general problems of the 2003 Saturn ION

While driving noticed increase of speed. Checked accelerator pedal, not stuck. Tapped accelerator with no change. Depressed the brake and slowed down and stopped. Shut vehicle off and verified the throttle body was in idle position. Restarted car and vehicle rpm went up to 4000 and starved for air and surged up and down at that level. Shut vehicle off again and contacted gm. Same vehicle also has passlock problems.

Car won't start when it gets cold out. (under 50) ignition turns and then engine stalls out. After a few attempts and waiting a half hour or so, it starts. (usually with a fuel smell and a backfire)apparently this is a widespread problem and I am concerned as this model has already had fuel filter assembly recall. . Mechanics say its the starter but when replaced, problem continues. . I have not had mine replaced yet because I'm not sure I want to go to that expense when it doesn't seem to fix the problem for others. The fact that I smell gas when it does start up concerns me and I am frankly concerned for my safety.

Failure of gm to notify me of 3 recalls on 2003 Saturn Ion. It is possible that this work has already been done, but I cannot tell at this time and would like this problem investigated. Recalls are: NHTSA campaign id number: 04v547000 NHTSA campaign id number: 04v003000.

I purchased a 2003 Saturn Ion level 2 brand new for Saturn of la crosse. Approximently 25 times since I purchased this vehicle, the car will not start, and I have to wait approximently 10 minutes before the vehicle will start. I have not contacted any dealership at this point, but did find multiple people who are experincing the same problems. I am upset that Saturn is not taking this matter more seriously and making a recall notice. Does it have to start on fire or someone die before something is done?.

I have a 2003 Saturn Ion coupe. When I would drive for a little while and let the car warm up, there are intermittent occasions where I will slow down suddenly, for example, the changing of a stop light, and when I either come to the stop or when I accelerate again, the car would in essence stall out and turn off. However the car would start right back up when I put it back in park. It happened once, maybe twice b4 I had a chance to realize it was a serious problem. On the 12th of January it stalled as I was making a right hang turn at an intersection and because of this, I lost power steering and hit the median and a rock bed on the median. There has been substantial damage to the vehicle and it is currently still in the shop. I do not know at this point in time the exact reason for the stall. Just that I have done nothing but take good care of this car and see no reason for it do this.

Consumer having problems getting two recalls performed on the vehicle. When the consumer tried to make an appointment, the dealership told the consumer he had heard of the recall but was not familiar with what it said, the consumer wanted to make an appointment for the weekend, but was told the most skilled mechanics worked weekdays. The consumer felt the dealership had only been minimally informed of the recall.