Ignition Switch Problems of Saturn ION - part 1

Tl the contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving at low speeds and parking the vehicle, the steering wheel seized. The contact also mentioned that the key would not eject out of the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and informed the contact that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall and the recalled part would not be repaired again. The failure mileage was 138,000.

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Key gets stuck in ignition and car won't start. Unable to retrieve key from ignition switch. Vehicle was stationary.

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I was driving home on a city street when I noticed my key popped out of the ignition half way, I felt my vehicle losing power, I couldn't accelerate, there was a bus coming up behind, I tried to push the key back in but was unable to move it, I couldn't accelerate and was losing power, my only option was to pull over the side of the road, it was very difficult to steer, I put my hazard lights on because I didn't know if I was going to get hit from behind, I continued to pull off the road, I had to stop the vehicle and put in park, I was very confused as to how this happened, I had to compose myself, called my mom and told her what happened, she immediately looked online for any recall issues and came across the gm ignition switch recall for Saturn Ion 2003-2007. My mom called the gm customer service, p# 800-222-1020 and informed them about the issue related recall. They show the recall was addressed on this vehicle in 2014 and said nothing they can do. She also called the dealer boucher Chevrolet of waukesha, p# 262-347-4107, where we purchased the vehicle and they would have to look at it and see if same issue otherwise we will get charged for fixing it. I took the vehicle to bergstrom Chevrolet in madison, WI where they wanted to charge me $100. 00 for fixing it even it recall related issue. I am afraid to drive my vehicle for fear of getting killed on the road when I have no control over my vehicle at high speeds. I have to commute to work on the freeway every week. If the recall has been done then why is this issue continuing to happen. Manufacturers should be made responsible to repair this issue regardless of how many times it continues. Consumers shouldn't have to pay with their life like other have done so unwillingly.

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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.

Car just recently popped up power steering only happens when its sits over night and when I start it up in the morning it's very stiff to turn but if I drive it like that for a little and shit the car off the steering is fine. The dash lights flicker off and on and when doing so causes heat or a/c to cut out after driving it for alittle bit. The key locks in the ignition switch when I go to shut off the car and I have to press the plunger for it to release. Keeps saying coolant when going down the road even though the coolant is where it needs to be.

The key gets stuck in the ignition and will not come out. This happens when the vehicle is parked. The auto parts store told us not to buy an ignition switch. They said we needed to check on the recall for this Saturn. How do we find out if all recalls for this car have been repaired?.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. While driving various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off. Occasionally, the key would become stuck in the ignition switch. The vehicle was taken to classic GMC/Buick in montgomery, al where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the ignition switch was replaced in 2014 per an unknown recall. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Several times when I have gone to turn off my car the ignition switch will not release the key. When this happens I have to place my foot back on the brake and run through the gears with my gear stick. The ignition switch that is currently in my car is one that was used to replace the factory one when the ignition switch recall was issued. Also, recently my car has been showing problems with the power steering. It has gone out multiple times on my son while he was driving resulting in him having to fight the car to get it to turn. I have never had a problem before and I hear that there are recalls for both. These problems have happened multiple times and I do not have exact dates.

I've had my car in the shop twice for the ignition switch. One of the times gm paid for it due to a recall within months the car was back into passlock light coming on car stalling while in movement key stuck in ignition have to wiggle it to get it back into the turn off position. This last time as of today the car will not run you have trouble getting the key out of a lock the passlock is showing on the car dashboard.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the key would failed to release from the ignition when the vehicle turned off. The contact also stated that sometimes when clicking the door lock switch on and off, when straightening the steering wheel or depressing the brake pedal the key would release from the ignition switch. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was was 46,368. Aw.

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My ignition switch wouldnt turn once the key was in so I opened it up took a look and put it back in. Now it turns but it turns on and back off before after jiggling the key a little it would turn on. Now it doesnt just starts and turns off.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. While driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per an unknown recall for the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

1. The ignition switch will not disengage. . . Sometimes after motor is turned off and car is in park the car must be turned back on four or five times before the ignition will engage correctly. The vehicle is stationary. . . In the park position. . . . Key will lock inself and not disengage. The car was on a city street when this occurred. It began to occur five months ago. . . Now it happens at least ten times a week. 2. All electrical symbols on dashboard say: coolant. . . But when checked the coolant is fine.

