mom with two children i pulled my emergency brake and jumped the curb. my car was towed to a local good year by my home. i researched the saturn ion 2007 that night and found out gm is aware of the power steering issue and refused to issue a recall but they will "fix your car for free at a dealership". after a day and a half of gm refusing to tow my car to one of their dealerships, i had the local shop fix it. i was then told by gm that they "might" reimburse me. i almost died, almost killed someone, missed work the next day, shelled out $1000 and they "might" help me if they deem me fit. i am outraged. please help the owners of these death machines seek justice and force gm to recall the vehicles - save lives please. *tr

Left and right lower control arm failure. caused belt to break in tire. towed to repair. *tr

I was driving 45 mph when my pwr str light flashed and i was unable to control the steering wheel. i pulled over asap and turned off my car. i turned it back on and the light was no longer on, i was then able to control my steering wheel. i was able to drive to my destination. one hour later i turned my car back on and the message was once displayed. after i restarted the car the light was off. i have had this same issue in march and the gm dealership repaired it under warranty. now 2 months later it has happened again, and the dealership is stating that it is not under warranty because it is the steering column assembly. however, that is related to the power steering control module in which is causing this issue. i believe this should be under warranty given that there has been a recall for an issue that is related to this same situation. *tr

Power steering cut off and flashed a pwr str on my dashboard. after turning the car off and turning back on, it would work. i have been dealing with this for about the last year, and it is progressively getting worse. it will wait less than 2 minutes before the steering goes out vs. about 10 minutes when the problem first occurred. i have a feeling that because i'm having to turn the wheel completely all the time will wear on my axel and create more problems. *tr

I was driving on the expressway when i lost all throttle response. after investigating i found it had to be the fuel pump that quit. when investigating why the fuel pump quit after a new one did not fix my problem, i noticed the wires got too hot and burned black and actually burned through the positive wire at the connector going into the fuel tank. hot wires and burning wires inside a gas tank is not a safe combination. to top it off, i had to drill through the connector and wire in a pigtail connector purchased from the dealer since they would not sell me the whole fuel tank cover to replace it properly. only after haggling with dealers that would not give me part number or sell me the fuel tank cover that they finally gave me the part number of 25815572 but it is under restriction to sell so that is why they sold me the "backyard mechanic fix". my worry is still that i have my family travel in the car and i do not want this thing catching fire or exploding. is there a defect in the part is why it almost caught fire on me? and is there still a defect and that is why the part is on restriction? what is the correct, safe fix for my family? i just want a safe working vehicle and a explanation in why it is so difficult to get the part i wanted at first. it is running now but it is with the drilling through the connector, sealing it, and soldering the new wires in. i was hoping for thicker wire to maybe handle the current to the pump or an assurance that the vehicle is safe. sorry, one last complaint. my saturn is a california emission vehicle but is currently in mi. why is this not covered under some of the recalls? is this like the ca cancer warnings that are only in that state? my car will only explode in those states and not michigan? *tr

While driving car on three separate occasions the power steering light came on and car is very very hard to turn. when you restart the car problem goes away however returns again. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the electrical power steering pump needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired for the same failure on three different occasions. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 96,000 and the current mileage was 177,000. the vin was not available. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion 3. the contact stated that he smelled gasoline fuel while inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was found that the fuel pump had failed. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. the failure mileage was not available.

I turned right at a light and as soon as i began to pick up speed my steering wheel locked and the power steering light indicator came on. i was unable to control my car. this was very frightening yet since i was not on the freeway yet i was able to merge over to the side of the road. i turned my car off and back on yet the steering warning light was still on and i could not move my car. i called the tow truck and after my car sat for about 30 minutes and i restated the vehicle the power steering light was off and my steering wheel was movable. due to the dangerous nature of this event i am contacting gm because i am afraid to drive my car at a high speed with chance i would loose control of my car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds and making a turn, the steering became extremely difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was later towed to a dealer. after diagnosis, they advised her that there was a computer failure in the steering column and it needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and current mileages were approximately 76,000. the vin was unavailable. *tr

I was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch to turn the car off. i had noted in the months leading up to this first occurrence that i was able to turn the car off, removing the key from the ignition switch, without putting the car in park first. i contacted saturn's 800# for assistance and they had me remove a fuse from the engine to turn the car off. the car was towed to a saturn dealership the next day, june 1st, where they had to completely replace the ignition cylinder as the key could not be removed. then, in march 2011, i found the key had a tendency to get stuck in the ignition until, once again, i could no longer remove the key or turn the car off. recalling removal of a fuse after the first instance, i did so again in this case until i could get it to a garage for repair. i contacted saturn's 800# to advise them as to what had again happened, inquiring if there had been any sort of a recall. i was advised there was not. i took the car to my own garage for repair and they had to completely replace the ignition cylinder & switch. however, they were able to dislodge the key this time. the vehicle mileage at the time of repair was 120462. now, in march 2013, i am once again finding the key having a tendency to stick. i can get the car to turn off, but the locking mechanism will not disengage the door locks. unless the door locks disengage, i cannot get the key out of the ignition. on occasion, i've been having to restart the car multiple times before the locking mechanism will disengage the door locks allowing me to remove the key. my current mileage is approximately 165,000. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that after parking her vehicle and trying to remove the key, it failed to release. the vehicle was later towed to a dealer. after diagnosis, they advised her that the ignition lock cylinder and housing failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 69,000. *tr updated 4/24/13 *cn updated 05/17/2013 *js

2007 saturn ion i was involved in a car accident 02/03/2013, with very minimal damage to my left, front panel. almost a month later, the vehicle was repaired and drove fine for 3 days. after the 3rd day my car would turn over but it would not start. i had the original repair center inspect my vehicle and they told me the timing chain was off, but it was not related to the car accident. i got a second opinion from another mechanic and he advised me that the timing chain was not due to my accident. i've never had any trouble with my vehicle before this incident and after searching the web and finding numerous complaints about timing chain issues, i'm curious as to why there's no recall. *tr

Was driving when my car dinged and i got a power steering light on my dash and my power steering failed. this has happened several times in the last few months. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds or when standing outside the vehicle, he noticed a strong odor of gasoline. in addition, he also noticed that the power steering would fail when completing a turn. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000. the current mileage was approximately 85,000. *tr

Letter from congressman toomey on behalf of constituent regarding her 2007 saturn vehicle; she believe there was a safety recall, but has yet to be reimbursed; attn: jessica kemmerer 1150 s. cedar crest blvd, suite 101 allentown pa. 18103. *smd the consumer stated the fuel pump was replaced at a cost $ 578.38. the consumer was informed her vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb

Load metal clang on bumps ? driver side front. the button bushing is contained in a metal ring that is pressed into the arm. the ring does not separate from the control arm. the problem is the bushing is not secured well enough in that ring (the ring is not crimped around the top and bottom of the bushing as it should be) and separates allowing the whole arm to go up and bump against the frame causing a loud clang when the suspension rebounds from a bump. it is easily diagnosed by visual inspection seeing the rear area of the control arm up against the frame. i can see the bushing shredding as a wear issue but this is a defect where the busing is failing because it is not secured as it should be. i replaced it myself and made this video of it. many others have the same issue. *tr

The car, when just weeks old, smelled of gas coming from the front grille, a strong odor 5 minutes after shutting it off. dealer checked said all was normal. along with this issue was a loss of vacuum in the brake assist canister when it sat in the driveway ? when you got in the car the brake the brake pedal was rock-hard. there should be 5 ? 10 pumps of vacuum in the canister on any car. this is noticeable in a stick shift (it is) or any car you have to step on the brake for the interlocked starter. dealer checked also said was normal. then about two years after the smell of gas stopped altogether and the power assist seemed normal as the peddle had power when the car was left to sit. about 6 months ago the gas smell started coming back when it was parked ? this time for just a minute or so ? intermittent. then about 3 months ago it started getting worse ? not just when the car was shut off but now gas odor with closed windows at the first few lights you came to after starting the car, with windows shut in cold weather. now the odor is strong, sometimes nauseating at traffic lights. the brake pedal issue also returned in february on very cold mornings. i do not know if a vacuum leak and a fuel smell are related here. i cannot see any leaking gas or spots on the pavement and i have looked a few dozen times over the two time periods this problem(s) have occurred. a very strong smell of gas and no visible leak. i am familiar that car is recalled in southern states only for a fuel pump that has cracks in the plastic return lines ? and also have read (although cannot be sure if this is true leak fuel in a pool on top of the tank and not drip and the evaporating odor will make its way forward to the engine compartment or the back wheel wells - i can smell gas in the rear wheel wells also although sometimes not as strong as the grille. *tr

I was recently in an accident and now a little while later my airbag light is coming. i want to know why after so many complaints about this same issue nothing has been done about it. obviously something is wrong with the airbags... *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds and making a turn, the power steering warning illuminated and the steering wheel seized and the contact crashed into a curb. the contact restarted the vehicle and it drove normally. the vehicle was later taken to a dealer. the diagnosis was pending. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 92,387. the vin was unavailable.

After replacing the fuel pump last year i am now facing a cracked gas tank. i asked the mechanic if it could be due to me hitting anything, i had not been in any accidents, and i was advised there wasn't anything to indicate and outside damage. just that the tank itself has worn away. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted in and around the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in any recalls. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 65,000.

Lost power steering at 40 mph, car chimed & pwr str appeared on dash display. filled up gas tank and steering worked. got on highway and lost steering at 65mph. shut off car at destination and steering was ok all the way home.there is no way my wife or daughter (possibly with my 2 grandsons) could steer the car at any speed without power steering. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the steering wheel exhibited a clunking sound when completing a right or left turn. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. the vin was not available.

The fuel pump assembly unit on my 2007 saturn ion has cracked and developed a leak causing a significant fire and environmental hazard. there was no incident that lead to the crack, just a faulty part. there was a recall issued for this same problem, but it does not extend to the state in which i reside. *tr

I had smelled a very strong gas odor in my car and contacted gm/saturn customer service on november 28, 2012 in regards to the smell and to find out if my car was included in a recent recall for the fuel pump. i was told that the fuel pump recall was only included in certain states and my state was not included. i took my car to my mechanic on 12/14/12 and they confirmed that my car smelled of gas due to a faulty fuel pump and it needed to be replaced. they also said that the fuel pump faults were due to being in states that high heat. i live in maryland and the fuel smell came about during the summer which is very hot in the state. i contacted gm because i feel that i should be reimbursed for a faulty fuel pump since it is a fire and safety hazard. *tr

Halfway during the half mile commute to my home from work on december 21, 2012, the power steering failed. this happens very frequently. i hear the chime and then the pwr strng light comes on and i have to steer manually. i often have to stop my car and turn it off just to reset the steering. sometimes it is very hard to turn the car safely while driving very slowly and/or parking. i feel that gm should be forced to recall this problem as i see from this site that it's a common and known problem. if an elderly, physically weak or inexperienced driver should have this happen, it could result in many serious accidents. i've owned my vehicle for 6+ years since brand new. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that she noticed a leak coming from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. after diagnosis, they advised her that the fuel pump assembly failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel pump assembly. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised her that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure and current mileages were unavailable.

When i driver my vehicle the steering stiffer up as i driver it down the road. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was a fuel leak under the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that there was a leak on the fuel pump that needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but 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 130,000.

Power steering failed while driving caused near crash situation. gm not ready to fix the issue. *tr

My saturn ion 2007 power steering failed while i was driving resulting in near crash situation as steering all-most jammed . company is not ready to fix the power steering issue in-spite of extended warranty on power steering. *tr

Power steering goes out at random times while driving. very hard to steer and make turns. have called about having it fixed, there is no recall listed, but over 800 complaints of the same thing happening. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that there was a strong gasoline fuel smell odor from the exterior of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic, who advised that the fuel pump module was fractured and needed to be replaced. the mechanic replaced the fuel pump and the dealer was notified of the failure. the dealer advised the contact that there had been a recall for the failure but his vin was not included in the recall campaign (nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000: fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the manufacturer was notified who confirmed that the recall did not include the contact's vin. the failure mileage was 119,000.

There is a crack in the plastic fuel line coming out of the fuel pump. i see online there is a recall for this problem but gm says my car is not included. even though it is for the exact problem the recall addresses. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the vehicle became difficult to steer. the vehicle was moved to the shoulder and was later towed to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic and was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the issue. the failure and current mileages were 95,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while attempting to make a left turn, the power steering warning light illuminated as the vehicle became extremely difficult to steer. the vehicle was able to be driven to the contact's residence. the vehicle was not taken to a mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure and current mileages were 46,000. the vin was not available.

Began smelling an odor of gasoline when i got out of my car. didn't think much of it until it happened several times. took my car (2007 saturn ion) to a gm dealer for other, unrelated issues and the service manager told me the fuel pump module was cracked. i contacted gm after learning about the recall for the same problem on cars in other "warm weather" states. however, they told me because it was not part of the "recall" they would not help cover the cost of repair even though it is a safety/fire hazard. i've read similar complaints from all over the country, so this is obviously affecting more people than gm will admit. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that she could smell gasoline fuel while in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the fuel pump failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 34,411 and the current mileage was 39,100. updated 1/17/13 *cn

The vehicle's fuel tank has a hole where the "neck" of the spout meets the tank. this results in a strong smell of gasoline and presents a significant danger. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph in reverse, the transmission began to hesitate and responded as though it would stall. the vehicle was taken to a transmission center for diagnosis. the technician stated the transmission inner spring fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified and they informed there was not a recall related to the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 46,800.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that fuel fumes started to emitt inside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent who diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 48,000. updated 01/14/13 *bf updated 1/16/2013 *js

We bought a 2007 saturn ion for my daughter's first car about a year and a half ago. several months ago she was coming home from school traveling down interstate 5 going about 65 miles an hour when all of a sudden her power steering shut off and jerked, causing her to almost hit the car in the next lane. now every time she drives her car, about 12 or so minutes in, the power steering will shut off again. if you shut the car off and restart it, it's fine for a while, until it shuts off again. it does this every time she drives, without fail. she's scared to drive her car long distances, fearing that it will turn off again and cause an accident. upon researching i discovered many other complaints describing exactly the same results with 2007 saturn ions. i'm afraid that, being a new driver, my daughter's safety, and the safety of others, is in jeopardy. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that after months of smelling gasoline fuel in and around the vehicle, he took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. the contact stated that fuel sprayed out of the pump every time the vehicle was started. the vehicle was repaired. the contact was given the faulty fuel pump and noticed several stress fractures. after researching, he was informed of a recall for the failure under nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the manufacturer was notified but advised the contact that due to mileage they would not assist in the repair costs. the failure mileage was 124,600 and the current mileage was 126,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while entering the vehicle, there was an overpowering gasoline fuel smell being emitted from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the fuel tank sending unit had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted about the issue and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 53,277 and the current mileage was 65,000.

Strong smell of gasoline near gas tank and in cabin when parked or moving, engine on or off. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while parked, the contact closed the front driver side door when she heard the rear windshield shatter. the vehicle was taken to an auto glass repair shop. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 20,900. the consumer stated the glass was replaced. updated 12/31/2012 *js

The power steering light has come on several times in my vehicle. it then loses power steering. if i turn the car off and back on it works again. i have called around and been told the part in my car is the same part that was recalled in the chevy cobalt. *tr

Was driving down i-70 at 70mph and power steering message came on and chimed a few times. then, the steering wheel was locked up and hard to turn. pulled into gas station to check under hood, but didn't notice anything. then got back in the car and turned it on and the steering was fine. purchased saturn ion in october 2007 and still have extended warranty coverage. will gm cover power steering issue? thank you! *tr

Power steering stopped working, it will start working again if i shut off the car and restart it. the failure repeats itself after a few min. *tr

I drive a 2007 saturn ion. mind you there are known issues with the car and now i finding out that gm has had problems with the radio just suddenly shutting off and staying off. radio is no longer working. is there some sort of reset i don't know about. *tr

As i was driving on a street at about 20 mph the power steering light went on and soon after the steering wheel got stiff and locked up. luckily i was able to maneuver and the car still and pull over. i am very lucky that i was not driving on the freeway at high speed. this is very dangerous and am concerned that it is such a documented problem and still there is no recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline present inside and outside the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the fuel pump was fractured and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and advised him that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired for the fuel pump. the failure mileage was approximately 103,000. the current mileage was approximately 104,000. the consumer stated almost immediately after he purchased the vehicle, he started having problem periodically when he applied the brake. the brakes would vibrate strongly and he would have to press the foot brake down all the way to get the vehicle to stop. there would be a brief delay in the brakes working. he took the vehicle to the dealer, but they were unable to find anything wrong. later in june 2008, he took the vehicle to another dealer to assist with the problem. they were unable t find a problem as well. he continued to have problems periodically with the brakes. a year later, the power steering stopped working. the chimes and warning lights would come on, and the steering wheel would lock up. it was extremely difficult to make turns; especially parking. the consumer stated he had to manually steer the vehicle. the only solution was to turn off the vehicle, and the light would go out. the problem went on for several years, until the consumer received a letter from saturn stating the warranty coverage had been extended due to problems with the electric power steering. the power steering was finally fixed. updated 11/08/12 updated 11/26/12 *cn updated 12/3/2012 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while parked, a strong odor of gasoline was emitted from the vehicle. the manufacturer was contact and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that there was a fuel leak because the fuel pump module failed needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage of the vehicle was 52,002 and the current mileage was 52,602. updated 11/21/12 *cn updated 11/30/2012 *js

Gas tank/neck part out of ailgenment and smells like something is burning in car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the contact noticed that the gas gauge read empty. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the failure mileage was 21,000.

