Car Will Not Start Problems of Saturn ION - part 1

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.

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Ignition faulty, car will not start or release key from ignition. Has shut off while driving in the past 6 months.

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The car was driven to Chevrolet and repairs were done but car would not start , we were told it had a bad computor and was given the option to purchase a 1600 dollar unit from Chevrolet , we did not have the funds. We got a computor after the told us this was not a related issue. Then towed it back for a third to to be to its not under warranty. We dont have money for an attorney and Chevrolet and Saturn refuses to correct there srew up. We drove the vehical in and they want us to to pull it out we dont know what to do.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated the vehicle failed to start as the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 151,000. Ss.

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Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact received recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was remedied by dealer. The contact stated that while driving approxiametely 45 mph all power to vehicle seized, as a result the vehicle lost power steering. The contact stated that she cut the vehicle off and the vehicle would not start. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 162603. Mc.

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle under recall 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). However this failure continued. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135, 000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. Once the vehicle is started the smell of gas is emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing, however diagnostic test was not done to the cost, and contact afraid to drive due to gas smell. The contact only experienced this failure after repair under NHTSA recall 14v047000 ( air bags , electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Rg.

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The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that after having repairs performed for NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the vehicle failed to start and after numerous attempts, the vehicle was able to start. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled three times and the battery light, the oil pressure, the air bag and the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was unknown.

2004 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition problems. The consumer stated he experienced numerous problems with the ignition, in the 3 years he has owned the vehicle. On several occasions, the vehicle would not start. The dealer would always claim, there was nothing wrong with the passlock system.

2003 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition recall notice. The consumer stated on several occasions, the vehicle would not start. She had to turn the key a certain way, in order for it to start.

S10 direct reply- to the secretary from constituent re expressing concerns regarding general motors recalls on 2004 Saturn Ion (recall nos. 14063/14113 and 14115. Date of purchase Dec. 27, 2013). The consumer stated on January 10, 2014, the vehicle would not start. Roadside service was called, and they charged the battery. As the consumer began backing out of her parking space, she noticed the vehicle seemed very stiff; she did not immediately notice the power steering signal and continued to maneuver the vehicle. The drove to the dealer, about a mile away with power steering. When she arrived, she mentioned the power steering issue and they replaced the battery. A fuse was replaced, which corrected the issue, but only temporarily.

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

Car will not start because the ignition will not read the key. It takes 15 minutes just waiting, with the key out, then when trying again it does read the key and the car starts. This is not the first time as it has been going on for the last eight (8) years for me with hundreds of others with the same problem! I have taken the car to dealerships and garage workers. Each place says the car is fine, nothing wrong. It seems that gm knew something was wrong since 2003 and gm later told dealerships so dealerships knew and no one did anything. Well, gm has finally made the statement that something is wrong with the ignition system and keys - finally. One big question is why did it take so long from NHTSA too! NHTSA is to make sure people are safe but you have been very "late" too. I blame both gm and NHTSA that it has taken too long. Gm can be fined because of being late correcting the errors. Can NHTSA be fined for the same reason - late making a company correcting errors! it seems that no one would lesson to the drivers and/or owners with the same problems - not gm and not NHTSA. You are asking gm why it has taken so long. Can you let us know why NHTSA was late too?.

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that when attempting to drive the vehicle, it would not start on multiple occasions. The contact waited for a brief moment and the vehicle was able to restart. The vehicle would not start at random. The battery was replaced due to the ignition problem with the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to diagnose the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact was included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system) after the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 55000.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated when the key was placed in the ignition the theft system activated and the engine failed to start. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 03v231000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 142,710.

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the ignition failed. When the key was inserted into the ignition, the steering wheel seized and the engine failed to start. The failure was experienced numerous times. The dealer replaced the key code however, the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 97,000. Kmj.

2005 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition recall. The consumer stated on several occasions, the vehicle would not start. On 3 occasions, the vehicle shut down while driving in may 2013, the consumer was locked inside the vehicle due to know electrical power. The ignition was replaced and the black box was re-booted. The consumer has since traded the vehicle.

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

2004 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. The consumer stated the vehicle would not start. The problem has been going on for years. According to the latest invoice, the technician found the key binding in the housing. The ignition cylinder was replaced. The battery was replaced 3 times.

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.

