2006 Saturn Ion: loss of power steering

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 Dec 19, 2019 · Steering · 140,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. When the vehicle was started, the power steering failed without warning. When the vehicle was restarted, the power steering returned to normal. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The failure mileage was 140,000.

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 Apr 16, 2019 · Steering · 65,000 miles · IL

The same exact issue with the steering creating the 2014 recall has occurred again with this vehicle. It has very low mileage and is not driven that much. So the fact that the recalled part that was replaced by gm is once again having issues is distressing. The power steering went out during a local drive, less than 5 miles. There was a recall in 2014. Recall number: 14v153000. Recall date: 03/31/2014. Component: steering:electric power assist system. This should be monitored to determine if the replacement part is also defective.

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 Dec 22, 2016 · Steering · 48,297 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving approximately 20 MPH and veering right, a warning indicator illuminated and "power steering" illuminated on the message board. The power steering failed. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and the power steering unit was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 48,297.

Filed Aug 18, 2015 · Steering · 142,300 miles · WA

My power steering failed, when I restarted the car it worked again. A few months ago I went to grey chevrolet for a recall on the power steering. They replaced the power steering motor. Now they say that the power steering column has failed. Why wasn't that replaced in the recall. I see on line that I am not the only saturn owner this has happened to. If gm has put out a defective product, and has delayed response to this for years after finding out about it, why do consumers have to pay for the repairs.

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 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 Jan 19, 2015 · Steering · 107,700 miles · TX

Electric power steering quit working while driving; power steering error message also appeared on the driver information display. This vehicle has had the power steering recall performed recently (approximately 3 months ago - recall consists of replacing the power steering assist motor). When it quit working, I pulled over, shut off the car, then restarted it, to see if the power steering would start working again. Same error, still no power steering. Power steering returned unexpectedly while going around a turn approximately 3 miles later, causing the car to turn much sharper (as the effort needed to turn was unexpectedly reduced).

Filed Dec 16, 2014 · Steering · MI

My vehicle has a recall for the power steering. Power steering went out while I was driving the vehicle. Could barely steer it to safety. The power steering column was the issue. Cost me almost 900 dollars to repair but gm will not reimburse me, even though other gm vehicles have a recall for the column.