Equipment Problems of Saturn ION - part 1

The ignition cylinder was replaced in my vehicle because the key would not turn in the ignition to start the car. It is actually, the fourth time this has happened. I understand that there have been two recalls on this issue in the past. The reason it was recalled is because the ignition has turned to the off position killing the car's engine while the driver is driving on the road which has caused serious accidents. I was lucky not to get into an accident from this. The last replacement has lasted almost ten years. However, my issue is that general motors apparently keeps manufacturing a defective part. This is unacceptable because I had to pay $585. 02 to have this work done due to the fact that the dealerships apparently are not required to replaced it at no charge to the vehicle owner. It could also be a potential safety issue again.

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It won’t start! been having starter problems. Battery not dead, and I also was told maybe crankshaft and starter.

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This problem has been ongoing for a while. The key gets stuck in the ignition for a while. Have to wait until it finally clicks twice. I have taken vehicle 3 different times to have this repaired. Last for a month or two and same thing starts happening again.

On 10/13/14 recall for power steering assist freeland Chevrolet performed work. 3/10/17 shift solenoid has short circuit freeland preformed work. 6/10/22 the key gets stuck in ignition like the above 2 times and I can't get out of my car until I sit and wait for it to finally click to get my key out. I am 70 years old and it gets very hot trapped in my car from this problem that hasn't been corrected. I contacted gmac to no avail. I only have 56,185 miles on this car.

My 2015 Saturn Ion was on a recalled warranty issued and concerning faulty ignition switch problem. I have brought my car in (5) times since (2014) and it has occurred again in (2021) and g,m, dealer mauer Chevrolet has refused to honor warranty recall stating that gm has sent them letter to not service any more Saturn's Ion with this problem due to cost. They refused to take my car in with key stuck ignition switch. I have filed complaint with mn. Attorney general office consumer division and they agreed that my consumer rights had been violated but mauer Chevrolet still refuse's to fix my problem. My car has been sitting for over (3) months due to this problem. I need your assistance and hope you intervene as this has caused stress ,hardship and depression being without a car. Car dealer is mauer Chevrolet located ininver grove heights, mn. 1055 50th street, 55075. (651-455-6283). Mauer Chevrolet has retained their attorney to assist them, so I need help, also. Please help!.

It says I have 0 I repaired recalls. I have had the powers steering fail 2x. More importantly, the ignition cylinder locks up and I can’t get my keys out. I have to wait most times after turning the car off - for 3-5 minutes through a series of clicking noises in the ignition before the key will release. It is concerning because sometimes I have to get out immediately and the keys don’t release. The car automatically locks itself and if I don’t roll the window down- I become locked out. It yesterday had a issue with ignition all together and I wonder if it’s related. I was made aware again there were many recalls on this issue and hoped to get it repaired. However it now states there are none unrepaired. I’m wondering if it is a ongoing problem with the vehicle, it’s repair parts etc and if it’s just not been addressed because it’s so old that so few are left on the road. Thank you. This is a increasing problem and a daily or every time I drive it issue now. I worry too the power steering will just go out in the interstate.

I had cleared my windows of snow and turned on my rear defrost when I heard a loud pop and discovered my rear window had imploded. . I was parked in my driveway.

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My ignition was recalled but the mechanics at gm crestview didn't know how to reset the computer so all my lights stayed on for check engine. Now my ignition is acting up and my car won't turn on. Is it still covered under the recall?.

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Takata recall. ,. . Ignition key won't turn seems like it got stuck, can't turn the car on and is parked at a business parking lot the car might get towed I can't turn it on because the key won't turn.

Daytime running light turn signal dont work for the passenger side which can cause a safety problem to other drivers.

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When the key is in the off position and removed from the car the lights on the dash stay on. Car is parked when this happens.

