Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle was filled with a fuel odor. The smell was coming from the rear of the vehicle and there was a fuel leak under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
2006 Saturn Ion fuel system complaints
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When I first got my 2006 saturn ion, I was the first and only owner bought it from the saturn dealership with less than a 50 miles on the car. Before 30 days of owning the automobile it quit on me in the middle of busy intersection endangering myself and my children. I took it to the dealership where they have claimed to fix the ignition switch on the automobile, several weeks later the same problem occurred they then replaced the key. Then months later my alarm started going off spontaneously, the battery went dead on the automobile which I have replaced 3 times, the ignition switch went out again I had to replace that myself out of pocket in march of 2009. Still after replacing the battery, getting the ignition switch fixed twice, and having the electrical parts looked at the car still continues to have the same problems. If I get gas why the car is not cranked it will not crank back up for hours!!! It will go dead while I'm driving on a freeway does this all the time! This saturn ion has caused me nothing but money and problems since I've had it I purchased a additional warranty on the automobile when I bought it and they refuse to replace or fix any of the work on the automobile when I only have gotten my car serviced with saturn they do all of my oil changes, and maintenance and charge me a arm and leg to maintain the maintenance on the automobile. I have had to pay so much money on this automobile for maintenance that should not even be a issue at this time my car doesn't even have 84k on it yet. The engine seems to shake when the car sits still, the car quits if the engine is not running when you get fuel, the car quits at red lights, the car power steering gets real hard to turn when you try to turn the steering wheel, the saturn ion is definitely a dud! You can smell gas sometimes coming from this automobile, and the battery is in the trunk of the car...so when it drains my battery goes go dead. The defects on this automobile will kill someone one day.
1. No special events leading up to failure 2. Needs new fuel pump module kit due to cracks in plastic tubing. Car leaks flammable gas vapor at this time-could lead to liquid leakage. 3. Local mechanic has ordered new fuel pump module kit to fix problem.
Yes a few months afo I financed a 2006 saturn ion level 3 since the first week having it have had nothing but problems including a major gas leak and severe gas fumes inside and outside the cab when running and not. The dealer had givin me nothing but lies and the fun around and attitude. Had been documented by an outside mechanic the car in unsafe to be on the roads and should never have passed inspection which the dealer did. I really need help. I know it's a good chance it's a flood car they sold me. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I own a 2006 saturn ion and it has a crack in the fuel pump which is leaking fuel and I'm being told that my VIN is not eligible for the recall that is for this exact problem in the fuel pump.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed an odor of gasoline; he also noticed that the vehicle had trouble starting at times. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the fuel line and fuel pump were replaced. The current and failure mileages were approximately 27,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. The contact stated that there was a fuel leak from the fuel pump area. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact told that the vehicle was not included in recall 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) and would be responsible for repair costs. The contact called the manufacturer and verified the information the dealer stated. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
2006 saturn ion. Consumer states vehicle is leaking gas from the fuel pump *tgw the consumer was informed his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.
The federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000. Fuel leakage. I had the same exact problem with my 2006 saturn ion but yet it is not covered under the recall due to it being registered in colorado. I had to replace the part myself at $400. I saved the original fuel pump just in case you decide to add colorado to the recall list for this. Why would the same exact problem that is listed in the recall not be covered due to a different state. I think this is unfair.
Fuel leak as a result of a cracked line at fuel pump module. This is the identical defect which a recall was issued by gm for saturn ion's registered in states other than ny.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion 2. The contact stated that the fuel pump was leaking. The contact was told there is a recall for the fuel pump on the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The manufacturer advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The VIN was not accepted. The failure mileage was 26,500 and the current mileage was 27,432.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel outside of the vehicle. Also, she observed fuel leaking from the fuel tank onto the ground. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact scheduled an appointment with an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The failure mileage was approximately 29,750.
A week ago I started to get the smell of fuel inside the. Car. I got so bad after a week that you can smell it as you get out of the car. The car started to miss and jerk while I was driving. I took it to my mechanic and said it was the fuel pump. My mechanic is charging me $310.00 for the pump, and $120.00 for labor.
The federal safety agency # 09v41900. My 2006 ion had this exact issue and I had to repair at my own cost because I live in maryland. My car was leaking fuel as described in this recall. It's the same car with the same defective part, but I wasn't eligible for the recall repair. This is an outrage!! Why should it matter what state I live in? If it is supposedly related to temperature extremes, the east coast has been abnormally hot this year. It still shouldn't matter. I had to get it repaired because I needed my car. I should be reimbursed by gm for this repair. Didn't my tax dollars assist in the gm bailout????? I have contacted my senator, my state's attorney general and my personal attorney. There is simply no argument as to why this money shouldn't be refunded to me. Please reply. Updated ivoq 12/22/10*jb
Fuel pump cracked, leaking fuel- in missouri.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside of the vehicle. The failure would occur at any given speed; and when the vehicle was stationary. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they stated the failure was related to the fuel pump. The contact experienced similar failures as mentioned in the recall defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v419000 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle was not repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While the vehicle was being service by a local mechanic, the contact was advised that the vehicle exhibited a fuel leak. The contact stated he had previously smelled gasoline intermittently from the rear of the vehicle but did not inspect further. The contact was able to locate a recall for the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v419000: fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump) but was advised by the dealer that his VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 91,000.
