Power Steering Light On Problems of Saturn ION - part 2

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 10mph, the power steering light illuminated on the instrument panel and the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The approximate mileage at the time of failure was 102,300. The VIN was not available.

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When I start my car I get a message that days power steering service vehicle. That I loose all dash lights occasionally radio and air I do not regain power steering or lights for about 5-10 minutes. I can hear a change in the engine when it is regained. Once it's done I can drive perfectly normal. My check engine light is on and off. When I turn my car off the lights are there during the fit and off when the car is on. All the codes thrown are electrical. Help.

My wife was driving with our 2 children, when the power steering light came on, and lost steering. She was able to muscle the car into a parking lot. She restarted vehicle and issue went away temporarily. It is now happening more frequently. Comes and goes.

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The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the power steering assist malfunctioned. The failure made it very difficult for the contact to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 49,753.

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I was driving in the freeway and then suddenly the power steering light came up and my wheel was very hard to drive, last week I could even drive my car 2 miles because the wheel turned impossible to drive I don't know what to do.

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle had stalled without warning. The failure was recurring. The contact was able to restart the vehicle each time. The power steering warning light was also illuminate each time the vehicle was driven. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer however, the dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 14v153000 (steering). The contact had experienced the same failure as the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 93000.

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As I was driving, suddenly I heard the chime in the car go off a few times rapidly, and at the same time the power steering light ('pwr str') came on on the instrument panel. I proceeded to go straight, then I had to make a left turn. At this time I realized there was no power steering in the car, and it was very difficult to turn the steering wheel. I continued to have a problem steering the vehicle, and I had to find an empty area to park the vehicle. It was a scary experience, and an unsafe situation as well. After I parked the car and turned off the vehicle, I started it again, and the power steering light was off. Steering after that was normal. I am very concerned that this will happen again, compromising my safety and other vehicle operators in my vicinity.

While driving my car my power steering lost power for a few seconds. The power steering light came on and the power locks kinda wen crazy. It was very frightening and I'm afraid it might happen again while driving.

There has been at least 4 times that while my car was idling at either a red light, stop sign, or what have you, my car would just shut off after after making a rough idling noise. This scared the crap out of me the first time it happened. If I were to shut my car off & turn it back on, it would then go away. It made me weary of driving because you never knew when or where that could happen. The second incident would be my power stewing. My car would "ding" and the power steering light would come on making my wheel stiffen up immediately. Again, if I would turn the car off and then back on again, the problem would stop. . . For a little bit. Started off at once or twice a week, then once a day maybe, now I can't even go a block from my house without it coming on. Frustrating and dangerous to say the least.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 mph there was a loss of power steering with the warning lights illuminated. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic who indicated that the power steering fuse would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure . The approximate failure was mileage 170,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel tightened. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 137,647.

I was driving approximately 10mph on a residential street when suddenly my power steering light came on just as I was attempting a turn. At that very moment the steering wheel locked up and made it impossible to turn. I then pulled over and turned the car off. I waited for about 5 minutes and then restarted the car, it was working again but then 10 minutes later the light came on again. This is becoming a hassle. I have two small children and I am not going to risk their lives for some faulty car motor. So this is to the car manufactures, could you please fix this problem before it really hurts someone.

The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle loss power and stalled. Additionally, the contact stated that the power steering warning light illuminated and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact mentioned that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel tightened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the power steering motor control needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.

One day I was driving and have been noticing that the steering wheel was starting to get harder and harder when turning. I fear this because in not that strong and fear I might crashed and hurt my three kids. The steering coolant light comes on and that make me wonder about that too, when I turn I have to be in strong mode or I might be in an accident. Can gm please fix this problem.

I was driving and the power steering light went on as did ther check engine light. . The car was very hard to drive. . I had it in and to a gm dealer--they said by the time I drove it up (40 miles)car didn't do it again. . While up there they could not find problem and said because the light wouldn't go on for them--they wanted to charge me $98. . I had been in touch with gm in mich. They helped me get the power steering motor replaced. At no charge. I have had the car home for about 1 week--and the same thing happened as I was driving on 10-02-13-power steering light went on. . So I had to sign a statement if it happened again they would not be responsible if not there fault. . What a saftey hazzard. . I bought the car brand new and never had trouble except for this--which it's like not having a car. . In touch with gm again--waiting for a call back. .

Steering wheel became nearly impossible to turn. Then power steering light came on. Problem is consistent and dangerous. Took to a mechanic and was estimated $600-$800 to replace necessary parts. I nearly hit another car and almost hit a pedestrian from being unable to steer my own car.

