Fuel leaking from gas tank area, became aware when passenger cabin filled with fuel vapor ,noticed gas smell for the past few years when walking near rear of vehicle fuel mileage has been terrible since vehicle was only 2 years old. Had vehicle into dealership and complained about mileage, I believe was loosing fuel for a long period of time before this major leak occurred. It made my wife and myself along with my family dog very sickly. Had into dealership 3 monts ago and was told there was no leak,but they failed to drop tank and inspect as per gm recall 09226. Now at another dealership and they are telling me I have to pay for the repair to gas tank/sending unit out of my own pocket. This is not what is stated on recall from gm global warranty management on bulletin 09226c dated july 19th 2015
2007 Saturn Ion fuel system complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that there was premature rust and corrosion associated with the heat shield around the supply lines on the rear driver's side wheel. There were also strong fumes entering the vehicle due to the failure. The dealer stated that the supply and return lines needed to be replaced. The manufacturer had a service campaign for the fuel pump, but the remedy provided no solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000. Updated 02/22/2017*ct consumer stated the heat shield (fiberglass w/aluminium covering) was wrapped around both the fuel and brake lines where they run close to the exhaust by left rear wheel. It appears the brake lines weren't affected because of some type of black coating. Fuel lines were lightly plated with some type of metal and it didn't work very well. The heat shield created this problem. Updated 6/22/18
Entire fuel line from gas tank to engine needs to be replaced due to corrosion/rust. Gas is leaking near rear drivers side rear tire from fuel line. Material used for gas line should be non corrosion. My vehicle had fuel tank module recall done 12 months ago and now fuel lines need to be replaced. Fuel lines should never corrode since it may lead to fire.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact sated that the engine hesitated to start and the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. The contact took the vehicle to an independent for diagnostic testing, which located a fuel line leak at the rear driver side wheel area. The fuel line was found fractured due to corrosion. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving various speeds, a fuel odor entered the vehicle. Upon further inspection, a fuel leak was discovered under the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.
The car wouldn't start right away after not running for awhile. It also smelled like gasoline. Upon taking it to the dealer, it was discovered there was a fuel leak and the fuel pump was replaced. After investigating recalls on the 2007 saturn ion I discovered a recall in effect for cars in certain states, ohio was not one of them. The recall mentioned that it was for cars registered or sold in the "hot" states. The dealer wouldn't even let my daughter drive it while waiting for parts. This recall should have been more widespread.
2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle VIN not listed in fuel odor-fuel pump module service bulletin. Consumer requests reimbursement for fuel pump repairs. *smd consumer sent additional correspondence. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was taken in for repair, immediately upon detecting a smell of gas.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact had not experienced any failures with the vehicle until the dealer repaired it per a fuel pump assembly recall. Months later, the contact noticed strong fuel fumes emitting inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving various speeds, there was a strong fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Gas leak coming from top of gas tank I have grandchildren.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While the vehicle was stationary, the fuel lines rusted without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 109,000.
Fuel tank is leaking gasoline
Ever since I purchased this vehicle in october I've been having trouble & its only january I've had a fuel leak and had to replace it I've had bad struts had to replace it bad alternator replaced it bad battery replaced it bad brakes & rotors & I replaced it. It's just a horrible car and I wish I had spent my money else where is it possible that I trade in this car for something the same value I am very unsatisfied with this car.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the line that runs from the fuel tank to the engine leaked gasoline. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 68,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes emitted inside and outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was rusted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the fuel line was corroded due to age and weather and needed to be replaced. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that the vehicle was not included in any recall and was out of warranty. The approximate failure mileage was 115,694.
2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle fuel leak repairs and consumer seeks reimbursement. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle developed a fuel leak in july 2014. There was a strong odor inside and outside the vehicle. The consumer received a recall notice regarding the same issue in august 2015. The consumer claim for reimbursement was denied. According to gm, the repair performed, was not the repair covered by the customer service action program. The consumer referenced recall # 12v459000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled an abnormal odor of fuel. The contact noticed fuel leaking from the fuel pump directly behind the driver seat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 81,000.
