Fuel Pump problems of the 2006 Saturn ION - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while the vehicle was being inspected by independent mechanic, she was informed that the vehicle had a fuel leak and needed the fuel pump and fuel tank to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 154,917.

I have had nothing but problems with my Saturn Ion since I have owned it. First there was a purge solenoid that went out on my car which affected how I started it. Then my key got stuck in my ignition with the car on! I had to disconnect the fuel pump fuse and the battery to get the car off. A month later of driving the car without being able to use the key, I ordered a new part for it and had a friend rebuild the ignition in the car and now only my spare key to the car will work. Now the most recent issue to date is the fuel pump. I started smelling gas about a month ago and it gradually got worse over time. Took it to have it looked at and there is now gas leaking onto my gas tank and gasoline is also pooling under my car! huge problem! my friend says it is the fuel pump that is going out on the car and I do see that it is under recall but I don't think my car falls under the recall which is ridiculous!.

2006 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fuel leak. The consumer wrote in on behalf of his sister, who owns the vehicle. The consumer stated when he looked under the vehicle, he noticed gas was leaking from the tank. He took the vehicle to his mechanic, where he was informed the gas leak was above the gas tank. When the mechanic dropped the gas tank, it was discovered the leak was coming from the fuel pump connector hose. The repair shop replaced the fuel pump with a gm pump.

Recently I started smelling gas around my vehicle and inside my vehicle after it had been sitting for awhile. Then the check gas cap light came on along with the check engine light, I also noticed the vehicle has a little trouble starting. I found NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 and recall 09226 both of which explain my issue. My VIN number is included in the list of affected vehicles in the recall but because my vehicle was not originally sold or currently registered in one of the state listed it is not included in the recall. How can living in one state and not another influence a recall? since there is potential for a fire I can't wait to get this fixed and will have to pay for the parts and labor on my own.

Recently, I have noticed a strong odor of gasoline in and around the car. I searched the fuel lines to see if there was a leak and there was not. I did some research online and found the gm recall for the fuel pump of this vehicle. The NHTSA campaign number is 09v419000. I contacted gm and gave them my VIN to see if my car was one of the affected. They told me it was not. I see that the recall includes 2006 Saturn Ions in north carolina, but apparently my car is not part of the recall. The issue with my car is exactly the same listed in the recall. I have done more research and have found over 80 other complaints from other Saturn Ion owners stating that their cars are doing exactly the same thing. However, their cars are not included in the recall either. I believe this issue affects a majority of these model cars, not just the ones listed in the recall sent out by gm.

We smelled a very strong fuel odor- very profound, obvious, confirmed by technician at lockhart Cadillac, greenwood, in. There is a current recall out, recall number 09v41900. This recall is for a faulty fuel pump plastic assembly that cracks in extremely high temperatures and includes several western and southern or otherwise traditional "hot weather" states. Gm knows it is a problem but because I live in indiana they would not cover the repair bill. The midwest has experienced on of the hottest summers on record which is what causes this problem. I believe that the midwestern states should be added since this is a potentially fatal problem if not repaired quickly. As you full well know a simple ignition source, a spark or cigarette butt, could set this off. It would be in everyone's best interest to remedy this problem for owners in the midwest.

Gasoline odor coming into car and strong odor when stopped. Dealer replaced fuel pump after diagnosing crack and leakage from fuel pump, the cost to me was $ 663. 55. Gm determine that no reimbursement was warranted since new jersey is not covered by 09275a nhtsb. Can anyone explain why this Saturn Ion, which has the same fuel pump modules as other Saturn Ions, is not covered by any safety program?.

2006 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to recalls related to fuel leaks caused by a faulty hose on the fuel pump. The consumer was informed there was no recall in the state he resides in.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact was driving 25 mph when the smell of fuel emitted inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was advised that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they stated that the VIN failed to qualify for repairs under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileages were 47,000.

Fuel pump began to leak causing the vehicle to be unsafe to drive without repairs. 2006 Saturn Ion coupe has been recalled for same issue that we are having with the sedan model.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when a strong odor of gasonline fuel was emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the fuel lines were cracked. The vehicle was not repaired. An authorized dealer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 67,700. Updated 02/22/12 the consumer was reimbursed $300 for the fuel pump, but not for the labor which was $200. Updated 03/01/12.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated the vehicle was taken in for a routine maintenance at a local mechanic where he found a cracked in the fuel pump. There was a warning light illuminating there was a problem in the fuel system. The fuel pump was replaced by the mechanic. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was notified and a claim was file. There was a recall NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 component: fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump. Gm recall no. 090226. The manufacturer informed her that the VIN for her vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 106,000. Mw.