I noticed an overpowering odor of gasoline present inside and outside the vehicle. took the vehicle to the dealer for diagnosis and was told the fuel module was leaking gasoline and was also advised that my vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired by replacing fuel module with my out of pocket cost. the failure mileage was approximately 51,000. this manufacturing defect obviously has a great risk of fire or explosion. *tr

My check engine light kept coming on, even the smaller check engine light, i had the throttle pedal replaced because it was throwing codes, then i began to smell gas fumes and really became concerned so i took it to jim butler chevrolet in fenton, mo and they told me that my fuel pump was leaking and there was an issue with my valves, i went online to see if i there were any similar issues from other saturn owners and i discovered that there was a recall on the fuel pump for the 2007 saturn ion, i called jim butlers and told them what i discovered and the person handling my vehicle issue told me that i can't believe everything i find online and that my vin number was not one of the cars listed on the recall list, yet it was doing the exact same thing as described by other saturn owners. i am very upset at the fact that my car had the same issues as the other saturn's but i had to pay to have mine replaced, i paid $513.00 at a customer friendly repair shop who also found the recall on my car. the shop is holding my old fuel pump in case there was a need to inspect it. i found the recall on safercar.gov which is an official site. i got my report september 3, 2012 the nhtsa campaign id number is 09v419000. my check engine light is still coming on as i was told that i have issues with my valves, but i can't afford to have that seen too yet. it is really sad when i go to a place that is supposed to be certified in handling saturns and yet when i notify them of a recall on the same issue as my car was having they dismiss me by telling me i shouldn't believe what i read on the internet. my car was a safety hazard while my fuel pump was leaking and that scared me a lot. there is no more gas fumes now that i had to pay to have my fuel pump replaced. i really hope that you take my complaint seriously because the way i was treated was completely ridiculous. *tr

I was driving home going about 55 mph when a signal light came on saying power steering. the steering wheel was very hard to turn almost causing a car accident with 3 cars. *tr

Fuel pump module is crack, leaking gas may cause a fire. gas smell within the vehicle and outside the vehicle hazardous to driver and passenger inside vehicle. gm will not issue a recall for my specific vehicle. *tr

While trying to switch ignition to off, the ignition switch would get stuck at power on position. part was replaced by mechanic, saying "this part always fails in gm vehicles after 5 years". the new part started to get stuck at the same position a year later and it takes multiple tries to get it shut off completely. *tr

Power steering light went on and lost power steering. once vehicle was shut off and turned back on, problem resolved. next time i was driving, i lost power steering again while i was driving. *tr

Took my car to a gm dealer regarding the scent of gas in back of the car inc. in the trunk. while doing a scheduled maintenance, they didn't find anything. took my vehicle to a different dealer and the smell of gas had gotten worse. there was no stain in my driveway. once the gas tank was moved and then removed, the puddling of gas on the top of the tank was prevalent. looking closer, the plastic was cracked that was apart of the module. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while parked, the contact noticed a strong gasoline fuel smell. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician stated there was a crack in fuel pump, which needed to be replaced. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 47,857. ... updated11/01/12 *bf

I currently own a '07 saturn ion and just yesterday my power steering display light came on shortly after that i was unable to turn my steering wheel luckily i was able to move to the side and called for help. *tr

Approximately 3-4 weeks ago, i started smelling a strong gasoline smell outside my car when i parked it. the smell was growing stronger (and i could smell it in the cabin itself) so i took it to my mechanic who told me it was the fuel pump. he had printed out the recall and suggested i contact gm. when i contacted the local dealership, i was told they wouldn't/couldn't honor the recall as it was vin specific. back to my mechanic who fixed it (and by now i was leaking gasoline) and he advised me to contact gm again as the fuel pump was cracked exactly where the fuel pump involved in the recall was. he gave me the part and i did contact gm but was told by gm that they will not honor the recall, that it was vin specific. to add insult to injury i was told by the person who called me that she "wanted to assure me that your vehicle is safe to drive, it's not involved in the recall." needless to say, that did not go over well since the reason it's safe to drive is that i had it fixed myself. i will also be filing complaints with my state ag and the bbb. thank you for your consideration and help in this matter. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while parked, the smell of gasoline fuel emitted in and outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. 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 vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 51,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by a private mechanic a gasoline smell was being emitted. the mechanic confirmed that the fuel pump had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that their vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). the failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 55,000.

The vehicle smelled heavily of gasoline when parked. the plastic fuel line at the fuel pump connection was cracked. the fuel pump had to be replaced. this is an ongoing issue with this year, make and model of vehicle. there is a recall, but when i contact gm, they tell me that my vin is not included at this time. this is the same issue and this vin number needs to be added. gm tells me that it is up to the nhtsa, not gm. i appreciate your consideration in this matter. *tr

Vehicle smelled strongly of gas. brought it to mechanic. there was a crack in the fuel pump module. this is a recall on 2007 saturn ions in other states, but not mine. *tr

Smell of gasoline coming from under rear of vehicle. took car to dealer to get fuel pump replaced. i see recall for similar problem but only in some states. i see recall has been expanded to hopefully include all states. *tr

Cpsc# i1290352a. saturn ion 2007. consumer stated she was having lock cylinder malfunction. *ln the consumer stated the key became stuck in the ignition in the on position. she was unable to turn the engine off. because the vehicle has a manual transmission, she was able to release the clutch which stopped the engine from running. she had to disconnect the battery to keep if from dying.

The key would get stuck in the ignition not allowing me to get out of the vehicle unless i manually unlocked the doors. this was happening for about a year or more intermittently. then one day i could not get the car to turn off because the key would not turn. after about a 5-10 second time frame, the ignition would unlock allowing me to turn the car off and remove the key. this occurred intermittently for a couple of days then when i was on vacation, the key would not come out at all while the car was still running. i was left with having to temporarily unplug the battery and the fuse so the car would turn off. the mechanic i took the car to while on vacation showed me how to do this and was able to get the key out of the ignition. i had the car towed to a mechanic once i arrived home because the car would not start at all at this point, the mechanic informed me the ignition lock was bad, and apparently gm had been aware of the problem and offered no recall but did re-design the internal components of the ignition lock. *tr

The key to this vehicle is stuck in the ignition and will not turn off. this vehicle had this ignition replaced due to a similar issue in 2010 by a gm dealer in ourisman chevrolet buick (703) 329-1300 1800 old richmond highway, alexandria, va 22303-1856. the original part became defected for the same issue and i had to pay over $700 to have the part replaced. now, the same issue has occurred. the key is stuck in the ignition and unable to turn off the car. i contacted general motors (saturn) at 1-800-553-6600 to report the problem and they are aware this has been happening. however, the is no recall to correct this measure. to turn the car off you have to disconnect the wires or replace the part for another $900. if gm (saturn) is aware of the problem a recall should be posted to all owners of the saturn ion and reimbursement should be provided for owners who had paid to have the part replaced. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was a fuel leak. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. 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 45,000 and the current mileage was 50,000.

I noticed that my car would not turn over like normal. then i began to smell gas and lose mileage. i looked up similar recalls on this site but i did not get such a mailing. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving 20 mph the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the mechanic advised that the pump module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the contact's vin was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000, (fuel system). the failure mileage was 88,000 and the current mileage was 95,000......updated 10/17/12 *bf. the consumer stated the fuel pump was squirting fuel adjacent to exhaust. updated 10/17/2012 *js

I parked my car in my garage and closed the garage door, when i went to leave i noticed a strong smell of gas. my local gm dealership diagnosed it as cracks and pinholes in the fuel lines running from the fuel pump to fuel filter consistent with recall 09v419000, gm will not honor this recall even know my vin is within the recall breaking points, because i do not reside in one of the selected states and they claim my issue is due to wear. *tr

Shortly after starting vehicle pwr str is displayed and the power steering quits working completely. it started a few weeks ago. it used to work for a block or two after the car was first started. now it happens as soon as the car starts moving. i know gm has extended the warranty because of problems with power steering, but it doesn't cover my vehicle because it has more than 100k miles. shouldn't this be a recall situation? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion 3. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted outside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who stated that the vehicle qualified for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000(fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), however repairs or a refund were denied due to the state where the vehicle resided. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 109,000 and the current mileage was 109,654.

The power steering failed completely while driving in close quarters on the university of georgia campus,. i was narrowly able to avoid hitting a telephone pole when turning off the road. after stalling and restarting the car, it worked for 3-4 minutes before again failing completely. using repeated cycles of driving until it failed, turning the car off, then restarting it, i was able to safely get home, but the power steering continued to fail recurrently just a few minutes after each restart. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while parked, the key failed to release from the ignition switch after several attempts. the vehicle was diagnosed by a certified mechanic who stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

When parallel parking and the wheel is turned all the way in one direction then the other, the power steering fails. it is then impossible to turn the car on a tight turn radius even with significant driver effort, making parallel parking dangerous. the car must be turned off, the steering wheel cranked from side to side, then restarted before the power steering reactivates and the wheel turns normally.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle was taken for state inspection when the contact was made aware the fuel pump was leaking fuel. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the fuel pump and the fuel tank seal would have to be replaced. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 95,358.

Exiting off i-40 west onto the hermitage exit the car beeped 3x and then the power steering went out. *tr

My daughter smelled gas while driving her car. she took it to my mechanic who said that her fuel pump was defective but that her vehicle had a safety recall issued for the same problem. the mechanic printed out the recall notice (safety recall 09226). i took the vehicle to the authorized dealer and they would not honor the recall because the vin was not on the list. can saturn certify that they never did any parts swaps between factories? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle developed a crack in the fuel pump port. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the failure and stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive since the failure was considered a fire safety hazard. the dealer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,980. ..updated 09-21-12*bf

Vehicle exhibits the exact same issue described below, but because i do not live in these states, my vehicle is not covered under this recall. i fear that my vehicle could start on fire any day now and gm will not care. this is a serious safety hazard to not only me, but other drivers as well. a fuel leak is a serious issue that i feel should not be ignored. 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. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted around the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump had developed a leak 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 and current mileage was 88,600.

2007 saturn ion 3 manual sedan 1.) fuel pump delivery system recall and has been repaired after a serious fuel leak was detected. 2.)purge flow solenoid- engine light came on after the pump delivery system was detected but was not repaired because it was not included in recall. car gets very little gas mileage because the fuel to oxygen ratio being off. every time i go to the gas station i cannot get my car to start. it doesn't matter if i have half of a tank of gas or almost on empty. it takes several tries and only starts after i rev the engine because the fuel to oxygen ratio and the fuel pump floods my car as soon as the fuel pump is engaged. i know that after this happens so many times that it will cause the starter to burn up in my car. 3.) ignition switch- cannot turn key on as if the steering wheel is locked/ cannot turn key off/ take key out and car is still running! disconnect battery to shut the car off. 4.) electronic power steering- acts as if the power steering has a short. while driving with speeds as little as 15mph in a residential neighbor hood or 70mph on the interstate. the power steering light comes on and all power steering is lost and becomes almost impossible to drive. after shutting the car off and restarting the car the power steering works but shortly after it fails again. this happens every time i drive my car. the first time this happened i was on an exit ramp on the interstate with a very sharp curve. i could barely control the vehicle. needless to say my children are no longer allowed to ride in this car until it is repaired. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that as the engine was starting, fuel leaked from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted 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 46,000 and the current mileage was 47,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump had developed a crack 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 on recall nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 71,214.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled upon startup. all of the electrical components were operable however, the vehicle resisted start-up attempts. the contact had the vehicle towed to the vehicle for inspection however, the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer for inspection and repair. the failure mileage was 55,000.

Power steering failure - clicking from around the steering column followed by immediate loss of power steering assist and 3 beeps from the info center. message "pwr str" displayed in info window. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was driving 20 mph when the fuel tank failed, causing the vehicle to become inoperable. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that there was a crack in the fuel tank, which was leaking. the interior of the vehicle was filled with gasoline fumes. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified who advised the contact to take to the dealer for further assistance. the failure and current mileage was 75,000.

3/4 windows motor stopped functioning at various points of time. the front driver and two rear passenger windows all do not roll down. upon inspection, the motor clicks and receives power but the windows fail to move. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the contact smelled fuel inside of the vehicle and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for a diagnostic test. the dealer stated that the fuel module was defective and needed to be replaced. the contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the dealer replaced the fuel module. the failure mileage was 103,479.

About 3 weeks ago, i started smelling gas each time i shut off my car. on friday, my son noticed gas pouring from underneath the car. my stepson works for gmc. he removed the tank and informed me leakage was from fuel pump. he also informed me of a recall related to this matter. i contacted my local dealer and was informed the recall was vin specific and my vehicle had no recall for same. i spoke with gmc and was told the same thing. i was advised to have diagnostics ran by local dealership, jeff wyler gmc, buick, pontiac. i was told the cost would be $93.00 until i made the appointment. thereafter i was informed i would be charged hourly and the cost would be more than $93 if the gas tank had to be removed. i could have the car fixed for the cost of the diagnostic fee! i was further informed even if the issue with the car was related to recall #090226, gmc would not necessarily be responsible for covering cost of repairs as the recall was not for my car. i further noted that cars from others states where included regardless; however, kentucky and ohio were not included. i live in ky and purchased the car in ohio. i'm not sure where the car was manufactured. i understand i might have to pay to have the car repair and have no issues doing same. i just want a fair determination as to whether my car should be included in the recall based on current problems and not based on a specific vin number. how can gmc determine my car would not/does not have issues with regard to this recall simply based on a vin number? any insight into this matter would be greatly appreciated. *tr

While driving on the highway i lost all power steering without any warning . comes back after car is shut off but randomly goes out without warning . *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, there was a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle. upon reaching the destination, the contact noticed fuel leaking onto the ground. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for an unrelated problem. the technician stated that there was a faulty fuel module. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the dealer was notified and stated that the vin was ineligible under the recall. in addition, the vehicle was not originally sold or registered in the states mentioned in the recall. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

I discovered that my car had a crack in the fuel pump after smelling fuel and noticing that i had lost fuel. after taking it to get looked at, the mechanic said there was a recall on this problem. when looked into further, however, the recall is only good for cars manufactured in or currently registered to a few states located in the south. after researching the recall and reading the summaries, though, my scenario is exactly the same as the summary provided. my car has a title from ohio and is currently registered in ohio. it doesn't make sense that only cars in certain states are allowed the recall. if weather is the deciding factor, ohio's weather for the past couple of weeks, when this problem started, has been hitting 100 degrees. i am very dissatisfied with the recall stipulations and the limited information required. *tr

I was driving home on saturday night and i heard a chime noise and the power steering light appeared, i pulled over to the side of the road and turned the car off and turned it back on the light went off and didn't come back on. well driving on the freeway this afternoon, i had to pull over 3 times to get the light to go off but the 3rd time it didn't go off. i was able to continue to drive my car. this is my only vehicle and i am a college student that really needs their vehicle. could someone please assist me with this matter. *tr

Power steering warning light came on. power steering failed. received recall information in the mail from saturn for power steering motor, had it replaced by certified service center. one week later, the same power steering failure occurred. upon taking it back to the same service center, i was told the entire power steering column needed replacement but was not covered by the recall. i was quoted $1100 for the repair. the power steering failure is extremely unsafe. *tr

After i park my 2007 saturn ion the ignition remains locked, it doesn't let me take out my key after the vehicle is off. i have to restart my car then turn it off again and wait about 2-5 minutes for my key to release. *tr

Within 2 minutes of driving my 2007 saturn ion the power steering fails. this problem happens every time i drive. if i restart my vehicle the same thing happens, the power steering fails within 2 minutes. i then have to manually steer my vehicle for the duration of my trip. *tr

Continuing instances of power steering failure causing extreme difficulty in manuvering the vehicle.

I was driving down a highway. the dash chimed 3 times, a display came up that said power steering. at that point the power steering was gone just as i was entering a curve. i hit the grass in the medium then corrected. i drove about 4 miles down the road to a quick oil change place. got the fluids changed and topped off. they reset the light in the dash back to normal. that is when i was informed the power steering was enclosed and couldn't add power steering fluid. i started the car back up the steering was working again. so i drove back toward home again. got about 4 miles down the road and it happened again. *tr

Multiple power steering failures and consistent power steering warnings. stopped the engine and restarted but the power steering failed again within minutes. power steering motor not yet replaced under gm power steering assist bulletin 10187. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the fuel level was decreasing much faster than normal. the contact mentioned that there was a fracture in the supply line of the fuel module. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. 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 repaired. the failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 127,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the contact smelled gas fumes and noticed that the low fuel light was illuminated after refueling to half a tank. the vehicle was taken to the mechanic who determined the failure was that the fuel pump was defective since the time of manufacture. the vehicle was repaired by replacing the fuel pump. the manufacturer was not made aware. the approximate current and failure mileage was 70,000.

I was driving on a highway around 6 p.m. on my way home from work with my 3 year old in the back seat when suddlenly i felt my steering wheel jerk. i quickly realized something was wrong so i exited the road and went to a nearby gas station. i saw that my power steering light came on. this ia a serious problem, and gm was unwilling to fix the issue. i have a 100 thousand mile power train warrenty yet they say this problem is not covered. i have had other problems in the past with the electrical system as well as the fuel pump. why has this problem not been addressed? i have seen several different people from several different rescources that have had the same problem, so why is this daingerous problem not been disclosed to gm's customers? *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was driving 5 mph when the vehicle stalled. the check engine and power down warning lights illuminated prior to the failure. the vehicle was towed to both a private mechanic and the dealer. the dealer stated that the throttle body sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 56,000 and the current mileage was 57,000. updated 06/12/12*lj the consumer stated the throttle body was replaced four times. the check engine light illuminated. onstar reported a fuel system problem. updated 06/13/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle. in addition, the contact was experiencing sporadic startup failures. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the contact was advised that the fuel pump would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the contact's vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the failure mileage was 126,000 and the current mileage was 130,000.

Power steering assist ceases to function. a chime occurs, and a message "pwr str" appears on the odometer. *tr

Today while taking a left on to my road my breaks felt as if they had gone soft and spongy and it was hard to stop. after realizing this problem my vehicle's dash started beeping and the words pwr str flashed on my dash and while turning into the road my steering wheel would not turn normal. it was very hard to turn into my road almost resulting in a crash. luckily a crash did not happen. i had one other person in the car with me. this result could have resulted in a wreck risking the lives of everyone in the car. as i had difficulty pulling into my driveway i shut the vehicle off and turned it back on resulting in the wheel turning normally. i took my car around the block to see if it were to happen again and it had. i did make it safely home after that due to the fact i took a back road. i feel that the investigation to recall the power steering in the ions should be in affect due to the abundance of complaints about this specific problem. i do not see the reason it has not already been accomplished. for those looking to buy a saturn ion, these vehicles have problems and i would not recommend anyone with or without children to own a vehicle as dangerous as this one. thank you. *tr

Sudden loss of power steering assist and trouble light came on. worked fine after turned off and on again. could still steer but very hard when power steering failed. *tt

I was driving down the street and all of the sudden the car was acting funny and not driving normally. then the pwr str light came on. i pressed my onstar button and asked them to run a diagnostic check. it came back with nothing. i proceeded to the store i was going to. when i went back to the car and turned it on the steering wheel / column was loose and drove normally for about a minute. after that there was a beep and the pwr str light came on again and it was very difficult to steer. *tr

While traveling at various speeds the power steering indicator on dash comes on and loss of power steering . as i pull over and turn off engine, then crank it returns to normal function. it is happening more frequent with out a notice and is very dangerous especially if going through a curve with only one or two hands on steering wheel. *tr

Http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn_ignition_lock.html dear gm, i have a 2007 saturn ion level 2, that the key will not turn off, i've removed the negative wire from the battery to get the car to shut off. where do i go to get this fixed? i live in starksboro, vt, and the "former" saturn of south burlington dealer (where i purchased this car new) no longer exists. the current dealer that is now at the same address has my warranty, do i take it to them? if i do will it be fixed under the warranty? the link below shows that a lot of other saturn owners are experiencing the same issue as me. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn_ignition_lock.html i can send you more information if you actually need it. stephen ahern 351 freedom acres p.o. box 89 starksboro, vt 05487-0089 802-453-4145 email: [email protected]

Turn the key but car wont turn over or even try to turn over the flashers will flash and the words coolant, trunk, track, ect flashes in the mileage box. 10+ minutes later the mileage pops up and a ding sound is heard.. i turn the key back to the off position for 20+ seconds and then the car will start sometimes. its a huge issue and i feel as if there should be a recall or i get it replaced for free since i didn't cause the issue and it has happen to many saturn owners! i have no money to fix it. im still paying payments on the car. the check engine light finally came on so i coded it and it says ignition switch and that's what the dealer told me before i coded it. they told me it would cost me 80$ for the part 150$ to program the part and 150+$ for labor. its very unsafe for me. if there's an emergency i wouldn't even be able to start my vehicle! *tr

While merging into freeway traffic on the 210w in irwindale, ca, we experienced moderate loss of steering control. the yellow engine light was on, but there was no warning beep and the pwr str light did not activate. with difficulty we were able to maintain control of the vehicle, though there was a definite increase in risk of collision. we intend to run diagnostics on the engine control computer and the steering motor. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was driving 10 mph when the power steering warning light illuminated as the vehicle lost power abnormally. the contact had to shut off and restart the vehicle in order to correct the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that there were no recalls for the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 62,000 and the current mileage was 65,000.

