NHTSA — Electrical System Problems

2007 Saturn Ion (Page 4 of 9)

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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
9 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,323 miles

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2007 Saturn Ion electrical problems

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2007 Saturn Ion Owner Comments (Page 4 of 9)

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problem #107

Aug 052014

Ion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After having the recall for the ignition switch problem completed, I began to have the "seatbelt warning" light stay on or "on and off" intermittently. The problem has occurred when starting the vehicle and while driving. At the same time the digital display on the radio began to flicker and become unreadable. I believe this is a serious problem and have seen other complaints for the same problem. My understanding is GM has refused to attribute the problem to the recall work or new ignition switch. I never had this problem until the recall word was done. Investigation is warranted in this case as it could be life threatening. It's not just a coincidence!

- Easton, PA, USA

problem #106

Sep 112013

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition defect repairs. The consumer from day one, she had a difficult time removing the key from the ignition. The service invoice stated the shifter was replaced. GM denied the consumers request for reimbursement. According to the letter from GM, the repair that was performed was not the repair covered by the recall.

- Naples, FL, USA

problem #105

May 152014

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice and other vehicle problems. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled and left her stranded on May 15,2014. On May 19, 2014, the power steering failed. The vehicle had to be towed both times. The ignition switch was replaced.

- Crofton, MD, USA

problem #104

Mar 122014

Ion

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000 (electrical system) and stated that the part was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the delay. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Mentor , OH, USA

problem #103

Mar 152014

Ion 4-cyl

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact received NHTSA campaign number 14E021000 (ignition switch). After the vehicle was repaired under the recall the contact stated that he had not experienced these failures until the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that the "air bag" warning lights were illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the horn blows without being depressed and the doors did not lock when the vehicle was shifted into drive. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and was advised that the remedy for the recall did not have anything to do with the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000....updated 09/19/16 updated 08/28/2017

- Pinehill, AL, USA

problem #102

Apr 172014

Ion

  • 90,000 miles
TL * the contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started, the ignition and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #101

Nov 022011

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Brighton, CO, USA

problem #100

Jul 012014

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switch recall notices. The consumer stated it has been four months since she was first notified of the recall, and every time she called the dealer, she was informed, the parts were not available.

- Tacoma, WA, USA

problem #99

Mar 102014

Ion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and NHTSA campaign id number: 14V153000 (steering).the contact stated that the repairs exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The dealer stated that parts were not available. The contact did not experience a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.

- Huntington, WV, USA

problem #98

Mar 152014

Ion

  • 76,350 miles
When trying to put the car in park, the key gets stuck and cannot move key back to park position. Moving the shifter back and forth and reparking had temporarily allowed me to pull the key out. Months later, we cannot pull key out of ignition it is stuck in the ignition. I was told we need a new shifter by the dealer. There is a recall on the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, but of course, not for the Saturn Ion 2007 model. GM stinks!!!

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #97

Mar 012014

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to several ignition switch replacement recall notices. The consumer stated she received the first recall notice in early March. Another month went by, and she received another letter. A few days ago, she received another letter. When she contacted the dealer, she was informed the parts were not available.

- Delran, NJ, USA

problem #96

Apr 102014

Ion

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (air bag, electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- St. Cloud , MN, USA

problem #95

Jun 132014

Ion

  • 99,000 miles
Fuel pump cracked; difficulty steering; ignition switch failed.

- China Spring, TX, USA

problem #94

Jul 072012

Ion 4-cyl

  • 104,711 miles
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall problems. The consumer stated after the repair was performed, he continued to experience a problem, with the key getting stuck in the ignition.

- Selinsgrove, PA, USA

problem #93

Jun 142011

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles
2007 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition cylinder unit replacement problems. The consumer stated she could not turn the engine off, or remove the key from the ignition. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.

- Claremont, CA, USA

problem #92

Apr 242014

Ion 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 14V047000 (air bags and electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer did not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact did not experience a failure. Updated 8/19/14 updated 09/5/2014

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #91

May 192014

Ion

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact received NHTSA campaign recall number 14V171000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable. The contact experienced a failure, where they were unable to remove the key out of the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #90

Apr 112014

Ion 4-cyl

  • 76,669 miles
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, 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 a lot of these recalls, GM is going to replace anything remotely connected to this recall but is "customer bill". soleniod quote $400 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.

- Macon, GA, USA

problem #89

May 202014

Ion

  • 35,000 miles
The car is presently under recall for ignition. However. The car cannot be driven as the pwr str warning comes on for a few seconds, and no steering or severe loss of all steering control of the vehicle is lost after the car has run for 15 minute and every 5 plus minutes after the first failure. GM will not fix anything on my vehicle, I made a complaint with NHTSA and have made internal complaint at GM regarding my 2007 Ion and the 3 accidents due to the loss of ignition and total power including brake failure going down the highway at 50 plus and losing control resulting in accidents. I need help to start the complaint about the power steering as it will not allow me to safely drive the car at all. I am disabled and on oxygen, I have requested special accommodations from GM to assist with my disabled condition to help expedite any repairs and all warranted coverages for power steering, air bag non function, and recalled ignition. The car presently has 55,000 miles and cannot be driven as the power steering will not allow the car to be controlled. The previous, most recent accident, caused structural damage including a front fender complete bent and radiator bent at a tail collision due to ignition outage with no brakes at 30 plus mph. No air bags deployed, only damages to myself, blindness to left eye and severe concussion, and car is not safe to drive. GM will has not taken any action since my phone complaints in April, almost 30 days ago. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Kettering, OH, USA

problem #88

Apr 232014

Ion

  • 108,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the ignition switch was replaced by the dealer under NHTSA campaign number: 14V171000(electrical system). The contact indicated that the key continued to become stuck inside the ignition switch when attempting to turn the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission shifter was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 108,000.

- Riverside, CA, USA

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