2007 Saturn Ion transmission problems

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · Electrical, Transmission · 92,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted. The contact engaged the clutch to start the vehicle and all of the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 86,250 miles · ME

Had vehicle taken in for ignition switch recall per notice. After repairs for which my vehicle was in shop for almost 30 days, I was given vehicle back. After 2 weeks the ignition switch would still stick and not allow for the key to be returned to the off switch after several tries. I just have dealt with this for awhile now, but not it is becoming more of an issue and I feel the recall parts are not working.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. While attempting to turn off the vehicle, the key remained in the on position. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the shift cable needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. Updated 7/9/15

Filed Feb 25, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · MI

2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition key issues. *smd the consumer stated the key became stuck in the ignition. The vehicle stalled on three occasions, and the check engine light illuminated. The ignition switch and shifter were replaced.

Filed Dec 26, 2014 · Transmission · 97,200 miles · CO

As I was driving along a city street last autumn, the transmission started shifting with a noticeable jerk each time it went into another gear. This is an automatic transmission. When I came to a stop light I put the car into park. When I put the car back into gear, there was an even stronger jerk. The jerking kept on each time the car shifted. At the next light I turned the car off during the red light and then turned it on when the light turned green. The problem continued, so I went straight to an auto repair shop. They were busy so I had to wait awhile, and then it took me awhile to explain the problem. When the technician went out to see what the problem was, the problem was gone. Isn't that soooo typical. This last summer, the same thing happened. This time I went home and let the car sit there for 15 to 20 minutes. The problem was gone again. My fear is that this could happen at highway speed and god only knows what could happen then.

Filed Sep 3, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · FL

2007 saturn ion. Consumer writes in regards to reimbursement for ignition defect repairs. *smd the consumer from day one, she had a difficult time removing the key from the ignition. The service invoice stated the shifter was replaced. Gm denied the consumers request for reimbursement. According to the letter from gm, the repair that was performed was not the repair covered by the recall.

Filed Jul 30, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · CO

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.

Filed Jul 10, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 76,350 miles · AZ

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!!!

Filed May 7, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 63,000 miles · CO

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.

Filed Mar 27, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 67,000 miles · OH

Recvd ign sw recall (trbl w/keys hard to get out of ign sw & wont turn to off position increasingly getting worse ;ran batt dwn.jmp strted car ok but now transmission stays in first gear,hard steering w/dic reads pwr steering .its my 23 year old daughter's car senior student @ohio university;stuck @ small gm used car dealer that insists shifter need to be replaced @ $500.00 plus first w/no guantee to fix trbl before any other repairs that I believe should fall under gm ign sw recall & gm hard steering extended warranty offered seen on line news re:saturn ion disclosers since feb 2014 @ no cost to me.never had transmission shift/hard steering problems ever till now but ign sw has been a plague several years now!