In january 2016 while driving on highway to work I had bear to the right at an intersection from 1-90 to 1-76, wheels/steering locked or something and I ended up spinning off roadway. Hit division embankment crashing front end and my air bags never deployed. Traction in the car I later found out was not engaging when it should have been. Now car's traction does not work if it ever really did. I have been in touch with gm complaints department and now I have been assigned a case number but this is about recalls on y vehicle that I do not know they really are because saturn wants me to pay to get this information. I asked why but did not get an answer. Only was told that recalls are VIN specific and I needed to go to https://www.vincheckpro.com/VIN-register. Now my vehicle has a control board that is going haywire literally. Guages blinking on and off, speedometer acting like a windshield wiper, oil light, brake light, airbag symbol, battery symbol, radio blinking in and out randomly. Fuel and temp guages not moving at all. Key sticks and car won't turn completely off at times. Chimes wont stop and more.
2007 Saturn Ion: airbags did not deploy in a crash
21 of the 876 complaints about the 2007 Saturn Ion describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- recalls
- 1
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. In october of 2016, while driving 65 MPH, the brake pedal was suddenly depressed. However, the contact crashed into the rear of a vehicle and, in turn, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained. A police report was not filed. The local dealer was not contacted to diagnose and repair the air bag failure. The failure mileage was unknown. In december of 2017, while driving at unknown speeds, a pick-up truck crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the right knee, which required medical attention. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto body mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 43,000. Additionally, while driving, the steering seized and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local gmc dealer in bakersfield, california where it was diagnosed that the locking system and ignition key needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the contact's vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and the contact and passenger required medical attention for head injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and destroyed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnosis of the air bag deployment failure. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving 35 MPH and attempting to avoid a vehicle that was stopped in the roadway, the ignition key became jarred and moved to the off position, which caused the vehicle to stall without warning. The contact attempted to switch lanes; however, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed to function when the pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into the rear of the parked vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There was no police report filed. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, shoulder, and lower back that required medical attention. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e021000 (electrical system); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Vehicle was stopped at a traffic light and was struck from behind by another vehicle. This propelled said vehicle into a third vehicle (directly in front of the reference vehicle) also stopped at the traffic light. The resulting collision caused major front end damage to the saturn ion in question, crumpling the hood approximately 2 feet toward the rear of the car. In spite of the apparent force of the collision on the front of the vehicle, the air bags did not deploy.
S10 direct reply letter requesting assistance with denied compensation from gm ignition compensation claims resolution facility after an automobile accident resulting from a defective ignition switch. *smd 2007 saturn ion. The consumer stated an animal ran across the highway. When she hit the brake, the vehicle shut off, the steering locked up and she lost control of the vehicle. Consequently, she ran into a ditch and the air bags did not deploy. The consumer received a letter from gm stating no accident occurred as a result of the ignition switch defect.
An accident occurred when a vehicle pulled out in front of me. I was traveling 50-55 MPH and had time to briefly apply the brakes. The resulting collision destroyed the entire front end of my car. I was shocked the airbag did not deploy but at the time was unaware my car had serious potential safety issues. Since becoming aware of the recall I have been able to simulate the ignition failure by jostling the key in the ignition while the car is running. I have followed the instruction sent to me by gm in regards to the recall process and have heard nothing back from my gm dealer 3 months since calling to arrange bringing my vehicle in. I was simply informed they would call me when the part comes in. In the mean time, I am extremely conscious of the fact that my car does indeed fail. I actually say a quick prayer every time I get in the car now because I'm scared. I am scared of the possibility that I could be responsible for hurting or killing someone while driving a vehicle I am fully aware can fail. Gm will call me back soon, I hope.
After about a year of having my saturn ion I was driving on 94 going the normal speed limit when I lost control of my car. My wheel locked up causing me to hot my breaks unable to steer another vehicle ans mine collided at 45-50 MPH. My airbags did not deploy. Until now I did not think anything of it until you guys sent me a letter about the recalls on both the ignition switch (if my keys fell out my wheel would lock) and or if my power steering went out I would lose control as well. I never had any previous accidents not even a fender bender. Also when I called about this recall I was told to bring my car in and get it switched for a rental for 6-8 weeks until my car was finished. When arriving there was not a rental available so I was told I would have one within the next 3 days tops. I waited 5 days and called dealership again. I was then told I would be getting a rental from enterprise and because of my long late hours at work the vehicle would be dropped off that evening to come get after work. When arriving there the ball was dropped once again and I did not have a rental. The guy helping me scrambled and found a rental somehow and sent me home in it again stating it would be 6-8 weeks. 4 days later they called me stating I need to bring the rental back because it was sold. After driving all the way there once again and getting my 2nd rental I was called the very next day saying my vehicle was done. I don't understand all the miscommunication and why I had to waste my time and gas money for gmc major screw ups. This recall has upset my enough where im not sure if I will buy a gm vehicle ever again.
