Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering), the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v171000 (electrical system), and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). However, the part needed was unavailable to repair the vehicle. The dealer was unable to inform when the part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2006 Saturn Ion airbags complaints
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Was driving at a slow speed off an off ramp when my car felt like it stalled and it turned off which I thought it was another cat who hit me because there was no other explanation at the time. It set me in a spin and the car hit the wall but the air bag didn't go off. I ended up in the hospital with an injured back and head. Could it have been the faulty ignition? My car kept stalling after the body repair. I took the car into the dealership in dumber of the same year and my car was diagnosed with a faulty ignition switch. This is not the only incident but thankfully I was just injured and I still have my life.
On august 19,2014 there was an incident that involved me with my 2006 saturn ion. I was proceeding out of to drive off when all of the sudden my power steering became hard to maneuver and seen as though the car was shutting off in which a child was running across the street at that time I did the best I could and my car bump my neighbor vehicle. I received a strained muscle in my hand that my doctor diagnosed as carpal tunnel syndrome (nerve damages). My car have done this several times. I shouldn't have t I die nor my son or have a life permanent injury that would hinder me from enjoying my life. Gm told congress that they would do the right thing by its victims regardless the nature of injury.I have to suffer with this agonizing pain and swelling with the aid of medication. Nasa I expect you to do the right thing hold them liable for putting these faulty knowing these car was not safe for consumer purchase. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While attempting to pull off from a traffic light and making a turn, the steering wheel became inoperable and difficult to maneuver. As a result, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the left shoulder and left hip due to the seat belt. The contact did not seek medical attention. The contact was uncertain if the other driver sustained injuries, but the driver was intoxicated. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) and believed the failure was related to the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
I was traveling down the highway at between 70-75mph when I lost control of the vehicle and struck the guard cable, traveling through over 200 ft of it. The front end of the car was demolished, the front axle was broken in half, the rear quarter panel of the driver's side was ripped off, the roof was horribly dented and scratched, the windshield was broken in multiple places - one spot by my head - and the front bumper and headlights were no longer there. The vehicle was totaled out by the insurance co... My air bags did not deploy. I had a terrible concussion and severe whiplash on an already pre-existing degenerative spine condition, and the only thing that saved my life was my seatbelt. There is no reason according to the police and first responders on the scene as well as the facility where my car was towed for the insurance company. I feel like my neck surgery to replace a disc and fuse my spine with a titanium cage at the end of 2012 has been severely aggravated and my 20 months of healing has gone back to square one. This is devastating to me and I will go public about this in any way I know possible. This never should've happened.
My air bag light dings and stays lite regularly when driving. I had an accident several years ago and air bags did not deploy.
2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch and power steering recall notices. *smd the consumer stated after the new ignition was installed, she proceeded to drive home. While driving, the steering mechanism lights lit up and a bing sound was heard. The consumer returned to the dealer, where they informed her, about a recall regarding the steering.
In 2012 my car key was stuck in the ignition. The next day after 450.00+ the dealership replaced the ignition cylinder. A few months later both airbag lights came on & stayed on. The dealership told me since it was an issue with the airbag & safety there would not be a charge for the dianostic; when I arrived I was told that there would be a 75.00 charge. I left the dearship without the testing. A couple of months later the oil was changed & I asked for a test to check the airbag light. When finished the tech said they were unable to determine the issue with the airbag & I would need to take it to another dealership. We are a one car household so I had to wait until being without a car would have minimal impact. When I heard about the recall I waited & had the dealership due a test in case it was something affected by the ignition cylinder. Last week I took it to the servicing dealership & asked they check the airbag light. Later I received a call advising the airbag sensor had shorted out & a new sensor would cost 900.00+. I mentioned disabling the airbag & was told it is against federal law to do so. The service tech said in ks seat belts on cars purchased in ks are covered under warranty for 10 yrs & 3 yrs for airbags. I suggest that car co.'s consider a lifetime or life of car ownership warranty for both seat belts & airbags. Few have close to 1k to spend on repairing/replacing an airbag sensor & it doesn't make sense to have a law stating the airbag can't be disabled but its okay to knowingly put a car on the streets with a non/potential non-working airbag. The seatbelts & airbags work in tandam to protect shouldn't their warranties also be together? Having seatbelts & airbags covered for the life of the car will show the public in light of recent recalls car companies will do what is needed to show consumers their & their passengers safety are a priority.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the airbags needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was a 103,000.
While we we're stop at a stop sign, a vehicle crashed into us while making a turn. Our ion air bags didn't deploy and now ignition switch will not turn off. We had ion fix and also the recall on the power steering has been fix, but still has the problem of ignition switch not turning off. This is a problem with many ions and it alarms me as to safety!
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer could specify when the parts would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure.
2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch reimbursement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated there were numerous attempts before the vehicle would start. Additionally, the vehicle stalled and the failure recurred five times. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system. The failure occurred after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,826.
The steering column assembly (including key switch, turn signal, wiper control, etc.) was loose upon getting the vehicle back from the repairs for the key switch recall. This was not like this prior to the recall repairs and represents sloppy workmanship by dealership employees repairing the vehicle or poor design that won't stay tight. By this being loose, there could be damage to the wires or the wires could come unplugged inside the steering column. This would include air bag wires, key switch wires, etc. There would also be a possibility of fire if this problem isn't corrected as the wires could short out. I believe all the vehicles that have been repaired should be recalled again to check for this problem and repair them if it is found that it is loose.
