2006 SATURN ION Steering Problems

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the instrument panel and radio were intermittently inoperable. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn to the OFF position as needed intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel to the right to make a right turn, the steering was significantly wobbly. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V171000 (Electrical System) and 14V153000 (Steering). Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the Subaru dealer, where it was purchased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown Chevrolet dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that unknown recalls were previously performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 85,200.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the instrument panel and radio were intermittently inoperable. The contact stated that the ignition switch failed to turn to the OFF position as needed intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving and turning the steering wheel to the right to make a right turn, the steering was significantly wobbly. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 14V171000 (Electrical System) and 14V153000 (Steering). Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing a fuel leak. The vehicle was taken to the Subaru dealer, where it was purchased. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown Chevrolet dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that unknown recalls were previously performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 85,200.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while exiting a driveway and making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact checked the power steering fluid reservoir and there was power steering fluid in the reservoir. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated while exiting a driveway and making a turn, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact checked the power steering fluid reservoir and there was power steering fluid in the reservoir. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 90,000.

We purchased this vehicle recently. 1 week later we discovered loss of power steering assist while attempting to parallel park. We spoke with the seller (repair shop) and they discovered the Recall Notice 14V153000: Loss of Power Steering Assist. When I attempted to schedule a recall service at a GM dealership it was shown that this vehicle already had this particular recall service performed on the vehicle. 1. Power steering Assist 2. Loss of control of steering. 3. No (issue is intermittent) 4. No (original recall was performed though; it is happening again) 5. No warnings.

We purchased this vehicle recently. 1 week later we discovered loss of power steering assist while attempting to parallel park. We spoke with the seller (repair shop) and they discovered the Recall Notice 14V153000: Loss of Power Steering Assist. When I attempted to schedule a recall service at a GM dealership it was shown that this vehicle already had this particular recall service performed on the vehicle. 1. Power steering Assist 2. Loss of control of steering. 3. No (issue is intermittent) 4. No (original recall was performed though; it is happening again) 5. No warnings.

DIFFICULT TO STEER OR TURN STEERING WHEEL.

DIFFICULT TO STEER OR TURN STEERING WHEEL.

STILL HAVING IGN. KEY PROBLEMS NOT TURNING AND CAN NOT REMOVE, AN ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT COME ON WHEN STARTING AND HARD TO STEER. BOTH PROBLEMS ARE INTERMITTENT AND DEALER CAN'T REPAIR UNLESS THEY SEE IT

STILL HAVING IGN. KEY PROBLEMS NOT TURNING AND CAN NOT REMOVE, AN ELECTRONIC STEERING SYSTEM LIGHT COME ON WHEN STARTING AND HARD TO STEER. BOTH PROBLEMS ARE INTERMITTENT AND DEALER CAN'T REPAIR UNLESS THEY SEE IT

STEERING ERRORS

STEERING ERRORS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 10 IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS IN 5 P.M. TRAFFIC WHEN MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING CONTROL LIGHTS BLINK IN THE DASH AND I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I WAS ON THE LEFT SIDE SHOULDER FOR 2 HOURS WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED IN 2014 WHEN THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR THE POWER STEERING ISSUE AND FIXED FOR FREE IN 2014

I WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 10 IN SAN ANTONIO TEXAS IN 5 P.M. TRAFFIC WHEN MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING CONTROL LIGHTS BLINK IN THE DASH AND I HAD TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD I WAS ON THE LEFT SIDE SHOULDER FOR 2 HOURS WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED IN 2014 WHEN THE CAR WAS RECALLED FOR THE POWER STEERING ISSUE AND FIXED FOR FREE IN 2014

THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THE STEERING CREATING THE 2014 RECALL HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE AND IS NOT DRIVEN THAT MUCH. SO THE FACT THAT THE RECALLED PART THAT WAS REPLACED BY GM IS ONCE AGAIN HAVING ISSUES IS DISTRESSING. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT DURING A LOCAL DRIVE, LESS THAN 5 MILES. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2014. RECALL NUMBER: 14V153000. RECALL DATE: 03/31/2014. COMPONENT: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. THIS SHOULD BE MONITORED TO DETERMINE IF THE REPLACEMENT PART IS ALSO DEFECTIVE.

THE SAME EXACT ISSUE WITH THE STEERING CREATING THE 2014 RECALL HAS OCCURRED AGAIN WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT HAS VERY LOW MILEAGE AND IS NOT DRIVEN THAT MUCH. SO THE FACT THAT THE RECALLED PART THAT WAS REPLACED BY GM IS ONCE AGAIN HAVING ISSUES IS DISTRESSING. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT DURING A LOCAL DRIVE, LESS THAN 5 MILES. THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2014. RECALL NUMBER: 14V153000. RECALL DATE: 03/31/2014. COMPONENT: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. THIS SHOULD BE MONITORED TO DETERMINE IF THE REPLACEMENT PART IS ALSO DEFECTIVE.

