2003 Saturn Ion: fuel pump failure

Filed Aug 27, 2018 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 151,472 miles · TX

Takata recall the seat belts when stopping suddenly do not always lock up. This is very dangerous especially with kids. The fuel system has been producing a check engine light at certain times of fueling up. And the fuel pump will knock occasionally even after it's been changed. The suspension is really bad and dangerous, rattling noise and shaking.

Filed May 7, 2018 · Fuel system · 120,475 miles · NY

Fuel line leak. I own a 2003 saturn ion 3, with 120,481 miles on it. The car was garage kept till the past 6 months. When driving on 4/15/18, the car suddenly developed a strong fuel smell. The vehicle was brought into the repair shop on 4/16/18. The vehicle was diagnosed with a leaking, rusted fuel line. The leak was from line coming out of fuel pump. My research shows this was a known and common for the saturn ion, also seems that gm is aware of the issue. Fuel line/s should not rust through like this. This car is well maintained, inspected regularly at every 3000 mile oil change intervals. The vehicle was mainted by saturn as long as they were in business. This is a safety related defect that should be investigated and a recall campaign started and I should be reimbursed for the repair.

Filed Oct 2, 2012 · Fuel system · 82,000 miles · IL

Car was parked when strong gasoline odor was noticed. Moved car to hard surface and discovered vehicle was leaking rather large amount of fuel from area behind driver side rear door. Took car to dealer where it was diagnosed as a cracked fuel pump housing. Noticed 2007 model has been recalled for fuel pump issue. Further study should probably be done to determine if this is a widespread problem in the entire ion line. The amount of fuel released after part failure is a significant fire hazard.

Filed Jan 22, 2010 · Electrical, Engine · 77,230 miles · CA

Car will not start in cold weather. This began 3 months ago at the beginning of the winter season, unfortunately the first day of a new job. This happened a number of times until I was let go for showing up late to work (apparently, a car that problematic was inconceivable). I had the battery replaced, but that didn't help. This happens sporadically, but mostly in the early morning or late evening when it's coldest outside. This past week alone, my car wouldn't start 3 times. I've done some research on the internet and have found hundreds of complaints of the same problem in saturn ion's (2003-2006 models). Some complaints have suggested it's the ignition, the passlock key, or an electrical issue, and my mechanic is looking into the fuel pump. The problem is that the diagnostic doesn't read a problem if the car is starting, which seems to be the case by the time the mechanic's shop opens (weather conditions are fairly good in southern california on most days). The other day, my car had stalled while driving in heavy rain conditions, thankfully on a small residential street, because it did not want to restart. It took 10 minutes to get the car going again. You can imagine how disastrous this situation could have been while driving on the freeway or busy city road. This is an extremely dangerous issue that must be taken seriously by gm. I have also made complaints to the ftc & to saturn. From what I've read online, replacing the part doesn't even help because all of these ion parts are faulty. Please see to it that consumers are protected. Thank you.

Filed Nov 12, 2008 · Fuel system · 74,300 miles · IN

Beginning in the fall of 2006 I began to have a problem with the car revving up when the heat was on. At times this problem would stop after an oil change. I have taken the car to the dealership several times to have them take a look at it, but they can never seem to recreate the incident and have not found any thing with diagnostic testing. Most recently I replaced the fuel pump because the car was having other problems. I am no experiencing a safety issue. When the car is on and has been running for at least 5-10 min. The engine reves up and the car idles very high 3 or 4 rpms. When I stop at a light or stop sign or for whatever reason the car stops fine but continues to idle high. The car has begun to lung forward when the engine idles high. I have had the brakes inspected and this is not the problem. I am not sure where else to go the dealership has not been able to help me and I am afraid that someone will get hurt because of this problem.

Filed Dec 7, 2007 · Engine · KS

The timing belt broke on my 2003 saturn ion on 11-28-07. The car only has 67,000 miles on it. Unfortunately with the belt breaking it messed up the valves, head gasket and fuel pump. Which is costing me almost $3000. The belt shouldn't have broken with that few of miles on it. Now I am down to one car and it has become a huge hassle. I am never going to buy a saturn again. In my opinion the warranty is awful and the customer service is non-existent. The warranty is only on the first 30,000 miles and or 3 years. The customer service can not help me in the situation.

Filed Dec 7, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 73,000 miles · KS

The timing chain broke on the vehicle. All I did was go to start it up and it wouldn't start. I had to have it towed to a goodyear but they couldn't fix it. So right now it is being looked at by a mechanic. He said that the timing chain is broken and because of the breakage I now have to have the valves replaced as well as the thermostat, the fuel pump and the head gasket. All of these were damaged by the chain. This is now costing me approximately $3000. All of which is caused by a faulty belt that saturn installed on their vehicles.

Filed Feb 3, 2006 · Electrical, Fuel system · 33,000 miles · CA

Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the freeway between 50-60 MPH, the vehicle lost all electrical power. There is no warning when this occurs and the steering wheel also locks up. The vehicle is pulled over and restarted. The dealership replaced the ignition switch and fuel pump. The contact has been out of the country since the repair, last year; the vehicle has not been driven since repairs were made.