2006 Saturn Ion: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 2, 2021 · Transmission · 195,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that upon switching gears to reverse, the vehicle made an abnormal grinding sound. The contact stated that she was unable to shift gears and continued to drive the vehicle in third gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the clutch was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to their location in two weeks for diagnosis. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 195,000.

Filed May 4, 2014 · Steering · 145,500 miles · MI

After receiving my vehicle back from having the ignition recall fixed my power steering went out the next day. I have filed a power steering complaint previously before it went out. I had pulled into a car was and a truck was coming out the entrance. It backed up to let me in. At that point my power steering went out causing me to head straight for the truck. I stopped and the truck backed ip. I turn to the left to go in the direction I needed to go and the steering wheel locked at a speed of 10 miles and hour when it was turned completely to the left and the car would only go straight. The wheel then started to make a screeching sound and grinding sound and was shaking. I turned the wheel to the right and it would only go straight. I went in reverse and the forward again and it finally turned. Having to other option I drove the 2 miles to my home. Whenever I would turn the car would turn but wouldnot straighten out to the forward position correctly. It was very delayed. I am now not able to drive my vehicle and am for the fear that I could get in an accident or lose control.

Filed Jun 3, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 29,000 miles · FL

My saturn ion has had to have the ignition and or the steering column replaced on four separate occasions since 29,000 miles .it currently has 143,000 miles and has issues once again. Each time either the key would click back only one notch and could not be removed, the car could not be turned off at all due to the key being "frozen" in the cylinder or the key would not spring back from the starting position to the run position thus making a grinding noise after car started. The last dealership said they were going to report the incident to gm as they have done for other car owners before, but with no result. Each time it has cost me anywhere from $350. To $700.00 not including towing and renting of an alternate vehicle. I understand that it technically not a safety issue but I feel this should be looked at and recalled so it does not become one when a little kid climbs into a car that can not be turned off or the key removed from the ignition and gets seriously hurt or worse.

Filed Dec 17, 2012 · Steering · 61,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the power steering warning light began flashing as the power steering assist failed. The contact shut off and restarted the vehicle in order for the power steering assist to initiate. The contact stated that the steering wheel then began exhibiting an abnormal grinding sound after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure and the current mileages were 61,000.

Filed May 17, 2008 · Electrical, Steering · 4,963 miles · SC

Vehicle purchased new march 4, 2006 standard 3000 mile service completed may 24, 2006 no problems at time service date: august 7, 2006 mileage 4963 tech: dino schaefer electrical:(1)car would not start, steering: (2)rubbing sound when turning, other: (3)acceleration feels like trying too hard solution: ignition switch replaced 2 & 3 unverified service date: august 15, 2006 mileage 5152 tech: dino schaefer steering: (1) car would not start solution: body control module faulty/replaced [still had rubbing and acceleration issues but I dismissed as quirks of car] service date: august 18, 2006 mileage 5268 tech: steve deldonno steering: (1) squealing when turning steering wheel solution: lubed intermediate steering shaft boot service date: august 30, 2006 mileage 5457 tech: john carlen steering: (1) steering wheel still squealing when turning other: (2) customer requested alternate transportation due to length of repairs, multiple concerns solution: (1) gear assembly/power steering replaced (2) customer provided with hertz rental car vehicle repossessed by gmac for non-payment september 22, 2006 (date +/- 3 days)after customer tried to negotiate lower payments due to pending disability case gmac refused vehicle sold at auction gmac demanding payment of remaining balance problems not with saturn company but with gmac saturn manager mark is outstanding I am unable to finance any new vehicle at this time pending post traumatic stress disorder disability appeal still require vehicle to transport elementary age child diagnosed with tourette syndrome/attention deficit hyperactive disorder to medical appointments and pets to veterinarian unable to afford attorney for legal action was gmac reason for repossesion really for nonpayment or to hide ion problems? My opinion: gmac used situation to protect themselves thank you

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Transmission · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. At 30 MPH the vehicle began to drag and was unable to accelerate. The contact attempted to shift gears, but the vehicle began to decelerate more. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle for more than 10 minutes before the engine ignited. During this time, the vehicle began to make a grinding noise. The contact's vehicle was towed to and remained at the dealer. The failure occurred two days after the purchase of the vehicle.