Ignition Module problems of the 2006 Saturn ION

I purchased my 2006 Saturn Ion 3 in 2008 from a dealership. I have had all the recall issues happen to my vehicle. 1) I have replaced the ignition switch and cylinder twice due to the car being unable to shut off. This happened in 2008 and again in 2012. Both times it was covered under warranty and repairs were done by gm dealership. Even though these have been replaced I was told they need to be replaced again under the recall because those parts are faulty as well. I have been in contact with the dealership and was told they do not have the parts yet and will let me know when they are available. 2) in November 2013 my vehicle smelled of gas and was making me and my children sick. I had it checked out at the dealership and it was the fuel module. This was covered by a ntsb warranty extension. 3) my vehicle will intermittently shut off or lose power steering. When I took it into the dealership in 2013 they told me they would not touch it if they could not replicate the problem. It has not been fixed. 4) this issue is not mentioned in any of the complaints I have read here, but I have seen others complain on the internet. Beginning in January of 2014 there is a strong odor of exhaust fumes in my vehicle. My personal mechanic said there is a leak that is going into the cabin. My vehicle is slow to accelerate and feels shakey. There is also a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. I have to drive with the windows down at all times. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle since right after I purchased it. I do not have a second vehicle nor the means to buy one. I rely on it to get me to work and to transport my family. It is very disappointing to have to deal with these issues over and over again.

A new ign lock cylinder was replaced at firestone in dubuque, iowa, because the car would not turn off even with the key extracted from the ignitgion. The car had been shutting down while our daughter was driving the car for about a week. Repair cost $374. 26 our daughter being at college did not drive the car much the rest of the month and came home to decorah, iowa, and on the way home and while home the car continued to shut itself off, with the last time being on a hill she was able to coast into a parking space, but the car had to be towed to the dealership in decorah, where report shows: checked for codes b1443 devise ignition off, run and crank, b2957; security system sensor circuit low voltage, b2958 security system; data high, b1441, checked fuses and wiring( all worked at this time);removed and replaced body control module, programmed module, and relearned theft deterent, cleared coades and test drove, $852. 50 cost of repair.

When it is cold outside (around or below freezing) or just very wet outside my car will not start. It has what is described as a "no crank/no start with full power" issue. My car has complete power, but it will not turn over. A technical service bulletin says that it is my ignition switch or the body control module. This appears to be a "normal" problem with Ion's in all model years.

Vehicle was unable to be shut off, key was stuck in the ignition, I unhooked the battery and the vehicle was still running. This same vehicle had a recall on the fuel pump module and was leaking gas, had this occurred at the same time it would have been very unsafe for the car to have been running the entire time with a gas leak. Fortunately I had just repaired the fuel pump module 1 week prior to this issue with the ignition.

After going out to dinner key would not come out of ignition. This is the second time this has happen since owning car. First time it happen was on 10/21/07 (mileage 22,006). I took car to Saturn dealer. Ignition was fixed on 10/22/2007 ignition replaced no charges cover by dealer warranty. Second time it happen was on 3/31/2010 took car to Saturn dealer next day 4/01/2010 9 am. (mileage 37,369) they did not have part so I was charged shipping charges ($15) to get part to Saturn dealer. Extended warranty we purchased cover parts & labor. They replaced shifter assembly. Shifter assembly was causing key to stick to ignition dealer claims. Our car was returned on 4/02/2010 at 3 pm. . My Saturn Ion 2006 has had several problems recently 1/30/2010 (mileage 35,987)the car had been smelling like gas inside & outside of car I took to dealer was told fuel was leaking from fuel pump they replace fuel pump module. Extended warranty we purchased covered cost labor & parts. A month later we received a notice from Saturn about the fuel pump problem. We are afraid that these problems will reoccur. Car is well taken care of, dealer is only one who services car.

