Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problems of the 2006 Saturn ION

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While parked, the contact noticed a fuel odor emitting in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was a leak from the fuel pump monitor through the fuel line and leading to the fuel tank. The mechanic stated there was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) that could have been related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Began experiencing a strong odor of raw gas and fumes in August of 2011. I scheduled an appointment with my local repair facility to have the problem evaluated. Upon raising the vehicle and doing a visual inspection of the fuel system, run marks from gasoline could be seen coming down from the top of the tank. An evap test was performed as well and smoke could be seen rising out of the tank area. The tank is plastic and no visual cracks could be seen. My technician felt this was unusual at such low mileage. After further digging the technician discovered a recall on the fuel pump module for my year, make and model. I was advised to return to the dealer to see if it was covered which I did. I found out that my vehicle did not fall under the factory recall. I returned to my regular mechanic to have the problem resolved. Once the tank was lowered another evap test was performed. The test revealed that the fuel supply lines coming off the fuel pump sending unit were leaking. This was were the two hoses were press fitted to the sending unit from the factory. The only means of correcting was to replace the entire fuel pump module. I had the repair completed using an oe fuel pump module. I feel after reading the parameters set forth under this recall that my vehicle should have been repaired under this recall. I urge NHTSA to once again evaluate this defect. In my opinion these defective parts were used on more vehicles than initially stated. This is a severe safety issue and has the potential for serious injury.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed an odor of gasoline; he also noticed that the vehicle had trouble starting at times. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the fuel line and fuel pump were replaced. The current and failure mileages were approximately 27,000.

Fuel leak as a result of a cracked line at fuel pump module. This is the identical defect which a recall was issued by gm for Saturn Ion's registered in states other than NY.

Smell of gas coming from the car. Upon further investigation supply/return line from top of fuel pump has developed a crack. Replaced fuel pump to resolve issue. There is a recall already for this however it's only effecting 2 states. Nhtsa 09v419000.

We noticed a strong of gasoline and a leak at the rear of the car. Mechanic said that the plastic line connecting on the fuel pump module was cracked and gas was leaking. We purchased the part from a Saturn dealership and had our mechanic install. The part cost $346. 00 and our mechanic charged us $100. 00 to install it. Our mechanic suggested we do some research regarding a possible recall on this part and when I did that I found a recall for our vehicle but only for certain states. Our state, missouri, is not included in this recall, but I don't understand why it matters what state you live in.

I have been having starting problems with my car (2006 Saturn Ion) and smelling gasoline. It turns out the hose connected to the fuel pump was cracked and leaking gas. The mechanic said that this is a safety issue and should be recalled. He feels that the one hose is not connected and harnessed properly and the vibration to the hose eventually caused the crack. I googled "Saturn 2006 Ion fuel leak" and several other people have had the same issue. What is also the major problem here is that the hose is configured with the fuel pump itself. So, the entire mechanism had to be replaced. It cost me 700. 00 for a cracked hose because the fuel pump had to be replaced and my car only is 46,000 miles. This is a major safety issue. I drove for 2 weeks with a car that was leaking fuel. Saturn must know about this and is waiting for the same situation to happen, but for the car to blow up instead.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. When the vehicle was stationary, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and the technician stated the failure was contributed to a crack in the fuel tank line. The fuel pump was replaced by an independent mechanic. The contact had concerns of a potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 55,200 and the current mileage was 55,595. Updated 12/07/09. The dealer also fixed the front window that had dropped into the door, a cracked speaker and dome light. Updated 12/08/09.

Smell of gas at back of car on passenger side. Took vehicle to have oil changed and they found gasoline leaking. Saturn dealership pointed out one of the fuel lines had cracked. I bought the car 2 months before the problem was discovered. Had to replace the entire fuel pump assembly. This was a recall on the 2004 Ion. Did they really fix the problem from the 2004 or does the 2006 have the same problem. Phone interview (August 4, 2009): the complainant indicated that the fuel tank had not been removed previously as far as she knows. The repair invoice indicates that the fuel pump was leaking and was replaced.

Took my 06 Saturn into the dealer due to stalling. Was told by the mech. That the fuel pump was leaking that the plastic elbow had a crack in it due to the road vibration my concern is that tis is a line that is under appos 20psi located above the exhaust pipe and directly under the back seat. If gas is being sprayed out over the exhaust a spark is all that is missing to have a rolling flame thrower. In my simple mind this part should not be prone to cracking because of normal driving. I still remember the pinto I hope some one will take action before something happens think you for your time in this matter.