I was on my honeymoon in orlando, fl. on nov. 17th, 2011 when it went out the first time. i discovered that when i turned the vehicle off and started it again, that the power steering would return to proper operation. since that day, it has been intermittent. no typical timing or environmental situation, just randomly stop working. it did that for several months until 3 weeks ago when it would shut off 5 minutes after starting the vehicle every time. now, it does nothing, it never comes on. i checked both fuses and being in the vehicle industry myself, i know that a fuse, relay, or circuit breaker just dies. i feel that if it were the fuse, it would not only work sometimes but it would not work at all. i am expecting the manufacturer to replace this. as this is my 3rd saturn and i had well over 200k on the other 2 with no problems at all. *tr

First off the car started sputtering, when stopped to fill with gas wont restart for several minutes, has just died in the middle of traffic for no reason. main concern now is the constant loss of power steering, first happened to my wife on the interstate with our 2 young grandchildren at 65 to 70 miles an hour, it just quit working scared the crap out of her she has 3 heart attacks already and am very surprised it didn't happen then!!! it has been getting more and more constant as of late, every 10 to 15 minutes if your lucky sometimes a lot quicker, you have to turn the car off then it woks however many minutes then makes a clicking noise then the alarm chimes and boom no steering again. the chevy cobalt (same steering unit and pontiac g6) have had recalls for this exact problem so why hasn't gm stepped up to the plate and fixed these crappy ion 3's. *tr

Yesterday afternoon i was driving on our main city road, going 35-40mph. what sounded like the seat belt alarm went off a few times, then all of a sudden the power steering went out. the same thing happened again on the same day as i was backing out of a driveway. it seems to be a sporadic issue because it didn't happen again last night. not wanting to take any chances, i dropped the car off at my local mechanics last night....just got the call from him that the car needs a new steering motor. this could be an extremely dangerous event and the car should be recalled. i'm a 47 yr old woman with ms and it's nearly impossible for me to take a turn when the power steering is out. *js

Within the last month, this vehicle has begun to experience power steering failures at random intervals. as you are driving, the pwr str light will come on and the power steering itself will fail. this happens at random times, occurring several times on some days, and other times going several days with no occurrence. upon failure, if you turn off the engine, and restart the car, the steering will work again. there is no set speed for this occurrence either. i've had it happen on the freeway at full speed, (60mph) and at other times in parking lots where i'm doing 5 to 10mph. i am filing this report because my research has led me to believe this is not an uncommon problem, not only with saturn, but with other gm products as well. *js

On 9 march 2012, at approximately 0900 hours while traveling on the interstate, my 2007 saturn ion displayed the warning message/error code "pwr str" and immediately lost power steering assist. i was forced to reduce speed and, using all my upper body strength to wrench the steering wheel to the right, pulled the car to the breakdown lane on the right side of the road. this was extremely difficult without power steering. i turned the car off, read through my owner's manual, and restarted the vehicle. it ran without issue for approximately 10 miles before the code again appeared and i again lost power steering. this situation has rapidly progressed to a nightmare; the car runs for 15 to 30 minutes and then loses power steering. turning the car off and restarting it is no longer sufficient; once it first loses the power steering, it will not run for more than 5 minutes without losing power steering again. gm informed me that there is no official recall, and therefore i would have to fund the repairs myself; the rough estimate was $1,000 in parts and labor. research online shows that gm allegedly sent out a notice regarding this issue, however i can honestly attest that i never received any such notification, and had the steering not failed on my vehicle, i would never have been aware of it. currently, i cannot use the car at all because it poses a serious danger to myself and others. as an active duty member of the armed forces, this is just absolutely unacceptable and jeopardizes my career. *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle could not be started. the contact mentioned that the failure recurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the pass lock system was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.

Power steering loss while moving. two occurrences: at 35-40mph and at 25-30mph. total loss of power steering. engine must be shut off and restarted to regain function. while there is a current recall on 2005-10 chevrolet cobalts and 2007-10 pontiac g5s, n.h.t.s.a. you fail to follow though with saturn. gm has issued a letter stating that ions, too, were affected. *tr

The power steering just went out. *tr

Electric assist power steering failure. *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer writes in regards to problem with fuel pump module and tubing top *tgw the consumer stated there was a strong odor of gas coming from her vehicle. it was discovered, the tubes inside the tank were worn and gas was sitting on top of the tank. the fuel pump module was replaced. the consumer was denied reimbursement, because she did not take the vehicle to a dealership. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph , the powering steering warning light illuminated as the power steering assist failed. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired for the failure. the failure mileage was 78,500 and the current mileage was 80,388. updated 03/27/12*lj updated 03/30/12

My 2007 saturn ion developed a horrible gas odor and is now leaking/dripping gas. i consider this a serious safety concern with this car considering i see plenty of complaints from consumers with the same issue. i have 2 small children and this is our only means of transportation. i have contacted gmc and have been given the run around for the past 3days and had to speak with a supervisor today. they said this issue was not a recall, then i provided them with recall bulletin of 09226a and they say "oh yea, that's a recall, but its not with us its with nhtsa, we can't do anything". i have only had this car for 2yrs and this is the second time i have had a recall related issue for safety. they had to fix my steering wheel under recall because my power steering went out and there was an issue with my make and model. what kind of cars does gm make that has serious safety recall issues within 2yrs of having the car? they clearly have a gas leaking safety issue with these cars and will not honor what is clearly considered a recall. *tr

Power steering went out when turning a corner, prompting loss of control. vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and hit a curb. thankfully, it was not hit by any oncoming vehicles and there does not appear to be any damage to the vehicle. a "pwr steer" warning came on just as loss of power steering occurred. once vehicle power was switched off and back on, power steering was restored, only to go out again 5 miles later. *tr

The power steering went out. the power steering came back on the next day but has been intermittently going in and out ever since the first incident date. *tr

The power steering light came on when i was backing out of a parking spot. i lost all power steering. then i check it later tonight and it magically works again. so i guess tomorrow it'll go out again. just hope its not when i am taking a corner. *tr

My 2007 saturn ion has an over powering smell of gasoline enough to make you sick. i see that there is a recall on this however once again my state of ohio is not included. this makes no sense. i have read at least 50 other complaints of the same problem gm needs to recall all 2007 saturns for this problem. i am going to take this to the press as i am highly upset my 17 year old drives this car and this is a major safety concern. *tr

I have a problem with the power steering lights goes on and it is difficult to drive, the car has less than 60k miles and really bad that the manufacture doesn't take care of this malfunction. i need to know how to get it fix this problem because it seems that the problem came from the manufacturer. *tr

Operating the 2007 saturn ion with 80,000 miles on a major highway when "pwr steering" appeared on my dash display. the vehicle became difficult to control; however, i'm a 28 year old marine and i can handle the vehicle. if this was to occur to an adult over 65 years of age or to a teenage driver, then this could most certainly cause a wreck. i have been driving my vehicle without pwr steering as i can not afford the $1500 replacement/fix of the power steering problem. i'm waiting for a recall. the subject vehicle was bought new in october 2006 and i have been the only owner. *kb

Odometer dings three times and reads pwr stg can barely turn the steering wheel and under 15 mph. *tt

We have had three occasions in which the power steering has failed while in motion on the 2007 saturn ion. this is a notorious problem, over 5000 complaints for the same issue, with this vehicle and yet you have not issued a recall. power steering going out while driving is a massive safety issue. luckily the first time it went out i was driving and not my wife, b/c at 50+ mph she would not have been able to handle the car. the steering wheel on the car is quite small and driving without power steering is very difficult even for a reasonably experienced individual driving without power steering. you are failing to do your job and putting people's lives at risk as this is an issue that you supposedly investigated in 2009. this is completely inexcusable and an immediate recall should be issued before you get people killed. *tr

The electric steering keeps going out and took it to an authorized saturn dealer and they said that the would have to check it to see why its going out as there has been recalled on the electric steering in the pontiac g6 which has the same problem and carries the same system and the dealer told me if its not the motor i have to pay 97.50 for them to find out its not the motor in the steering plus what it cost to fix it there has been problems with the electric steering there should be a full recall on all the one that uses the same part with the ones that have been recalled all ready this is a big safety issue and gm should pay to correct the problem not charge a customer to check what's wrong with it as there is still some warranty on the car this problem needs fixed and i don't have the money to pay out the car only has 55,600 miles on it shouldn't be having problems like this hope you can help with this issue and get gm to do a recall on this for theses cars power steering failure like that makes the car hard to steer. *tr

The car made a loud noise when i pressed on the gas. it would not accelerate fast enough for the highway and the speedometer was not working. i'm guessing the car could go at max, 20mph. the speedometer remained on 0 while the acceleration had to go up to 3 or 4 just to keep the car moving. the check engine light was on. i took the car to gm dealership/certified saturn service right then, and they charged me $360 to replace the transmission control module. the service guy told me that when mechanics first did the electrical diagnostic check, the car failed 32 markers, but when they did an electrical diagnostic check after replacing the transmission control module, the results confirmed that all the car's problems have been fixed. *tr

The power steering goes out as the car is driving until stopped and started again. *tr

My power steering light came on and i noticed that i had lost the power steering ability. with difficulty, i steered the car to the side of the road and turned the car off and then back on and the power steering was working again. this has happened multiple times and with the research i have done, i feel it needs to be recalled for my specific saturn. i bought the car used 1.5 years ago and did not know of any problems until now. i have over 100xxx miles on it but that should not exclude me from any recalls that may be issued in the future. i drive my car over 200 miles a day and no longer feel safe in it. this is my 3rd saturn and i have always loved them but i am very disappointed that this has not been recalled on my car when it is a very specific problem that is happening and being recalled in other vehicles. i got an estimate of over $1000 to fix the problem but i do not have that kind of money laying around. i just hope that i do not get in an accident because of this. if that does happen, gm will be hearing from my attorney. *tr

I was driving with my young daughter in the car and as i was turning onto another road, the powering steering failed and i was nearly in an accident. i read that gm thought there wasn't enough evidence to warrant a recall for this problem! it's electronically control and has failed on thousands of people. do we have to wait until people are fatally injured before they fix this?! we have enough to worry about while we're driving and if this senseless issue cause my little girl to get hurt, i would personally go to the gm headquarters and kick them in their multi billion dollar [xxx]! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The power steering stopped working while driving. a warning light saying pwr steering appeared when this happened. the car was drivable but hard to maneuver due to lack of power steering. once i restart the car it resets and the power steering is normal until the problem recurs which is often. there is could happen on a short or long drive. i could drive a block the light appears i shut the car off it resets and i could drive for miles and it not happen again or go another block only for the problem to happen all over again. from my understanding this is a recognized issue with this make and model of saturn and it will be fixed under warranty. how do i go about getting this fixed without it costing me since this is a known problem . i am reporting in hoping it will help to have this problem be officially called a recall by gm and saturn and fixed once and for all. *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer states problem with vehicle ignition *tgw the ignition lock cylinder and housing were replaced. *jb

The power steering failure light comes on and i will have no power steering. i can cut car off and wait a few minutes and then the light is out and the power steering working. very sporadic. sometimes happens 3 or 4 times in 40 mile trip. sometimes does not happen at all. if very dangerous when it happens and i am turning a corner. *tr

I want to add my vehicle to the list of complainants that are having trouble with the faulty power steering issue on the 2004-2007 saturn ions. i have had this trouble since the beginning of august this year almost right at 100,000 miles. that makes my car ineligible for the reimbursement offer gm has. it is only good for 10 years and 100,000 miles i was just past that. however, if you are forcing them to issue a recall i don't see why they should not have to fix my car as well. the incidents, thankfully, have only occurred while i was driving, and i have been able to control the vehicle. i have been fortunate enough to not have it go out in mid turn yet, and i have not had it go out at low speeds in high traffic yet. these are the most dangerous times, i believe, for the loss of power steering. fortunately the unit has never failed while my wife was driving. in addition to being a touch physically weaker than i am she is terrified of driving anyway, and i fear if it happened to her she would absolutely have an accident as a result. i have also had problems with the cruise control not working since i purchased the vehicle on august 28, 2006. i took it in once under warranty to have it repaired and they said it was a well known loose wiring issue. it wasn't more than a month or so later that i was having the same issue. when i took it in for repair this time, they told me it was no longer covered under warranty and they wanted $600 to repair a "known loose wiring issue" i was understandably upset about that and chose to just have a finicky cruise control since then. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while parked, the contact attempted to turn the vehicle off numerous times but the key could not be turned nor released from the ignition switch. the battery was disconnected in order for the engine to shut off but the key remained in the ignition switch. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the contact that the ignition system would need to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that fuel was leaking into the muffler abnormally. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump module fractured and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v41900 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 90,376 and the current mileage was 90,890.

I was driving on 95 north 12-15-2011 and the power steering warning light came on and automatically my powersteering shut off completely to where i was unable to turn the wheel at all. i turned the car off and on and low and behold the wheel as fine. thought everything was fine untilthe next day 12-16-2011 i was driving on 95 north again and it did it a second time this time my two year old son was in the car with me (not safe at all) and it was rush hour luckily i was able to turn the car ff and on again and it worked so i could get home, this needs to be fixed and recalled as i have done my research and it seems that this is a major issue with this car. *tr

I would be on my way to work or to the store and then all of the sudden my car lost all power, and would shut its self down. therefore causing me to have to coast off to the side somewhere with my power steering locked up. once my car would start running again any where from 10- 20 mins my power steering wouldn't function for the first 2 mins causing me to sit and wait till it kicks in. not only does this happen, but when i get low on gas and go to fill up, after putting gas in my car it wont start!!!! i have to sit there about 10 mins cranking trying to get it to start up once i do i cant release my foot off the gas for about 3 min or my car dies. *tr

Intermittent failure of the electric power steering system. i read that other gm products with the same problem were being recalled, but not the saturn. i was told that because i had a salvage title my vehicle would not be repaired under special coverage adjustment, eventhough it is listed as eligible by year, mileage, and vin number. i feel that this defect should be corrected and would be under a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that there was an overpowering odor of gasoline in the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). after the repair, the contact continued to notice a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or further repairs. the contact stated there was not a fuel leak. the approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving approximately 10 mph, a loss of power steering occurred with the illumination of the warning indicator. the contact maneuvered to the side of the road and turned the engine off. upon restarting, the steering began to operate normally without the warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 62,110.

At any rate of speed, the electric assist steering motor will shut off leaving the driver to use brute force to steer the car right. the steering wheel "locks" to the left and the car will naturally drift that direction, requiring additional force to hold the car within the driving lane. *tr

The electronic power steering continually fails resulting in dangerous driving conditions. this should have been included in the earlier recall for cobalts as the parts are identical. *tr

I was on my way home when i turned on my street at about 15 mph, the warning light came on and the power steering went out. i had a hard time turning into my drive. i worry about what would happen if i were on a busy highway and this happened. *tr

While driving on the expressway a warning light came on informing loss of power steering. was able to get to the next exit and called for assistance. problem still occurs on a daily basis. lack of power steering has caused moderate cosmetic damage to the vehicle. quite concerned about upcoming winter months and navigating treacherous conditions without the assistance of power steering. price of labor and part for a known and well documented faulty part is unreasonable for average saturn ion owner. *tr

Power steering goes out approximately 10 to 15 minutes into driving with warning bell and error "pwr str" on the dash indicator. when i restart the car, power steering returns for another 10 to 15 minutes and fails again. this will continue as long as i drive the car. *tr

Approximatley 3 weeks ago the power steering in our 07 saturn ion just went out while my wife was driving. the power steering light also came on. she was traveling at approximately 45 mph and was fortunately able to maintain control. upon doing some research we found the complaints in regards to the system. since that initial occurence the car is now constantly losing the power steering. it obviously appears electrical as the power steering is this model is electric. i have checked all fuses and connections and all are intact. it goes out constantly now while driving. the car was primarily for our college age daughter who now is uncomfortable driving it and i am uncomfortable allowing her to drive as well.. based on the number of complaints filed and the obvious problem with the sister models i believe this warrants a recall. i also own an 05 saturn ion and have not had issues but am concerned about it. thanks for your consideration. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the smell of fuel emitted from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed there was a crack in the fuel module and that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vehicle did not qualify for recall repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000( fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 83,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.

Driving 2007 saturn ion recently, on interstate 25 and the steering power light came on, i was traveling at about 70 miles an hour and the steering wheel stiffened rapidly. i was able to guide the car to the shoulder of the interstate and look in the manual for help. i did what the manual instructed, by turning the steering wheel both directions several times to loosen the grip. on a four hour road trip i had to stop several times to "loosen the steering wheel". nearly caused on accident once i was back in my hometown, driving 25 miles an hour and the steering wheel tightened again and it was quite hard to redirect the car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was driving 35 mph when the power steering warning light flashed illuminated with a failure of the power steering assist. the steering became extremely difficult and the contact shut the vehicle off. the power steering assist resumed normal operation once the vehicle was restarted. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 27,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated the vehicle took a very long time to start and he smelled a strong fuel odor. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. the failure was within the fuel pump and the fuel tank was leaking fuel. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileage was 33,450.