MY VEHICLE HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 50 MPH. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS NO VEHICLES AROUND ME AND I WAS ABLE TO MANUAL STEER IT TO THE SHOULDER. THE STEERING POWER ASSIST HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. I CONTACTED SATURN WHO LOOKED UP THE VIN # ON MY VEHICLE. SATURN SAID THERE IS NO OPEN RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. I LOOKED ON YOUR WEBSITE AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM ON 2004-2007 SATURN ION'S AND I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION. I MENTIONED THIS TO SATURN AND THEY SAID THAT THERE IS A RECALL BUT IT'S VIN # SPECIFIC. I SAID HOW CAN THIS BE WHEN MY CAR (WHICH FALLS UNDER THE SAME MODEL AND YEARS RECALLED) IS HAVING THE SAME FAILURE? THEY DIDN'T CARE ABOUT MY QUESTION AND SIMPLY SAID IT'S NOT COVERED AND I CAN TAKE IT UP WITH THE NHTSA. THE FAILURE IS THE ELECTRIC STEERING MOTOR. THEY USE THE SAME ELECTRIC MOTOR (EXACT SAME OEM PART NUMBER) IN ALL THE SATURN ION MODELS AND THE CHEVY COBALT. IS THERE ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN OFFER ME? I REALLY DO NOT HAVE $1000 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND I ALREADY HAVE PUT QUITE A BIT OF MONEY IN THIS VEHICLE. I HAD PLANNED ON KEEPING IT. NOW I CAN'T EVEN SELL IT.

MY VEHICLE HAD A COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 50 MPH. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS NO VEHICLES AROUND ME AND I WAS ABLE TO MANUAL STEER IT TO THE SHOULDER. THE STEERING POWER ASSIST HAS COMPLETELY FAILED. I CONTACTED SATURN WHO LOOKED UP THE VIN # ON MY VEHICLE. SATURN SAID THERE IS NO OPEN RECALLS ON MY VEHICLE. I LOOKED ON YOUR WEBSITE AND THERE IS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM ON 2004-2007 SATURN ION'S AND I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION. I MENTIONED THIS TO SATURN AND THEY SAID THAT THERE IS A RECALL BUT IT'S VIN # SPECIFIC. I SAID HOW CAN THIS BE WHEN MY CAR (WHICH FALLS UNDER THE SAME MODEL AND YEARS RECALLED) IS HAVING THE SAME FAILURE? THEY DIDN'T CARE ABOUT MY QUESTION AND SIMPLY SAID IT'S NOT COVERED AND I CAN TAKE IT UP WITH THE NHTSA. THE FAILURE IS THE ELECTRIC STEERING MOTOR. THEY USE THE SAME ELECTRIC MOTOR (EXACT SAME OEM PART NUMBER) IN ALL THE SATURN ION MODELS AND THE CHEVY COBALT. IS THERE ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN OFFER ME? I REALLY DO NOT HAVE $1000 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AND I ALREADY HAVE PUT QUITE A BIT OF MONEY IN THIS VEHICLE. I HAD PLANNED ON KEEPING IT. NOW I CAN'T EVEN SELL IT.

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE WENT TO TURN THE CORNER ON TO I90 WEST FROM HIGHWAY 56 SOUTH AND IT WAS VARY HARD TO PULL OIT OF THE TURN LIKE IT LOCKED UP ALMOST PUT ME INTO THE DITCH

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE WENT TO TURN THE CORNER ON TO I90 WEST FROM HIGHWAY 56 SOUTH AND IT WAS VARY HARD TO PULL OIT OF THE TURN LIKE IT LOCKED UP ALMOST PUT ME INTO THE DITCH

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THAT THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 145,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE STEERING SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THAT THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 145,000.

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. *LD *JS

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. *LD *JS

POWER STEERING GOES OUT THEN WHEN SITTING FOR A PERIOD, IT WILL RESET AND START WORKING THEN THE PROBLEM REPEATS ITSELF AND I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHERE IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN, SOMETIMES ON THE HIGHWAY, HARD TO PULL OFF ROAD. FIRST TIME IT WAS STATIONARY WITH "POWER STR" ON DASHBOARD, SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS IN MOTION DOWN THE STREET OR ROADWAY.

POWER STEERING GOES OUT THEN WHEN SITTING FOR A PERIOD, IT WILL RESET AND START WORKING THEN THE PROBLEM REPEATS ITSELF AND I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING WHERE IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN, SOMETIMES ON THE HIGHWAY, HARD TO PULL OFF ROAD. FIRST TIME IT WAS STATIONARY WITH "POWER STR" ON DASHBOARD, SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS IN MOTION DOWN THE STREET OR ROADWAY.

