The contact's parents own a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor coming from the vehicle when the vehicle was started or turned off. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's father inspected the vehicle but could not find a fuel leak. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) which she linked to the failure. The contact notified the manufacturer of the failure and was informed that the vehicle was not under recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
2007 Saturn Ion: gas smell in the cabin
92 of the 876 complaints about the 2007 Saturn Ion describe gas smell in the cabin.
- owner complaints
- 92
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical repair cost reported
- $870
- typical mileage
- 79,000
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Gas smell in the cabin by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal fuel odor entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact then noticed fuel leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.
Gas smell when driving and while parked. Mechanic lifted car and saw gas on the top of gas tank, car starting to stall during initial start up.
The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while he was attempting to start the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated he began to smell a fuel odor inside and outside the vehicle and also saw a fuel leak between the rear tires. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The contact called and made the local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel system, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Service person says that I need to replace the fuel injector line. Thought that was done so by a recall I had done already. Hard to start and smell of gasoline
Since day one of this vehicle which had only 11 miles on it, you can not fill the gas tank. If you go past 1/2 a tank of gas in the car it smells of fuel while sitting or driving. It only has 47,000 miles on the car today and you still have to be very careful to only put a little gas in the tank if you don't want the fumes inside or outside the car. I don't understand why this hasn't been fixed under a recall. It is very scary to drive the car in fear of a fire or explosion. I cannot park this car in my garage as it filled my whole house up with gas fumes which was very nauseating to say the least. This happens while sitting or driving
Leaking gas and strong gas smell after driving
The vehicle smells like gasoline after being driven and smells like gasoline when stationary. The power steering will display a warming message and the car will become hard to steer.
Extremely strong fuel smell has begun this week after driving vehicle and is parked. See no leaks of gasoline around vehicle. Has low mileage for age, under 90,000 miles. Certain areas have been recalled for this, but not for my VIN# at this time. Has to be same problem. Sounds identical. I will need to have my 2007 saturn ion inspected.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact smelled a fuel odor after parking the vehicle and noticed fuel leaking from the rear passenger side of the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system) as a possible solution. The failure mileage was 47,407.
Received recall notice about 3 years ago regarding fuel tank. However, it specified certain states of origin. I disregarded notice since I was not residing in one of those states. My car periodically smells of gas, my check engine light and low performance light goes on/off and my mechanic suggested recall. My suspension issues have required replacement of bearing and sway bar on more than one occasion. My passenger airbag light stays on all the time and dings as a reminder every time I start my vehicle.
We notice a fuel odor while the vehicle is being driven or after it is parked. A crack has become large enough for fuel to be observed dripping onto the ground and vehicle performance has been affected. (#09275c)
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 12V459000 · Recall details
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 2007 Saturn Ion fuel smell
Is gas smell in the cabin a common problem on the 2007 Saturn Ion?
92 of 876 owner complaints about the 2007 Saturn Ion (11%) 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 2007 Saturn Ion?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $870 (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 2007 Saturn Ion?
There are 2 recalls 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 leak 69Loss of power 47Steering lock-up 31Check engine light 29Stalling 29No deployment 21Airbag light 19Engine failure 18Won't start 17Ball joint 13Jerking 9Fire or smoke 7Door locks 6Grinding brakes 5Steering noise 5
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