The gm dealer advised that the steering column needed to be replaced. i contacted general motors because they had sent an earlier letter saying there could be a problem with the power steering element. the district representative subsequently advised that they do not know why my steering column needs to be replaced (e.g. cracked, leaking, corroded, whatever) but they do know it is not the power steering element. the representative did say that gm would pay for the parts but i would have to pay for the labor. i asked him to send me this in writing so i'd have it to take to the dealer but have not been able to get this despite follow-up messages left for the rep. it does seem there is an issue with the steering columns of this particular saturn model but i guess i'll just have to wait until the power steering fails to get gm to do the right thing. *tr

Turn on car and within 2 minutes the power steering goes out while driving. the power steering light comes on. there is a "special warranty" that cover those with less than 100,000 miles. with the number of complaints on the power steering and the dangers associated with the power steering going out while driving, this should be a recall. my car is currently being fixed and i don't feel that i should have to pay to fix something defective when the gm should fix it. i need to know who i need to talk to for a resolution! *tr

I was driving through the neighborhood at approx. 15 mph when the alert chime, pwr steering display and the actual power steering went out. the car jolted as if i had been rear ended and i had to pull over. luckily no one was on the road; steering was difficult. i managed to turn around, headed home and turned off the engine. when i restarted the engine, power steering was fully functional. i drove to the store as originally intended and it went out again as i was turning into the parking lot. same issue - fully functional when i turn the car off then back on then goes out as i am driving. i researched this online and have read multiple complaints regarding the same issue. is this mechanical failure being recalled? it doesn't sound like it is a vehicle maintenance issue. someone needs to issue a recall on the power steering. *tr

Power steering warning light and alarm sounded followed by an immediate loss of poser steering. restarting the car reset the power steering but only for a couple minutes. at low speeds the vehicle is "extremely" difficult to steer. *tr

Latter part of july, strong gasoline odor noticed around car, thought just because i had just filled up, no leaking on ground noticed. within a week, stronger smell noticed, visible signs of gas on driveway. parked car, not driving trying to find source, disappeared. started driving again, gas mileage off and engine sluggish. driving daughter from birth of first grandson, passing driver told me something was pouring from under of my car, continued to drive daughter/newborn home, then my home. contacted mechanic friend, told there was a recall on the fuel module for 2006 ions,that i should let gm take care of it. i contacted them, gave vin number, explained what i was told by my mechanic. but since i am in west virginia, vin not included. bought car used july 2010, 19056 miles, cash $10,900. not told by dealer a possible problem with fuel module, recall had already been issued. husband has cancer, only used to go to doctor's appointments/chemotherapy. told by gm to set up appointment with nearest dealership, them diagnose it, maybe they could get an exception because of wv not being listed. contacted nearest gm dealership, tried to set up appointment telling them problem, stating diagnosis to be paid out of pocket, they would contact someone if it was related to the recall, but in their experience there was never an exception made. allinclude all ions with this problem, no matter the state of origin. if there is a problem in one state, seems logical that would be the same problem everywhere, same parts/manufacturers used no matter where made. luckily, there was no fire with my daughter or newborn grandson inside, or my ill husband. the car remains sitting. we are on a limited income, soc. sec. disability, for him, i am not able to work as he has to have constant care. a shame that manufacturer is no longer willing to stand behind their cars. *tr

When i shut off my car, the ignition will not release the key. this happens every other time i use the car. extremely frustrating. also needed to replace the front passenger side wheel bearing assy. *tr

Power steering failed without notice while driving. upon restarting car, power steering restored, but this happens every couple of days. *tr

Driving down the highway and the power steering light came on, all of sudden, could not steer car at all. had to pull over in traffic. when i turned car off and waited a minute and then turned it back on it seemed to work fine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was attempting to exit a parking space but the steering wheel would not budge. the power steering warning light was illuminated at the time of the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. the current failure was 116,000.

My wife was driving the car through town approx. 25-30mph when the dash dinged and showed that there was a problem with the power steering on dash. car became very hard to turn putting her in potential danger. once car is turned off and on the problem seems to get reset fro a brief moment. *tt

The key stuck in the ignition switch, in the run position. i could not shut the car off. i had to disconnect the battery from the computer assembly to shut the car off. fortunately, at the time, the car was under warranty. if i would have had to pay for the repair through the dealer, the cost would have been in excess of $500.00. i am filing this complaint because, now, a year later and after the car is out of warranty, it is displaying the same symptoms (difficulty removing key from ignition after shutting engine off) as were experienced before the ignition lock assembly failed last time. this problem, after much on-line research, is an issue with saturns from 2005-2007. as most individuals noted that they experienced the same problem, six months or more after replacing the ignition lock cylinder, through their 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 no longer under warranty and the repair i am again anticipating will take replacement of the ignition lock assembly. this is something i will be doing myself or seeking the services of a 'shade tree' mechanic, as i do not have the funds to take the vehicle to a gm dealership for repair. given the number of complaints listed on-line through edmonds and other consumer complaint sites, i feel that 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. *tr the consumer also stated the power steering failed. the dealer informed the consumer, the steering column needed to be replaced. the consumer learned a recall had been issued. however, gm informed him, the vehicles with electric power steering was covered. the consumer disputed that, saying his vehicle did have electric power steering. updated 09/29/14

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a beeping followed by the power steering failed. the contact stated that the wheel was almost impossible to turn. the vehicle had to be turned off and restarted several times before the steering returned. the vehicle was not inspected. the failure and current mileages were 50,000. the steering has gone out 5 more times since the september incident. updated 11/03/2011 *ln *tr

Power steering goes out approximately 10 to 15 minutes into driving with warning bell and error pwr stg on the dash indicator. when i restart the car, power steering returns for another 10 to 15 minutes and fails again. this will continue as long as i drive the car. *tr

While traveling on the interstate at 55 miles per hour, an alert displayed on the dash: "pwr str." the wheel jerked and i immediately took the nearest exit. it was very, very difficult to turn the wheel at all around the curve. since this was the first time this has ever happened to me, i drove slowly and cautiously to the closest auto repair shop. after hooking my car up to their computers, they saw that it was the power steering assist motor that needed to be replaced. i was so grateful that they noticed there was a recall on this part, until i noticed that it said "canada only." with a little research, this is clearly a common problem with the ion and it needs to be recalled in the us. *tr

Tl* the driver owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated while driving at a low speed, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was turned off and upon restarting it the steering wheel began to function normally. the failure continued to recur intermittently. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 54,000.

Prior to warranty expiry gm repaired bearings on steering rods at no cost. after warranty expiry rattling started on right front sway bar. independent inspection showed rod end could be rattled by hand when on hoist. failure appeared imminent. sway bar connecting bearings were replaced at owner's cost. could have caused control problems if these pieces of junk were left uncorrected. *tr

Power steering failure on my saturn ion 2007. while driving down the freeway the powersteering light came on and failed to engage. it has been disengaging for the last two weeks. *tr

Key stuck in ignition, car will not turn off. key will only turn on. car is at gm dealer now awaiting repairs. they say it needs a new cylinder housing, cylinder and key. car has 57,800km. also in the past the car slipped out of gear (1st) even when the emergency brake is engaged. the first time it rolled down a driveway and hit the mail box, which damaged to back bumper. dealer would not check into it. claimed it was driver error. bs i have driven a standard vehicle for 35 years in hills. third problem is the gears. they are too tight. always was difficult to put into gear, sometimes to put it into first one must put it in reverse first then put into 1st gear. what kind of nonsense is that? complained to dealer within the first year. dealer said other customers have complained about the tight gears but that was the way it was built and to wait and see if it naturally became easier. from researching the internet the key getting stuck and not turning off appears to be a common problem. a recall should be issued and gm should pay for the repairs. *tr

Almost a year ago i started having problems with my airbag light coming on. this light is telling me that the driver side airbag will not deploy if i were in a accident. this light comes on periodically, most of the time it comes on when it is hot outside. prior to this light coming on i had problems with my power steering locking on me while i was driving. the power steering was a recall. i am not sure if these two events have anything to due with one another but this car is very unsafe if the airbags do not deploy if a accident and the power steering locks up on you while you are driving on the freeway. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that he noticed an odor and a leak coming from the fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that he needed to replace the fuel pump module which was fractured. the vehicle was repaired for the fuel pump module. the manufacturer was contacted and a claim was filed. the failure mileage was approximately 51,000. updated 10/4/11 *cn the consumer stated a recall was issued for the problem. however, it was limited to certain states. updated 10/28/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion level 2. the contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the failure and found a fractured line at the top of the fuel pump. the vehicle was repaired at the owners expense. the manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 12,601. updated 09/27/11 *bf updated 2/23/12 *cn

I have a 2007 saturn ion. today i was simply driving down the street, a chime in my car went off and it displayed "pwr str", and i no longer had power steering. luckily i was already pulling into a parking lot so i was going slow. this *must* be recalled!!! *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was driving approximately 30 mph in rainy weather conditions with the windshield wipers failed to function. the vehicle was driven to the side of the road cautiously and there were several attempts to activate the windshield wipers however, they would not operate. the contact was able to resume after the rain subsided. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer had not been made aware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 70,000. updated 09/28/2011 *ln *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion 3. the contact stated that the key had become stuck in the ignition and the vehicle would not start. the contact was able to turn the key but the vehicle would not start and the doors would not open or unlock. the vehicle was not inspected. the contact spoke with the dealer and was told that the failure was common but the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileages were 96,000.

My 2007 saturn ion 2 passenger seat belt keeps malfunctioning. when my passengers buckle up, the seat belt will no release when they are trying to exit the vehicle when i stop.i am afraid that if there is an accident that the person will be trapped. also when someone is buckled, the seat belt buzzes and does not stop. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated the power steering lamp illuminated immediately after the power steering failed. the steering wheel was difficult to control and he was unable continue driving the vehicle. he was only able to turn the vehicle off after the power steering reset. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 168,000. updated 02/15/12*lj the consumer also stated it took several attempts to remove the key from the ignition. updated 02/22/12.*jb

Key ignition - key will not turn to "off" position, car stays on. had to remove fuse and disconnect battery in order for the car to turn off and alt go off. *tr

2007 saturn ion, bought used 2 months ago. 47k miles. power steering failed many times while parking car, especially parallel parking. last week, an audible alarm sounded, and the message read "power steer"or "pwrsteer", cant remember which, and alarmed (dinged) all the way home. had absolutely no power steering on winding road. manual states to have repair facility check auto. steering fluid was full. next time we started the car to drive it to repair facility, alarm didn't sound and steering seemed fine. ion was checked for "codes" and none were found on code reader,and tech was unable to duplicate problem. still have problems with steering when trying to parallel park. no alarm or total loss of power steering again, yet. *tr

After work i drovehome and when i was ready to get out of car my car would not turn off. after taking it to a mechanic i was told i need a need a new ignition switch, housing unit and new keys. after researching on the web there are hundreds if not thousands with the exact same complaint. i feel there needs to be a recall on this. this is a safety issue. after reading the complaints apparently saturn or gm does nothing about this. does someone have to die inorder for this to change? so now i have to pull the fuse and disconnect the battery in order for my car to stop running. my key is still in the ignition, and have to keep my doors unlocked because now i have no key. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated there was a strong smell on the outside of the vehicle. the dealer diagnosed that there was a fuel leak and that the fuel module would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer made the contact aware of nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) recall, but the vin was not associated with the recall. the failure mileage was 121,080 and the current mileage was 122,000.

Gasoline leaking from under the car. used dealer ship drive time did not tell me about the recall before they sold me the car, even though they were aware of the recall that had been in place for 4-5 months! i have a child that was with me in the car when the gas started leaking, the car could have caught on fire. drive time should have told me about the problem, but instead they risked my life and my daughters. they only care about money!! gm is going to try to fix problem, due to recall. drive time is still trying to charge me my co-pay for having my car looked at, but yet won't cover me with a rental car cause it falls under the manufacture warranty. *kb

My power steering just fails on me while driving. it is very dangerous and i cant believe nothing is being done about this. i called saturn and there is a special warr. if you have less then 100,000 miles. i have 112,000 so i have to pay for it. i don't see why when all these people are reporting the same problem. *tr

Power steering failure on saturn ion 2007 when outside temps reach high the 90's and triple digits. took vehicle in to local gm dealer and was informed there is no fix for the problem. *tr

While out shopping pulled in to park at a mall. went to turn key to off position and it would not move. vehicle continued to run as normal, with doors locked and in "park". it could not be shut down. broke out the owners manual and tried all the handy advice. none of which worked. being a mechanic of 30+ years this was frustrating. no clear cut definition as to what was the cause. just " it might be this", and to take to your nearest saturn dealer for servicing. upon returning home began investigating the "ignition key" problem online. i've had no real issues with this 2007 saturn ion quad coupe that i could not remedy myself. a 2.2 liter fuel injected engine w/auto transmission that to date continues to provide 30-32 mpg. car now has 92,000 miles. the answers that i found online were staggering. that this event has been allowed to occur over such a length of time and to several gm models. if the ignition had locked backwards due to such an internal break instead of locking it into the "run" position. i or anyone could have been killed if vehicle was moving at the time. especially if travel was on a major interstate or thruway environment. i am not trying to overlook that at any speed ...this is not a safe event to have occur. did contact a gm dealer locally..they stated that for $85.00 , we'll run diagnostics. an ignition cylinder problem does not show on any diagnostic tester to my knowledge. was then advised that at around $300.00 to start: they will be able to fix it. since 1990 gm has been aware of this issue along with other ignition concerns. when does it begin to matter? after someone is killed or critically injured? *tr

My saturn ion red line is having problems with the power steering. the power steering light comes on and then the power steering is not working. if i cut the car off for 1 minute and start it again, the light goes off. at times you can drive it about 40 miles before it goes out and sometimes only 4 miles. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that at any time, the key would become stuck in the ignition. the vehicle was repaired by the dealer but the failure recurred after repairs. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 15 and the current mileage was 42,077. updated 08/31/11 *bf the dealer replaced the ignition cylinder. updated 10/12/11

Noticeable gas smell around the area of the vehicle's gas tank which became worse while driving. i brought my car into a local service station to have it looked at. eventually, after removing the fuel tank, they found the cause of the leak to be a faulty fuel pump module. this is a known problem with saturn ions and there is a recall in effect (09v419000), but it only applies to vehicles that are sold or registered in certain states. i feel limiting a recall to a certain area is wrong. this is a very serious problem that could have resulted in my vehicle catching fire. i believe that saturn (gm) should take responsibility for any vehicles that are at risk for this defect and should reimburse the owners for any related repairs. this should not be limited to certain states.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated the air bag warning light illuminated on a consistent basis. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who advised her that the front passenger air bag sensor failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not contacted nor had the vehicle been repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000. the vin was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving 60 mph the power steering failed. the vehicle was shut off, and upon restart the vehicle operated as normal. the failure recurred approximately three times on the drive home. 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 40,349. updated 09/07/2011 *ln

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the key would not disengage from the ignition. the contact had to have the fuse in the engine disconnected in order for the vehicle to shut off. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering wheel suddenly locked with the illumination of the power steering warning indicator. the vehicle became difficult to steer and was maneuvered to the side of the road. the engine was turned off and restarted after waiting fifteen minutes. upon restart, the vehicle resumed as normal. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 29,806.

The key is stuck in the ignition switch and the car will not turn off . the key even came out of the ignition switch and the car will not turn off . this could be a very big safety issue .. single mothers have these cars i am one of them and there are complaints all over the internet about this problem . safety or health issue daughter taking baby to dr and key wont come out stuck in the ignition switch she can not take the baby into his dr's appointment .my car has been running over four hours no one can get it to turn off --disconnectedness battery does not turn the car off . there are no dealerships or mechanics open and now car running for over 5 hors and is extremely hot --ended up having to remove the fuel fuse and kill the fuel running to the car--- this is the only thing that killed my engine ..this could be a very big issue for owners when happens after hours . what other option is available --leave it running lock it and hope someone does not steal the car and that it gets put in drive by a child. *kb

The electronic power steering motor intermittently fails on my 2007 saturn ion. after doing much research this seems to be happening to quite a few people, and there is no recall on it. an incident has not occurred at this time, but very likely can if my power steering goes while making a tight turn at high speeds. *kb

On june 25th 2011 i noticed the smell of gasoline coming from my 2007 saturn ion. i noticed the smell is strongest near the rear driver tire very close to the fuel pump module. knowing already that this is a known issue with 2007 saturn ions i contacted them immediately. they told me that mine is not including in any recall and no exception would be made. i will have to try to find a fuel pump module and replace it. nothing has happened yet but i do have to keep driving the vehicle until the repairs can be made. i feel as though since it is a known problem in these vehicles it should be covered. *tr

On june 19th 2011 my 2007 saturn ion wouldn't shut off the ignition was locked into the run position. since my vehicle is a stick i simply killed it but the electronic accessories were still stuck on. i had to go purchase a new ignition cylinder and install it in order to get my vehicle working again. this is a known problem and was recalled on other gm vehicles that share the same platform but not on the saturn ions. *tr

I was driving my 2007 saturn ion last october and the electric power steering suddenly went out. i would have to restart the car and drive for maybe 5 to 10 minutes at a time until it failed again. i brought it to a gm dealership and they told me the motor was out and would cost approximately 400 dollars to fix. i purchased the 110 dollar motor from them and installed it myself. problem fixed but since it was a recall on other vehicles with the same system i feel myself and other owners left out should be reimbursed for repairs i still have my receipt for the part. *tr

Electric steering went out in the middle of a turn and i came very close to going into a very steep ditch as the steering wheel was so hard in turning. thank goodness i was not hurt, if anyone less strong than i was driving they would most certainly be in the 8 foot steep ditch...

I have a 2007 saturn ion and was driving home on monday, june 20, 2011 at around 7:30pm when my car notified me that the pwr str (power steering) was having issues and my steering wheel locked. i was able to drive it home because it was just a straight drive and didn't have to make any turns. i got home and turned off the vehicle and restarted it and fixed the problem. the following day, tuesday, june 21, 2011 same thing happened. i was driving home at around 7:15 the message came on and my steering wheel stiffened. again i was able to make it home and turned off the vehicle and restarted and worked fine. i have now scheduled an appointment at my local service repair shop for my vehicle to be checked over/fixed on thursday, june 23, 2011. *tr

While negotiating a left turn the power steering went out almost causing my wife to hit the oncoming car headon. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that he was unable to remove the key from the ignition. the dealer advised the contact to remove several fuses and disconnect the battery. no formal repairs were made and the contact was awaiting a service appointment. the manufacturer was aware of the failure. the current and failure mileages were 64,000. the vin was unavailable.

The power steering in my 2007 saturn ion 2 goes out intermittently and makes the car very hard to steer, presenting a safety hazard if occurring in heavy traffic. gm currently has a recall out for chevy cobalts and needs to include saturns as they were made with the same components. *tr

I was driving my saturn ion and hit a small hole in the road and my power steering went out. this happened about one month ago and ever since, everytime i drive it, the power steering will stop working about once every 5 minutes that i am driving. i do not have the money to keep replacing things on this vehicle, so i have been getting rides from other people. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 40 mph, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and she was unable to steer the vehicle. she was able to power the vehicle off and restart as the vehicle operated as normal. the failure recurred intermittently. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. no repairs were performed. the failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated while driving, the power steering lamp illuminated and the steering failed. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 40,820.