ON JULY 21,2018, I STARTED MY SATURN ION 2006 IN THE MORNING , I SAW THERE IS A MESSAGE "PWR STR", AND THEN I FOUND THE CAR LOST THE POWER STEERING, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE CAR ON THE ROAD, WHEN I FINNALLY DRIVE IT INTO A CHEVROLET DEALER, THEY SAID THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN FIXED IN A 2004 RECALL AND THEY DECLINE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FOR FREE.

ON JULY 21,2018, I STARTED MY SATURN ION 2006 IN THE MORNING , I SAW THERE IS A MESSAGE "PWR STR", AND THEN I FOUND THE CAR LOST THE POWER STEERING, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE CAR ON THE ROAD, WHEN I FINNALLY DRIVE IT INTO A CHEVROLET DEALER, THEY SAID THE CAR HAD ALREADY BEEN FIXED IN A 2004 RECALL AND THEY DECLINE TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING FOR FREE.

THE POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT SOMETIMES WHEN YOU START THE CAR IT WILL NOT HAVE POWER STEERING AND SOMETIMES WHEN YOUR DRIVING IT WILL GO OUT AND IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE

THE POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT SOMETIMES WHEN YOU START THE CAR IT WILL NOT HAVE POWER STEERING AND SOMETIMES WHEN YOUR DRIVING IT WILL GO OUT AND IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE

I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I ALSO PULLED FORWARD AND THE WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON. I WAITED ABOUT 20 MIN'S AND STARTED MY CAR BACK UP AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT DIDN'T COME BACK ON. WHILE THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ON IT WAS VERY HARD FOR ME TO TURN THE WHEEL. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT. I WILL BE TAKING MY CAR TO A DEALERSHIP IN THE MORNING. MY CAR WAS PART OF THE POWER STEERING RECALL IN 2014. THAT RECALL NUMBER WAS N140115.

I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. I ALSO PULLED FORWARD AND THE WARNING LIGHT STAYED ON. I WAITED ABOUT 20 MIN'S AND STARTED MY CAR BACK UP AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT DIDN'T COME BACK ON. WHILE THE WARNING LIGHT WAS ON IT WAS VERY HARD FOR ME TO TURN THE WHEEL. I WAS IN A PARKING LOT. I WILL BE TAKING MY CAR TO A DEALERSHIP IN THE MORNING. MY CAR WAS PART OF THE POWER STEERING RECALL IN 2014. THAT RECALL NUMBER WAS N140115.

POWER STEERING LOST WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. VERY HARD TO STEER. IT CAME BACK THEN 5 MINUTES LATER I LOST IT AGAIN. SCARY. NO INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. SATURN SAID IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. SATURN SAID THERE IS NO RECALL.

POWER STEERING LOST WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING. VERY HARD TO STEER. IT CAME BACK THEN 5 MINUTES LATER I LOST IT AGAIN. SCARY. NO INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. SATURN SAID IT'S SAFE TO DRIVE. SATURN SAID THERE IS NO RECALL.

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING GETS VERY HARD AND THEN CANT STEER WE HAVE TO TRY TO PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN RESTART IT TO GO.

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE STEERING GETS VERY HARD AND THEN CANT STEER WE HAVE TO TRY TO PULL OVER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS THEN RESTART IT TO GO.

I WAS HIGHWAY 56 TURNING ONTO INTERSTATE 90 AND THE CAR WAS VARY HARD TO CORRECT BACK FROM THE TURN IT WANTED TO STAY IN THE TUUN AND ALMOST OUT ME IN THE DITCH IN MINNESOTA

I WAS HIGHWAY 56 TURNING ONTO INTERSTATE 90 AND THE CAR WAS VARY HARD TO CORRECT BACK FROM THE TURN IT WANTED TO STAY IN THE TUUN AND ALMOST OUT ME IN THE DITCH IN MINNESOTA

THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WILL NOT COME OUT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. THE AUTO PARTS STORE TOLD US NOT TO BUY AN IGNITION SWITCH. THEY SAID WE NEEDED TO CHECK ON THE RECALL FOR THIS SATURN. HOW DO WE FIND OUT IF ALL RECALLS FOR THIS CAR HAVE BEEN REPAIRED?

THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WILL NOT COME OUT. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. THE AUTO PARTS STORE TOLD US NOT TO BUY AN IGNITION SWITCH. THEY SAID WE NEEDED TO CHECK ON THE RECALL FOR THIS SATURN. HOW DO WE FIND OUT IF ALL RECALLS FOR THIS CAR HAVE BEEN REPAIRED?

WE HAVE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND LATER IT WILL REST BUT ITS HAPPENING ALOT ALSO EMULSION LIGHT CAME ON AFTER REPLACE FUEL LINES

WE HAVE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND LATER IT WILL REST BUT ITS HAPPENING ALOT ALSO EMULSION LIGHT CAME ON AFTER REPLACE FUEL LINES

I'VE HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP TWICE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. ONE OF THE TIMES GM PAID FOR IT DUE TO A RECALL WITHIN MONTHS THE CAR WAS BACK INTO PASSLOCK LIGHT COMING ON CAR STALLING WHILE IN MOVEMENT KEY STUCK IN IGNITION HAVE TO WIGGLE IT TO GET IT BACK INTO THE TURN OFF POSITION. THIS LAST TIME AS OF TODAY THE CAR WILL NOT RUN YOU HAVE TROUBLE GETTING THE KEY OUT OF A LOCK THE PASSLOCK IS SHOWING ON THE CAR DASHBOARD.

