Since having the recalls for the ignition done - when the car is placed in park I have to pull the shifter toward reverse to get the key out. Also since the recalls were done all the sudden my steering rack is making a clunking noise which my mechanic is saying will soon need replaced. It was perfectly fine before the recalls for the ignition and such were done on my car. Literally the days after is when it started and the dealership said that it is because my car is old. Not buying that answer. All of this has to be tied to a recall, I take great care of my car. I just had the control arms replaced as well and the mechanic said they were near disintegrated!
2007 Saturn Ion: clunking or noise when steering
5 of the 876 complaints about the 2007 Saturn Ion describe clunking or noise when steering.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 17 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Clunking or noise when steering by model year
- 20075
- 20062
- 20041
- 20034
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that after having the electronic steering column replaced, the steering system started clicking as the power steering warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH the power steering system malfunctioned. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer for a diagnostic test. The test results showed a defect in the steering column. The contact did not have the steering column replaced. The contact did not call the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 129,744.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that the steering wheel exhibited a clunking sound when completing a right or left turn. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the intermediate shaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000 and the current mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.
Power steering failure - clicking from around the steering column followed by immediate loss of power steering assist and 3 beeps from the info center. Message "pwr str" displayed in info window.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion 2. The contact stated that at various speeds, the steering failed; the steering light illuminated accompanied by a knock from the instrument panel. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and restart it so that the power steering would function properly. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint but the contact believed that the failure was related to recall 10v073000 (steering: electric power assist system). The failure mileage was approximately 44,000. The current mileage was approximately 45,000.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to eliminate a power steering noise due to extremely low...
- Steering
- Steering
- Electric Power Steering Assist
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- This technical bulletin provides a revision for 12-02-32-002 to add the 2013-2014 model years, add noise...
- Saturn service campaign: special coverage adjustment-power steering assist
Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2004-2006 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, 2004-2006 Malibu Maxx, 2009-2010 HHR (non-turbo), 2010 Cobalt, 2008-2009 Saturn Aura and 2004-2007 Ion, and 2005-2009 Pontiac G6. In the affected vehicles, there may be a sudden loss of electric power steering (EPS) assist that could occur at any time while driving.
- Risk
- If power steering assist is lost, greater driver effort would be required to steer the vehicle at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will perform one of four bulletins. Parts are not currently available. GM expects to send an interim notification around May 28, 2014. When parts are available, owners will be mailed a second letter to come in to have the applicable bulletin applied. Bulletin 14115 covers model year 2004-2007 Saturn Ion, 2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalts. Dealers will replace the EPS motor. Bulletin 14116 covers model year 2004-2006 Chevrolet Malibu and Malibu Maxx, 2005-2006 Pontiac G6 and 2008-2009 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from March 1, 2008, through June 27, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly. Bulletin 14117 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from February 1, 2008, through February 28, 2008. Dealers will replace the torque sensor assembly and EPS motor controller unit. Bulletin 14118 covers model year 2008 Chevrolet Malibu, Pontiac G6 and Saturn Aura built from October 1, 2007, through January 31, 2008. Dealers will replace the EPS motor controller unit. The recall began on July 17, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, Saturn at 1‑800‑553‑6000, and Pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668. GM's number for this recall is N140115. Note: GM bulletin number 14119 will be implemented for model year 2006-2008 and early production of 2009 Chevrolet HHR (non-turbo) and model year 2003 Saturn ION to provide EPS Motor replacement for the life of the vehicle.
Recall number 14V153000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2007 Saturn Ion steering noise
Is clunking or noise when steering a common problem on the 2007 Saturn Ion?
5 of 876 owner complaints about the 2007 Saturn Ion (1%) mention clunking or noise when steering. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Saturn Ion?
There is 1 recall and 17 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 29No deployment 21Airbag light 19Engine failure 18Won't start 17Ball joint 13Jerking 9Fire or smoke 7Door locks 6Grinding brakes 5
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