Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start when the ignition was turned. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The dealer replaced the ignition switch, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the cause of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign number 14e021000 (ignition switch). After the vehicle was repaired under the recall the contact stated that he had not experienced these failures until the recall repair was performed. The contact stated that the "air bag" warning lights were illuminated intermittently. The contact stated that the horn blows without being depressed and the doors did not lock when the vehicle was shifted into drive. The failure recurred multiple times. The contact notified the dealer of the failure and was advised that the remedy for the recall did not have anything to do with the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000. ...updated 09/19/16 *bf updated 08/28/2017
Tl * the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that once the vehicle was started, the ignition and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical); however, the parts needed for the repair were unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Saturn ion ignition switch has been replaced twice & my car still does the key sticks, doors won't unlock but now after dealer did work the air bags off and misfire #3 cylinder & shifter loose & shifter handle jiggles out of place. Timeline: may 7 2014 ordered ignition switch mark christopher chevrolet may 18 key stuck ignition doors wouldn't unlock - finally able pull key out but car was still running without key towed to mcc car not safe to drive, may 19 4:35pm received call from service manager stating car is there & part still back ordered. From may 19 2014 until july 27 they had my car. But june 4th stopped by dealership after receiving a parking ticket on my plate #. The dealership told me my car was never towed to them. . Following day they called said it was there. I kept calling for updates over next 2 months no one called me back that was because service writer quit & my paperwork car etc was lost again. My car is in worse condition now . I'm perplexed at situation that gm allows dealerships give customer car was allegedly repaired back in worse condition where is the moral compass I really feel unsafe & scared I may cause an accident & hurt some innocent person because of my car not being fixed properly. Mcc has acknowledged car isn't fixed right they backordered shifter because they say that's the new problem stemming from ignition switch recall.... It's been painful and tiring struggle plus my car is worth nothing now 7502.00 3 months ago kelly blue book.... Now they won't even give me 3000.00 I'm almost ready to give up & just take the loss of money because they don't care about me, you or anyone on the road ... Having a congressional investigation did nothing but insight the dealerships to become rude & accuse customers of "wanting 10years cars fixed for free" quote from the service manager at mcc. Very condescending & disrespectful.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle into a curb and caused a blow out to the front passenger side tire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was diagnosed and received a new ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition / shifter problems and reimbursement issues. *smd the consumer had the ignition lock cylinder and solenoid replaced, prior to the recall, because the key was getting stuck in the ignition. Also, the shifter assembly had to be replaced, because the key continued to get stuck. The consumer stated there were times, where she could not get the vehicle to shut off, because the key was stuck. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.
2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to faulty ignition switch recall notices. *smd the consumer stated it has been four months since she was first notified of the recall, and every time she called the dealer, she was informed, the parts were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) and the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering).the contact stated that the repairs exceeded a reasonable amount of time. The dealer stated that parts were not available. The contact did not experience a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. After the vehicle was repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000 (electrical system), the key would become stuck in the ignition. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired again and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 45,000.
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 being verbally told and in writing that everything was fine with my car after the ignition recall kit was installed, my check engine light came on before I could even exit the service dealership lot. I immediately returned the car to their service department which resulted in going from no charges, everything is ok, to my car mysteriously may have a cylinder 1 misfire and it will cost me $2,000 to repair. General motors has and continues to give me the run around by placing me on hold and transferring me to call centers in india. This nightmare I have endured since 6/6/2014 to now is a shame and outright criminal in my opinion. I never post on sites like these but wanted to notify other saturn owners who worked hard to own and up keep their cars.
When trying to put the car in park, the key gets stuck and cannot move key back to park position. Moving the shifter back and forth and reparking had temporarily allowed me to pull the key out. Months later, we cannot pull key out of ignition it is stuck in the ignition. I was told we need a new shifter by the dealer. There is a recall on the shift cable assembly and mounting bracket, but of course, not for the saturn ion 2007 model. Gm stinks!!!
2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to several ignition switch replacement recall notices. *smd the consumer stated she received the first recall notice in early march. Another month went by, and she received another letter. A few days ago, she received another letter. When she contacted the dealer, she was informed the parts were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact received a recall notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bag, electrical system) and stated that the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Fuel pump cracked; difficulty steering; ignition switch failed.
2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall problems. *smd the consumer stated after the repair was performed, he continued to experience a problem, with the key getting stuck in the ignition.
