Saturn ION owners have reported 1,694 steering related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common steering problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering (799 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power steering light on (318 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
After I did the recall several years ago, the problem came back. The key will not come out of the ignition. It's happened many times. Read details...
The contact owns a 2005 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the loss motive power without warning. The contact stated that steering assist and gauges were in operable. The contact coasted to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. Read details...
Tl the contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. When the vehicle was started, the power steering failed without warning. When the vehicle was restarted, the power steering returned to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. Read details...
I own a Saturn which I got used. The power steering went out so I took it to the dealer. Found out the recalls have all been done that has to do with the power steering but the code the scanner gave is a c0550 which is a failure of the power steering column internal controller issue. Read details...
Intermittent electric power steering loss during driving, causing major safety issue as well as damage to steering column. Vehicle lost power steering while I was driving and the steering shaft snapped causing complete loss of control. Read details...