2006 Saturn Ion: sudden loss of power

Filed Jul 14, 2021 · Steering · MN

We purchased this vehicle recently. 1 week later we discovered loss of power steering assist while attempting to parallel park. We spoke with the seller (repair shop) and they discovered the Recall Notice 14V153000: Loss of Power Steering Assist. When I attempted to schedule a recall service at a GM dealership it was shown that this vehicle already had this particular recall service performed on the vehicle. 1. Power steering Assist 2. Loss of control of steering. 3. No (issue is intermittent) 4. No (original recall was performed though; it is happening again) 5. No warnings.

Filed May 22, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 244,000 miles · TX

I was driving on interstate 10 in san antonio texas in 5 p.m. Traffic when my car lost power steering control lights blink in the dash and I had to pull over to the side of the road I was on the left side shoulder for 2 hours waiting for a tow truck same problem happened in 2014 when the car was recalled for the power steering issue and fixed for free in 2014

Filed Oct 29, 2017 · Driver assistance, Engine · 134,000 miles · FL

Engine reduction, serious safety concern, was almost hit by a semi, engine reduction light comes on, lose power and car slows at a high rate causing extreme safety hazard in traffic, must pull off interstate turn car off to reset, happening 2-3 times a day, strong smell of gas, have a leak and it is not covered under the warranty, sooner or later someone is going to be cruising down the interstate and their saturn is going to reduce engine power and they will not have time to get out of the way, they will be plowed down by a semi. Are we going to continue to allow gm to ignore this issue like they ignored the ignition switch probelms until it starts causing deaths, why not solve the issue before the deaths start to occur, it seems the older these year models get the worse this problem becomes. I was forced to put a date, but this is an ongoing problem that is getting increasingly worse with the fuel leak, maybe one day the engine will reduce power at the same time I will get run over by a semi and the car will explode into flames from the fuel leak they are not recalling for my vehicle

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 Apr 5, 2017 · Steering · 81,000 miles · MD

Power steering light comes on and then loss of power steering while traveling to shoping center.when restarting power steering light went off and was able to drive home.but dangerous since power steering intermitted comes on.it happened while getting back into car after turning on ignition switch.

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 Jun 29, 2015 · Steering · 106,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving 40 MPH, the driver experienced a loss of power steering and an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 106,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 13, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 79,547 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was a loss of power steering without warning. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The failure occurred only after the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). Additionally, the vehicle was insufficiently repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system). The remedy failed to correct the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,547.

Filed Mar 3, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · HI

While driving the car will automatically shut off. I can be on the freeway at 55 miles and the car will just die. I can be at a stop light and the car will die. I have taken it in and twice they said they found nothing however the problem still exist. I thought that with the recall repair of the ignition switch it might help but it hasn't and my key still gets stuck in the ignition at times and I don't even have anything hanging on the key only the remote. Basically once you feel the car losing power and all dash lights show up, you need to restart the car to proceed. Very dangerous especially on the road.

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 12, 2014 · Electrical · 61,823 miles · VA

I purchased my vehicle in apr 2013 from a used dealer. Shortly after my purchase I began to experience an issue with my vehicle going into reduced power mode, thus degrading the power that the engine was able to put out affecting my ability to accelerate. After over a year of taking my vehicle to different shops to be repaired, it was determined that my vehicle has a technical service bulletin for the ECM. Gm released a series of ECM serial / part numbers that were know to be an issue, and that was also in the tsb. I am unclear on how gm is able to narrow this issue down to a specific series of serial / part numbers but they have not issued a recall or special consideration on this part. This defective part is most definitely a safety issue as I stated above it prevents the vehicle from accelerating in the manner that it should.

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.