Starter Solenoid Problems of Saturn ION

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.

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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.

I own a 2004 Saturn Ion2. At first, I only had a problem with my car randomly not starting. If I would wait for any ungiven length of time, it would magically start. Now, my key has been stuck in the ignition for two weeks. (still stuck) I went to a Saturn dealer today and was told that the problem could be the solenoid, the housing unit, or even both. I was told that the key may have worn down, or a part in the housing may have scratched the inner surface of the housing causing the key to be stuck in the ignition. I live in florida, so the "cold" weather isn't a factor here. I cannot believe that there has not been a recall for this problem. I have two young kids who ride with me everyday, and I fear that we will get stranded in god only knows where. If my car is stolen because the key is always in the ignition, if it gets stolen, will my insurance even pay for my loss??? I thought Saturn was supposed to be very good with problems involving their automobiles. I guess that idea only applied to their commercials.

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Brake transmission shift interlock (btsi) solenoid. The key would get stuck in ignition and not release, or I would be unable to turn the car on after inserting the key. Note: a couple of times I could not turn off the car, which is a safety hazard. I had to force the key to turn the ignition cylinder to the off postition over several minutes. I have replaced ignition switch 3 times and ignition housing twice since buying my Saturn Ion new in 2005. Therefore, I am now on my fourth ignition switch since the car was manufactured. I acknowledge that ignition switches have been found defective in certain gm car models and years and a recall is in place. However, I believe that ignition problems in gm Saturn Ions are additionally complicated by btsi solenoid and switch failure. In addition to replacing the ignition switch and housing, I have also had to replace the btsi solenoid and switch twice (may 2010, 50,263 mi; Feb 2013, 84,715 mi) due to the part's failure in order to fully address the ignition switch problems of my Saturn Ion. Please investigate the additional issue of btsi solenoid and switch failure as being a contributing factor in the overall ignition saftey problems of gm Saturn Ions.

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I have a 2005 Saturn Ion and key want release from ignition and sometimes will not start. Car was taken to Saturn and ignition solenoid, gear shift housing unit, another key was made, security system was reset and car was recalibrated. Saturn told me this was what was needed to fix problem and problem still not fixed. I have been reading up on complaints about Ion owners and a lot of people have the same problem. I am upset and frustrated I have two kids and have already spent $1000 to repair and replace parts that obviously didn't need to be replaced because problem still exists. I need help this is out of control. As far as problem with car not starting, the problem happens intermittently. Saturn tested alternator and battery and checked starter everything checked out. Hopefully car not starting is fixed but it happens intermittently and I know I have been stranded in the cold a few times with my children till the car decided too start.

When it is very cold outside my 2003 Saturn Ion would not start. I took it to a mechanic which said he couldn't figure it out but would replace the started and solenoid which happened. Again 2 days later, no start, I took it to a different mechanic which ran tests on it and said he couldn't figure it out, but since my battery was 5 years old, maybe I should replace that which I did. Then 4 days later, the care wouldn't start again, again I take it to yet another mechanic which runs a series of different tests on it and says everything is good, no explanation for the no starts. Finally after much frustration I was online doing some research about my car to discover a number of complaints about both the 2003-2004 Saturn Ion's having this ignition start problem and yet the manufacturer should have recalled it, yet hasn't and so while the Ion owner like myself is stranded here and there and missing days of work due to inoperable on one's purchased vehicle, and paying towing costs, repair bills, testing costs, etc. . . Saturn all along knew the problem. When I finally called Saturn and told them of the problem, took the car in and with hours, had a new ignition switch and low and behold yep that was the problem to the tune of $179. 00. I think if Saturn knew this was a problem, it should have been recalled and fixed on Saturn's tab, not mine the consumer.

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The contact owns a 2004 Saturn Ion. During the winter, it takes a half an hour to get the vehicle started. The dealer replaced the starter assembly solenoid in 2007. The manufacturer stated that the failure was a factory defect. The oil that was used at the time of manufacturing prevents the electricity to connect to the starter. The manufacturer would not assist with the repair. The failure mileage was 3,200 and current mileage was 7,200.