I'VE HAD MY CAR IN THE SHOP TWICE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. ONE OF THE TIMES GM PAID FOR IT DUE TO A RECALL WITHIN MONTHS THE CAR WAS BACK INTO PASSLOCK LIGHT COMING ON CAR STALLING WHILE IN MOVEMENT KEY STUCK IN IGNITION HAVE TO WIGGLE IT TO GET IT BACK INTO THE TURN OFF POSITION. THIS LAST TIME AS OF TODAY THE CAR WILL NOT RUN YOU HAVE TROUBLE GETTING THE KEY OUT OF A LOCK THE PASSLOCK IS SHOWING ON THE CAR DASHBOARD.

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE TRAVELING TO SHOPING CENTER.WHEN RESTARTING POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT OFF AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME.BUT DANGEROUS SINCE POWER STEERING INTERMITTED COMES ON.IT HAPPENED WHILE GETTING BACK INTO CAR AFTER TURNING ON IGNITION SWITCH.

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE TRAVELING TO SHOPING CENTER.WHEN RESTARTING POWER STEERING LIGHT WENT OFF AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME.BUT DANGEROUS SINCE POWER STEERING INTERMITTED COMES ON.IT HAPPENED WHILE GETTING BACK INTO CAR AFTER TURNING ON IGNITION SWITCH.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,141.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,141.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND VEERING RIGHT, A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND "POWER STEERING" ILLUMINATED ON THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THE POWER STEERING UNIT WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,297.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH AND VEERING RIGHT, A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND "POWER STEERING" ILLUMINATED ON THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THE POWER STEERING UNIT WAS REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,297.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 200,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS AT 200,000.

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING. I HAD THE REPLACEMENT PART DONE. 2 YEARS LATER THE POWER STEERING REPLACEMENT. I CALLED THE DEALER AND I CALLED GM. THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING. THEY NEED TO RECALL THE RECALL. DO I HAVE TO REPLACE MY POWER STEERING EVERY 2 YEARS. VERY UPSETTING

THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING. I HAD THE REPLACEMENT PART DONE. 2 YEARS LATER THE POWER STEERING REPLACEMENT. I CALLED THE DEALER AND I CALLED GM. THEY WON'T DO ANYTHING. THEY NEED TO RECALL THE RECALL. DO I HAVE TO REPLACE MY POWER STEERING EVERY 2 YEARS. VERY UPSETTING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGES FLUCTUATED, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, A CLICKING NOISE WAS HEARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED, THE SPEEDOMETER GAUGES FLUCTUATED, AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,400. UPDATED 10/19/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING LOCKED UP. SHE HAD TO REDUCE HER SPEED INTO ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND THE STEERING RESET IT SELF. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR INCIDENT. UPDATED 11/03/16.*JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,400. UPDATED 10/19/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING LOCKED UP. SHE HAD TO REDUCE HER SPEED INTO ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF, AND THE STEERING RESET IT SELF. THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE EXPERIENCED A SIMILAR INCIDENT. UPDATED 11/03/16.*JB

CAR INSPECTION REJECTED CODEB0092 PASS PRESENSE SYSTEM1 PERFORMANCE JUST PUT CATALIT CONVERTER AND AN ENGINE IN THIS CAR LOOKING FOR TECH. SERVICE BUL. TSB3677 CAR IS REJECTED DEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE

CAR INSPECTION REJECTED CODEB0092 PASS PRESENSE SYSTEM1 PERFORMANCE JUST PUT CATALIT CONVERTER AND AN ENGINE IN THIS CAR LOOKING FOR TECH. SERVICE BUL. TSB3677 CAR IS REJECTED DEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE

ON MARCH 9,2016 MY DAUGHTER DROVE TO THE STORE FROM MY WORK PLACE. WHEN SHE RETURN TO MY JOB WHILE IN THE PARKING LOT THE STIRRING WHEEL LOCKED AND SHE COULDN'T TURN. GOOD THING SHE HAD MADE IT OFF HIGHWAY OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT IF IT WENT OUT AT LIGHT AS SHE TURNED ON ROAD TO MY WORK PLACE. I HAD MY UNCLE TO PULL CAR TO FAMILY MECHANIC SHOP THEY THEN CHECKED ON IT AND TOLD ME TO ORDER POWER STIRRING MOTOR. AFTER THEN MY UNCLE FOUND OUT THERE WAS AN RECALL ON POWER STIRRING GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING ACCIDENTS. MY UNCLE TOOK THE CAR TO GMC IN DUBLIN,GA ON MARCH TWENTY FIFTH 2016. THE GMC JUST CHECKED ON THE CAR APRIL 4,2016.