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Vehicle will not turn over to start, all other functions work( radio, lights, etc. ) upon inspection of vehicle I was told that there is a recall on the ignition switch again! the only way to get the car restarted is to jump it. A Toyota dealership told me to get this resolved again, so I am writing this to get it fixed once and for all. I love my Saturn and would like to know can I take it immediately to a gm dealer.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. When the vehicle was turned off and the key was removed from the ignition switch, a beeping sound was heard. The contact had to close the doors in order for the beeping sound to stop. The contact stated that the driver's side door failed to lock with the remote. The contact had to manually lock the driver's side door. The failures occurred without warning. The dealer (o'rielly Chevrolet inc. , 6160 e broadway blvd, tucson, az 85711) was contacted and stated that the contact had to pay to have the vehicle diagnosed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-553-6000 and stated that they could not do anything. The contact was advised to call NHTSA. A case number was not provided. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the ignition switch has malfunctioned. The vehicle towed to a gm dealership where it was diagnosed that the deaership that did the previous recall repair had disconected fuses. The vehicle was repaired however the malfunction has recurred. The contact stated while driving there is a chiming noise and the key get jammed in the ignition switch causing the vehicle to not completely turn off. The contact was able to turn the vehicle off however it took numerous attempts. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate vehicle failure mileage is 94000. Kh.

2 recalles. ,they installed an ignition switch and electric power stering assist motor plus 3 diagnostics and $ 877. 43 later and our original problem of intermitantly wont start still exists. We were told to cut our losses because we do not know what is wrong with your car. This is a 2004 Saturn Ion. We want our car fixed first or our money back. We feel the dealer should know what is wrong with there car. We feel there may be a recall they are not telling us about like recall #03v231000.

My car began with my ignition switch sticking and I received a recall notice in the mail so I took it to be corrected. . . . After supposably being fixed I'm still having the same problem. Now about 5 months ago I started smelling a faint smell of gas. . . Now its so severe I can't drive the car. It's actually dripping onto the ground. It takes 3 or more times to get it to crank. The gas mileage has gone down from 30 to nothing. From the VIN search my car isn't included in the recall for this which is ridiculous. I don't have the money to have this fixed. I don't understand why gm isn't taking responsibility for this. Lives are at stake here. Please help.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. When the vehicle was parked, the key failed to remove from the ignition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switched needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failures explained in NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and refused to repair the vehicle. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The ignition switch replaced under recall #14063 on July 15, 2014 failed on Jan 31, 2015 by jamming in the off position. Car was towed to a gm authorized Saturn service center where the ignition lock and cylinder were replaced on Feb 2, 2015. Dealer stated that the recall ignition switch installed in July did not have a warranty and charged $275. 83 for the service.

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the power steering failed and the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned that other unknown repairs were performed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the key was still getting lodged inside the ignition switch. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 214,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle steering wheel failed. The steering wheel became hard to turn, the power steering light illuminated while the failure occurr. The contact also wanted to state the vehicle experienced ignition failure the ignition switch had to wiggle several times to be able to start the engine. The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have diagnostic performed. The failure mileage was 69,000. Li.

The car wont turn on. It takes about 15 minutes to start the car. I had a recall on the ignition switch earlier this year and I have been having problems with it everysince.

The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA recall (ignition switch). After recall replacement, when parking and turning the vehicle off, the key would not release from the ignition. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Dealer said it has nothing to do with recall repair, to fix about $500. 00.

This is to express my frustration with dealing with classic Chevrolet in houston TX as they have no interest in assisting me with this recall. I have called them 5 times and get on a rotating hold pattern. The one time a service adviser did pick up, he hung up on me when I told him it was in regard to the ignition switch recall. Seems that I can not even order the new switch from them. I also tried to work with them through the online service scheduler and have not received any return contact in the last 3 days. I also called the gm hotline and received absolutely no help. The call was also terminated before I could speak to anyone. The recording advised to start with the nearest dealer. That has obviously not worked. Extremely frustrating in lieu of what american taxpayers have done for gm.

