Hello I am reaching out to complain about Courtesy Chevrolet - San Diego. I’ve been trying to get my car serviced in order to fIx the recalls. Unfortunately I have not been successful. I called the dealer to make an appointment but the dealer told me that the car has been discontinued and they can’t find the parts. The suggested to call somewhere else.
2005 Saturn Ion airbags problems
34 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,000. 19 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 68,000
- crashes
- 19
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal5
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Saturn Ion airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Saturn Ion airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details
What 2005 Saturn Ion owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. During the crash the passenger side of the vehicle was severely damaged but no air bags had deployed. The driver sustained an injured neck and was transported to the hosipital. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the incident. The failure mileage was 174,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving 10 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the vehicle independently accelerated and crashed into a building and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries reported. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 saturn ion. While driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.
After owning this car for a few years now and becoming highly involved in the forums. I've learned that it's a common issue for the clock spring to break. When it does, it cuts power permanently to the driver air bag, and cruise control until repaired. This is a big safety concern as no power to the airbag would result in more serious injury or possibly death.
I was driving my car and a deer ran out in front of me, I was able to miss that one but another one came out and I hit it. It hit so hard and my steering was hard like a car without power steering and the brakes were like that too. The airbags did not deploy nor did the safety belts catch me and my granddaughter. It did $3500.00 worth of damage to my car and my head slammed up against the driver window, my granddaughter was in her carseat but I had it in the front seat so it released the carseat. She had bruises and a black eye, and now 3 years later, that same eye is causing her problems seeing. Everyday I feel so bad because she was in my saturn that night. People asked me over and over what about your airbags, etc. I never knew what to say until I started getting the recalls and realized what gm had known all along about my ignition. This year my car got stuck in the run position and I called the dealership and was told they were gone for the day. I unhooked the battery cables and the car still would not turn off. Finally after total disgust, all of a sudden the antifreeze overflow tank lid popped off and shot antifreeze everywhere, it just barely missed my granddaughter and myself. The dealership coyle chevrolet of clarskville in came and picked up the car, and in the process ripped the wind shield for the sunroof off, and called me to tell me my car now had a noise in the lower end of the engine and it would be $600.00 and up. They test drove it, and told me there was no antifreeze in it. I had already told them what happened. Gm and coyle both say sorry the ignition is the original reason for the engine that is now locked up after I was told I had to come get it or I would be charged a storage fee locked up on me on the expressway home. That was in september and I still have nothing and they won't help.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall. *smd the part was not available to complete the recall. Also, the consumer was involved in an accident, and the air bag did not deploy.
My son was driving and the truck in front of him stopped suddenly. He hit the brakes and felt the steering lock up, brakes locked and he couldn't stop. Hit the truck hard enough to crack the core support in the saturn but the air bag do not expand. He was not injured but this is definitely a safety issue if you can hit another car enough to crack the steel frame but no airbag was deployed.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle theft remote for each key. *smd the dealer informed the consumer, they would not replace the second remote for free, because it was not a part of the recall.
2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to the ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs. *smd the consumer stated after the recall was performed, the shifter had to be replaced, because the consumer was unable to remove the key from the ignition switch.
Questions about the 2005 Saturn Ion airbags
Does the 2005 Saturn Ion have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 Saturn Ion, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Saturn Ion airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Saturn Ion airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V047000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Saturn Ion have bad airbags?
The Saturn Ion model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (65 complaints), 2006 (61 complaints) and 2004 (52 complaints).
Other 2005 Saturn Ion problems
Steering 265Electrical 227Engine 37Lights 31Transmission 28Fuel system 27Acceleration 18Body 10Brakes 9Driver assistance 6Suspension 6Visibility 6Seat belts 4Seats 3Locks 2Tires 2Wheels 2
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