I started smelling gas when getting out of car. Then it got progressively stronger gas smell that lingered on strong an hour after the car had been sitting. So I checked for gas leak on exterior of gas tank and found extreme amount of gas coming from both of the fuel lines of the fuel module on top of tank. This didn't start until the weather has become warm in the 80 s and 90s.
2006 Saturn Ion: gas smell in the cabin
94 of the 1,235 complaints about the 2006 Saturn Ion describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 94
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- typical repair cost reported
- $663
- typical mileage
- 84,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
Lately have been noticing by myself and others, strong fuel smell around car. While cleaning out various paperwork, I found a recall letter dated 8/2015 regarding cracked fuel tank inlet control valve. I really need this problem looked into as I am hesitant to drive with the horrid gas smell. Please advise as soon as possible. Thank you
The car is having the same difficulties as the other cars covered by the recall. It was made in tennessee. The manufacturer is refusing to correct the problem and states the car is not cover under the recall. Car can't be driven due to smell of gas and due to the information I have researched it may start a fire. I would like them to correct the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact smelled fuel fumes inside the vehicle. Gold star buick gmc (1980 n davis rd, salinas, ca 93907, (831) 240-4859) diagnosed that the fuel tank and fuel pump needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired because the dealer did not have the parts and the contact was still required to make a partial payment. The contact asked for a rental vehicle, but her request was denied. The contact had to drive the vehicle home with it leaking fuel. The contact was concerned for her safety. The dealer mentioned that there was special coverage for certain parts under a warranty. The manufacturer was contacted, but did not disclose a lot of information due to the fact that the contact was speaking with her attorney. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000.
Leaking fuel and fuel smell.
The car died while in motion moving down a city street and failed to restart. There's a strong gasoline odor in and around the vehicle and it appears to be leaking fuel from underneath the car.
I purchased this vehicle and the previous owner did not take it for recalls.it has 6 recalls..the car seems to have a leak by gas tank,smells like gas. I got temporary plates for now but car needs to go to emissions.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted through the vents. The contact also noticed the fuel odor coming from the floorboard. The contact called schmidt chevrolet cadillac (3423 broadway st, mt vernon, il 62864, phone number: (618) 242-5100) and was informed that the vehicle had to be towed if there was a fuel leak. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while reversing at 3 MPH, the contact noticed a fuel odor in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a leak in the fuel lines due to the material in the fuel lines having rotted and failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also spoke to herb chambers cadillac of warwick located at 1511 bald hill rd, warwick, ri 02886, who advised the contact to tow the vehicle over to have it diagnosed under a potential warranty extension. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,656.
I noticed that my car smelled like gas, and then when I parked and got out I saw a puddle of gas under my car. My car is the saturn ion 'redline' for some reason I can't pull up my car only a regular saturn ion but my car is different. I could tell the gas was coming from the top of my tank. When I dropped the tank I could see that the fuel lines on my fuel pump were broken! The lines were broke right at the pump. On the saturn and redline forum I see that my car isn't the only redline to have this problem my car only has approx 137000 miles on it, the fuel pump should not have broke like that. There is recalls on some saturn ions in certain states for the fuel pump lines breaking just like mine did. My car was put together in tennessee I bought it brand new in 2006 in new jersey and now I live in kentucky. I don't believe I should have to pay for a new fuel pump when this problem is obviously not just limited to saturn ions in arizona and nevada. My kids and myself got sick from the gas fumes and we're lucky not to of had some sort of spark hit the puddle of gas under my car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal fuel odor emitting from the vehicle. The contact inspected the rear of the vehicle and noticed that there was evidence of fuel on the ground under the vehicle and on the underside of the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,331.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2006 chevrolet cobalt and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona and nevada; and model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5 and saturn ion vehicles originally sold in or currently registered in the states of arizona, california, florida, nevada and texas. The plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly may crack. If either of these ports develops a crack, fuel will leak from the area. If the crack becomes large enough, fuel may be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance may be affected.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module free of charge. A special coverage will be implemented in the same time frame for model year 2006 vehicles registered in alabama, arkansas, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina, tennessee and texas and model year 2007 vehicles registered in: alabama, arkansas, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, north carolina, new mexico, oklahoma, south carolina and tennessee. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before february 4, 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, saturn at 1‑800‑972‑8876 and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V419000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2006 Saturn Ion fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2006 Saturn Ion?
94 of 1,235 owner complaints about the 2006 Saturn Ion (8%) mention gas smell in the cabin. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
How much does it cost to fix gas smell in the cabin on the 2006 Saturn Ion?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $663 (median of 10 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 Saturn Ion?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 Saturn Ion
Power steering loss 206Fuel pump 153Fuel leak 102Loss of power 78Won't start 71Stalling 62Steering lock-up 29Check engine light 25Engine failure 22No deployment 21Door locks 16Airbag light 15Fire or smoke 12Ball joint 8Warning lights 8Adaptive cruise 7Grinding brakes 6Headlights 6
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