Within 2 months of having the first recall on the ignition switch repaired the airbag light on the dashboard will illuminate at random times. Some times it will stay on after starting the car and turning off at some point into the drive, or it will illuminate while driving, stay illuminated for a period of time and then shut off. Had the second recall that still impacted the key being able to be removed which required the gear shift to be replaced less than a year after the ignition switch was replaced. Since the second repair the air bag light illuminates more frequently. See many others have had the same issue since have the repairs completed. The air bag light never illuminate prior to recalls being repairs.

My car was in the general motors ignition switch recall. I took my car to the Chevrolet dealership to have it worked on. They kept it little over a month. They finally called me and said my car had been fixed and that I could come and get it. I drove my car for a couple of days and then I started hear a clicking noise in my ignition. So when I got to where I was going I switched my car off and it was making that clicking sound again. So I tried to get my key out of the ignition and it wouldn't come out. So I sat there a few minutes and I tried again and it still would not come out. So I kept switching the car off and on until I finally got the key out. So the next week I took it back to the servicers and I was told that it didn't do that with him. So he couldn't tell me what the problem was. So I took the car and left. It started doing the same thing again . So the next week I took it right back and they still didn't do anything. So I contacted the general motors headquarters and they supposed to had got back with me within 24-48 hrs. Well I didn't hear from them until about a week later when I had to called them back while I was back at the Chevrolet service center. So they finally call me back and talked to me and the service manager. So I was told to bring my car back Tuesday 9\17\14 and I did. They come telling me that it's my gear stick without putting it on a machine to see what could be the problem. So again I left with my car in the same condition and it is still making that clicking noise and my key still be hard to come out at times. When my car was there getting repaired somehow my door got messed up. Won't nothing wrong with my door when I took my car to them. Although they won't admit to it they done something to my door. They say they wasn't back there at my door but greasy hand prints are back there on the door.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated she received a she received a safety recall notification NHTSA campaign number 14v171000(electrical system). The contact stated she was unable to remove the vehicle key from the ignition switch it became seized. The problem has occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and recommendation was to have the gear shift replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 154,006. Lb.

I own two Saturn Ions. One in which I was having issues with the ignition switch before the recall and I already had the ignition switch replaced. The other car did not have any ignition switch issues but I thought I would do the right thing and have it done. What a mistake. . . . . . . Several years ago I had an after market remote start put in my car. After the new ignition switch was installed the remote start did not work. I was told that the dealership that did the recall was not allowed to touch the remote start system. I took the car back to where I had the remote start installed and had incurred an $80. 00 charge to relearn the new ignition switch. Am I ever going to see that $80. 00 back? I called one of your complaint phone lines and was that they were experiencing a high number of calls and that someone would get back to me within 48 hours. That never happened.

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate. In addition, the contact stated that on several occasions the key failed to release from the ignition. The contact stated that the failures occurred after the vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign id number: 14e021000 (electrical). In addition, the contact stated that prior to the recall repair, the starter and the ignition switch were replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated when she turned the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to turn on intermittently. In addition, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000. Djr.

2004 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and power steering recalls. The consumer is seeking reimbursement in the amount of $ 730. 22 for the replacement of the ignition switch and power steering.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. When the contact removed the key from the ignition, the vehicle failed to shut off. The contact also noticed smoke in the cabin of the vehicle from the steering column and underneath the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the ignition switch, fuse box, and wiring harness were replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switch recall issues. The consumer stated after the recall was performed, he noticed the remote no longer worked, which worked prior. The next problem, was the key being difficult to remove from the ignition and sometimes it was difficult to insert the key into the ignition. Occasionally, the vehicle would not shut off. The consumer would have to turn the key to off and then on, which would require several attempts, to get the vehicle to turn off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, whey the shaved the keys and said that should fix the problem. As for the remote, the dealer couldn't reprogram it, and they suggested, just buying a new one. The consumer soon discovered, the problem remained the same. Also, the fuel pump had to replaced. The pump was built with plastic fuel lines molded into the top of the pump. At about 70,000, the plastic lines cracked at the top of the pump, probably due to vibration. The problem could have been avoided, by using steel lines connected to the pump, or coming off the pump with a short section of the hose. The fracture leak was small at first, but smell gas was present, but a leak could not be found, until the pressure line cracked at the point it made a puddle under the vehicle. The pump was replaced at a cost of $ 600. However, the new pump was built exactly like the failed pump.