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On November 2, 2018, and after a two day train ride from washington, I arrived at smith motors to inspect and test drive a 2007 Saturn Ion 3 sedan that I had located on cargurus. Com. I was unable to located a certified automobile inspector in that area, and inspecting the vehicle in the rain made it difficult to see exterior damage, and test driving with the defogger blasting concealed the defect about which I am making this complaint. I specifically asked the salesman, craig manske, what is the meaning of "certified pre-owned," and he assured me that the Saturn had undergone a rigorous inspection and servicing of equal quality. He left me in the aggressive hands of the closer, smith motors's business manager, ross kent. Mr. Kent insisted that I sign a form acknowledging that my modifying the vehicle or using non-gm parts might void the warranty. � I reminded him that the vehicle was twelve years old, had sixty-nine thousand miles on it and was undeniably out-of-warranty. He made my signature a deal-breaker, so I gave in because of the time and effort I had expended in getting myself to the dealership in the first place to buy this vehicle. I drove the car back to washington, but the stiff and squeaky pedals annoyed me enough that I took the vehicle to the nearest chevy, Buick & GMC dealership in warrenton, or. That technician was unable to silence the squeaky pedals with the lithium spray designed for the task. I ended up paying $55 in a subsequent attempt by another technician to unstiffen and silence the pedals, but it was unsuccessful. The cost to install a new clutch pedal is prohibitively expensive, there is no new brake pedal available, and the mechanic did not recommend using a salvage pedal. My request for reimbursement from smith motors, inc. Was denied by controller, carla sheeley, who insisted it was sold "as is. ".

Key sticks in ignition, wont come out. Key comes out in neutral and drive sometimes. Have to keep starting and going forward and back thru gears until it releases keys concerned about wear/damage on all componts involed. Was told to disconnect battery to release keys. Keys come out when batty is dead. Battery in trunk, trunk full. Was told and shown videos about ignition/ignition lock cylinder and gear shift area repair recall. Need recall info, letter and recall code numbers. My vehicle is stationary when ignition not releaaing. I bought the car 8/2018. The previous owener told me about this malfunction. It strands me sometimes and I need a jump start. Tired of messing with it. It is extremely inconvenient.

La quinta chev/caddilac replaced my ignition per the gm recall a couple of years ago and now the ignition is locking up again. What can I do?.

When stopped at either a traffic light or stop sign, once I take my foot off of the brake and place it on the gas pedal the car hesitates like it's gasping for gas however, the gasping only happens for a few seconds and then the car drives normally! what is stumping me, why does the new problem only happen intermittingly! I just had a rebuilt transmission installed back in March of 2018 because the car originally had a problem with the transmission slipping into gear! I took the car back to aamco, the place that installed the rebuilt transmission and advised them that my car was acting up again with a new problem. Because the new problem happens intermittently, there are no error codes showing for the mechanic to give a diagnosis of the new problem. I am so frustrated because the car was my first car and being retired and on a fixed budget another car isn't something I can invest in!.

My ignition will not turn �off�. It will get stuck and the only way to fix the problem is to put shifter into reverse and back into park then try to turn the switch off . Also the muffler is not completely stablized to the car without tampering.

I've had several times where my car wasn't as stable as it should be. The car itself rumbles and jerks a lot on city streets and as I get off the highway. In the past there's been a few issues with the breaks. During winter time, the car won't start up (I have a new battery now and it still happens). Acceleration is occasionally delayed. Lastly there's a clicking noise coming from the passenger side of the car which continues from the time the key is in the ignition until I take it out.

Takata recall 2004 Saturn Ion. While stopped at a traffic light with foot on the brake (foot completely off the gas pedal and gas pedal was not stuck on anything), the engine revved without warning (4000-4500 rpm, and rpms would stay elevated and wouldn't come back down to a normal idle) and the vehicle was accelerating independently. My brakes kept car from moving, but if you take your foot off the brake, the car will violently launch forward. This has happened while stopped and while driving. While driving, rpms went to 4000-4500, and car started accelerating on its own, even though my foot was off the gas pedal. Again, rpm's stayed elevated and would not come back down. The failure has recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing on 12/28/2017. The technician cleaned throttle bore and replaced the map sensor, but the failure persisted. Since my visit to mechanic, I've had three more incidents. Two times while driving, rpm's went up to 4000-5000 rpm and wouldn't lower. Had to pull over shut car off, wait several minutes and turn car back on. Also, it was difficult to stop because the car was accelerating and wanted to move forward, so once I was slowed down, I put car in idle, pressed brake until stopped, then shut car off. I tried to turn car back on 10 seconds later, and rpms were still 4-4500. Shut car off again, waiting 2-3 minutes, turned car back on and it appeared �normal. � this is the most dangerous auto issue I've ever experience and ever heard of.

