2004 Saturn Ion: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed May 15, 2017 · Engine, Steering · CA

Vin: [xxx] , salesperson:[xxx] date of purchase: march 27, 2017 , dealers number: 47243...$2000 in repairs paid in cash.purchase vehicle in cash for $3000.false advertisement that the vehicle was in good condition@time of purchase&several defective& malfunctioning parts&I was sold a lemon car that has been recalled several times. Seat belts don't work.wind shield wipers were broke@ time of purchase. Muffler problems, rattles too..emergency brake was no good&fixed.brake faulty,I purchased new brake pads.transmission is faulty.car continuously shakes.it's been in and out of shop since I purchased it. Transmission acceleration&gear shift does not work properly or shift in time. Window is off the trap&will brake if I put it all the way down..gas leak. Gas leak=$30 a day since purchase. Ignition locks the steering wheel&won't turn while driving. Key will not turn.car will not start&needs a new ignition. The power steering went out with/in 2weeks of buying it. I was on the road&the wheel locked. I was barely able to turn it with all my strength. I had to replace it& it's an electric power steering wheel. Brake fluid was sold dirty. Overheating constantly. Fan over running.timing belt needs checked. Brakes are squeaking& squealing&when pumped shoot air, brake pads were changed& brake fluid was changed& is clear instead of black. All these problems existed@time of purchase.it was sold as is.I've lost time from work. I did not know it's been recalled several times. Gm &dealer is@fault. It is a lemon. Puts my families life in danger, especially when the wheel locks up on the road.dealer gave me a dummy key. That's another problem. I have rights under the song-beverly warranty rights. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 19, 2015 · Steering · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering became inoperable and made a grinding noise. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 13, 2011 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · WA

Approximately one week after I purchased the vehicle I noticed a grinding noise that was not favorable and I was pretty sure it was the tranny. I purchased an extended warranty with the car so I took it to the dealer for diagnostics and repair. It was confirmed to be the tranny and they tried to put a bandaide on it by flushing it and changing the fluids. One week later same noise only louder. They replaced the tranny. 30 days after the first repair; the noise returned, they replaced some parts, in the tranny they just put in it. Just over 12,0000 miles later I was attempting to back up and the car would not go in reverse. I had it towed and the tranny was again replaced, that was just under 12,0000 miles ago and the tranny is slipping again, only now the extended warranty people say I am out of funds because they will not repair a vehicle beyond it's worth. I have had the axle replaced twice and it needs to be done again, extended warranty again say's they are done paying out on this car even though my time or mileage is not expired on the warranty. About a month ago it failed to start and because I had read this web site on consumer complaints for this car I knew to wait 5-15 min and try again. This has happened several times but so far it eventually starts. I purchased this car on credit just over a year ago to get a reliable vehicle because I work 7 days a week out of my car and it is becoming a nightmare no-one will wake me up from. And because I am upside down on the loan I cannot even trade it in for something that is reliable. For the amount of complaints I have seen there should be some recourse to the consumer. I have had the tranny replaced twice and fixed twice, the axle has been done twice and need it again. Chevy bought this company out and should have to honor the standards for a safe vehicle or stop selling them to unsuspecting buyers.

Filed Aug 27, 2009 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · WA

Transaxle grinding/whining noise in 3rd or 4th gear, excessive engagement or disengagement effort while shifting into 3rd or 4th gear, will not shift into either 3rd or 4th gear.

Filed Jun 9, 2009 · Transmission · 88,900 miles · TN

Engine started a faint squealing noise on 24 north during rush hour traffic, was in the fast lane and managed to get over and pull out of the lane, however there was very little shoulder and it was not safe to get out of the car, my two younger children were in the back seat, had to drive on the edge of the shoulder to the next exit which was approx 11 miles before I could get off the interstate to a safe place, traffic going approx 80 miles per hour and car would not go more than 50 MPH, as getting off the interstate timing chain broke in middle of the intersection bystanders pushed car to a safe location. Had it towed home, was told tension rod seized and timing chain broke. Had to replace total engine for 5k, car out of warranty, less than 5 years old and 88k miles. Mechanic could not find any reason for seizure as car had plenty of oil and had been maintained regularly.

Filed May 2, 2008 · Electrical · 20,000 miles · NH

Like many others I also had the problem with the ignition and it was repaired this past winter while my car is under warranty. At the same time they attempted to repair a strange grinding noise coming from my heater it has been replaced twice with no success in solving the issue and I was told by the dealer hey would not replace the item again. Also I had recently replace the right head light socket since it was overheating and melting, (which could have caused a fire) while the lights were on. I am also having issues with my power steering turning off and on while driving. Most of these issues I have found on here I hope someone is really looking into them cause saturn certainly made it clear that they didn't care.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Transmission · 48 miles · FL

Vehicle was purchased brand new and had transmission replaced. There had been a leak in the transmission , and grinding sound when vehicle was cold . Consumer stated that dealership was doing nothing to help with this problem. Consumer did not feel safe driving, fearing that the vehicle will shut down.

Filed Mar 22, 2004 · Transmission · 1,500 miles · NY

When I accelerate on highway the car does not pick up speed, it bucks then pushes itself. The engine is very loud. Sounds like grinding or whirring. They have had to calibrate the vehicle 2 times in the 3 months I have had this car. It is in the shop again today. (3rd time).