Three problems related to starter solenoid have been reported for the 2007 Saturn ION. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
3/2014 recall letter 14063, 4/2014 2nd recall letter,4/11/2014 car to dealer,5/16/2014 ignition replaced, "repair other ignition" accelerator pedal,throttle body,fuel induction sensor, throttle body sensor, quoted $560. 00,charged $634. 29, gm promised price assistance "repair other ignition-have not honored their word. Picked up car 5/16/2014 on 5/20/2014 <100 miles encountered same issue. 5/22/2014 car returned -to dealer, key stuck in ignition, service mgr witnessed issue, claims - solenoid @gearshift to ignition not registering park, states"I have seen alot of these recalls, gm is going to replace anything remotely connected to this recall but is "customer bill". Soleniod quote $400. 00 additional to $634. 29. I am inclined to believe if it is "remotely connected" it should be included in this recall. I firmly believe gm has employed this "other than ignition" strategy to recoup their losses on the back end by employing this "customer bill" phrase. The dealer has not shown any of the parts that were replaced or any evidence to support their claim. I welcome the opportunity to share my experience in great detail with the NHTSA and any congressional committe that is designated to investigate this gm recall.
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition / shifter problems and reimbursement issues. The consumer had the ignition lock cylinder and solenoid replaced, prior to the recall, because the key was getting stuck in the ignition. Also, the shifter assembly had to be replaced, because the key continued to get stuck. The consumer stated there were times, where she could not get the vehicle to shut off, because the key was stuck. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer states that his starter was able to allow water or salt brine into the starter during winter conditions. His vehicle left him and his three year old stranded in cold weather because of this problem. The entry of water and/or salt into the starter stopped the starter from rotating the engine.