At first I had starting problems. I looked into the ignition,spark plugs,coils,plug wires. A g.m. Dealer said I had a code that said #3 cylinder misfire. #3 cyl. Spark plug was the only plug that was not running to lean. At that point my transmission started shifting rough. With in about 1.5 months the engine started hard starting. I decided to change the fuel filter, bought one from auto zone, crawled under car and could not find a fuel filter. My g.m. Dealer didn't know what I was talking about. So I explained it again. They came back with "it must be in the fuel tank. I have changed hundreds of fuel filters in my 50 years of being a mechanic. Every automobile I have changed the in tank fuel pump has had a screen to catch the large pieces that may get in your tank, but I have never seen a fuel filter in tank. Please let me know what you think.
Had a very strong smell of fuel, took in to have checked out . Special coverage on cracked fuel tank inlet control valve. They ended up replacing the fuel tank and filler tube, hose, seal, and cam. Returned car 3 days later still smelling fuel, and sounded like they threw parts on and didn't attach them. Replaced fuel module. Returned car 1 week later still smells strong fuel to be told that fuel pipes are rusted through and gas is still leaking from that. Not covered. They now want $870.03 to stop the rest of the fuel leak. Only have 61,000 miles on it. How much will be paid to my family when I get blown up in my car from the leaking metal pipes? Plastic stuff was all covered. Everything else was covered by special coverage. Why isn't this if this is leaking fuel on the ground too?
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor and there was fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact also stated there was a fuel puddle underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a rusted fuel line and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,813.
Fuel crack around fuel pump. Leaked fuel. Dealer covered and fixed under special coverage bulletin 12191. There is a recall for this but not in my state.
Substandard fuel line completely rotted in 2 places due to salt from winter months.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving approximately 40 MPH, a fuel odor emitted in and around the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v459000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 129,000.
While driving started to smell a very rank gas smell rushed to my mothers house to see gas leaking all on the side of the car.
Vehicle had a strong odor of fuel when you would stop. Took to my standard repair shop and fuel pump module and filter needed to be replaces as it was cracked. Never received any recall notification and find that recall was only for 2007 saturn ion's in warm weather states. This vehicle was purchased new in the state of virginia. The expense I incurred should be reimbursed as the were saturn ion's outside of warm weather states could also incur the same issue.
On12/14/2014 I put gas in my car and the gas cap did not screw on like it usually did and did not click like it always did. I got in my car and started the engine and the check engine light came on. When I got home I looked in the owners manual. I called rancho motors and was told I should take the car to them. I took my car to them on 12/17/2014. I was given a ride home while they checked out my car. On 12/22/2014, I called and spoke with mike tarpley, the assistant service manager. He said my car had a stuck valve, the #2 cylinder needed repair and the thermostat needed to be replaced because it was stuck open. On 12/23/2014, I called again and was told my car would need a valve job. I called on 12/29, 12/30 and 12/31 and was told they were working on it. All this time I was told the cost of this repair was $2,000 and they would get me a senior discount. I was finally told on 1/5/2015, that my car was ready and they sent someone to come get me and take me to rancho motors. When I got there I was told the cost was $2,500, and with my discount it was $2,355. I do not understand why my saturn with low mileage needed all of this work. I had not had any prior problems that would indicate this needed to be done. Why was it not just the gas cap?
Strong gas odor. Sometimes gas on the ground under the car. Took it to draper chevrolet and they determined that the fuel pump and the gas tank needed to be replaced. The filler neck on the fuel tank was cracked. Charged me $855.80 for the repair.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that gasoline fuel fumes emitted inside and outside of the vehicle after turning the engine off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 90,000.
The car failing to start on the first ignition cycle and a smell of fuel while driving and after the car as turned off was noticed. A week later fuel is now considerably leaking from near the rear of the car. A recall has been issued for a fuel pump problem on the 2007 ion, but only in certain states, illinois not included. Obviously, this is a major safety issue and yet another defective part/system from saturn/gm. As gm dealerships are booked repairing the faulty ignition switches, I have to wait over a week for the repair to get looked at. The choice is now risking fire/explosion on the car as the leak is very near the hot exhaust pipe or not going to work for a week.
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