CarComplaints.com Notes: When it comes to the 2006 Ion, the biggest questions are: what big problem is going to pop up next? And how long until GM chooses to address it?
The 2006 Ion has a defective ignition switch that gave owners fits. Their keys would get stuck in the ignition, the engine wouldn’t shut off or in some cases it would shut off at the most dangerous time. The ignition was eventually recalled as part of one of the largest recalls of all-time , but it took GM 10 years to do it. Then there’s this car’s temperamental power steering which is prone to stop working randomly while driving. It too was eventually recalled, even if GM took their sweet time about it.
Lastly, it turns out a car built with plastic doors, fenders and bumpers – while fun for a game of “shopping cart bocce” – is horrible for safety.
6.0
fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 140,150 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
seat belts / air bags problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
I never had an issue with the airbag light until GM dealer did the recall ignition work.
I have taken the car back and the dealer and GM both state that it is not their issue and I should pay for diagnosing and repair/fix. I had a Pontiac a few years ago where both airbags exploded within hours of each other for no reason.
My issue is that this has now surfaced after they did the ignition work. The airbags are directly linked to the ignition switch therefore I think GM should be responsible for the repair of this issue. Not wait for a death.
- Martha M., cortland, NY, US