Started with the ignition switch, in the winter time the car wouldn't start when it was too cold. The security system icon would come on an I would have to wait for about 10 to 15 minutes so the car could start again. This went on for few years during winter time. No recalls back then. Then the power steering light started coming on, the steering wheel would lock making it very hard to turn or manuver. Happened on highway or regular streets. Brought the car in to dealer on July 2013 and they replaced the power steering motor per their "special policy". The car got worst instead of better since then. The power steering light would come on an now the whole electrical system keep going crazy. The monitor would blink and show power steering words, the side lights would come on an blinked by itself. The dealer said we would have to replace the steering colum which would cost me around $1000 to replace. I couldn't afford that and there were no recalls back then. Also the car would start to shake when I would press on the gas pedal an go from 10 to 20 to 30 miles. The monitor gauges would move by itself while driving. There was also a sound coming from the gear box as if the car was changing gears by itself. Brought to a private mechanic which didn't charge me to diagnose and he said beside power steering the cars computer may need to be replaced. That would cost me another $1000. I decided to stop driving the car altogether afraid I would get into an accident and could afford to pay for more repairs. A year later brought in the car to dealer to have the ignition switch be replaced with the recall and told them about the power steering problems had continued. They said there was no recall on my car for that. They said if I wanted they would charge me $119 or so to diagnose the car and any repairs I would have to pay out of pocket. Still safety issues they choose to ignore!!.

2005 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and seeks reimbursement for repairs. According to the invoice, the vehicle would not start. The technician found a blown amp ignition fuse, bare wires at the ignition switch and the ignition was internally shorted out.

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.

Key stuck in the ignition. Car would not start. A new key had to be cut.

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.

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

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

2004 Saturn Ion. Consumer states problem with faulty ignition. The consumer stated the dashboard lights would illuminate, when the key was turned, but the vehicle would not start. The consumer stated she would have to wait ten minutes or longer, before the vehicle would start.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start immediately and it took approximately five attempts to start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic but there were no diagnostic codes displayed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The current mileage was 70,165. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500.

Yet another complaint on the faulty ignition switch on the Saturn Ion. Since it appears hundreds of thousands of people are having this same problem, and gm is aware of this problem why has there not been a recall?? car will not start when cold, key gets stuck in ignition. Gm what is the deal???.

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

My car will not start when the weather turns cold. I am the original owner of this car and keep up on the maintenance. After researching the problem, I have read numerous complaints on line about the same problem from other Saturn Ion owners and have concluded that the passlock system is misinterpreting a theft and locking up the fuel . I read that changing the grease in the ignition switch will correct this problem and that Saturn (gm) has known of this complaint for some time now. They have a new improved part to replace this bad one but I don't feel it is worth $400. 00+ to pay for replacement when it is a quick fix and it is their fault to start with. Please issue a recall for this problem. I have been stranded in the cold waiting and praying for the car to start so that I can get to work on time and back home. It is not too much to ask. The car only has about 42,000 miles on it.

I am writing to inform you of the troubles that I am having with my 2006 Saturn Ion. My Saturn doesn't always start on the first try (radio and lights come on, but the engine does not turn over). On most mornings, whenever I try to start the car, it doesn't start and an icon showing a car with lock shows up on the dashboard. However, after waiting approximately 20 to 30 minutes, the car will start sometimes. On one occasion, I even called aaa thinking it was my battery and was informed that there is something wrong with the pass-lock system (the car thinks I am trying to steal it). On Tuesday, December 28th, I took the car to north shore Chevrolet of smithtown in st. James, NY and was informed that I needed to have a new ignition installed and that should solve the problem. I picked the car up on the afternoon of Wednesday, December 29th and drove home. However, on Thursday, December 30th, when I tried to start the car, the car wouldn't start. I tried starting the car at least 5 to 7 different times from 8 10:30am but the engine wouldn't crank. Finally, at around 10:45 am the car started, I waited approximately 15 minutes and drove it back to the north shore Chevrolet of smithtown in st. James. The north shore Chevrolet of smithtown informed me that each time they attempted to start the car, the car would start; therefore, they couldn't or wouldn't be able to diagnose the problem. I picked the car up from north shore Chevrolet of smithtown on Monday, January 3rd and had no problems getting to and from work on Tuesday, January 4th. However, on the morning of Wednesday, January 5th, the car wouldn't start, once again.

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start during cold temperatures. After several attempts, the contact was able to start the vehicle. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not able to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

On mornings when it is cold and has been during the night as well, my 2004 Saturn Ion will not start. It has happened three times now. I have already replaced the battery and now I am going to have to take my car to another shop in order for it to diagnose the reason it is not starting. The first mechanic said it is the tbs that is out on the no crank, no start for the ignition. The old part is still currently in my car.