Engine Belts And Pulleys problems of the 2004 Saturn ION

Two problems related to engine belts and pulleys have been reported for the 2004 Saturn ION. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2017

�VIN: 1g8al54f44z138868 , salesperson: 5860879� date of purchase: March 27, 2017 , dealers number: 47243. . . $2000 in repairs paid in cash. Purchase vehicle in cash for $3000. False advertisement that the vehicle was in good condition@time of purchase&several defective& malfunctioning parts&I was sold a lemon car that has been recalled several times. Seat belts don't work. Wind shield wipers were broke@ time of purchase. Muffler problems, rattles too. . Emergency brake was no good&fixed. Brake faulty,I purchased new brake pads. Transmission is faulty. Car continously shakes. It's been in and out of shop since I purchased it. Transmission acceleration&gear shift does not work properly or shift in time. Window is off the trap&will brake if I put it all the way down. . Gas leak. Gas leak=$30 a day since purchase. Ignition locks the steering wheel&won't turn while driving. Key will not turn. Car will not start&needs a new ignition. The power steering went out with/in 2weeks of buying it. I was on the road&the wheel locked. I was barely able to turn it with all my strength. I had to replace it& it's an electric power steering wheel. Brake fluid was sold dirty. Overheating constantly. Fan over running. Timing belt needs checked. Brakes are squeaking& squealing&when pumped shoot air, brake pads were changed& break fluid was changed& is clear instead of black. All these problems existed@time of purchase. It was sold as is. I've lost time from work. I did not know it's been recalled several times. Gm &dealer is@fault. It is a lemon. Puts my families life in danger, especially when the wheel locks up on the road. Dealer gave me a dummy key. That's another problem. I have rights under the song-beverly warranty rights.

2 Engine Belts And Pulleys problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2007

Timing chain slipped on 2004 staurn Ion at 62k miles causing the engine to bend valves. This resulted in the car being unable to start. At this point the estimate for the repairs is ~ $2,000.




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