ON MARCH 9,2016 MY DAUGHTER DROVE TO THE STORE FROM MY WORK PLACE. WHEN SHE RETURN TO MY JOB WHILE IN THE PARKING LOT THE STIRRING WHEEL LOCKED AND SHE COULDN'T TURN. GOOD THING SHE HAD MADE IT OFF HIGHWAY OR IT WOULD HAVE BEEN AN ACCIDENT IF IT WENT OUT AT LIGHT AS SHE TURNED ON ROAD TO MY WORK PLACE. I HAD MY UNCLE TO PULL CAR TO FAMILY MECHANIC SHOP THEY THEN CHECKED ON IT AND TOLD ME TO ORDER POWER STIRRING MOTOR. AFTER THEN MY UNCLE FOUND OUT THERE WAS AN RECALL ON POWER STIRRING GONE OUT WHILE DRIVING CAUSING ACCIDENTS. MY UNCLE TOOK THE CAR TO GMC IN DUBLIN,GA ON MARCH TWENTY FIFTH 2016. THE GMC JUST CHECKED ON THE CAR APRIL 4,2016.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND COULD NOT BE MOVED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS THEN DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE IGNITON SWITCH WAS REPLACED FROM A PREVIOUS NHTSA NOTIFICATION; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,023.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAS THEN DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE IGNITON SWITCH WAS REPLACED FROM A PREVIOUS NHTSA NOTIFICATION; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,023.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A YEAR OF THE VEHICLE BEING REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING), THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,112. UPDATED 02/18/16*LJ *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER A YEAR OF THE VEHICLE BEING REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING), THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY AND STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,112. UPDATED 02/18/16*LJ *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ONLY 2,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,012.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS ONLY 2,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,012.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE WIGGLED SEVERAL TIMES TO BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD TO BE WIGGLED SEVERAL TIMES TO BE ABLE TO START THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

MY POWER STEERING FAILED, WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR IT WORKED AGAIN. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WENT TO GREY CHEVROLET FOR A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING. THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. NOW THEY SAY THAT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN HAS FAILED. WHY WASN'T THAT REPLACED IN THE RECALL. I SEE ON LINE THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY SATURN OWNER THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. IF GM HAS PUT OUT A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND HAS DELAYED RESPONSE TO THIS FOR YEARS AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT IT, WHY DO CONSUMERS HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.

MY POWER STEERING FAILED, WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR IT WORKED AGAIN. A FEW MONTHS AGO I WENT TO GREY CHEVROLET FOR A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING. THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. NOW THEY SAY THAT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN HAS FAILED. WHY WASN'T THAT REPLACED IN THE RECALL. I SEE ON LINE THAT I AM NOT THE ONLY SATURN OWNER THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. IF GM HAS PUT OUT A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, AND HAS DELAYED RESPONSE TO THIS FOR YEARS AFTER FINDING OUT ABOUT IT, WHY DO CONSUMERS HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS.

THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, AND DISPLAYS A PWR STG ERROR MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR'S POWER STEERING WILL REMAIN INOPERABLE UNTIL THE CAR IS RESTARTED. THE POWER STEERING CAN BECOME INOPERABLE SEVERAL TIMES IN A SINGLE DAY.

THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION, AND DISPLAYS A PWR STG ERROR MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CAR'S POWER STEERING WILL REMAIN INOPERABLE UNTIL THE CAR IS RESTARTED. THE POWER STEERING CAN BECOME INOPERABLE SEVERAL TIMES IN A SINGLE DAY.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE DRIVER EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND AN UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

MY WIFE AND I, HAD THE IGNITION RECALL WORK DONE AT SPORT CHEVROLET IN SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND. WE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH OUR IGNITION. SECOND RECALL, ALSO WORK WAS COMPLETED AT SPORT CHEVROLET. WE HADN'T EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS WITH OUR POWER STEERING. 04/10/2015, WE NOW ARE NOW HAVING THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL! WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS AT THIS TIME? *TR

MY WIFE AND I, HAD THE IGNITION RECALL WORK DONE AT SPORT CHEVROLET IN SILVER SPRING, MARYLAND. WE HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH OUR IGNITION. SECOND RECALL, ALSO WORK WAS COMPLETED AT SPORT CHEVROLET. WE HADN'T EXPERIENCED ANY PROBLEMS WITH OUR POWER STEERING. 04/10/2015, WE NOW ARE NOW HAVING THE PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL! WHAT ARE OUR OPTIONS AT THIS TIME? *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,500.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE WAITING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,500.

