2006 Saturn Ion: check engine light

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Brakes, Engine · 185,000 miles · DE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving various speeds on different occasions, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart and was taken to chevrolet of dover (1450 s dupont hwy, dover, de 19901, (302) 760-9956), but the diagnosis and repairs were unknown to the contact. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · Electrical · 221,000 miles · NY

The vehicle stalled and slowed but engine did not stop approaching an intersection on a town road. Days later it stalled again on a town road. The check engine light came on and another light flashed. In both cases stopping the engine and turning it back on remedied the issue and cleared the lights. While in motion on a country highway the passenger airbag light began flashing from on and off although there was only my pocketbook in the passenger seat. Removing the bag did not solve the issue. Stopping and turning off the ignition cleared the problem.the car lost power again on an interstate highway. I managed to get to the shoulder turned off the engine and the problem solved. The car began chiming instead of ticking when the left turn signal was on when the vehicle was exiting from a highway. The seat belt light came on at that time as well. The airbag light has remained on for several days now. This last occurrence was yesterday august 8, 2017. I am afraid that the car may stall while in a dangerous situation.

Filed Feb 5, 2016 · Electrical · 107,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. After having the vehicle repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline), the engine stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 94,000 miles · PA

I was leaving a local grocery store, started my car and proceeded to drive out of the parking lot to the main road, route 611, a fairly busy thoroughfare. As I turned right and attempted to accelerate, the check engine light came on as well as the 'reduced engine power light'. Despite pressing on the the gas pedal to accelerate safely into the flow of traffic (around 40 MPH), my car would not accelerate past 10 miles per hour. I am so very lucky that I was not in an accident. I followed the instruction in the saturn ion manual which says to turn off the car and the error should clear itself after 10 minutes. I did this and the 'reduced engine power light' went out but not the check engine light. I took the car immediately to my local mechanic who ran a inconclusive diagnostic test. They cleared the check engine light and the car ran fine until yesterday, 4 weeks after the first instance. While I was driving my children home from the dentist, in the flow of traffic, at close to 40 MPH, the dash board chimed, check engine light and 'reduced engine power light' lit up and immediately my car would not accelerate over 10 miles per hour. Luckily, we were very close to home, and were not in an accident. Again, I let the car rest, and 12 hours later started the car, both lights cleared themselves. Within in 5 miles of driving to the gym from my home, while driving in the flow of traffic, this issue happened again. This reduced power issue should be a recall. One simple online search shows there are thousands of gm/saturn cars with this very dangerous issue. Among so many other manufacturer safety issues! This car has had 3 other recalls, one of which my local gm dealer has failed over 3 times to fix. I have to manually put my finger into the steering column to release the ignition key. Hold gm accountable and please make this issue a recall

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Fuel system · 255,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact filled up the fuel tank. Once she arrived home, she observed that the fuel level was down to a quarter and noticed a strong fuel odor coming from the fuel tank. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 255,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Steering · MS

2006 saturn ion. Consumer requests reimbursement for recall steering repairs. *smd the consumer stated in june 2010, he began to experience sudden loss of power steering. The steering column and motor assembly were replaced. In october 20104, the check engine and reduced engine power light illuminated. The consumer was informed the lights were on due to a steering recall. The consumer stated the work had previously been done. The consumer is now seeking reimbursement.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Engine · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 3. The contact stated that while waiting at a stop sign, the engine stalled and the check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to dealer or independent mechanic. The contact received a recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to dealer. The vehicle was repaired but the problem recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Dec 3, 2014 · Engine · 169,000 miles · GA

It was about 32 degrees in the morning. I started my car and warmed it up for about 5 minutes or so. Long enough to defrost both the front and rear windows. I drove a little over mile going about the city speed limit of 45. The vehicle started shaking from the engine area. I pulled off the road into a parking lot and the vehicle began to lose power. I was able to coast into a parking space. The check engine light came on at some point. I turned the vehicle off, I waited a few minutes and turned the vehicle back on. It started fine I drove it the 10 miles to the dealership with no problems, check engine light was still on. The dealership advised that the ice had formed on the throttle body and when it melted water got into the throttle body. He could put a piece on it that would cost about $900.00 but he could not guarantee that it would keep this from happening again. I didn't think about it at the time but the same thing happened last year and since the vehicle starts right back up I didn't really think about it. But the fact that the vehicle loses power while I am driving is a concern.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Engine · 18,900 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 18,900.

Filed Oct 6, 2014 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition switch. Once the ignition was turned on, the vehicle attempted to restart independently. The check engine warning indicator was illuminated. The dealer stated that the key and the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jun 10, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · WV

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

Filed Apr 10, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · MS · crash · 1 injury

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.