2005 Saturn Ion: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 17, 2018 · Electrical · 99,600 miles · WI

I was driving home on a city street when I noticed my key popped out of the ignition half way, I felt my vehicle losing power, I couldn't accelerate, there was a bus coming up behind, I tried to push the key back in but was unable to move it, I couldn't accelerate and was losing power, my only option was to pull over the side of the road, it was very difficult to steer, I put my hazard lights on because I didn't know if I was going to get hit from behind, I continued to pull off the road, I had to stop the vehicle and put in park, I was very confused as to how this happened, I had to compose myself, called my mom and told her what happened, she immediately looked online for any recall issues and came across the gm ignition switch recall for saturn ion 2003-2007. My mom called the gm customer service, p# 800‑222‑1020 and informed them about the issue related recall. They show the recall was addressed on this vehicle in 2014 and said nothing they can do. She also called the dealer boucher chevrolet of waukesha, p# 262‑347‑4107, where we purchased the vehicle and they would have to look at it and see if same issue otherwise we will get charged for fixing it. I took the vehicle to bergstrom chevrolet in madison, wi where they wanted to charge me $100.00 for fixing it even it recall related issue. I am afraid to drive my vehicle for fear of getting killed on the road when I have no control over my vehicle at high speeds. I have to commute to work on the freeway every week. If the recall has been done then why is this issue continuing to happen. Manufacturers should be made responsible to repair this issue regardless of how many times it continues. Consumers shouldn't have to pay with their life like other have done so unwillingly.

Filed Mar 2, 2018 · Steering · 139,000 miles · AZ

Driving home from work suddenly I had experienced sudden loss of power steering. Research online indicates this make model and year has a known issue with this problem. However using VIN search I find no recall information. What are my options if I believe it's a manufacturer issue?

Filed Apr 21, 2014 · Steering · 134,960 miles · MI

I was turning a corner and lost all power steering. Almost went off the curb.

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Electrical · GA

2005 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition problems. *smd the consumer stated he lost power to the vehicle while driving. The consumer was given an estimate of $ 2,250.00, which he felt was too high, so he traded the vehicle.

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Steering · 102,356 miles · HI

While driving my car my power steering lost power for a few seconds.the power steering light came on and the power locks kinda went crazy.it was very frightening and I'm afraid it might happen again while driving.

Filed May 23, 2012 · Steering · 149,000 miles · IN

Loss of power steering during highway speed. Pulled over and restarted car, power steering came back on then stopped again. Ever since this incident has occurred the power steering will randomly shut off. This could be a dangerous situation when it occurs during making turns or driving sharp curvy roads as it takes a lot of upper body strength to turn the wheel at lower speeds.

Filed Mar 29, 2012 · Steering · 59,859 miles · WA

Driving down freeway and warning light came on and lost power steering. Very very difficult to steer. Luckily husband was driving because wife could not have muscled.

Filed Feb 6, 2012 · Steering · 22,558 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the power steering warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel for a few seconds and then there was a complete loss of powering steering. The contact was able to continue driving with difficulty in turning the steering wheel. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 22,558.

Filed Oct 4, 2011 · Acceleration, Steering · 32,223 miles · LA

Lost of power steering started some time in 2009,I have no record of the date,but in one of the incidents 06/10/2011 I took a picture of the dashboard showing the date and message on the speedometer. I restarted the engine every time this happen to get it back to power steering .then I had a situation when I lost speed as I was traveling on a city avenue. The car lost speed when I was traveling around 35 MPH,it made a alarm or warning sound and drop down to 10mph and I could not get back to 35mph,I stop the car and I restarted the engine,that was the only way it would recover the power on the engine. It happens two or three times in one month.

Filed Sep 6, 2011 · Steering · 103,300 miles · NY

My 2005 ion lost power steering at 45mph. Pulled over and shut it off then it came back. Been hearing reports that his happens to a lot of these cars. Really don't have the money to fix it as it seem to be expensive. If I had known, I wouldn't have bought the car. Hope a recall is on it, cause this could be dangerous.

Filed Aug 4, 2011 · Steering · 73,000 miles · FL

Saturn 2005 ion 3 with intermittent low power light and function and loss of power steering goes out while driving.after turning car off turn back on and light for low power off and power steering light off resumes normally...happening more frequent have seen numerous complaints online, contacted saturn and to go to dealer for diagnostic test which have had in past with no codes??/shouldn't be my expense and recall for my model should be issued.

Filed Mar 15, 2011 · Steering · 88,100 miles · GA

2005 saturn ion .88 k miles.sudden loss of power steering. Fuses replaced. Resets itself with restart but recurs frequently. Very hard to steer and dangerous when occurs unexpectedly. Gm customer service called but they deny a general recall. Not helpful. The VIN is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).