Driving on the freeway, at approximately 65 mph, when a chime went off. Steering immediately became difficult and I noticed that the power steering indicator light was on. I exited the freeway carefully and pulled over, turned off the car, then restarted it and the power steering came back on. Since this initial incident the problem has become more frequent. I am unable to safely drive the car and have been told it will cost over $1,000. 00 to replace a power steering motor in the steering column. Also I have discovered this to be a frequent issue for this model vehicle. With the danger involved shouldn't a recall be in order?.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the steering warning light illuminated as the steering became difficult to maneuver. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 64,570.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the power steering failed as the steering wheel locked with the illumination of the power steering light. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

While driving the vehicle the power steering light came on and the power steering went out. When the car is turned off and restarted the light goes out and the power steering comes back on for a period of time, sometimes minutes, sometimes days. The power steering eventually goes out again at random intervals.

While driving on the interstate to my job, the power steering became stiff and difficult to turn. The power steering light came on the dash. There were no previous indications of a problem until the problem happened. After making it to work where the car sat for several hours, upon cranking the car up the power steering seemed to be working fine. After driving approximately 5 miles, the steering went out again and the steering indicator light was back on on the dash. The car was driven to a mechanic shop on the way home to have the problem checked and after the car was turned off and cranked again the power steering seemed to be working once again. The mechanic could not investigate or work on that make & model car with an electronic steering system and referred me to the dealership. Attempts to contact the dealership have not been made yet.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that after having the electronic steering column replaced, the steering system started clicking as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph the power steering system malfunctioned. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The test results showed a defect in the steering column. The contact did not have the steering column replaced. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 129,744.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 136,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. After the contact shut the engine off and restarted, the vehicle resumed normal steering function. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the electric steering motor would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred two days later. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering column was defective. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred within a week and the dealer then replaced the electric steering motor but to no avail. The vehicle had not been further repaired. The failure and current mileage was 91,568.

The power steering light came on and the power steering went out while on a busy freeway. Very scary and could have caused an accident because it was very hard to steer. After shutting off the car and restarting a few minutes later, the problem was gone but has since happened two times. I now know that this is a common problem with this car and feel gm should fix this at no charge as this is very expensive and is dangerous.

The power steering light pops on while I'm driving. When the car is turned off and then back on there is no power steering light but will pop back on later during my drive. Extremely hard on the driver.

The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the power steering warning light illuminated as the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the engine was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle was able to operate normally. The contact mentioned that the failure would recur sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to dealer for a diagnostic test or repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the power steering sensor light illuminated as the power steering assist malfunctioned. The failure made it very difficult for the contact to maneuver the vehicle. The contact also stated that the ignition key would become stuck in the ignition switch recurringly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that both defects were caused by a faulty ignition switch. The ignition switch was replaced but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted in reference to the defects. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. The contact stated the steering wheel failed without warning, while she drove at 40mph. The power steering light illuminated after the failure occurred. The steering wheel had to be turned. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic for inspection; the power steering pump was replaced; however the failure was not corrected. The mechanic advised the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 205,485. Li.

The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the power steering assist failed. The contact stated that they heard a chiming sound as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact turned the vehicle off for approximately ten minutes and once restarted, the vehicle resumed normally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure and the current mileage was 73,464.

The power steering assist would not work on several occasion. We had received a letter from Saturn stating if the power steering assist light comes on and the power steering fails to work, bring it to our local gm dealer for a recall. Apparently they have been having problems with not only the Saturns, but several other of their automobiles. We took the car in on June 14, 2013, we were told by the dealer that they fixed the problem. Then in the beginning of August the exact same problem happened again. My daughter brought the car into the dealer again, they indicated before she ever sat down that if this was a different problem she would have to pay for it. I thought that was odd. It was doing the exact same thing. They made her wait an hour to tell her that she needed to have the steering column replaced and it would be $920. 00. I have done my research on this problem, and gm has had the problem continually with the Saturn. I tried to go through gm to resolve the issue. Because all the documentation I have indicates that it is the same problem. They pretty much gave me the run around. They did call on several occasions, but they thought I wanted financial assistance to repair the problem. That was not the issue, the issue is that the car is having the same issues (per their letter for the recall) and is still have the issues. I feel like they are ignoring the problem because they no longer make the Saturn product. This is a recall issue. Thanks.

On June 14th we were going along about 60 mph the first time down to salem, oregon. All of a sudden the power steering light comes on. It's hard to steer and we turn off the car in neutral then turn it back on. It then comes back on halfway between the 45 minute drive. We do the same thing again. On Friday the 14th it happens 4x. It happens intermittely. One time it was real bad the light came on, and was turning into the parking spot for our apartment at 5mph. It was so hard to turn the wheel to get the car parked. It didn't happen much for about a week. Here and there, I did the same thing turned the car off then back on. Now, it's happening more often. This should be something that gm needs to fix and replace what ever is wrong, and do it right the first time. It should be a permanent fix not a temporary one. This can cause issues when turning sharply to prevent an accident. This is a safety issue and I know how customer service can be. This needs to be addressed and not opened then closed investigation because it's not right. Please investigate this and needs to be fixed.

Power steering light flashed and steering became heavy. I had to use lot of force to pull over. I called for help they restarted the car and problem disappeared. It came back again the next day and the day after. Its consistently comes and goes.