Power steering light comes on and hard to steer. turn off engine and restart and it works for a short time again. steering is almost impossible when this happens and would be disastrous on a turn. can't believe there hasn't been a recall with all the complaints i have seen so far. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that when they key was inserted in the ignition, the vehicle would not start and the key would become stuck. the contact stated a key lock light illuminated on the dashboard when the failure occurred. the vehicle was not inspected at the time of the complaint. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileage was 15,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact noticed that when attempting to remove the key from the ignition, the key would remain stuck and she was unable to power the vehicle off. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for inspection. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance to the contact and the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 58,000 and the failure mileage was 54,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving approximately 5 mph the power steering failed. during the failure a power steering light began illuminating on the instrument panel. the vehicle was driven onto the emergency lane and shut off. after a few minutes, the contact restarted the vehicle and the steering functioned normally. approximately one week later, the failure recurred. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and it was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileages were 59,000. the vin was unavailable.

I operate a saturn ion which has a constant fuel leak at all times. this is a safety issue and could possibly lead to a fire if an ignition source is nearby. i get a continuous gas smell as soon as i enter the vehicle to drive it to work. *tr

I just had to have my fuel pump replaced after only 20k miles on my saturn ion 2007 due to the smell of gas and leaking on top of the pump, i was told by a gm dealer that there was a recall on this 09226 fuel odor or spotting on ground-replace fuel pump. my problem is that due to the location i am at illinois i am not included in this recall to be reimbursed for the replacement of the fuel pump. i read the recall and it is only involving the states that are considered hot. (it does get into the 90s-100 in illinois also. all somebody had to do was throw/drop a match and it could have ignited a fire in the car. this also caused headaches while driving due to the gas fumes i had to inhale while driving the vehicle. i was hoping this was a good avenue to take and have someone look into why and when illinois and other states were going to be included in this recall. we are all in the same danger no matter what state you live in.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion level 2. while driving at any speed, the contact noticed that the power steering would fail intermittently, making it impossible to steer the vehicle. the dealer informed the contact that there were no related recalls. the manufacturer confirmed that there were no related recalls. no repairs were performed. the current mileage was 32,000 and the failure mileages were 31,800. updated 05/24/11*lj updated 05/26/11

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving approximately 5 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering failed. in addition, the contact stated that when turning the steering wheel, the wheel would become stiff and difficult to maneuver. the was an open investigation for the failure under nhtsa action number: rq10004 (steering:electric power assist system). the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. the approximate failure mileage was 52,000.

Returned home and tried to turn off car but key was stuck in the ignition. the only way to turn the car off was to remove a fuse and unhook the battery. after looking online and on this website, i find this is a common problem with saturn ions. *tr

Power steering went out while driving..light came on..had to pull over..wait..then restarted car then power steering worked..then 20 minutes later it did it again..i had to do the same thing all over again..each time making it very hard to steer this car..especially while driving over 25mph..worst part.. my children(13 & 10)were in the car with me when this happened..this car has only a little over 64,000 miles on it..i've seen where there's a lot of people with the same issue but yet saturn/gm haven't issued a recall for this..why?? i've even seen where 14 people have died as a result of this..this is scary! exactly how many needs to have a wreck before something is done about this???what's the price of a humans life? *tr

I have a 2007 saturn ion 2 with approximately 23000 miles on it. i was driving down the road and all of a sudden the steering got real hard. there was a chime and the odomoter read "pwr ster". i called saturn and they said to take it to be diagnosed and they may help. do more people have to die before a recall is issued for this safety issue? all saturn/gm is doing is trying to dodge their responsibilities. no vehicle with this low of milage shoud be having this problem. saturn need to recall all vehicles with this stering system and fix it or the next time there could be lawsuits filed. i turn off the vehicle and restart it and it is back to normal. *tr

It started with the key sticking in the ignition. unable to remove it and had to wait for a clicking noise to know the key released. now, intermittently, the key will release but the engine will continue to run. the only way to stop it is to put the key back in and turn to accessory. it had done it 4 times in the past 5 days. it is now also having the power steering signal coming on the dash. the sticking key started a couple months ago, while the engine continuing to run and the power steering has been the past week. *tr

As i drive my 2007 saturn ion i get a "pwr str" failure notice on the dashboard annunciation panel. the power steering then quits and it takes much more muscle to turn the steering wheel. if i turn the ignition off and then restart the engine the system resets and there is a return of the power steering. this just started last week at 61000 miles. it has now happened 3 times. *tr

I am purchasing a 2007 saturn ion 3. when i drive down the road sometimes you will hear a ding, pwr str shows up where the odometer is, and i lose my power steering. i stop and turn the car off then on and i have power steering back. i received a letter from saturn saying that this might become a problem and they would repair it if the vehicle was less than 10 years old and 100,000 miles or less. of course my saturn conveniently is over 100k miles. i called saturn and all they would say is that i can go have it diagnosed and they might help me. gm has recalled the cobalt for the same problem. 14 people have died because of this problem. why isn't gm recalling saturn ions for this problem? *tr

My husband and i went to start our car, and the key would not turn. the ignition cylinder and housing needed to be replaced. the cost was 602.00. this happened about 6:00 after we had done some errands and stopped at a family members house. we never had any issues with our ignition before. we have 2007 saturn ion 2. it has about 64,000 miles on it. *tr

I was driving normally from my workplace to home when my power steering suddenly went out. the power steering message displayed in the message display area. i pulled the car over and restarted the car. the power steering was then fine. for one week i had no problems. then the same thing happened. when i shut off and restarted the car it was fine again. now every time i drive for a few minutes the power steering goes out and i have to pull over. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion level 2. the contact was driving approximately 35 mph when she crashed into the rear of another vehicle and the air bags did not deploy. a police report was filed. approximately two weeks later, the air bag warning light was illuminated and she contacted the on star service center where she was advised that there was a defect within the air bag system and if involved in a crash, the air bags would not deploy. both the dealer and manufacturer were contacted and advised the contact to file a complaint. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 86,000 and the failure mileage was 84,000.

Power steering in 2007 saturn ion2 cuts out randomly and unexpectedly while driving. turning the engine off, and restarting resets the issue until it cuts out again. sometimes it goes weeks with out issue and other days it is a repeated and continual problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph when the power steering suddenly malfunctioned. the failure seemed to only occur when the contact was driving around a curve. the contact turned the vehicle off and after restarting, it resumed normal operation. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the current mileage was approximately 75,000 and the failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

Intermittent power steering fault/failure. *tr

My 2007 saturn ion lost power steering ability for no specific reason. the warning screen would flash and beep and then it would stop working. it continued to do it throughout the day at random times. every time i would turn the engine off and restart it the power steering would work again and then randomly stop working usually as i am driving down the road. *tr

The power steering fails and the vehicle becomes heavy to steer, particularly at slow speeds. the failure is now occurring every few seconds which sometimes stops for a few hours. vehicle is a 2007 saturn ion with electric power steering. this is the same failure type as experienced on chevy cobalt and pontiac g5. *tr

Power steering quit working, making the vehicle difficult to control, particularly at speeds below 30mph. the dealer replaced the power steering motor but claimed that, at 119,877 miles, the vehicle did not qualify for a free replacement from gm. *tr

The power steering on my 2007 saturn ion froze while driving in light traffic. i strong-armed the wheel to move it from the traffic lane. i turned off the ignition and turned it on again. the warning light shut off and i was able to drive the car home. this was the first incident. i looked up power steering in the owner manual and was instructed to have the vehicle serviced. (the vehicle has 24, 281 miles on it i purchased it new from a dealership in october 2007.) *tr

This is not a complaint, it is information for 2007 saturn ion owners. there has been a warranty extention added for the defective power steering. saturn will not notify you about this. you need to take car to dealer. it will be repaired at no charge. *tr

Power steering failure - my best description - electric power steering clicks as though a relay is preventing an over volt or power surge, and then the electric power steering has failed making steering more difficult at all speeds, specially slow speeds - dial on dash says "pwr str" stated happening on 1/7/2011 and now happens every time i start the car about 30 seconds after running. *ln

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving approximately 20 mph the contact heard a popping noise coming on the front drivers side of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the front control arm and bushings needed to be replaced. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the failure and current mileages were 57,000. the vin was unavailable.

While backing out of my driveway a pwr steering warning flashed and suddenly i was without power steering and had to steer manually without power assist. i turned off my 2007 saturn ion and then turned it back on and the power steering returned to normal. a couple of months later i was returning home from work on the highway during rush hour and the same thing happened again. fortunately i am strong and was able to steer the car safely off the highway in order to turn off the car and turn it back on again. steering the vehicle took considerable strength. both times when this happened there was no warning. i could only imagine what could have happened to someone who is not very strong. i could see where a person could completely lose control of their vehicle. a couple of months later i received a recall letter from gm informing me of the problem and directing me to the nearest dealer to have the power steering replaced. the bottom line is that i was lucky not to be injured because i had the strength to steer the car manually. to suddenly be without power steering without warning is an extremely dangerous situation that could be potentially fatal at highway speeds. i have been driving for 35 years and this is the most serious automotive defect i have encountered. it seemed the recall letter was too little too late. *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer states that his starter was able to allow water or salt brine into the starter during winter conditions. his vehicle left him and his three year old stranded in cold weather because of this problem. *kb the entry of water and/or salt into the starter stopped the starter from rotating the engine.

Power seering indicator came on in the display (not the low fluid warning light) and power steering was no longer available. after turning off and restarting the vehicle, the power steering functionality returns for a variable length of time. this has happened multiple times now with the time between incidents ranging from 5 minutes to several hours. this has happened with speeds ranging from 25 to 75 mph.

Tl*the contact owns 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key was stuck in the ignition and she was unable to turn the vehicle off. she also disconnected the battery and the vehicle would not shut off. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 71,000.

This car is experiencing the same issue that gm has issued a recall for. the electronic power steering motor is failing and the pwr strng warning light comes on. the steering is very difficult (two hands absolutely necessary) for a strong driver during slow sharp turns. a potential collision is highly likely. other complaints are on the web with many people avoiding driving the vehicle at all due to the inability to predict occurrences and the immediate effect the loss of power has. how can two models with the same equipment be recalled (cobalt and g5) and not the saturn ion?

The power steering goes out randomly on my 2007 saturn ion almost causing 2 severe accidents. once the car is restarted power steering is fine and who knows when it just goes out causing steering to be quite difficult especially depending on who is driving the car and when it goes out!!! completely unsafe. is this covered anywhere to get fixed? *tr

Power steering goes out on 2007 saturn ion. *tr

My 2007 saturn ion's ignition lock cylinder is broken. apparently this is a very common problem with saturns, and fixing the problem once is not a guarantee that it will not need to be replaced again. when i arrived home, my car would not turn off. the key would not turn back, however, we could completely remove the key, and we could turn the key to the on position. my husband was able to turn off the car by pulling a fuse from the under the hood of the car after a little bit of research and a lot of wasted gas. we purchased a new ignition lock cylinder from the closest dealership, but that did not resolve the problem. we have now learned we also need to replace the ignition starter switch. there is no reason that this many saturns should be having the exact same problem. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn_ignition_lock.html has over 50 pages of people complaining about the exact same problem! this needs to be recalled! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn aura xe. while the vehicle was parked with the ignition off, it started to roll back in reverse. the contact was able to pull the emergency brake and stop the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the technicians stated the shift cable was broken and needed to be replaced along with a bracket for the shift cable. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure was mileage 67,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion3. the contact stated that the interior lights would illuminate when not engaged and the alarm would sporadically sound when it was not set. in addition, the dome and the map light would sporadically illuminate while the contact was driving and when the vehicle was shut off. the dealer inspected the vehicle and advised the contact that the body control module had failed, but the part would not be available for three months to make repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 50,000. updated 02/02/11 *cn

Saturn ion2 2007-the fuel pump module assembly went out on my car. i have taken it to 3 dealerships to finally get it fixed. however gm stating not covered by my warranty. the first time i took it was in september hard to start diag was done they said nothing wrong. then in december took to other dealerships by this time there was the smell of gas getting stronger. both dealerships indicated that gm does not cover my specific vin# or consider it a defect even though i have it written in my warranty that all parts are to comply with epa which it did not. i am concerned others may also have my defect problem and it could result in serious fire or death. all owners should be notified via recall letter from gm. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving approximately 25 mph, the steering wheel became stiff and the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the contact's residence and parked. the next time the vehicle was started, the power steering functioned normally. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. the current and failure mileages were 112,700.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the key could not be taken out of the ignition. the contact called the local dealer who advised her to call nhtsa and that there were no related recalls. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

The key gets stuck in the ignition while trying to turn the car on and off. finally the key is stuck in the on position and the vehicle cannot be turned off. after several attempts, the key comes out while the car is still running and in the on position and the car is not in park. after several repairs, the ignition housing continues to fail. the car can easily roll off as the key comes out and the vehicle is not in park, the key even comes out while the car is driving or in drive. the only way to shut the car off is to manually remove the wire harness from the battery located under the steering column. *tr

I purchased a 2007 saturn ion in august 2007. approx 1-2 months after purchase, my power steering went out almost resulting in a crash with another vehicle. i took my car to the saturn dealership where i purchased it, and they promptly fixed the problem; so i thought. nov 28, 2010 i was driving on the eisenhower expressway and my power steering went out again. because it was early sunday after thanksgiving there wasn't much traffic. but this incident could have turned tragic. i request that investigation be made into the 2007 saturn ion. even though gm closed this product line (wish i would've knew their plan before my purchase), i would like to think that they would investigate this single incident, as there could be many other consumers with the same experience. not to mention the potential legal ramifications if it is found that the ions are defective. if i just got a lemon car...then so be it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that both the driver side and rear passenger side door locks failed. the doors would unlock while the contact was driving. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the latch mechanism needed to be replaced. the contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Started driving my 2007 saturn ion from tampa to orlando. when i notice a vibration through out the vehicle. it gradually grew worse so i pulled over. at which time something flew out from under my car. coming to a stop, i checked the car out and saw nothing wrong. i started driving, in hopes to make it to the next exit, but it didn't. the vibration got ridiculous and i pulled over to find my front driver side tire flat. upon removing the tire, discovered a large piece of threading was missing along with other damage to the inside of the tire. which is why i did not see it the first time i pulled over. tire is the good year assurance. *tr

I own a 2007 saturn ion and have been experiencing an ignition problem. everytime i park my car and turn the key to shut it off it gets "stuck". no matter how i park, wiggle it, etc.. it gets stuck then i have to sit there anywhere from 30sec-hours before it will release. i brought it to my local saturn authorized service department (1hr away) and they could not find anything wrong they told me it must be spilt soda in the shifter and cleaned the inside of my shifter and charged $90. to only drive an hour home and have it keep happening! saturn will not help and my warranty expired. i did some research online and thousands of people have the same problem. shouldn't this be a recall? *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer expresses discontent with electric power steering issues *tgw the consumer stated she is afraid if the power steering fails, she may not be able to control the vehicle due to her age and strength. *jb

When placing vehicle in park, the doors remain locked and key cannot be removed from ignition. took vehicle to chevy dealer for repair and they said my factory warranty was expired. i currently have 22,500 on vehicle and i purchased the vehicle on 1-1-2008 as a new vehicle at the dealership. i am being told by saturn customer service that the warranty went into effect in 2006 on the day that my vehicle "was delivered" to dealership and over a year before i ever owned it! what a scam! *tr

Power steering goes off on it's own while driving my 2007 saturn ion. use to occur few times a week now happens almost everytime while driving. when the car is turned off than turned back on the power steering returns to normal for a few miles till it goes off again. thought i had seen a recall on searching online but when i called gm dealership (saturn's out of business) they claimed there has never been a recall on saturn ion 2007 for power steering. have seen online other customers with same problem and considering car only 3yrs old and only 47,000 miles and that it goes away when car turned off and back on that it might be some kind of computer error or something. every difficult to steer when it does go off and dealership wants $125 for diagnostic & up to $600 to correct error. *tr

1. driving normally on surface streets 2. power steering failed; very difficult to steer. turning car off and then back on made power steering work for a few minutes, but failed again. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving approximately 50 mph, the power steering light illuminated and the steering wheel became stiff. the contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off. upon restart, the power steering was functional. the vehicle had not been examined or repaired. the failure occurred intermittently and was becoming progressively worse. the current and failure mileages were approximately 115,000.