Vehicle initially had trouble starting, made strange sounds,check engine light on,would not go over 25-30mph. , followed towtruck to Saturn dealer, was told this was a common problem with this make & model, there were thousands of complaints known and that gm was aware of it but had not recalled. Turned out that it was the ignition module, switch,coil, harness etc. , just under $800 to repair. It's still sitting in the garage. Thing is. . . I purchased this car almost new b/c I had an older car & wanted a new car in case the other quit! wow. Who new? power steering also groans and its full of fluid. Because of this,(ignition), the key had to be manually pulled out, to get the engine to stop running,all the electrical system remained on, had to disconnect the battery, was told do not know what else may have been damaged as a result, the dealer said the transmission may have been damaged as a result. Yet they don't want to recall because of the re-organization? what about my safety? god knows what could have happened if I was on the highway when this happened!.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that she could not manually turn off the vehicle because the ignition module locked on its own. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the ignition cylinder was corroded and needed to be replaced at the cost of $400. She is in the process of having the cylinder repaired. In addition, the passenger air bag warning indicator would illuminate on the instrument control panel, which meant that the air bag was inoperative. The dealer replaced the air bag sensors at the cost of $800. The manufacturer stated that they would partially reimburse her in the amount of $398. 80. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage was 67,000.

I purchased a 2006 Saturn Ion in June of 2005. Over the course of the last six to eight months, I have been noticing a problem with the key being stuck in the ignition. The key would require a slight "jiggling" in order to be drawn from the ignition. About two and a half weeks ago, the key became stuck in a position where it could not be turned off at all thus resulting in the inability of the engine to shut off. The car was still operable, but it would not shut off. I contacted my Saturn dealership who during a particularly acute display of poor customer service, advised that I would require new parts for my vehicle which would result in a cost of nearly $500. 00. The parts included ignition cylinder , ignition housing, key and key coding. After receiving the repair, my key continues to get stuck in the ignition. Although the car will turn on and off, the key will either come out with repetitious "jiggling" or will not come out at all. Many a day, I've had to leave my car with the key in the ignition because I simply did not have the time to fiddle with it. The time required to dislodge the key averages to about 15 minutes. The key fails to come out of the ignition. As I am still making car payments, this is very dangerous situation to be in. The keys presence in the car establishes it as a target for theft. I am a woman who must commute a half hour to and from work in a large metropolitan area.

Vehicle purchased new March 4, 2006 standard 3000 mile service completed may 24, 2006 no problems at time service date: August 7, 2006 mileage 4963 tech: dino schaefer electrical:(1)car would not start, steering: (2)rubbing sound when turning, other: (3)acceleration feels like trying too hard solution: ignition switch replaced 2 & 3 unverified service date: August 15, 2006 mileage 5152 tech: dino schaefer steering: (1) car would not start solution: body control module faulty/replaced [still had rubbing and acceleration issues but I dismissed as quirks of car] service date: August 18, 2006 mileage 5268 tech: steve deldonno steering: (1) squealing when turning steering wheel solution: lubed intermediate steering shaft boot service date: August 30, 2006 mileage 5457 tech: john carlen steering: (1) steering wheel still squealing when turning other: (2) customer requested alternate transportation due to length of repairs, multiple concerns solution: (1) gear assembly/power steering replaced (2) customer provided with hertz rental car vehicle repossessed by gmac for non-payment September 22, 2006 (date +/- 3 days)after customer tried to negotiate lower payments due to pending disability case gmac refused vehicle sold at auction gmac demanding payment of remaining balance problems not with Saturn company but with gmac Saturn manager mark is outstanding I am unable to finance any new vehicle at this time pending post traumatic stress disorder disability appeal still require vehicle to transport elementary age child diagnosed with tourette syndrome/attention deficit hyperactive disorder to medical appointments and pets to veterinarian unable to afford attorney for legal action was gmac reason for repossesion really for nonpayment or to hide Ion problems? my opinion: gmac used situation to protect themselves thank you.