16 problems related to power steering light on have been reported for the 2003 Saturn ION. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the gear was stuck in the park position and she was unable to move the vehicle. The power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel. An independent mechanic checked the vehicle and suggested that the failure could be electrical. The technician advised the contact to take the vehicle to a local dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 129,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,655. Jo.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle loss power and stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.
When driving my car. My power steering power light comes on and beeps. It is difficult to steer, I have to pull over and restart my car. Also my power windows will work after the car is off and doors are opened. These items are on the recall list, I was told because it was not my year it was just a coincidence. Really?? thanks for any help.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the power steering failed warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The steering wheel became more difficult to control. The vehicle was driven to her residence and was not taken to a dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 69,922.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving 30 mph, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated, then the vehicle suddenly stalled. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 123,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving 45 mph and attempting to make a turn, the steering wheel became hard to turn. The power steering light illuminated after the failure occurred. The power steering regained normal function when the vehicle was restarted. A local mechanic replaced the steering wheel column. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,333 and the current mileage was 117,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact was driving 10 mph when the power steering light illuminated and the contact had a very difficult time turning the steering wheel. The contact had to use extreme force to pull over and turn the vehicle off. The dealer was not informed of the failure and the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. The failure recurred twice. The failure mileage was 117,242 and the current mileage was 117,276.
Power steering light came on and immediately the power steering failed on 2003 Saturn Ion. Car was almost impossible to steer. It only has 23,000 miles on it and should be under recall with the cobalt. It is under recall for same thing but later models. All year models should be included.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving 30 mph, the power steering light illuminated and it became extremely difficult to turn the steering wheel and control the vehicle. The dealer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 67,907.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact was driving approximately 35 mph when the power steering light illuminated and the power steering failed and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact drove the vehicle home, turned it off and restarted it; the power steering seemed to reset and function properly. The dealer stated that there were no recalls or warranties that would cover the failure; however, they offered to perform a diagnostic test for a fee. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer when the complaint was filed. The current and failure mileages were approximately 102,000.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The power steering fails intermittently while driving various speeds. The power steering light would illuminate during and sometimes after the failure occurred. The contact would shut off the vehicle for a few minutes for the power steering to reset itself to normal. The dealer advised having a diagnostic performed on the vehicle before repairs. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 43,225. Updated 05/19/10.
The power steering on my 2003 Saturn Ion does not always work. When I start the car the power steering will work for a short time and then stop working. Power steering light message displays on the message screen, but error code can be found. The same issue has been recalled on other gm models, but not the 2003 Ion. I have been waiting almost a year for the recall.
The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the power steering warning light would illuminate followed by the steering wheel seizing. The contact would shut off the vehicle to allow the power steering assist to reset. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering motor would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 47,961 and the current mileage was 89,000.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while pulling out of a parking space, the power steering waring light illuminated and the steering wheel would become seized. The contact would have to use extreme force to turn the wheel. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and would have to wait several minutes to before it would start. In addition, the key would fail to release from the ignition. The independent mechanic replaced the ignition switch twice the independent but the failure persisted. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable. Ne.