Saturn Ion hesitation problems

Filed Jun 5, 2018 · 96,250 miles · PA

When stopped at either a traffic light or stop sign, once I take my foot off of the brake and place it on the gas pedal the car hesitates like it's gasping for gas however, the gasping only happens for a few seconds and then the car drives normally! What is stumping me, why does the new problem only happen intermittingly! I just had a rebuilt transmission installed back in march of 2018 because the car originally had a problem with the transmission slipping into gear! I took the car back to aamco, the place that installed the rebuilt transmission and advised them that my car was acting up again with a new problem. Because the new problem happens intermittently, there are no error codes showing for the mechanic to give a diagnosis of the new problem. I am so frustrated because the car was my first car and being retired and on a fixed budget another car isn't something I can invest in!

Filed Oct 3, 2016 · Fuel system · 115,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Jun 25, 2015 · Electrical, Fuel system · 200,000 miles · NV

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 saturn ion. The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated upon turning the key in the ignition and an abnormal noise was present. The contact had to turn the vehicle off and reset the computer by restarting the vehicle each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturer recall and they repaired the vehicle for the ignition switch failure. The contact also noticed strong fumes emitting from outside and inside the vehicle and it idled roughly. The dealer did not diagnose the fuel system failure. The vehicle was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v153000 (steering) months ago and was unable to determine when the recall repair would be performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2014 · Steering · MO · crash

Our insured was on I-10 metairie and hesitated that they were traveling down I-10 and the vehicle in front of them hit the brakes and came to a complete stop. Our insured slowed and insd insured's steering wheel failed and went right and then he lost control and went to the left hand lane from the right lane across 4 lanes/ our driver did not have control of his vehicle at this time. Our insured was trying to make it to the shoulder and he was almost there and then another vehicle struck his vehicle. Our insured was cited for reckless driving. Our claim number is [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Transmission · 124,000 miles · MI

I purchased 2004 saturn ion 3 in 2013 and within 30days I started having problems with transmission. Vehicle would stall out and begin to hesitate around 35mph. I started inquiring about transmission issues on internet and observed this is a common issue with this vehicle. I'm getting no help with this issue with gm dealership. With all the other owners complaints about this transmission issue with the saturn ion there should be a national recall to fix transmission defect on this vehicle.(CVT or vti transmission).

Filed Mar 13, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 30,000 miles · AL · crash

My daughter was going to work - she backed out of our driveway - put the car in drive - started forward and the car engine cut off - she could not steer the car and ran into two other cars on our street - hit one in the side and the other vehicle in the front on its driver side - we called saturn and notified them of the issue - they sent a tow truck and took it 70 miles to the nearest dealership - they said that they had to call in a special representative to check it out - he called us back and said that he could not find anything in the computer that would have caused the issue and told us to come back and get the car (about a 140 mile trip to pick up a car we were afraid of which we paid over $15000.00 for) this caused over $2000.00 of damage to her car it caused our insurance company to pay out a unknown amount for the damage to the other 2 vehicles the issue also went on her driving record as her fault (which it was not) and caused my insurance to go up - we are afraid to drive this car - always wait until there is no one coming before we use it to go anywhere because it hesitates - later the car started smelling like gas - and a message (pwr str) would come up on the dash - the key would not come out of the ignition and you could not get it to turn off - also on cold mornings it would not even start - any help or information on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks .

Filed Nov 15, 2012 · Transmission · 46,800 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saturn ion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH in reverse, the transmission began to hesitate and responded as though it would stall. The vehicle was taken to a transmission center for diagnosis. The technician stated the transmission inner spring fractured. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they informed there was not a recall related to the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 46,800.

Filed Mar 31, 2010 · Electrical, Steering · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 saturn ion. While driving at 65 MPH the steering wheel locked and was unable to turn. The power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician stated that the vehicle was electronic and does not require power steering fluid. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to authorized dealer twice and was repaired. In addition, the key failed to release from the ignition with a clicking noise. After waiting a period of 30 seconds the key was removed from the ignition without hesitation. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000. The VIN was not available. The current mileage was 107,000.

Filed Dec 16, 2009 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 saturn ion. When attempting to start the vehicle, the engine would hesitate before it turned on. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the ignition switch was replaced. The repair did not remedy the failure. The current and failure mileages were 115000.

Filed Mar 13, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 13,000 miles · NJ

Dt*: the contact stated there were several problems with the vehicle. While turning the ignition on, the battery light illuminated for 30 seconds. Second, the driver's side window fell off the track and caused the window to fall into the door. Third, there was a grinding noise heard in the motor and the vehicle hesitated. Additionally, the headlight seal around the headlight was broken allowing water to get inside. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and all repairs were made.