MY CAR SHAKES EVERY SO OFTEN ESPECIALLY WHEN I USE MY BRAKES AND WHEN I STEER. I NOTICED THERE WAS A RECALL WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING AND I THINK IT HAS AFFECT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN AS WELL. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET BUT I DON'T WANT ONE BECAUSE ONE PART OF A SYSTEM WAS RECALLED AND NOT THE WHOLE SYSTEM. *TR

MY CAR SHAKES EVERY SO OFTEN ESPECIALLY WHEN I USE MY BRAKES AND WHEN I STEER. I NOTICED THERE WAS A RECALL WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING AND I THINK IT HAS AFFECT THE POWER STEERING COLUMN AS WELL. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT YET BUT I DON'T WANT ONE BECAUSE ONE PART OF A SYSTEM WAS RECALLED AND NOT THE WHOLE SYSTEM. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS INSUFFICIENTLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE REMEDY FAILED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,547.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONLY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). ADDITIONALLY, THE VEHICLE WAS INSUFFICIENTLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14E021000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE REMEDY FAILED TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,547.

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL STEERING REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN JUNE 2010, HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED. IN OCTOBER 20104, THE CHECK ENGINE AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE LIGHTS WERE ON DUE TO A STEERING RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WORK HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER IS NOW SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER REQUESTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALL STEERING REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED IN JUNE 2010, HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE STEERING COLUMN AND MOTOR ASSEMBLY WERE REPLACED. IN OCTOBER 20104, THE CHECK ENGINE AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE LIGHTS WERE ON DUE TO A STEERING RECALL. THE CONSUMER STATED THE WORK HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN DONE. THE CONSUMER IS NOW SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT. *JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MODULE IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,189. UPDATED 3/31/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED HE DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, UNTIL THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING MOTOR. UPDATED 04/07/15

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMAL FUNCTION. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING MODULE IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,189. UPDATED 3/31/15*CN THE CONSUMER STATED HE DID NOT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS, UNTIL THE DEALER REPLACED THE STEERING MOTOR. UPDATED 04/07/15

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME TIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 233,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME TIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS MERGED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 233,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 64 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOOSE CONTROL AND SWERVE TO THE LEFT LANE. ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL SEVERAL TIMES. THE SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. ..UPDATED 03-16-15 *BF UPDATED 6/18/2015 *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 64 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOOSE CONTROL AND SWERVE TO THE LEFT LANE. ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL SEVERAL TIMES. THE SECOND VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000. ..UPDATED 03-16-15 *BF UPDATED 6/18/2015 *JS

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING; POWER STEERING ERROR MESSAGE ALSO APPEARED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING RECALL PERFORMED RECENTLY (APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO - RECALL CONSISTS OF REPLACING THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR). WHEN IT QUIT WORKING, I PULLED OVER, SHUT OFF THE CAR, THEN RESTARTED IT, TO SEE IF THE POWER STEERING WOULD START WORKING AGAIN. SAME ERROR, STILL NO POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING RETURNED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE GOING AROUND A TURN APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES LATER, CAUSING THE CAR TO TURN MUCH SHARPER (AS THE EFFORT NEEDED TO TURN WAS UNEXPECTEDLY REDUCED). *TR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING WHILE DRIVING; POWER STEERING ERROR MESSAGE ALSO APPEARED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION DISPLAY. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE POWER STEERING RECALL PERFORMED RECENTLY (APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS AGO - RECALL CONSISTS OF REPLACING THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR). WHEN IT QUIT WORKING, I PULLED OVER, SHUT OFF THE CAR, THEN RESTARTED IT, TO SEE IF THE POWER STEERING WOULD START WORKING AGAIN. SAME ERROR, STILL NO POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING RETURNED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE GOING AROUND A TURN APPROXIMATELY 3 MILES LATER, CAUSING THE CAR TO TURN MUCH SHARPER (AS THE EFFORT NEEDED TO TURN WAS UNEXPECTEDLY REDUCED). *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.

APPARENTLY EITHER THE "NEW IGNITIONS" ARE ALSO FAULTY OR THE DEALERSHIP LIED ABOUT HAVING REPLACED IT AS THEY DID ABOUT HAVING COMPLETED THE 3RD RECALL REPAIRS (I'D RECEIVE A LETTER FROM GM SOME WEEKS LATER SAYING THE PARTS WERE NOW IN AND TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE WORK DONE). THIS EVENING AT ABOUT 5:35PM PACIFIC TIME I CAME HOME AND YET ONE MORE TIME THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION AS IT WAS IN THE ALT POSITION. I TRIED 5 OR 6 TIMES OVER A SPAN OF 10-15 MINUTES TO NO AVAIL. THE HEADLIGHTS HAD TO BE TURNED OFF MANUALLY AS DID THE OVERHEAD LIGHT. I WAS GETTING MY HOUSE KEY OFF THE RING SO I COULD GET MY TOOLS OUT OF THE HOUSE TO ONE MORE TIME DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND DECIDED TO TRY TO REMOVE THE KEY AGAIN. IT WAS AT THAT POINT THAT THE KEY FINALLY CAME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE REASON I SUSPECT IT MAY BE THE DEALERSHIP IS THAT ALTHOUGH THE SATURN WAS STILL ON THE RECALL LIST FOR THE THIRD REPAIR ON THE SAFERCAR.GOV SITE UNTIL ABOUT A WEEK LATER, COINCIDENTLY A FEW DAYS AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH GM OVER THE CONTINUING RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL TREATMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