My saturn 2007 ion will not shut off & i cannot get the key to release out of the ignition. i had to pull the ignition fuse & disconnect the battery. i called saturn who denied the problems with the ignition systems. i went onto consumer affairs.com, entered consumer complaints about saturn ion ignition lock & pulled up 50 pages of documented problems concerning the passlock system. why has there not been a recall on this matter? not 50 incidents, 100's of incidents. my car went out of warranty 1 month ago. it is estimated at over $500.00 to repair with no guarantee it will not occur again! please help us & check out this problem. i read that gm issued a service bulletin 04-08-45-005d concerning this matter. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while attempting to turn the vehicle off the key would not release out of the ignition and it would not turn to the off position. the vehicle had not been diagnosed. the current and failure mileages were 59000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while attempting to turn the vehicle off the key would not turn inside of the ignition which made it difficult to turn the vehicle off. the failure was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 55000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) in may 2010. the contact began to notice an unusual gasoline fuel odor following repairs and noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that the epoxy, placed around the fuel filler neck installed during the recall repair, was fracturing and causing the leak. in addition, the fuel tank would also need replacing. the dealer offered to take 10 percent off of the total repair cost. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer advised the contact that his case would be escalated to the district manager and they would contact him. the contact was awaiting a return call. the failure mileage was approximately 52,000 and the current mileage was approximately 52,700 . updated 01/13/11*lj the consumer stated he performed the repair on the fuel tank that was partially effective. the consumer stated he was not able to afford the $800 repair. the check engine light is still on. the vehicle has a small evaporative emissions control leak. updated 01/25/11. *jb

After starting the car and driving for a few minutes the power steering gets really hard to steer, and the power steering light turns on in the instrument panel. if the vehicle is turned off then turn on the power steering works but after another few minutes the steering gets hard again. this occurs everyday. i have not replaced nothing to fix this problem yet. i was hoping to find a recall on my vehicle. i have researched online and it seems that many saturn ion's have this same problem. this makes for dangerous driving especially when making a turn and suddenly the power steering stops working. *tr

Problems with 2007 saturn ion ignition cylinder and park/lock interface. vehicle frequently can not be turned off. park/lock interface will not unlock door, when ignition turned off. key cannot be removed from ignition. *tr

I was driving and all of a sudden my power steering quit working. i was able to pull into a store, and shut off my car. i started it back up and it worked fine for a couple of weeks, but it just happened again. *tr

My power steering keeps going out while driving. if i turn the car off it resets itself but it usually happens 3 to 4 times a day. *tr

My 2007 saturn ion's power steering has begun to shut itself off at random times while driving and it can be very dangerous since the few times it has i have either been on the interstate or driving on winding roads without the ability to easily turn. also, the key locks up in the ignition and i have to turn it on, move the vehicle and turn it off again for it to allow me to fully turn off and pull out the key. also the wheel bearing have begun to make a loud squeaking noise. *tr

2007 saturn ion 2 does not allow key to pulled out of ignition. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact smelled a very strong fuel odor when the vehicle was turned off. the vehicle was taken to the garage and the diagnostic test confirmed that there was a fuel leak above the fuel tank. the vehicle wasn't repaired. the vin information wasn't available. the failure mileage was 79,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

I have had trouble with wheel locking and trouble turning. i also was told by firestone that i need to have my steering intermediate shaft replaced. this should be recalled because it is manufacturer's fault. i should not have to pay for this on a 2007 saturn ion. the mechanic also told me several cars have come in with same problem. i called saturn and chevrolet dealers to ask about recalls and was informed that other models for saturn have been recalled for power steering problems but not the ion and it is same problem. this is a major safety issue. *tr

This has not been a true safety item yet, but it has the potential of being one, and if you look on-line under "key stuck in ignition" you will be amazed how many people have had this problem. the car companies apparently know about it because the have installed a small cover under the steering column to remove and push a button to release the key so it can be turned and removed. many people like us have paid over $500 and still have the problem. looks like there should be a recall to fix this. some folk couldn't even shut the engine off and had to disconnect the battery. that' ridiculous. i'm sure i speak for hundreds and maybe thousands of people that wish someone would do something about this problem. please take the time to look at what is on the internet concerning this. not everyone has a computer and access to this information. thank you. *tr

2007 saturn ion. happened on september 7, 2010. put key in ignition, start the car, however the car could not be turned off. the key was stuck in ignition and car had to be taken to dealership. car was taken to lockhart cadillac in greenwood, indiana. i was told that this is not under warranty or a recall, however i have read many complaints online where saturn customers are having this same problem. while dropping the car off at the dealership, not only was i told that it was not warranty or a recall i was also told by them that this is happening with a lot of saturn ion's and that it would be between $500-$600. cost seems to be a bit steep for something that saturn, or gm, should be covering because it is clearly a recall problem. *tr

The power steering fails randomly without warning on my 2007 saturn ion. it failed 3 times today. it would reset if you restart the car, but the steering becomes so tight that. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion3. while driving approximately 50 mph the power steering failed. he stated that the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard. when the steering failed it became very difficult to turn. he had to drive onto the emergency lane with great effort. the next day he drove the vehicle to an authorized dealer. the dealer replaced the steering column module. the dealer stated that because the vehicle was salvaged he had to pay $656.62 for the repairs. the contact received a letter from the manufacturer stating the identical failure and was upset that the manufacturer did not pay for the repairs. the failure mileage was 38,257. the approximate current mileage was 71,000. updated 12/23/10*lj updated 04/06/11

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion2. the contact stated that her circuit board burned out and the fuel line cracked spilling gasoline all over the vehicle. the vehicle was being repaired by the dealer for a different recall when the failure occurred. after the vehicle was repaired the abs light, battery, power steering, oil light, and the odometer lights all illuminated at the same time while driving 55 mph. the vehicle was parked immediately and was towed back to the dealer for an inspection of the failures. the dealer informed her that the cluster board burned out and the fuel line was cracked. the fuel line will be repaired under the warranty and the repairs to the cluster board at no cost were being reviewed by the manufacturer. she was awaiting a call from the dealer and manufacturer. the failure mileage was 80,000.

Traveling eastbound on i-94, mile marker 41. loss of steering control. vehicle crash. *tr

Key stuck in ignition. car stuck running. what an unsafe situation, in high 90 degree weather. thank goodness my elderly grandmother was not in the car with me! roadside assistance had to come and turn it off by taking off a fuse in the hood, before towing it to the dealer. i burned my hand trying to disengage the fuse, before roadside assistance got there, because i was feeling sick standing outside in the 99 degree weather waiting. the dealer had to replace the ignition lock cylinder and housing, and i had to get a new key made at the saturn dealer. i googled this problem, and found over 48 pages of complaints. i sure hope that there is a recall on this issue, as this presents an obvious safety problem. hopefully saturn drivers will not get stranded in extreme hot, cold, or dangerous conditions, with their key stuck in the ignition. the exact same problem happened with my twin sister 1 week before it happened to me. both of us bought our 2007 saturn ions new, on the same date. this is more than "a coincidence." we feel as though this part of the car must have been defective. it is not a "typical, routine maintenance" type thing that should need to be replaced on a car that is only 4 years old. it presents a serious safety issue, depending on the circumstances of when it occurs. *tr

My 2007 saturn ion was stuck running with the key stuck in the ignition. i could not turn off my car and the key was stuck. the saturn dealer replaced the ignition lock cylinder and housing and cut new keys. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle suddenly lost power steering. there was a power steering light that illuminated during the failure. she noticed that it was extremely difficult to turn into a parking space as a result. the contact turned off the vehicle and restarted it. when she restarted it, the failure seemed to have corrected itself. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. the current mileage was approximately 36,500. the failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

I came home last night around 10:40pm, went to shut my car off and the key would not come out of the ignition - it was stuck "on". i took my car to my parents house (my dad has tools) and after several failed attempts to get the key out, i called onstar and they dispatched a local tow truck company to come. the guy was very rude and basically made me feel stupid for having this happen and acted like he couldn't help me with that, so i canceled the tow. we pulled some fuses and disconnected the battery and figured since at that time it was 12:30am that i would call saturn in the morning. i went on the consumer affairs website and found this has happened alot to people all over the country with my same car! and nothing is being done about getting a recall, and they are charging people up to $500 or more to fix it. i think gm should recall this ignition lock and all of these charges for the defective part should be covered by them. it's not the car owner's fault that the part is bad. i only have approx. $50k miles on my 2007 ion. i told the saturn service department i would call them back as i am not in a position to pay that right now, so i am not sure what i am going to do. *tr

I drove my car to work and when i got there realized i could not turn my vehicle off or turn the key in the ignition at all. i drove to the nearest gm dealership and the service employee immediately knew the problem when i told him the symptoms. he also informed me that this is a problem he saw "at least once a week". they ordered the parts and told me it could cost $300-$600 to replace the ignition lock cylinder and the housing component, if it needs to be replaced. after hearing how much it would cost i started researching and found several other saturn owners having this same problem. i called the service employee and he redirected me to gm's corporate office. i saw on the phone for an hour, mostly on hold, while the employees negotiated and they came to the conclusion that they could not help me because it was a saturn vehicle, not gm; the car's warranty had expired; the dealership was unfamiliar with my vehicle; and gm did not want to pay out of their pocket for the part and labor. they are still going to replace the parts because i need to have my vehicle in order to commute to school and work. i'm going to pay the $300-$600 for the repairs as well as the $50/day for the rental car. gm is unwilling to do anything, other than fix the problem and charge saturn owners the full amount, unless there's a recall issued for the part. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact noticed an overpowering gasoline fuel odor when first starting the vehicle. the dealer advised that the fuel pump would need replacing. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was advised by the dealer that the vehicle would not qualify for recall repairs due to the vehicle mileage. the manufacturer offered to compensate the contact for fifty percent of the repair costs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 118,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

Beginning last week, once the car has been started , it cannot be shut off with the key. luckily, we do not garage this vehicle! we can put the car into"park", but the key will not turn in the ignition to any other position, and the key cannot be removed from the car. to stop the car, we pull a fuse and disconnect the battery. to start the car, we reconnect the battery and replace the fuse. while this is not as life threatening as other vehicle problems recently, it is wide-spread. when i went on-line to find a solution (saturn said all of its tech's had gone home early) i found hundreds of the same incident. *tr

The key started getting stuck and we couldn't get it out. this happened for about a week. then this past weekend with my daughter and 2 small grandsons in the car, the key came out but the car stayed running! we stopped at the local gm dealer and the mechanic said he had just dealt with 3 other gm cars with the same problem. i contacted saturn and was told there was nothing they could do. why is gm not issuing a recall for this? honda just issued a recall this week for the same problem. if they can do it, why can't gm? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated she noticed an overpowering gasoline fuel odor. the vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where she was informed that the fuel pump module was fractured. 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 that her vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was left at the repair facility where she was awaiting repairs at her expense. the failure mileage was approximately 40,000 and the current mileage was approximately 41,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 55 mph, the power steering light illuminated and less then a minute later the power steering wheel locked. the wheel was very difficult to turn and the contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane. when the vehicle was turned off and then back on it began to drive normally. the dealers diagnostic test indicated that she needed a power steering motor. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 112000.

On august 5, 2010, my 2007 saturn ion developed a strong gasoline odor that was noticeable inside and outside the car. the car has simultaneously become hard to start. no gas has been observed dripping from under the car, but i am concerned about the potential for fire. i have also found that gm issued a recall for this same problem, but it does not cover cars in my state. *tr

My power steering in my saturn ion went out when i was driving about 55 mph. when trying to get off the highway, i had no power steering at all and hit a guard rail. i turned the car off and restarted it after collecting myself. the powere steering worked just fine. the following day the same thing happened, was running fine then, no power steering again. this time it never came back. i have seen many recalls for gm cars that have the same power steering system. why not for the saturn. it is just an accident waiting to happen. i have been researching this on line and have found many others with the same issue that have a saturn. sounds like a defective part to me!

We have a 2007 saturn,almost everytime we drive it ,the key locks and will not come out. it is very frustrating. we live in a very hot climate and sometimes it takes up to 20 mins. to get the key out. we took to the saturn store,and they said they will not cover it. i have read a ton of complaints on this same problem in saturns, somehow they seem to be being ignored. *tr

I have a 2007 saturn ion, about two weeks ago i went to work when i park and tried to turn the car off the key wouldn't turn off it was stuck, the only way tu turn the car was disconnecting the battery, when i got off work i connected the battery again and i was able to turn the car on but not off so every way a went for the past two weeks from 08-06-10 til now i had to open the hood and disconnect the battery i just don't have money to spent on an issue that has more the 5000 complains regarding the same problem with the ignition on a saturn brand http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/saturn_ignition_lock.html according to this website i hope was a recall on this issue thank u *tr

I have a 2007 saturn ion. it has worked fine up until about a month and a half ago (today's date is july 27, 2010). we were driving on a normal day, no excessive heat or cold, and the power steering just went out. it completely stopped without warning, without apparent cause. we were on a highway around cars driving heavy speeds, so we had to pull off quickly. after stopping and starting the car, it seemed to be back to normal. we thought it was just a fluke. but then it happened about a week later, and it continues to happen more frequently. for instance, the power steering stopped about 20 yards from my front door yesterday, and during a fifteen minute trip, it went out three times. giving in to the fact that the problem was getting much worse very quickly, i checked on the extended warranty that i had bought when i purchased my car. it covered all electrical problems, as i had remembered, but upon further review, i realized that power steering was listed completely separately, and in fact, was not covered. at that point i decided to do some research to see how common this problem was in saturn ion's, and i have found that the problem is not only occurring in 2004-2007 ion's, but had also occurred in other gm vehicles. the difference being, that those other vehicles of similar make but different brands have been recalled, but saturn has not. i have read multiple instances of people's lives almost being lost due to accidents in which the steering stopped and sent people into head-on traffic (much like it did with my family), and yet gm refuses to recall these vehicles. i wish someone would answer everyone's question of whether it is going to take the death of a person or a family in a crash due to power steering failure to make someone pay attention to this problem? *tr

2007 saturn ion. the key was turning funny in the ignition. i thought the key had bent or something. a couple days later the key will not turn in the off position. the car will not turn off. we had to take apart the steering column to pull the fuse. the car remains in this condition because i am told it will cost close to $500.00 to fix. i google this and there are numerous websites filled with this same complaint. gm has wiped their hands of the saturn. i feel this is a manufacturers defect and should be repaired at no cost to saturn owners. *tr

2007 saturn ion/4dr sedan with 16,145 had replace both stabilizer links and both lower control bushings. the safety of the brakes and steering could easily been effect. only 16,145 miles on it. many other saturns have the same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while traveling at 35 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the vehicle then loss steering capabilities. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact was informed that the power steering motor would need to be replaced. there were no prior warnings and the vehicle was not repaired. the current and failure mileages were 38,000.

I am the owner of a 2007 saturn ion redline with 65,000 miles. during the first week in august 2010 i noticed a strong smell of gasoline inside the passenger compartment. i walked around the outside of the vehicle and noticed that the smell was even stronger toward the rear of the vehicle. after searching the internet for a possible cause, i discovered my vehicle has a current recall for the fuel pump. "manufacturer: general motors corp. mfr's report date: oct 22, 2009 nhtsa campaign id number: 09v419000 n/a nhtsa action number: n/a component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump" however, this recall only pertains to certain states, of which my vehicle was not purchased in and is not currently registered in. a leak in the fuel system is a major safety risk as it can result in fires or explosions during normal operating conditions or accidents. new jersey as well as the rest of the nation need to be included in this recall notice due to the clear defect present in the vehicles manufacturing. *tr

2007 saturn ion. consumer request the replacement of a fuel tank *tgw the consumer stated she paid an out of pocket expense of $ 988.05 for the parts and labor to replace the fuel tank. she believed the leak from the fuel tank was a direct result of the service performed when she took the vehicle to the dealer for a safety recall. she stated she had not experienced any problems with the vehicle prior to the recall that she received in march 2010. on june 2, 2010 the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall repair. immediately after the repair, she had difficulty starting the vehicle and there was a loud rumbling noise when the vehicle was driven. the consumer returned to the dealer and the fuel pump module was replaced for a second time and an exhaust shield was shifted. the consumer then took a trip. during that time, she smelled gasoline at times, but was unsure if it was coming from her vehicle. after parking the vehicle in a small garage, there was a strong gasoline smell within an hour. when the consumer had her oil changed, the technician noted the vehicle was leaking fuel at the hose to the tank area and recommended that she take the vehicle to the dealer immediately. the dealer informed the consumer there was a leak coming from the filler neck leading to the fuel tank, and the entire fuel tank needed to be replaced. the consumer believed the leak occurred on one of the occasions the fuel tank was dropped for the previous fuel pump replacements. *jb

I noticed a vibration on my steering wheel. when i checked the tires i noticed a bubble (tire separation?) on the inside front passenger tire. *tr

2007 saturn ion engine disables while driving. dealership unable to diagnose problem, no codes. this vehicle has been at the dealership for the better part of a month and a half. this problem has occurred every time i have picked it up from the dealership, then towed in to re-diagnose. no codes at this time. it has been suggested that this car is unsafe for the consumer to drive, as this has happened on the highway and surface streets as well. there are no lights indicating that the engine failure is going to happen. the car looses all power and has to be turned to the off position and in park to restart. this is an ongoing problem and seems to have no apparent resolution. this needs to be fixed before an accident occurs. i was told by gm to pick up the vehicle and drive to and "see if it might happen again" although it happens everytime i drive the car. there is nothing that triggers the problem it happens when it happens. *tr

Every time i drive my 2007 saturn ion the power steering lights comes on and my power steering goes out. turning the car off and on resets it but it goes out again. *tr

Power steering motor fails on my saturn ion 2007 daily. car must be restarted for the motor to begin working again. very unsafe for driving! *tr

Key becomes stuck in ignition - owner unable to turn vehicle off. had to pull the fuse in order to shut the vehicle off and tow. *tr

Friday 09,2010 goodyear assurance tire threads separated on 2007 saturn ion while driving. the vehicle started to make a whipping sound for which i pulled over thinking i had a flat. i could not see anything wrong and the following monday july 12,2010 took car to get oil changed and let mechanic know of what had happened. car was serviced and mechanic adv could not find anything wrong..drove car still worried car kept making strange sound and notice tire needed air but was not flat when i was checking tire i happen to notice through the inside my tire i saw i had a wide portion of missing. placed spare and drove to firestone to get tires replaced. *tr

I have a 2007 saturn ion which was purchased brand new in the state of illinois. i started smelling a large amount of gas inside and outside of the vehicle about two weeks ago. then it started leaking gas near the right back tire well. we took it to get looked at and the mechanic stated the fuel pump module was cracked and leaking gas 3 inches away from my muffler which is dangerous because if ignited in some way the car could catch fire. i looked up any known issues with this model of vehicle and i found a recall that was issued oct 2009 for 2007 saturn ions in a lot of states but not illinois. i am very concerned that this potentially hazard issue is happening to vehicles in illinois also but no one is being notified of the danger. my family was at risk. if there would have been an accident or someone threw a cigarette at my car and the vehicle could of caught fire. i also park my car in an attached garage which also brought risk to my home. please consider also adding illinois and any other states that may be having the same problem that you have already issued the previous recall campaign 09v419000 for. please contact me for any additional information. thank you for your time and consideration. *tr

2007 saturn ion electric power steering fails unexpectedly. very difficult to steer at low speeds. have checked fuses, connections, and wiring. all appears normal. usually occurs at low speed in a turn. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the vehicle began to shake when the power steering failed; however, when the power steering warning light illuminated the steering wheel does not shake. the manufacturer was contacted, but didn't offer any assistance with the repair. the vin was not available. the vehicle will be repaired. the failure mileage was 72,000 and the current mileage was 78,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became very stiff and the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard. the contact shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. this failure recurred intermittently while traveling at any speed. the vehicle was not examined for the cause of failure. the failure mileage was 38,000 and the current mileage was 43,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving approximately 65 mph the power steering light illuminated on the dashboard and the power steering failed. the vehicle became very difficult to control. the contact was able to drive onto the emergency lane and shut the vehicle off. upon restarting the vehicle it began to function normally. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that this was a known failure and he would be responsible for the repairs. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued to occur. the failure became progressively worse over time. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the air conditioning unit stopped blowing cold air and the temperature gauge stopped functioning. the vehicle was not diagnosed for the cause of failure. the failure continued to occur intermittently. the failure mileage was 47,000 and the current mileage was 62,689.

