Two problems related to steering noise have been reported for the 2003 Saturn ION. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated the power steering fail. While driving 50 mph a warning light illuminate with a dinging noise then the power steering fail. The vehicle has to be turned off and then on and the steering would reset itself. The dealer was contacted who stated to bring the vehicle in for a diagnostic test which cost $90. The contact was also told when the vehicle is brought in and the steering does not have the failure if will not show up on the diagnostic test. The manufacturer was contacted who stated there are no recalls or warranty and the vehicle should be taken to the dealer for them to run a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000. . . Mw.
I have been driving a 2003 Saturn Ion for a few months now. I started here a popping noise in my steering wheel a few weeks back and when I took it to get looked at I was told it is most likely the power steering motor. After doing some research it was found that there was a huge recall by general motors for this part, but my car was not part of the recall.