2007 Saturn Ion: steering wheel locks up

Filed Nov 1, 2023 · Steering · 160,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering column became inoperable, and the steering wheel locked up. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated restarted the vehicle and was able to safely drive to her destination. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice within six months. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Oct 30, 2019 · Steering · 121,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering seized and the power steering indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to call the dealer. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2019 · Airbags, Electrical · 137,000 miles · OH · crash

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.

Filed Jun 1, 2018 · Airbags, Brakes · 43,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Sep 19, 2017 · Electrical, Steering · 130,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by a dealer (horne motors of show low, 1‑888‑522‑8962, 1700 s white mountain rd, show low, az 85901) for a manufacturer recall concerning the electrical system. The recall remedy caused a failure and no solution pertaining to the ignition switch, which also affected the steering. The dealer replaced the fuel pump, steering column, and ignition. The dealer also provided two keys that were to be reprogrammed; however, they failed to lock and unlock the doors. The contact had to use the key fob. In addition, the steering wheel locked when making a left turn and the vehicle stalled several times intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by three locksmiths. One of the locksmiths stated that the steering column was loosely connected. The vehicle was also serviced by (molle chevrolet, (816) 229-8800) who stated that there was no warranty and recall to provide a solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Steering · 55,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving at low speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The failure occurred after the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the electric power steering assist needed to replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 76,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Steering · 50,900 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While in park, the steering wheel seized and a power steering warning message was displayed across the message board. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,900.

Filed Jun 10, 2015 · Steering · 4,046 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While reversing out of the garage, the steering wheel seized and the power steering light illuminated. The failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,046.

Filed Mar 11, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · AR · 2 injuries

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.

Filed Feb 24, 2015 · Steering · 97,000 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the power steering seized. The failure recurred on several occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included on the campaign. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Feb 20, 2015 · Steering · 134,760 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While driving at approximately 20 MPH, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that the steering fuse needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 14v153000 (steering) however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 134,760.