Car was slow to start. Took the saturn ion to dealership for check up. Mechanic smelled gasoline and noticed leakage. Upon mechanic inspection of part, found cracks in fuel pump and leakage from fuel tank. Mechanic replaced fuel pump and tank at my expense. Car was bought new in 2006 and has 54,000 miles. Dealer refuses to honor recall because VIN number does not match current recall list.
Smell of gas coming from the car. Upon further investigation supply/return line from top of fuel pump has developed a crack. Replaced fuel pump to resolve issue. There is a recall already for this however it's only effecting 2 states. The federal safety agency id: 09v419000.
I own a 2006 saturn ion. Very strong smell of gas in the car after sitting. Took to dealer had to replace fuel pump module do to crack and gas leak. $700+ cost.
I smelled gasoline after I would exit the vehicle since I bought it in sept. Of 2009. Investigated the cause and found gasoline coming down the side of the gas tank. Removed gas tank, and found that the plastic supply or return port on the modular reservoir assembly was cracked and leaking fuel. I did some research and found that in oct. Of 2009 there was a recall for 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. My car is a 2006 but the car was originally sold in the state of fl and I purchased the car from a saturn dealer in nc but they had purchased it at an auction in fl earlier in the 2009 year. By build date my car was very close to being a 2007. I contacted gm and they informed me that my car was not covered by this recall. An oem fuel pump assembly was purchased and installed by myself.
After going out to dinner key would not come out of ignition. This is the second time this has happen since owning car. First time it happen was on 10/21/07 (mileage 22,006). I took car to saturn dealer. Ignition was fixed on 10/22/2007 ignition replaced no charges cover by dealer warranty. Second time it happen was on 3/31/2010 took car to saturn dealer next day 4/01/2010 9 am.(mileage 37,369) they did not have part so I was charged shipping charges ($15) to get part to saturn dealer. Extended warranty we purchased cover parts & labor. They replaced shifter assembly. Shifter assembly was causing key to stick to ignition dealer claims. Our car was returned on 4/02/2010 at 3 pm.. My saturn ion 2006 has had several problems recently 1/30/2010 (mileage 35,987)the car had been smelling like gas inside & outside of car I took to dealer was told fuel was leaking from fuel pump they replace fuel pump module. Extended warranty we purchased covered cost labor & parts. A month later we received a notice from saturn about the fuel pump problem. We are afraid that these problems will reoccur. Car is well taken care of, dealer is only one who services car.
After experiencing lower fuel economy and a smell of gas we had the car checked at an independent garage. The determination was a cracked fuel port on the modular reservoir of the fuel pump, causing a gas leak. We had the modular assembly replaced at our own expense before finding out there was a recall being started. We have the old part in our possesion.
2006 saturn ion, 49000 mi. Fuel pump leak. The federal safety agency campaign # 09v419000. No dealers are aware of this gm recall # 090226. How long is it going to take to start getting reimbursements? Repairs are over $600.00.
We noticed a strong of gasoline and a leak at the rear of the car. Mechanic said that the plastic line connecting on the fuel pump module was cracked and gas was leaking. We purchased the part from a saturn dealership and had our mechanic install. The part cost $346.00 and our mechanic charged us $100.00 to install it. Our mechanic suggested we do some research regarding a possible recall on this part and when I did that I found a recall for our vehicle but only for certain states. Our state, missouri, is not included in this recall, but I don't understand why it matters what state you live in.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. A mechanic at a local repair facility repaired the fuel tank at an expense of $310.00., due to a crack. Several weeks after the repair she smelled a strong odor of gasoline. The vehicle was taken back to the repair facility for inspection. The technician was in the process of repairing the fuel pump plastic seal. She was advised that her vehicle identification number was excluded from recall # 09v419000(fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The failure mileage was 43,000. The current mileage was 46,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. She began to smell a strong odor of gasoline emanating from the vehicle. She took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The technician stated that she would have to repair the fuel pump seal at an expense of $730.00. No repairs were made. She filed report number 7178545357 with the manufacturer. A representative stated that her VIN was not included in recall number 09v41900 (fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump). The failure and the current mileages were 84,000.
2006 saturn ion-3 automatic 2.4l 1. Power steering: power steering goes out nearly every time I drive the vehicle. Saturn dealership changed a sensor I the steering column, but problem persists. It is very dangerous to be driving in the city without power steering. 2. Ignition: car refuses to start when temperature is below 15-20 degrees fahrenheit. I have been stranded in below freezing weather for almost an hour because of this common saturn failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. She smelled a strong odor of gasoline inside of her vehicle. A mechanic concluded that a fuel leak was present. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in which she was advised that she would have to pay for a diagnostic fee prior to inspection. Also the vehicle would intermittently loose power steering. The technician advised her that the steering component would be repaired as a free remedy. The current and failure mileages were 49,865.
Fuel pump has a crack where hoses connected to pump. Saturn has issued a recall for certain years but does not cover mine even though the info I found on your website supports that they should.
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