The car is presently under recall for ignition. However. The car cannot be driven as the pwr str warning comes on for a few seconds, and no steering or severe loss of all steering control of the vehicle is lost after the car has run for 15 minute and every 5 plus minutes after the first failure. Gm will not fix anything on my vehicle, I made a complaint with the federal safety agency and have made internal complaint at gm regarding my 2007 ion and the 3 accidents due to the loss of ignition and total power including brake failure going down the highway at 50 plus and losing control resulting in accidents. I need help to start the complaint about the power steering as it will not allow me to safely drive the car at all. I am disabled and on oxygen, I have requested special accommodations from gm to assist with my disabled condition to help expedite any repairs and all warranted coverages for power steering, air bag non function, and recalled ignition. The car presently has 55,000 miles and cannot be driven as the power steering will not allow the car to be controlled. The previous, most recent accident, caused structural damage including a front fender complete bent and radiator bent at a tail collision due to ignition outage with no brakes at 30 plus MPH. No air bags deployed, only damages to myself, blindness to left eye and severe concussion, and car is not safe to drive. Gm will has not taken any action since my phone complaints in april, almost 30 days ago. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer was involved in an accident, and the air bag did not deploy.
2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. *smd the consumer was involved in a one-car accident on december 13, 2013, totaling the vehicle. The consumer stated a vehicle in front of her braked, so she braked. However, the consumer hydroplaned and hit a wire fence in the middle of 2 highways. It tore the bumpers off the vehicle, damaged the front and rear windows, and sliced the tired. There was a large dent on top of the vehicle. Even after all of the damage, the air bags did not deploy. The consumer was injured. The consumer stated the key was in the ignition switch. However, it was already in the off position. Also, prior to the accident, the brakes would go all the way to the floor. However, the dealer was never able to duplicate the problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact was exiting a highway at 25 MPH when the power steering assist failed, causing the contact to crash into a pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's mouth struck the steering wheel and the contact sustained injuries to the mouth. A police report was not filed. The contact sought medical treatment for the injuries. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) notified the agency on February 10, 2014 that they are recalling 619,122 model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, and 2007 Pontiac G5 vehicles. On February 25, 2014, GM increased the recall to include an additional 748,024 model year 2006-2007 Chevrolet HHR and Pontiac Solstice vehicles and 2003-2007 Saturn Ion vehicles and 2007 Saturn Sky vehicles. In these models, the weight on the key ring and/or road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine. On March 27, 2014, GM notified the agency that the defective ignition switches may have been used as service replacement parts on other vehicles, and as a result GM will be recalling certain model year 2008-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Sky, and Pontiac G5 and Solstice, and 2008-2011 Chevrolet HHR vehicles. The part numbers for the service parts are 10392423 (a/k/a ACDelco D1461F), 10392737, 15857948, 15854953, 15896640, and 25846762. This expansion represents an additional 823,788 vehicles.
- Risk
- If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch, free of charge. An interim notification was issued to owners of 2007 and earlier models on March 10, 2014, informing them of the safety defect. Owners of 2008 and later vehicles will be mailed an interim letter on April 21, 2014. All affected owners will receive another letter once parts are available. The recall began on April 18, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737 or Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000. GM's number for the initial recall is 13454 and 14063 for the expansion. GMs recall number for the vehicles that may have received the replacement parts is 14092. Note: Until the recall repairs have been performed, it is very important that customers remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the vehicle key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Always wear your seatbelt.
Recall number 14V047000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Saturn Ion no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2007 Saturn Ion?
21 of 876 owner complaints about the 2007 Saturn Ion (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Saturn Ion?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Saturn Ion
Power steering loss 148Fuel pump 111Fuel smell 92Fuel leak 69Loss of power 47Steering lock-up 31Check engine light 29Stalling 29Airbag light 19Engine failure 18Won't start 17Ball joint 13Jerking 9Fire or smoke 7Door locks 6Grinding brakes 5Steering noise 5
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