2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition cylinder unit replacement problems. *smd the consumer stated she could not turn the engine off, or remove the key from the ignition. The consumer is seeking reimbursement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14e021000 (ignition switch). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle had not experienced a failure. Remailed 08/18/14
I received a recall notice for my 2007 saturn ion in march 2014. The recall notice is for the ignition switch, ignition lock cylinder and ignition key. I call my local gm dealership and was told that they were repairing cars as the parts came in and I was put on a list. They told me the parts should be about 2 weeks and I would receive a call. I called 2 weeks later and the dealership still hadn't received the parts to fix the recall and in april 2014 I received another recall notice from gm to have the repairs to my car. I then called the dealership again to check on the status of the parts and they still didn't have them. Weeks later I brought my car in to have some work done on my car and I asked about the recall and they told me it should be another couple weeks. I called back in 2 weeks and was told they still didn't have the parts. I called back in another 2 weeks and was told the protocall for the recall had changed and that they were ordering the parts based on the vehicle VIN and it was a car by car basis. So I ordered my parts this way around the end of april. It is now june I still haven't had my car fixed and just received a notice from gm that I haven't had the repairs to my car. I called the dealership again and they still don't have the parts. It has been 3 months since my first recall notice and still haven't had my car repaired. I am so upset at the way this whole situation has been handled and I find it unacceptable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v047000 (air bags and electrical system) and stated that the parts were not available. The dealer did not give a specific date when the parts would become available. The manufacturer did not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repairs. The contact did not experience a failure. Updated 8/19/14*cn updated 09/5/2014
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact received the federal safety agency campaign recall number 14v171000 (electrical system); however, the part was unavailable. The contact experienced a failure, where they were unable to remove the key out of the ignition switch. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. Rk
3/2014 recall letter 14063, 4/2014 2nd recall letter,4/11/2014 car to dealer,5/16/2014 ignition replaced, "repair other ignition" accelerator pedal,throttle body,fuel induction sensor, throttle body sensor, quoted $560.00,charged $634.29, gm promised price assistance "repair other ignition-have not honored their word. Picked up car 5/16/2014 on 5/20/2014 <100 miles encountered same issue. 5/22/2014 car returned -to dealer, key stuck in ignition, service mgr witnessed issue, claims - solenoid @gearshift to ignition not registering park, states"I have seen a lot of these recalls, gm is going to replace anything remotely connected to this recall but is "customer bill". Soleniod quote $400.00 additional to $634.29. I am inclined to believe if it is "remotely connected" it should be included in this recall. I firmly believe gm has employed this "other than ignition" strategy to recoup their losses on the back end by employing this "customer bill" phrase. The dealer has not shown any of the parts that were replaced or any evidence to support their claim.I welcome the opportunity to share my experience in great detail with the federal safety agency and any congressional committe that is designated to investigate this gm recall.
The ignition switch would not allow the key to be removed. The car was running. We had to call a locksmith to get the key out of the ignition and repair the ignition switch. I took the proper paper work to johnny londoff chevrolet in florissantt, mo. The dealership would not accept the paper work to get reimbursed for the repaired ignition switch. The recall letter indicates that the cost to repair would be reimbursed by dealer/gm. The gm hotline was notified several times and I was told to call the dealership. The dealership would not accept the paper work and did not provide a letter indicating why the repairs would be disallowed. The cost for the repairs was 375.00. I have the original receipts and the paper work. I can be reached at [xxx]and email address [xxx] thank you, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the ignition switch was replaced by the dealer under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v171000(electrical system). The contact indicated that the key continued to become stuck inside the ignition switch when attempting to turn the vehicle off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission shifter was defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect but no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 108,000.
I took my car in for the ignition switch recall repair and I ended up paying $205.00 for a new battery because the car didn't run for approximately 3 months while waiting for parts to become available. They (david chevrolet in niagara falls ny) told me that gm was not covering the cost of the batteries and that this had happened to 4 or 5 other people. In addition to this they said that they had to replace a part for the power steering that was covered under another recall. I can't believe they charged me $65.00 in labor charges to put in the battery. When I finally got the car home ,I automatically locked the doors. Guess what, the new ignition keys don't unlock the trunk or the car doors. They forgot to tell me this.I don't believe gm is really trying to rectify this situation, because it took so long for the parts to come in, my battery became totally useless and cost me over $200.00. I will never buy any type of vehicle from any of gm's lines, in fact, I will buy a foreign brand because I no longer feel safe with this car. Thank you for your time. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The vehicle will not turn completely off out of the "acc" position when stopped. The gear shifter has to be "played with" for a while and then maybe it will engage. Otherwise the car will stay in the acc position . Of course the doors cannot be locked because the car won't shut off.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact received the recall notification related to the federal safety agency campaign id number 14v047000 (air bags, electrical system) however, the part needed was unavailable to perform the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experience a failure.
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.
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