My ignation switch has been replaced 3 times in 4 years, costing $350. 00 every time. It keeps going out. Now my fuel pump is leaking. I looked up and found 3 different website showing recalls on the fuel pump for my year, make, and model of my car. Saftycar. Gov, motortrend. Com, and usedcars. Com. I call both gm and Saturn number which were provided and they tell me there no recalls for my vechicale. Now it going to cost $600 to fix my problem. The sad thing is I have to fix it or my car can blow up. I urge people not to buy Saturn they are no good.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she smelled a strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that there was a failure involving the fuel pump. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay a portion of the repair costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 123,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled fuel inside of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who also smelled fuel. The mechanic informed the contact of NHTSA campaign I. D. Number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and suggested the contact call the manufacturer. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 135,172.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle which continued to emit when driving. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated there was a fuel leakage. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 56,620.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that fuel was leaking out of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that the fuel pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 40,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated there was a crack in the fuel pump, causing fuel to leak out of the vehicle onto the ground which caused the vehicle to stall on the highway. The dealer and manufacturer were notified and made the contact aware of the NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 ( fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) recall, but the VIN was not associated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 76,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but was advised by the dealer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when she could smell a very strong odor of fuel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was then taken to an authorized dealer where it was repaired. The contact was also informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 56,268.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While parked, the contact noticed a strong fuel smell emitting from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic. The mechanic stated there was a leak in the fuel pump and it would have to be replaced. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) but the contact was advised by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

Our car has a very strong gasoline smell. We were told by a non gm dealer that it's the fuel pump and that there is a recall. The gm dealer has told us that this is a "state specific" recall and that they are exempt from fixing it in illinois.

Our son had my wife's 2006 Saturn Ion at college 200 miles from home. Gas dripping from underneath car, immediately told him to take it to dealer. Dealer confirmed fuel tank return line cracked. Removed fuel tank and replaced fuel module assembly. Total bill 685. 63. Can not get no satisfaction from Saturn on the recall of this vehicle. What difference what state this occurs in. Nhtsa #09v419000.

Initial signs were a stong smell of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle, and longer crank times when starting. This was filling our garage with a very strong fuel odor. Took it to dealer to diagnose, and they determined that there was a crack in the fuel pump module and recommend replacing at a cost of $650. The fuel pump module is a plastic case that sits on top of the fuel tank. It is not accessable unless you take the fuel tank off. We are just finishing a summer of record setting heat. Looking online it has cracked for people in hot climates. There is a recall for a problem that sounds very similar, gm recall number 090226. Our car is not covered by this because it is not located in az or nv.

2006 Ion. Strong gas smell developed over a week in sept 2011. An independent technician found gas leaking from top of tank. Research lead me to NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000. Gm performed the recall on only 53k cars in az and nv in oct 2009. Seems the fuel pump module connections are made of plastic and crack with heat and road vibration. However, a call to Saturn revealed they are hiding behind a VIN specific recall and that the other thousands of Ions with this serious safety-defect are only covered by gm for 10 yr/120k mile "special coverage warranty" extended to this defective part. Had Saturn/gm informed me my car might burst into flames back in Feb 2010, when they were to notify the 53k owners in az and nv, I would have had this repair done ASAP as I would still be under their "special coverage" limitation. I am angered and outraged that gm seems to take the position of "let's wait until the car becomes a death-trap" before we tell people they might be in danger and replace the defective parts. With no notification, I continued to drive my Ion. Now that the car actually has became life-threatening, I am "not covered" by gm's special coverage. My Ion does not qualify because I am over this artificial limit if 120k miles. All vehicles with this defective part should have been notified. This is criminally negligent. Bet you my mileage was below this artificial limit in February 2010. Because the problem didn't show up until after 200+ days of over 90 degree days in east texas - I have to pay $600 to repair their obvious defect. The repair costs are unfair, but the safety issue screams for justice. I guess someone's family will have to die in a tragic fireball before someone takes gm to task for this seriously dangerous fuel system defect.