I was driving home from work which is a 10 mile commute. during the commute, there is a 900 foot mountain with a slight grade and i was descending the hill when on the information display, it stated that there was a power steering problem and when i went into a turn, the steering was extremely difficult. i pulled over, turned the vehicle off and turned it back on, and everything was working fine. *tr

Power steering light flashes on dash computer display randomly, more often when the car's been driven a lot and power steering is lost completely. you can turn car off and restart and its fine. sometimes does it once in a day, sometimes 15 times. if car is in process of making a turn or avoiding something in road, this could cause a severe crash and bodily harm, if not death. you have to stop car and turn off to clear this. took car to napa and discount and no codes would read. checked fuse, it was fine. gm has issued recalls on 2 of their cars for this same issue where the same parts are used but not saturn. this is a safety issue. i refuse to fork out my money on a car that isn't being made anymore because gm won't address there is an issue. there are 95 other complaints similar to mine..........do something. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the keys were stuck in the ignition and would not turn the engine off. the vehicle was towed to a mechanic who stated that the lock cylinder broke into several pieces and needed to be replaced for $400 and was not covered by the warranty or recall. the saturn manufacturer was notified but there was no answer. the failure and the current mileages were 53,711.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated the key would intermittently fail to release from the ignition. on one occasion, she was unable to shut off the vehicle due to the key being resistant to movement. the vehicle was then towed to the dealer where the contact was awaiting a diagnosis of the failure. the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. the current and failure mileages were approximately 33,000. updated 09/09/10. *lj the ignition cylinder was replaced. updated 09/14/10*jb

Unfortunately i have a 2007 saturn ion which sounds like it is going to break in half over even the slightest small bumps in the road. i have a warranty on the vehicle which expired in june 2010. although the car only has 29000 miles on it~ saturn would not honor the warranty when i brought my car in for a check engine light~ it was the purge sensor. they wanted to charge me over $300 to repair this issue. i went online and saw many other's had reported the same problem. i also saw the part for only $26.00 ~however at the saturn dealership they charged me $51.00 for the part. i ended up fixing the repair myself to avoid being robbed by the saturn dealership!! i am very displeased with my car~ now the struts and control arm bushings are making significant rumble when driving over the slightest bumps in the road. at 29000 miles the car should not be making any noise!! i feel very unsafe and scared in my saturn!! i've seen many reports of other owner's with the same vehicle that are similar. even the gm cobalt which has the exact same platform and steering has the same issues and for that car power steering issues have been recalled but not for the ion which ~i repeat has the same components. i bought my car when fuel costs soared and thought it would at least last me 5 years with out issues. i think gm needs to address these issues especially since so many consumers are experiencing issues at such low mileage. there are also issues with the rear defrost, power windows, steering, and transmission. i'm from mn. and it's terrible when you have a newer car that won't even take you 30,000 miles without breaking down!! i'm very disappointed and saturn needs to recall everything on these unsafe vehicles before someone gets seriously hurt ~like toyota. i'm sure you've had several complaints. the car is defective!! please help!! saturn won't repair unless it's completely broken even if the car is smokin they blow you off!!! ~horrible!!! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 40 mph the contact noticed that the power steering light appeared on the dashboard and within a few seconds, the power steering stopped functioning. the failure was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 46000.

Saturn ion 2007 electric power steering is defective after just 37,000 miles on car. the power assist fails anytime while driving down the road. this car uses the same type steering module as the recalled chevy cobalt and pontiac g5s. i do not understand why gm fails to acknowledge the issue on the saturn ion. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at approximately 20 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated on the dashboard as the steering wheel became extremely stiff. the contact shut off the engine and when restarting, the vehicle resumed normal operation. the failure would recur intermittently while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where a new power steering motor was installed. the failure did not recur. an authorized dealer was notified and informed the contact that her steering column may also need to be replaced in the near future. the failure mileage was 54,000 and the current mileage was 55,000. updated 10/05/10. *lj

2007 saturn ion. consumer states several problems with vehicle *tgw the lower front lower control arms and front sway bar links had to be replaced on both sides. *jb the mechanic stated there were pieces of the control arm laying on the frame. updated 11/19/10.*jb updated 11/19/10*jb

I was driving down the interstate in april 2010 when my power steering went out on my 2007 saturn ion 3 causing me to almost be in an accident. i pulled over to the side of the road and turned the car off then back on and the power steering acted fine. took it to the dealership only to find out this is a "known problem" and they fixed it. then in july, 3 months later, i had a very strong odor of gasoline and was having problems starting the car. i took it to the dealership where i was again told this was a "known problem" and they fixed the gas pump. now, i have terrible gas mileage and am being offered no assistance. *tr

2007 saturn ion power steering motor needed replacement after only 49,000 miles. when driving the power steering suddenly stopped working. *tr

Saturn 2007 ion pwr str warning will come on. the power steering will quit. if i turn off the car then turn it back on the car is fine again. *tr

The power steering system goes out each time after driving 1 or 2 miles. *tr

My 2007 saturn ion lost power steering on the highway, i found out it has electric power steering. i was able to get it off the road safely, but this could have been a serious issue. it is intermittent but i believe it should be a recall issue as many owners i found online complain of same issue. my local dealer as seen many vehicles come in for the same problem. had it been raining or a stop fast situation i would have had no turning control. *tr

Vin # [xxx] 2007 saturn ion has a power steering problem. the power steering motor is a defective part and gm is aware of the problem in these vehicles and they aren't doing anything about this. i haven't had a crash or anything like that yet but the powersteering just goes out when u are driving making it hard to turn or steer. my name is [xxx] my number is [xxx]. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

I want to file a complaint about the power steering motor on the 2007 saturn ion. i have read about many people complaining about this particular motor but they recalled the other automobiles that used the same one but not the saturn. this is very dangerous and will cause someone to get seriously injured due to a malfunction part. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while the contact was driving approximately 40 mph, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel with a loss of power steering. the contact was able to continue in operation. the failure occurred intermittently and progressed over a period of time when traveling at any speed. the failure could be temporarily corrected whenever the engine was turned off and restarted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to locate the cause of failure. the contact was in the process of taking the vehicle to a an authorized dealer to be repaired. the failure mileage was 60,500.

Power steering keeps cutting out of my 2007 saturn ion. makes it hard to steer. *tr

I get to work today and i can't cut off my 2007 saturn ion. contact the dealership and only remedy provided is to dangerously disconnect the wire harness under the wheel from the battery to turn the car off and then pay $300-500 dollars to have it repaired with no reason why it failed or that it won't go out again. this is dangerous and the parts are defective and should be recalled by saturn. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 55 mph, the power steering light illuminated, the steering wheel was very hard to turn and it became very difficult to drive. a local mechanic stated that the power steering fluid was low. the dealer was contacted and stated that the power steering motor needed to be replaced. the failure mileage was 42,889 and current mileage was 50,000. updated 10/01/2010. *lj the dealer replaced the electric steering motor. updated 10/05/10

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 55 mph the contact smelled gasoline inside of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where the contact had the fuel tank sealed around the fuel pump. two weeks after the vehicle was repaired, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the fuel pump needed to be replaced and that his vehicle was not included in recall 09v419000 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. the vehicle was not repaired. there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages were 50000.

Car will not shut off, after contacting dealer was advised to disconnect the wiring harness from the battery. wheel sporadically locks up while driving which can causes you to loose control of the vehicle. no warning lights come on at all. previously had this same issue with power steering in december which went out and almost caused an accident. gm has recalled several vehicles for this same safety hazard however did not include saturns in the recall. *tr

Power steering fails. the power steering quits working while driving making the vehicle operate w/o the aid of power steering. this is a safety issue if a driver had to make a sudden turn to avoid a road obstruction of another car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while traveling at 45 mph, the contact noticed a warning chime followed by the illumination of the power steering warning light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the power steering hose was replaced. the failure recurred within one month. the vehicle was not further repaired. the failure mileage was 76,000 and the current mileage was 77,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 saturn ion. when the contact started the vehicle she saw a pwrstr code illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle functioned normally when she drove it, however, after she turned it off and restarted it the power steering failed completely. the dealer was notified and stated that there were no recalls related to steering. he also stated that the vehicle would be repaired at the her expense. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 41,538.

My wife was driving our 2007 saturn ion to visit family in ky while i am in the middle east(military) we live in va so this is quite a drive. my wife while driving the car noticed the check engine light came on and shortly after the car jerked very hard while traveling at like 60mph, my wife stated that it felt like she was rearended but was not, causing her to swerve some i am glad nothing happened cause my 2 little boys were in the car as well. so my wife took the car to the dealership we bought it from, which is no longer a saturn dealer but still a gm company. they said we need to replace our fuel pump, and fuel injectors. i did some research on parts and came across the recall on the fuel pump and called the 800 # listed and they called my wife to talk to her and they called the dealership where we bought the car. the dealership we bought the car from stated that the fuel pump while faulted is not faulted due to a defect and that they will not cover the cost and that if we want it fixed it will cost over 1000 dollars. my wife and i feel that this is too much of a coincidence to believe that this is the case. had something else happened and my wife was to be in a wreck and my family was to be harmed and the diagnoses was that the fuel pump had faulted while driving i would be making sure that my life was devoted to closing this vial company for the good of humanity. *tr

Normal driving. power steering quits working, car becomes hard to steer. stopped car, shut car off, restarted car, problem goes away for a while. *tr

While driving vehicle the power steering cuts out. this began happening periodically once or twice a month but now is happening all the time. it is now cutting out about every 5 minutes or more which makes the car very difficult and dangerous to drive and impossible for my wife to drive. when it initially happened i brought the car to the dealership and was told it would cost about $500.00 because the electric motor of the power steering is bad (shorting out) and it is no longer covered under warranty. at the time the car had about 45,000 miles on it. *tr

I drive a 2007 saturn ion, and from what i can tell online this is a huge problem that gm has and it has not been resolved or recalled. i got home from work and went to turn the key off and it would not turn off. the key was stuck. i have talked to several gm dealers and they all say it's a well known problem but still expect me to pay around 500 dollars to fix it. i would understand if this was normal wear and tear but it's not. this is something that is defective and known about. gm either made these intentionally this way to scam in money or really screwed up and should fix it. this could of gone a lot differently what if the car would of locked up while driving and locked out the steering wheel? something needs to be done about this and i don't know if it is all saturns or just the ion model but it seems to be something that has gone on for sometime. as tax payers we bailed them out of financial problems and this is how we are repaid and treated. please make gm do a recall on the saturn ignitions immediately. i have a 10 month old and stuff like this scares me. *tr

My husband and i were going to the movies. once we arrived, my husband tried to turn the car off and it would not shut off. he kept working on the key and the key came out but the car kept running. we drove back home with out the key in the ignition to see if my key would shut if off. it didn't so we went to the dealership and had to leave it there to be worked on monday. this is the first and only time this has happened. we are anticipating that it will be under our extended warranty and we will not have to pay the 400.00 dollars. i have found many other saturns have had this problem. therefore, way has there not been a recall? i would like to know how to get this issue on a recall. *tr

I have a saturn 2007 ion with 35,000 miles on it. driving down the road i had a chime and a light go on that read pwr str. went to make a sharp turn and i could not steer my car!! if there had been a car there i would have crashed with 2 small children in the car. went home and read on internet to find out where the power steering fluid and goes and found out that there is no fluid. after reading i found out that it happens to all saturns after so many miles!!! they recalled the chevy for the same problem but not the saturn. you can turn off and on and it's fixed for the time being but always happens a couple times a day. please make gm recall the saturns before someone gets hurt!! *tr

2007 saturn ion 2 power steering motor failure,the power steering motor stops working causing the steering to lock up. this has been recalled on the on the chevy cobalt for 05 to 2010. also on the pontiac g5 for the same years ,the saturn is using the same part numbers .the car has lost steering coming around a mountain curve that has a sever drop off fortunately was on the opposite side of road. saturn will not cover these in a recall. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while traveling at 30 mph, the contact noticed that the str and bwr lights illuminated. within seconds, the vehicle steering became extremely tight and difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the current and failure mileages were 35,000.

Power steering assist for 2007 saturn ions needed replaced. the dealer said that it was not on recall list but this is the same unit they use in a number of gm cars that as the same part on a recall list on march 10,2010. i would like to know why they all have gm parts. *tr

I have a 2007 saturn ion car. i bought it new. yesterday 6/25/10 while i was driving i saw a message on the bash board. "trac off' within minutes all the lights on the dash board began to flash, messages were showing up on the dash board. i didn't know what to do. i pulled over on the side of the road and call my mechanic. i drove the car slowly to the shop and barely got there before all of the lights went dead and the car stopped working. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that intermittently while driving at various speeds, the power steering warning light would illuminate followed by a warning chime. the dealer replaced the electronic power steering motor and advised the contact that they were aware of the steering failures in the vehicle but there were no recalls. the vin was not accepted. the failure and current mileages were 36,473.

Since december, the power steering goes out several times a week on my 2007 saturn ion. i have not had the money to fix it, but it appears that many others are having the same problem. it appears to be a similar problem to a recall that has already been made for other gm models with a power steering motor on the steering column. if i stop and turn the car off and back on, it fixes itself. we are unsure about how to go about having the problem diagnosed and corrected given that saturn no longer exists. *tr

I will be driving, both on side streets and the highway and my power steering will go out with no warning. *tr

The power steering motor on my 2007 saturn ion failed at very low speed without incident. i have learned that this same motor has been recalled in the chevrolet cobalt (mechanically identical). this recall should have been extended to cover all similar models because of the safety issues involved. gm is attempting to limit its monetary and publicity exposure. the nhtsa should not let them get away with this. all safety issues should be dealt with strenuously by nhtsa. your approach should be: if it's a safety issue, get it fixed. period. *tr

Power steering went out on 2007 saturn ion. 1st time: going 30-35 miles an hour merging into another lane, about to turn left when steering became difficult to manage and the indicator light for the power steering came on the dashboard. 2nd time: going around 30 miles an hour, taking a sharp left curve when steering went out again and was very difficult to make the turn, indicator light came on. both instances caused an very dangerous, unpredictable situation. vehicle was taken to dealer where they replaced a failed power steering assist motor. not covered by recall or warranty. *tr

2007 saturn ion power steering failure. happens while driving. feels like the car no longer has power steering anymore. if i turn the car off, then back on, the problem is fixed. but, never know when it will happen again. *tr

Was driving on interstate and power steering warning came on car and steering wheel lock up. it just happened out of no where. it now happens everytime the vehicle is on the road. it is a 2007 saturn ion. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while the vehicle was being repaired by the dealer, the contact complained of a noise underneath the vehicle. the contact was advised that the drivers side lower control arm bushing and the rotors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the current mileage was 22000. the failure mileage was 16000. updated 08/11/10. *lj updated 08/18/10

There is a recall on chevrolet cobalt's and pontiac g5's nhtsa campaign id number 10v073000 for electric power steering loss of power. that occurs any time and is becoming more frequent on my 2007 saturn ion it has the same power steering assist. why is my car not listed when it is a gm product as well with the same component. *tr

Lower control arm bushings gone on both sides only have 34,000 miles on car. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at 25 mph, the contact noticed the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. the power steering stopped functioning soon after. the contact called the authorized dealership and the dealer advised her to take the vehicle for repair. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 45,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at approximate speeds of 10 mph, the power steering failed followed by the illumination of the power steering warning light. the contact was unable to turn the steering wheel but was able to drive the vehicle to her residence without incident. the dealer advised the power steering motor had failed and would need to be replaced however, the part needed to make the repair was on backorder. the manufacturer confirmed that the part was not yet available. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 49,333 and the current mileage was 49,346. updated 7/16/10 *cn the consumer stated the exact part was recalled for another model. the dealer informed the consumer they were not sure when the part would be available. updated 07/22/10.*jb

My 2007 saturn ion only has $19,000.00 miles on it the power steering keeps going out, i saw many others are having the same problem, please recall. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was driving at approximately 55 mph when the power steering warning indicator illuminated, followed by the steering wheel locking. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. the engine was turned off and restarted and the vehicle resumed normal. the failure occurred intermittently. the authorized dealer was notified of the malfunctions and recommended that the vehicle be diagnosed at the cost of $120. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was 59,600.

2007 saturn ion power unit light comes on and the steering is hard to turn. checked fuses and there is no problem. car does not take power steering fluid, it is an electric power steering unit. *tr

I was driving the car and got a pwr str warning on my console. i noticed that i had lost my power steering. i pulled over and turned the car off. when i restarted the car everything worked fine. i didn't have the issue again for 3 days, but now im having it 10-15 times a day. my fiance is the normal driver of this car and does not have the strength to steer and control the car when it looses the power steering. she has almost been in 3 wrecks in the last week resulting from this. there is a recall for the chevy cobalt and pontiac g5 that is tsb 10v073000. this is the same part and component that is on the saturn ion, but it wasn't included in the recall for some reason. *tr

Power steering light came on and power steering went out while doing 65 on the interstate. *tr

I have a saturn ion 2007 with 54433 miles and the power steering pump went out. there is no recall on this. but there is on the cobalt which has the same pump. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at speeds of 70 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated. the power steering assist then failed and the contact was able to move the vehicle off the roadway. when restarting the vehicle, the power steering assist resumed normal operation. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where unknown repairs were made. the failure did not recur. in addition, the ignition also failed and in order to shut off the engine, the battery and a fuse had to be disconnected. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the ignition failure. the failure mileage was 65,000 and the current mileage was 76,000.

The power steering frequently goes out while driving my 2007 saturn ion redline. during normal driving, the car beeps, the power steering light on the dash goes on (pwr str), and the car becomes very hard to control. the only way to "reset" the system is to stop the car, shut it off, wait 30 seconds, and restart the car. this has happened to me 8-10 times now. similar cars from gm (chevy cobalt, pontiac g5, etc) utilize the same parts and have been recalled by gm. however, when contacting gm regarding the saturn ion, they state that for the ion, "they haven't had enough complaints to warrant a recall." this is a huge safety issue. losing power steering while driving can cause loss of control and may lead to an accident and/or injuries and deaths. *tr

My 2007 saturn ion steering locks up. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that the power steering failed intermittently and the power steering light illuminated when this failure occurred. the vehicle would become difficult to steer when the power steering malfunctioned. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 60,000.

My 2007 saturn ion's power steering goes out while driving everytime it's in use. being the only transportation for me and my two kids, i feel like this is a serious safety concern. seems like alot of people are having the same issues. what would it take for this issue to be recalled?? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion 2. the contact stated that at various speeds, the steering failed; the steering light illuminated accompanied by a knock from the instrument panel. the contact had to turn the vehicle off and restart it so that the power steering would function properly. the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint but the contact believed that the failure was related to recall 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). the failure mileage was approximately 44,000. the current mileage was approximately 45,000.