2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system issues. *smd recently, the emergency brake the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated twice and finally, the fuel injectors were replaced. Recently, the emergency brake light illuminated and stayed on without the emergency brake being pulled. Also, when she pushed the shifter knob, there was a noise in the steering column. There was an issue with the electrical power steering. It would go out and resume normal operation, while driving. *jb the consumer stated she heard a knocking noise, when she drove over a bump and the check engine light illuminated again. Updated 08/06/14
I am the unfortunately owner of a government motors products that is subject to a recall. I have received now 10 notifications in almost 90 days demanding I have this recall performed immediately. In the course of nearly 90 days, I have contacted 5 different dealers and have been told the same thing; ?we will take your name and number and contact you when we can perform the recall?. While I understand with an inferior product, made worse by government intervention into a private business, requires recalls and due to the high volume of cars subject to the recall due to the government picking gm as a company to promote, part production may be limited, I do not understand why I get these letters. I would happily comply with the recall, as a matter of safety, but when the dealer refuses to provide the recall, I cannot comply. The last letter I received was a post card that implied serious consequences could result and even had a date ?as of may 24th this has not been performed.? I am fully aware and I have not spent over 3 hours between calls and letters trying to comply with this pseudo-government demand. Please provide guidance on how to proceed. The last agent at gm I spoke with said that they would continue to mail letters as they are directed by the government to do so. So I ask you, the government agency partially responsible, please stop sending me letters to do what is not possible to do. I am aware of the recall. I have done what I have been instructed to do by each letter I have received and I have been assured my name and number is on a list to contact me when they can provide the recall. Unlike the average american I do have a little bit of common sense and take personal responsibility for my vehicles.
While driving the air bag service light appeared. I was told by the dealership that if in a crash the airbags would not deploy. This problem needs immediate attention. My vehicle is going in today to find the exact problem. Diagnostics is right around $100.
2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition recall repairs and seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated 2 years ago, the ignition completely froze and the vehicle had to be towed to a local garage. The consumer believed the ignition problem he experienced was related to the current recall. Also, the air bag light illuminated and the moonroof wouldn't close.
2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle has been at the dealer for 3 weeks, due to lack of parts. Last year, the consumer's wife experienced the exact failure, the vehicle was being recalled for.
2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice repairs. *smd the consumer stated the key would not turn, to shut the vehicle off.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 14v047000 (air bags , electrical system) and 14v171000 (electrical system), however the parts needed to complete the repair were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for when the remedy part would become available. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 06/10/14 ma updated 07/03/14
2003 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition recall notice. *smd the consumer stated on several occasions, the vehicle would not start. She had to turn the key a certain way, in order for it to start.
2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice issues. *smd the consumer stated she experienced several incidents over the years, that made no sense, until she received the recall the notice in the mail .
2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to lack availability of parts to complete recall.
I had the ignition switch replaced about 4 months ago prior to the recall announcement. The air bag light had been going on and off ever since I bought the car. It was found at that time that a add on passive kill switch relay had been placed in the air bag relay location. Not long after the key would not come out of the ignition and the car could not be turned off which is when I took it to an auto repair shop who replaced it with another ignition. Now, the air bag light has been coming on while driving and then going off again. It looks like gm is still selling the faulty ignitions. I have received the recall notice. It says however that they do not have the working parts with no indication of when this deadly part can be replaced. What is one to do? Yes, I saw their statement that we should park the car until the repair can be made - when ever, if ever, they bother to have the parts. How do I get around until then??? Have there been any other reports of the issue that I reported on this site prior of the alarm going off at random times - no strong winds, trucks going by or persons around the vehicle even though I do not set the alarm on? I had to disconnect the battery until I got it to the shop days later but since it was not doing it then they could not find the issue. I suspect the entire electrical system in the ion is faulty.
Tl* the contact owns 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy and there was a significant power loss. The contact sustained a bruised pancreas and severe back pain. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to salvage yard. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 85,173.
Beginning in 2009 through today 4/10/2014 my daughter's saturn ion has had ignition problems and intermittent air bag light problems. All of the problems noted in the recall from gm apply to her car. She has contact gm via email throughout 2010 including customer service, a mr. Henderson and a mr. Reuss. We have copies of these emails. No one would help her even though she mentioned that she feared for her life. These incidents were life threatening. She has been to 2 gm dealerships over the years to get these items fixed and received no help from the dealership either. They said they can't find a problem. She needs help from someone and I hope that is you. Thank you. Respectfully,
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light would sporadically illuminate and the vehicle would intermittently stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times where the sensor was reset but did not prevent the stalling failure. On once occasion while the driver was traveling approximately 30 MPH around a curb, the vehicle lost power and accelerated while stalling. The driver was not able to intervene and crashed into a tree, splitting the tree upon impact. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed and the vehicle was destroyed. The driver sustained internal bruising from the impact. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system) but the part needed to complete the recall service was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was not available.
2006 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall and seeks reimbursement for repairs.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number:14v047000 (air bags and electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer provided an unreasonable timeframe for when the parts would become available. The manufacturer was also notified and provided an unreasonable estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would be repaired. The VIN was not available. There are no failures at this time.
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