APPARENTLY EITHER THE "NEW IGNITIONS" ARE ALSO FAULTY OR THE DEALERSHIP LIED ABOUT HAVING REPLACED IT AS THEY DID ABOUT HAVING COMPLETED THE 3RD RECALL REPAIRS (I'D RECEIVE A LETTER FROM GM SOME WEEKS LATER SAYING THE PARTS WERE NOW IN AND TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE WORK DONE). THIS EVENING AT ABOUT 5:35PM PACIFIC TIME I CAME HOME AND YET ONE MORE TIME THE KEY WOULD NOT COME OUT OF THE IGNITION AS IT WAS IN THE ALT POSITION. I TRIED 5 OR 6 TIMES OVER A SPAN OF 10-15 MINUTES TO NO AVAIL. THE HEADLIGHTS HAD TO BE TURNED OFF MANUALLY AS DID THE OVERHEAD LIGHT. I WAS GETTING MY HOUSE KEY OFF THE RING SO I COULD GET MY TOOLS OUT OF THE HOUSE TO ONE MORE TIME DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND DECIDED TO TRY TO REMOVE THE KEY AGAIN. IT WAS AT THAT POINT THAT THE KEY FINALLY CAME OUT OF THE IGNITION. THE REASON I SUSPECT IT MAY BE THE DEALERSHIP IS THAT ALTHOUGH THE SATURN WAS STILL ON THE RECALL LIST FOR THE THIRD REPAIR ON THE SAFERCAR.GOV SITE UNTIL ABOUT A WEEK LATER, COINCIDENTLY A FEW DAYS AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT WITH GM OVER THE CONTINUING RUDE AND DISRESPECTFUL TREATMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

I AM WRITING TO REPORT FRAUD BY ROSEVILLE CHEVROLET. THIS IS IN REGARDS TO THE SATURN RECALL OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING #14115. EVIDENTLY THE DEALERSHIP, ROSEVILLE CHEVROLET HAS SUBMITTED A CLAIM THAT THEY HAVE REPAIRED THIS DEFECT. THEY HAVE NOT. I HAD TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR THE FIRST TWO RECALLS. THE PARTS FOR THE THIRD WERE NOT IN YET. I TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER TO KEEP MY CAR UNTIL THEY COULD FIX THE 3RD RECALL AS I DID NOT SEE WHY I SHOULD HAVE TO CONTINUE TO RISK MY LIFE FOR GM. A WEEK LATER THE MANAGER CALLED SAYING THE 3RD RECALL WAS DONE. WHEN I WENT TO GET THE CAR I ONLY RECIEVED TWO RECEIPTS. I DIDN'T HAVE MY READING GLASSES SO COULD NOT SEE WHAT WORK HAD BEEN DONE. I LATER LOOKED AT THE PAPERS AND NEITHER HAD THE 3RD RECALL LISTED. WEEKS LATER I WAS NOTIFIED BY SATURN THAT THE PARTS WERE NOW IN. I CHECKED THE SAFERCAR WEBSITE AND FOUND MY CAR WAS NO LONGER LISTED FOR THE 3RD RECALL. APPARENTLY THEY ALTERED THE RECORDS CLAIMING THEY HAVE DONE THE WORK, WHICH WAS NOT DONE. WHAT EXACTLY AM I SUPPOSED TO DO TO GET THAT REPAIR DONE? WHAT IF ANYTHING WILL BE THE CONSEQUENCE FOR THEIR COMMITTING FRAUD AND PUTTING MY LIFE IN DANGER BY ASSURING THAT I CAN NOT GET THIS RECALL REPAIRED? I SPOKE TO GM AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE DEALERSHIP AS I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THEM SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN 2006. I INFORMED THEM THAT I WOULD NOT GO BACK THERE FOR THE 3RD, I HAVE NO REASON TO SUBMIT MYSELF TO MORE ABUSE. IT WAS AFTER FILING THE COMPLAINT THAT SUDDENLY MY CAR THAT IT NO LONGER SHOWED ON THE SAFECAR SITE. ROSEVILLE CHEVROLET HAS OUT DONE THEMSELVES WITH CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR. WHAT IF ANYTHING AT ALL WILL BE DONE? HOW DO I GET A COPY OF THIS CLAIM? *TR