I was driving on the interstate getting on the ramp and the prw str light came on the dash. my steering wheel locked immediately and i could not turn. i managed to make it to my destination but was almost hit due to the fact that i could not turn. it would reset when the car was turned off then the light would go off again and the steering wheel would tighten up on me. it has happened up to 20 times a day. i have almost had three accidents because of the loss of power steering. i had to have the motors replaced at the dealership for the cost of over $ 800. three hours after i left the dealership the light came on again and the steering wheel locked up. i had to take it back to the dealership and another part had to be replace. this is a safety issue than needs to be included with the current recall. *tr

I want to report a problem with my 2007 saturn ion. i live in virginia and my vehicle had a fuel system leak like the one described in your safety recall 09v419000. my vehicle was actually dripping fuel from the skid plate covering the fuel tank. gm was made aware of this problem back in december 2009, but because my vehicle was about 7000 miles out of the factory warranty saturn/gm refused to help. i compared the original fuel pump and the new one purchased from gm and find that they have been redesigned indicating that gm knows that the oem fuel pump is defective. i was surprised that gm refused to help since this car had been to the dealer on 2 other occasions from march to may 2009 with fuel system problems. i also want to make you aware that during the time i was having this problem my daughter was constantly complaining of headaches. ever since i had the fuel pump replaced she has not had any headaches after riding in the vehicle. i feel all 2006-2007 saturn ions and chevrolet cobalts are safety hazards. i hope you can investigate and make gm issue a nationwide recall on these models and not just the states currently listed on your recall. i feel gm has suppressed this information and not made the public aware of this severe problem in order to minimize their expense to repair these vehicles. *tr

Power steering comes and goes several times a day. very scary when it goes out on a curve. took it for an oil change and "27 point" inspection at the dealership, curious to see if they would notice. they checked it off as good. my car is currently at 40,000 miles. *tr

While driving my 2007 saturn ion on the freeway with my two grandchildren, the power steering went out, the steering wheel went tight and it was extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel to get out of traffic. i pulled over and turned the car off, waited a few minutes and turn the car back on. the power steering was reset and i was able to drive the car again. within minutes the power steering went out again, i pulled over, turned off the car, started the car and was able to drive the car home. i am afraid to drive the car in fear that the power steering will go out again and lock up. this is a very dangerous situation and could cause an accident. *tr

Front lower control arm bushings completely missing with 52,000 miles on this vehicle. when applying the brake, the wheels can move up to three inches uncontrollably. there is an obvious safety concern for the defective design of these bushings. my dealer informed me they've replaced a huge amount of these bushings...and keep many in stock. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at a speeds of 5 mph the power steering light illuminated on the warning panel, immediately followed by the vehicle stalling. the contact was able to restart the engine but found there was limited steering power. the contact found it extremely difficult to steer. the dealer had not yet been contacted and there had been no repairs made to the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 18,000.

Ion that the steering is being so hard to turn. purchase the car and after 20,000 miles on it the car begin to go down. but the worst is the steering. the tires were no good the window wipers were no good. *tr

I was driving my 2007 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 was lucky enough to be able to maneuver the car off the highway, where i put in park, turned it off and waited a few minutes before turning it back on. remarkably, as quickly as the problem appeared, it went away and i was able to get back on the highway with not further problems but when i started researching the problem online i found many other complains of the same exact nature. saturn of course will replace the steering column for about $900. there are several other complaints related to this same problem. this is unsafe and scary as hell. you can't be driving a car when the steering goes out without warning! check the internet, there are tons of complaints about this issue and something should be done. here's a good place to start....http://www.arfc.org/complaints/2006/saturn/ion/?q=&page=6

Power steering failure

The electric power steering in my 2007 saturn ion will fail randomly. to date it has failed twice, once at 70 mph driving straight and once at 55 mph going around a curve. this problem fits recall 10v073000 as the parts and system are the same on each car.

Power steering goes out while driving then comes back on when i restart car if i dont use car for a couple of days then the power steering will work for a week then it starts going out randomly again

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while traveling at speeds of 45 mph, the power steering light illuminated, on the warning panel immediately followed by loss of steering control. the dealer replaced the power steering motor. the failure has not recurred. the failure mileage was 64,000 and the current was 64,000.

2007 saturn ion. power steering intermittantly cut out with a chime and message of pwr str on the dash board. turning off the power and restarting the vehicle would allow the power steering to reset. dealership replaced power steering power assist motor to fix issue

2007 saturn ion. approx 54000 miles. driving on the express way and the power steering went out without warning. heard several dings from the instrument panel. i could steer the vehicle with much effort. happened again at a slower speed, vehicle was much harder to steer! good thing it wasn't a mile or two earlier when it went out, as i was in a highway construction area with no emergency lanes! i could not pull over safely if i needed to. i had to wait until i could pull over and turned the car off, looked to see if i could see a problem, but this car has electric steering. started the car back up and the problem went away until the next day.this vehicle was intended for my 18 yr. old daughter to drive, but i doubt she would have to strength to muscle the steering wheel if it happens while she is driving. this to me would be a serious safety concern, as it happens without warning.

The electric power steering goes out at various times some times multiple times in a day and then not again for days . we can not pinpoint any particular action to set this problem in motion . to fix when this happens we must pull off the road and shut car off an wait a few minutes and then restart. my young daughter drives this car and has had some close calls due to this failure, its a potential death trap! start a recall now before someone is killed ! i now have the car parked in my driveway and my daughter is driving my wife's car cause of the risk of accident potential. in my investigating this problem it seems this has been a problem since 2003 in the saturn ions and that the steering motor etc is the same as the chevy cobalt which was recalled. i urge you to not delay and do the right thing, issue that recall now!!! nothing has been done to this car in regards to the problem as i can not afford the dealer fix and it would not make sense to replace with another faulty motor and sensor setup!!! no wonder gm has dropped saturns they know they have been a problem for years!!!! my vehicle is a saturn ion 2007 has 27,165 miles on the odometer. i hope you act on this before someone dies and then becomes like the toyota fiasco!!!!! *tr

Power steering goes out after only a few moments running. difficulty steering at low speeds. exact same complaints as those in the gm recall, though the 2007 saturn ion was not included in that recall. the power steering goes out every time the vehicle is used. dealer said to fix it would normally require a power steering motor to be replaced, but since saturn is discontinued, gm will only provide entire steering column assemblies as a fix. incident date is approximate, though it recurs every day the car is used. *tr

While driving my 2007 saturn ion's power steering stops working and the pwr str message is given on the console. this is a huge safety issue as the car is very hard to steer when the power steering goes out. *tr

Power steering goes out intermittently when restarting the car it appears to work again for a while. there does not appear to be any pattern as to what causes the power steering to stop working. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering would work as designed; however once the engine was warm, the power steering would sporadically fail. the failure occurred at various speeds. once the vehicle had cooled, the power steering would reset itself. the failure mileage was 48,000 and the current mileage was 54,000.

For the past three weeks, the power steering on my 2007 saturn ion turns off while i'm driving. i have to turn off the car and re-start it. it has happened while i'm going over 55 mph on the highway. it happens at least 6 times per day. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was driving approximately between 10-15 mph, without warning there was a loss of power steering . the contact pulled over to the side of the road with caution. the engine was turned off and restarted. the vehicle was able to continue in operation. the failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation. the vehicle was in the process of being taken to an authorized dealer for inspection. the failure mileage was 50,000.

The ignition key does not come out easily after the car engine is turned off. last year,one day, the key would not turn at all and the engine kept running for about 4 hours before saturn dealer came to shut off the engine. the dealer replaced the ignition key cylinder. but the problem persists. it is so often now that i am not driving my saturn. i fear the key will,one day, get stuck and not come out at all. gmc have been informed. *tr

Had a recall on 2007 saturn ion and was told that bennet motor company was not correcting the problem as saturn has closed what are we suppose to do also had a problem with the gas pedal on this car also it would not go as it was not getting gas. *tr

2007 saturn ion has a power steering problem which cause the steering to lock and hard to steer it can not be repaired by putting in power steering fluid, it doesn't work the electrical light appears on the dash. this occurs after only 33,000 miles, and the only way to correct it is to put a new motor module and switch with a repair cost of $997.00. after surfing the internet, we are one of many who are experiences this problem. i ask if a death has to occur in order for this to become a recall vehicle. incidentally, my 17 year old daughter was under the wheel when this happen to our car. please do not let a death happen to have a recall. i will continue writing my congressman, senator and who ever will listen. during my first complaint to the gm company, i had spoken to someone in canada a sales specialist who inform me that its nothing we can do about it and he had no knowledge of even aware of the vehicle make or model. if anyone get hurt because of this defect, we will take every legal matter necessary. also, after having the repairs taken care of we had to take it back to have it replaced again after driving it for a week. another ne power steering module and motor had to be put back on again. look at your complaints concerning this problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while the contact was driving 50mph he noticed a chime noise coming from the dashboard, moments later the vehicle no longer had power steering. the vehicle was taken to the dealership where the contact had the steering column replaced. there were no prior warnings and the current and failure mileages were 71000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while the vehicle was traveling at a speed of 45 mph the contact noticed that the power steering suddenly stopped functioning. after restarting the vehicle the failure corrected itself and the power steering was performing normally. the failure has not been diagnosed. the current and failure mileages were 69800.

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) 2007 saturn ion - steering: electronic power assist - gm has recalled this on the cobalt which shares the same exact system with the saturn ion aswell as other gm vehicles. my 2007 saturn ion is experiencing this defect when i took it to the dealership the mechanic explained that this is a common issue (the power steering system randomly shorts and causes driving hazards) they said it has not been recalled yet but it is seen quite often for all gm vehicles with that system and that it is always 1 of 2 things the eps(electronic power assisted steering) or the steering column. they both have chips which are faulty he explained. now that my wife and i see that these parts are at someone's attention but not fully we have decided to make this complaint. you may contact us at [xxx] - this problem occurs at random after starting the vehicle and can cause a wreck. *tr

On march 10, 2010, the power steering on my 2007 saturn ion turned off. i had to turn off the car and restart it. *tr

Power steering shuts off at random times. it is electric power steering and a warning is displayed on the dash. if, i simply turn the car off and then back on the power steering works fine again. it can happen again after a few minutes, or not for a week. there does not seem to be any common condition that causes this, it is totally random. *tr updated ivoq. 07/29/10

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the keys became wedged in the ignition switch and the contact could not shut the engine off. the battery was disconnected in order to shut off the engine and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the dealer could not correct the failure. this was the second time the failure occurred. the failure mileage was 41,297 and the current was unknown.

On tuesday, march 9, 2010, the power steering on my 2007 saturn turned itself off four times while i was driving home from work. i had to stop and restart my car each time. *tr

The power steering on my 2007 saturn 4s ion turned off while i was driving four times on saturday, march 6, 2010. it has happened multiple times in the past two weeks. i pulled over, turned off the engine and restarted the car. *tr

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) we have owned a 2007 saturn ion 4 door for about 2 1/2 years. we bought it new. the car has about 54,000 miles on it now. in the mid 40,000 mile range, whenever we would make many turns (we live in the mountains--few straightaways), the electric power steering started going out. the car can still be steered, but with difficulty. this problem is only gradually getting worse. upon turning the ignition off and restarting, the power steering works again, although a few turns more, the steering will go out yet again until the motor (or whatever??) cools off. recently, there was a massive recall re this problem with chevy cobalts and other near saturns. i understand the saturn ion is basically the same and used the same steering mechanism that has failed with the cobalts and clones. with the above, it would seem reasonable to include the ions in the recall. this is not an uncommon problem with the ions as internet traffic confirms. please include the ions with this recall. the parts involved are the same and the chances of accidents, or worse, no different. thank-you, [xxx] ps saturn customer service states that they are not aware of this problem and that they are not included in the recall. it seems saturns have been overlooked. *tr

My daughter was driving her 2007 saturn ion coupe across the ben franklin bridge in philadelphia, pa and the power steering failed. the dashboard light came on and the steering cut out 5 times. it was very difficult to maneuver the car and the steering would temporarily go to power and then back to manual. there is no place to pull over. she stayed calm and was able to get to a safe place to pull over and avoided an accident. we took the car to the dealership for a power steering assist replacement today. the cost was $500. i checked on the internet and apparently this is a common problem since 2004. we bought this car because it had a high safety rating and onstar diagnostics. we contacted onstar to check to see what the problem was with the steering. onstar apparently does not have access to steering failure..at least i would know that she got hurt when it fails again. my question to you is why has this problem been allowed to go on for 6 years. i saw no warning about this when we researched the car. when i made a specific inquiry online, thousands of similar incidents are reported. my daughter is a 20 year old college student..she isn't even done with the payments on the car, yet on a clear day on a routine trip she couldn't keep control of the car. thank you for your help. *tr

The power steering in my 2007 saturn ion would cut out randomly as i drove down the road. this was a serious safety concern for me. *tr

Saturn ion 2007- at random times while driving the power steering assist goes out in the car. it has to be restarted for the pwr str light to go off and work properly. as soon as the light comes on it is extremely difficult to steer. this problem happens daily. it started when my car hit approx. 50000 miles about 3 months ago. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving at speeds under 20 mph the steering wheel became extremely stiff, without warning. the contact was able to maintain control of the steering wheel when the failure occurred. the dealer replaced the entire steering shaft. the abs warning light would intermittently illuminate on the instrument panel. the dealer was contacted and advised bringing the vehicle in for diagnosis while the warning light was illuminated. the warning light would only illuminate intermittently and the dealer was unable to produce diagnostic codes without it illuminated. no additional repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were under 15,000. updated 4/30/10 *cn the consumer stated the repairs were made. updated 05/10/10*jb

I have a 2007 saturn ion and read this morning that you are issuing a recall for the chevy cobalt and pontiac pursuit/g5. what concerns me is that you are not recalling the ion because of a lack of reported issues. i have rallied ion owners from our main saturn ion club sites listed below, what can also be found on these sites is the large number of failures of the power steering on these cars, which is the same part number that has been deemed defective on the cobalt/g5/pursuit. the cobalt/g5/pursuit was based off and engineered from the saturn ion and shares the entire drivetrain, steering system and wheel/tire sizes with only very minor differences if any in weight distribution and parts. this is so much so, cobalt suspension parts are often put on ions. please do not ignore the ions in this recall, our cars have been ignored by gm in many other cases such as the cvt transmission, lower control arm bushings, and ignition switch failures. http://www.saturnfans.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=18 http://www.redlineforums.com/forums http://www.ionforums.net/phpbb3/. *tr

2007 saturn ion, power steering has gone out three times, restart car, problem goes away. then comes back again. *tr

1 - 2 weeks ago my steering got very stiff and almost caused me to under compensate in a turn at an intersection. my warning signal and message indicated a power steering problem. 2 - the problem corrects itself when i turn the engine off but reappears shortly after we turn the engine back on. 3 - this vehicle is a 2007 gm saturn ion. i contacted the gm dealership who is handling the saturns in baton rouge about the problem but have not brought it in yet. i have noticed that there is a recall issued today (3/2/10) -- http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100302/ap_on_bi_ge/us_gm_recall -- by gm on certain compacts but it doesn't include the 2007 saturn ion. any help on this matter would be greatly appreciated. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the contact was driving approximately 55 mph. the vehicle loss power steering without warning. there was difficulty turning the steering wheel. the engine was turned off. when the engine restarted the vehicle operated normally. the failure occurred intermittently at any given speed rate. the authorized dealer was notified of the malfunction. the repair cost for a power steering motor was $700. the failure mileage was 67,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. the power steering has failed intermittently while driving various miles. the power steering light illuminated and then shut off when the contact turned the vehicle on and off. the failure mileage was 70,000. the current mileage was 93,059.

The following event occurred on monday, february 22, 2010 at approximately 5:45 p.m. while i was driving my 2007 saturn ion. i drove to the service station for gas. when i tried to turn off my car, the key would not budge. the ignition was locked. i called the saturn dealership. the service department was closed, but i was told to drive my car there and someone would disable my car. the battery cables had to be disconnected to turn off the car. in order to repair my car, the whole ignition had to be replaced. after a brief internet search, i discovered that this is not an isolated incident; it has happened to many other saturn ion owners. *tr

2007 saturn ion, pwr str lights comes on, steering wheel freezes. consequences = trying to maintain control of a moving vehicle with limited steering. you would have to pull over and turn the automobile off and then back on for the light to go off and steering works fine, however it happens again 5 minutes later. i contacted saturn however they are aware but have not had enough complaints from nhtsa yet to put it on their recall list. *tr

I am experiencing problems with the power steering on my 2007 saturn ion. when i first start my vehicle it drives normally, but after about 2 minutes the "pwr str" alert appears on the dash and it is very difficult to turn steering wheel. i understand that gm recently put out recalls on other models, but there are problems with the saturn ion also. i recently visited a website with many other saturn owners who are having the same problems. *tr

Power steering just all of a sudden goes out on my saturn vehicle while in operation. a chime sounds indicating somethings wrong and the power steering indicator comes on the dash board. you loose all power steering function and its nearly impossible to operate the vehicle to maneuver at all, at high speeds, especially when turning it can be deadly as you can't control the wheel and almost break your arm trying and can either hit someone or something. when you read over the user manual it tells you that the vehicle needs to be serviced and refers you to a saturn location to have the repair completed. upon visiting the dealership, they can only offer you a costly repair to replace the motor which they can't guarantee that it will ever go out again. this is not safe at all! *tr

2007 saturn ion has a really big problem. power steering goes off 3-5 times a day. car dashboard rings 3 times and power steering light comes on and cars power steering shuts off. car has 35000 miles. called saturn and was told that there was nothing wrong now with car so i would to repair the car and if enough people complained then they would investigate and make a decision or i could drive the car and when it shuts off pull over and restart the car. this is 2010 not 1920 and i do not accept shut a response for a real safety concern. *tr

When driving hear a chime and the power steering fails, comes back for a time after the car is shut off and restarted. this will happen sometimes only after one min of drive time others takes a while longer for the power steering to fail and stop working. this has been going on for more then one day i have done research online and found others with the same issue. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. while driving 15 mph the power steering warning light illuminated and she had to use force to drive onto the side of road. she then turned the vehicle on and off when she noticed that the power steering began to work normally. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that there was nothing wrong with it. she will have an additional diagnostic test performed on the vehicle by another dealer. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the failure mileage was 36000 and the current mileage was 45554.

Electric power steering is intermittent. *tr

Fuel pump leading to gas tank had a crack. had to replace the whole fuel pump system. was leaking gas. *tr

The power steering on my 2007 saturn ion failed at 40,000 miles. *tr

Electrical power steering went out in my 2007 saturn ion coup. the car became very difficult to drive. *tr

The power steering of my 2007 saturn ion sedan has failed and it is very difficult and dangerous to turn the steering wheel at low speeds. apparently, this is a major problem that gm has not yet addressed! *tr

Our 2007 saturn ion with 12,000 miles lost steering control due to short circuit in steering assist motor. the loss of the power assist while in the mountains resulted 90% steering loss and almost lost control of vehicle. last year in a similar auto owned by our family the 2006 chevy cobalt lost power steering assist but shorted out while the car was on but parked. i am surprised no safety recalls have been issued. *tr