The contact owns a 2003 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V047000 (Air Bags, Electrical System); however, the recall repair failed to prevent the failure from occurring shortly after. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff, the speedometer failed to display the accurate velocity, the fog lights would not deactivate, and several other electrical features failed. The check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
Saturn Ion check engine light comes on
103 of the 4,344 owner complaints about the Saturn Ion describe check engine light, most of them for the 2007 model year.
- owner complaints
- 103
- worst model year
- 2007
- typical repair cost reported
- $800
- typical mileage
- 75,000
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 17Won't start 15Loss of power 12Power steering loss 9Fuel pump 7Jerking 6Fuel smell 5Fuel leak 5
Trouble codes mentioned
B3033 1B2960 1
What owners say
The car doesn't always want to release the key. I have to stick my finger up in the column to push the little button to release it which is not convenient at all. It seems to do it if the wheels aren't completely straight. But still even with the steering wheel straight, sometimes it wont come out if its on a slight hill. Ive had a new key made and it makes no difference, no check engine light and auto technician said the ignition looks fine. Ive read tons of reports like this on the 2004 saturn ion 2-why isn't this being addressed?
My ignition was recalled but the mechanics at gm crestview didn't know how to reset the computer so all my lights stayed on for check engine. Now my ignition is acting up and my car won't turn on. Is it still covered under the recall?
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. The contact stated that the key remained seized in the ignition when the vehicle was shifted into park. The contact stated that the key seized midway while attempting to start the vehicle. The vehicle lost electrical power and took 15 to 20 minutes before starting. The contact stated that there was a click before the key was released. The battery and engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The contact called saturn of memphis (2420 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128) and informed the dealer of the failure. The contact was informed to take the vehicle to jim keras automotive (2000 covington pike, memphis, tn 38128). The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 66,000.
I had the recall fixed in 2015. The same issues that I had before have returned. When driving and the tank is full, I will get a service engine light and the tank gauge will read empty. It was fine when I began driving . Upon restarting the car the error goes away. When I put my car in park and try to turn off my ignition I have to put he shiftier in park several times before I can remove my key. Today car ran great when trying to move my car after starting my car my power steering was gone. Again upon turning off my car and restarting it , the power steering returned. I called the gm recall number and a case was created but I was told that there were not any current recalls on my car. The service number is 8-4833918801. But was told that all repairs are my responseability.
Takata recall the seat belts when stopping suddenly do not always lock up. This is very dangerous especially with kids. The fuel system has been producing a check engine light at certain times of fueling up. And the fuel pump will knock occasionally even after it's been changed. The suspension is really bad and dangerous, rattling noise and shaking.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving various speeds on different occasions, the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle stalled. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart and was taken to chevrolet of dover (1450 s dupont hwy, dover, de 19901, (302) 760-9956), but the diagnosis and repairs were unknown to the contact. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.
Poorly designed sunroof drainage system (specifically drain nipple at end of tubing) causing severe leaks to inside cab along driver and passenger front doors and floor. Water damage to power windows, locks, mirrors. Water damage to ip to body harness connector under front driver side kick plate causing computer to produce false check engine codes related to app and forcing engine into reduced power mode at high speeds creating possibility for accidents.
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.
The vehicle stalled and slowed but engine did not stop approaching an intersection on a town road. Days later it stalled again on a town road. The check engine light came on and another light flashed. In both cases stopping the engine and turning it back on remedied the issue and cleared the lights. While in motion on a country highway the passenger airbag light began flashing from on and off although there was only my pocketbook in the passenger seat. Removing the bag did not solve the issue. Stopping and turning off the ignition cleared the problem.the car lost power again on an interstate highway. I managed to get to the shoulder turned off the engine and the problem solved. The car began chiming instead of ticking when the left turn signal was on when the vehicle was exiting from a highway. The seat belt light came on at that time as well. The airbag light has remained on for several days now. This last occurrence was yesterday august 8, 2017. I am afraid that the car may stall while in a dangerous situation.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Saturn Ion check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Saturn Ion?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, won't start and sudden loss of power, and the codes they mention most are B3033 and B2960.
Which Saturn Ion years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2007 (29 complaints), 2006 (25 complaints) and 2003 (18 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Saturn Ion?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $800 (median of 15 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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