I was smelling gasoline in my garage and took my car to my local gm dealer. They confirmed that it was a cracked fuel pump in my 2006 Saturn Ion redline. This was a recall (NHTSA recall id number: 09v419000), but did not include my VIN number, so it cost me $576 out of pocket for this repair. The recall needs to be expanded.

Vehicle started to have a strong odor of gasoline, I checked with my dealership about my warranty and it expired June 2011. I took the car to local repair shop as it was unsafe to drive. They discovered the fuel pump module was leaking fuel (as in bubbling around the top of the tank). The vehicle was repaired although the first two parts shipped in were broken upon arrival at the shop. I was provided with a copy of the special coverage bulletin #09275a addressing this exact failure. My VIN falls within the parameters but my location (virginia) does not. The approved states all appear to be southern, hot, states. The recent temps in northern virginia/ DC area has been very hot over the last two months. I feel that gm should reimburse me for the repair costs or at least the cost of the parts.

2006 Saturn Ion. Consumer states difficulty starting vehicle and odor of gasoline the consumer took the vehicle to his local mechanic and he traced the problem to the area of the fuel pump. Upon further research, the mechanic found the a recall related to the problem. The consumer then took the vehicle to the dealer, but was informed the vehicle did not qualify for recall #09v419000.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact also mentioned that he could see fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacture was made aware of the failure who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (component: fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Our 2006 Saturn Ion has a major leak in the fuel pump reservoir. The leak is defined in NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 and is listed as a recall 09226a. Dealer is confirming this is the problem our vehicle has, but gm says this as a 'special policy' repair bulletin number 09275 and not a recall 09226a. Gm is refusing to fix the issue because our vehicle has a branded title as salvage. They will repair a salvage titled vehicle under a 'recall' but not on a 'special policy' extension. Dealer stated the issue is the leaky fuel pump and not cuased by any other damage. Apparently there are a lot of 2006 Saturn Ion's with the same issue that gm has slid around fixing because they didn't make it a recall, but a special policy and this is a fuel leak on the pump and a major safety issue due to an admitted faulty component.

The contact own a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that she could smell a strong odor of fuel while driving, due to a fuel leak. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not inculded in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump), due to the state the vehicle was registered in. The failure mileage was 64,100.

The fuel pump on my 2006 Ion with only 43,500 miles needs a new fuel pump do to failure that is covered under gm recall 09226 in certain states. I have been told by a gm service department that I should not drive the car until it is fixed since this issue is a fire hazard. I have requested the repair, quoted at over $1000, to be covered in full due to the fact that this failure is the exact issue described in the recall, but the dealer and gm do not seem concerned about potentially losing all of my business for repairs and future vehicle purchases.

Was making a left turn cross trafic. Waited for a break in cars to go. I hit the gas and it moved then the engine died in cross traffic. My wife almost got hit from oncoming traffic. The mil light came on. I am a mechanic for the state of idaho. I could see fuel dripping. I remove fuel tank to find leak. Found to be a cracked fuel pump. This is going to kill someone.

I have a Saturn Ion VIN number 1g8aj55f86z171170, this cars have a recall for fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump, well my car have a fuel leakage under, I call the gm 1800 number they told me I have to go to a Chevrolet dealer for a diagnostic, I call this jupiter Chevrolet dealer I spoke with anthony, he told me he will give to me a estimed for the repairs, he said I have to pay the diagnostic betwen 90-100 dollars, I told him, my car have the same syntoms of the recall, he asked for the last 8 digits of my VIN number and he said, my car was not in recall, I told him but is a 2006 Saturn Ion ihave a fuel leak, my fuel is drippinng, I cant drive my car like that, is unsafe, well he told me if my car is not in recall I have to repair my car on my own, I dont understand, my car have the syntoms of the recall, and the dealer don't want to do nothing? they will do something when my car is on fire? please help me, thank you very much cindy rivas.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that there was an abnormal gasoline smell inside the vehicle and was causing the contact to become ill. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump) and the contact called the manufacturer regarding the recall. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not registered in one of the states mentioned in the recall therefore the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic for diagnostics or repairs. The failure mileage was 100,000.