Takata recall, my 2003 Saturn Ion has recalls on the ignition switch and cylinder which is causing my car to be impossible to drive. This recall is causing the system to have a short with all my electrical. For example, windows don't roll down/up, wipers don't work, heater doesn't work, blinkers don't work, dash lights stay on causing battery to constantly be dead. All because there are recalls that need to be fixed.

Previous recall was for ignition, I'm still having problems since it was supposing fixed. The ignition will not release my key, this has been happening for a few months now. I have to sit and wait for several clicks b4 I can take my key out. Now it will hold my key and not release as it will lock the doors and won't allow me to put the car in gear. So I'm literally trapped inside. I have to wait several minutes b4 the ignition will release the key as well as allow me to unlock the door to get out. For now this is only occurring when I am sitting still. I'm afraid this will happen when I am driving.

Ignition. Was once recalled and fixed with new ignition. Is starting to do the same thing. It does not turn off the car because the key locks in place. After numerous attempts it finally turns, but how long will this last. Just like last time. Needed new ignition switch.

Over the last three to four years my power steering has went out my front passenger tire has almost fallen off twice I had to have it fixed my car don't want to start after I fill it up it's sputters every time and I've had literally had to get cut out of my seatbelt because it would not unlatch and mikey don't want to come out of the ignition have the time. The power steering went out while driving the tire almost fell off while driving and of course I'm stopped when I'm fueling and I was stopped when I was stuck in my seatbelt and stopped every time I try to take my key out.

I purchased this vehicle and the previous owner did not take it for recalls. It has 6 recalls. . The car seems to have a leak by gas tank,smells like gas. I got temporary plates for now but car needs to go to emissions.

Door will not opne form inside or outside.

Car stopped in middle of street while going over a dip at 25mph and speedometer went up to 50mph after coming to a complete stop and vehicle wouldn't move. But if you put vehicle into drive it will show as if you are going 20mph while you just barley put it into drive.

�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.

Strong gas smell & started noticing poor gas mileage and it got worse. Then notice it is leaking gas by the rear driver side tire. Also the running lights automatically come on during the day but not at night.

I have a strong gas smell coming from the rear passenger wheel well after driving the vehicle. There is no visible leak out puddle under the vehicle. I researched and found there were recalls for certain vehicles of the same model and year. I believe my vehicle is having the same issue but no recall has been issued.

My car has a gas leak.

The starter.

I know there was a recall on this car due to the ignition due to air bags not going off and go my father-in-law has the same car and got it fixed. I just purchased it in April of 2016 and didn't know anything about it until after I purchased it.

Upon receiving recall notice#14063 ignition replacement and #14113 ignition lock cylinder and ignition key for vehicle from g. M. Vehicle was taken to dealership to have recalls preformed in doing so dealership removed hand controls for disabled driver. Hand controls were not placed into previous state as vehicle was first brought in. Dealership is not certified to install, remove, modify or maintain hand controls for disabled driver. Dealership failed to notify vehicle owner of hand control removal to preform recalls. In an attempt to reinstall in original position upon leaving dealership owner discovered that the hand controls had been modified into an unsafe operating position by disabled owner. Vehicle was driven to owners home less than one mile from dealership. Where it will remain until it can be towed to a certified dealership to modify hand controls into proper position for disabled owner to safely operate vehicle. As of now vehicle is inoperable for safe use by owner.

The car was driven to Chevrolet and repairs were done but car would not start , we were told it had a bad computor and was given the option to purchase a 1600 dollar unit from Chevrolet , we did not have the funds. We got a computor after the told us this was not a related issue. Then towed it back for a third to to be to its not under warranty. We dont have money for an attorney and Chevrolet and Saturn refuses to correct there srew up. We drove the vehical in and they want us to to pull it out we dont know what to do.

I have had intermittent issues with my passenger airbag light coming on and off. My vehicle has about 65,000 miles on it and I do not feel safe driving it with passengers. My gas cap light is on and off as well, and now, water is pooling on the floor for no reason after a dealer looked at my car. I have reported my airbag case to gm, as well as to the NHTSA hotline. I feel like airbag issues should be covered in all vehicles, particularly if there is no evidence of a crash. I do not have an airbag on/off switch, so I have no way to turn it on/off. My concern is that it may deploy for no reason, possibly injuring my passengers. All of my issues are on the passenger side of my car. (reported by friend of vehicle owner) no documentation other than case number info given to gm. Specific date just sept 2015.