I AM WRITING TO REPORT FRAUD BY ROSEVILLE CHEVROLET. THIS IS IN REGARDS TO THE SATURN RECALL OF THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING #14115. EVIDENTLY THE DEALERSHIP, ROSEVILLE CHEVROLET HAS SUBMITTED A CLAIM THAT THEY HAVE REPAIRED THIS DEFECT. THEY HAVE NOT. I HAD TAKEN MY CAR IN FOR THE FIRST TWO RECALLS. THE PARTS FOR THE THIRD WERE NOT IN YET. I TOLD THE SERVICE MANAGER TO KEEP MY CAR UNTIL THEY COULD FIX THE 3RD RECALL AS I DID NOT SEE WHY I SHOULD HAVE TO CONTINUE TO RISK MY LIFE FOR GM. A WEEK LATER THE MANAGER CALLED SAYING THE 3RD RECALL WAS DONE. WHEN I WENT TO GET THE CAR I ONLY RECIEVED TWO RECEIPTS. I DIDN'T HAVE MY READING GLASSES SO COULD NOT SEE WHAT WORK HAD BEEN DONE. I LATER LOOKED AT THE PAPERS AND NEITHER HAD THE 3RD RECALL LISTED. WEEKS LATER I WAS NOTIFIED BY SATURN THAT THE PARTS WERE NOW IN. I CHECKED THE SAFERCAR WEBSITE AND FOUND MY CAR WAS NO LONGER LISTED FOR THE 3RD RECALL. APPARENTLY THEY ALTERED THE RECORDS CLAIMING THEY HAVE DONE THE WORK, WHICH WAS NOT DONE. WHAT EXACTLY AM I SUPPOSED TO DO TO GET THAT REPAIR DONE? WHAT IF ANYTHING WILL BE THE CONSEQUENCE FOR THEIR COMMITTING FRAUD AND PUTTING MY LIFE IN DANGER BY ASSURING THAT I CAN NOT GET THIS RECALL REPAIRED? I SPOKE TO GM AFTER FILING A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE DEALERSHIP AS I HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THEM SINCE I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW IN 2006. I INFORMED THEM THAT I WOULD NOT GO BACK THERE FOR THE 3RD, I HAVE NO REASON TO SUBMIT MYSELF TO MORE ABUSE. IT WAS AFTER FILING THE COMPLAINT THAT SUDDENLY MY CAR THAT IT NO LONGER SHOWED ON THE SAFECAR SITE. ROSEVILLE CHEVROLET HAS OUT DONE THEMSELVES WITH CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR. WHAT IF ANYTHING AT ALL WILL BE DONE? HOW DO I GET A COPY OF THIS CLAIM? *TR

MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. COULD BARELY STEER IT TO SAFETY. THE POWER STEERING COLUMN WAS THE ISSUE. COST ME ALMOST 900 DOLLARS TO REPAIR BUT GM WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME, EVEN THOUGH OTHER GM VEHICLES HAVE A RECALL FOR THE COLUMN. *TR

MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL FOR THE POWER STEERING. POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. COULD BARELY STEER IT TO SAFETY. THE POWER STEERING COLUMN WAS THE ISSUE. COST ME ALMOST 900 DOLLARS TO REPAIR BUT GM WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME, EVEN THOUGH OTHER GM VEHICLES HAVE A RECALL FOR THE COLUMN. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000: (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

I HAD AN VERY OCCASIONAL INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT BASICALLY CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO SHUT OFF FOR ABOUT A SECOND OR TWO. IT ALWAYS SEEMED TO HAPPEN ON A TURN. I TRIED TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT NO ONE SAW IT IN ACTION TO IDENTIFY IT. IT USUALLY HAPPENED ON A TURN AND QUICKLY RETURNED TO NORMAL. IT HAPPENED ON A ROAD WITH A SMALL BEND IN IT. IT DID NOT RESTART WORKING BEFORE I DROVE OFF THE ROAD INTO A FILBERT FIELD. I SUFFERED MULTIPLE CONCUSSIONS IN THE CRASH. I SAW A SPECIALIST DUE TO MY MEMORY LOSS AND HE SAID I LIKELY HAD 3 CONCUSSIONS: FRONT INTO STEERING WHEEL/AIR BAG; SIDE - BREAKING DRIVER WINDOW WITH HEAD; AND TOP SIDE DUE TO SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V047000: (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.

I HAD AN VERY OCCASIONAL INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT BASICALLY CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO SHUT OFF FOR ABOUT A SECOND OR TWO. IT ALWAYS SEEMED TO HAPPEN ON A TURN. I TRIED TO HAVE IT FIXED BUT NO ONE SAW IT IN ACTION TO IDENTIFY IT. IT USUALLY HAPPENED ON A TURN AND QUICKLY RETURNED TO NORMAL. IT HAPPENED ON A ROAD WITH A SMALL BEND IN IT. IT DID NOT RESTART WORKING BEFORE I DROVE OFF THE ROAD INTO A FILBERT FIELD. I SUFFERED MULTIPLE CONCUSSIONS IN THE CRASH. I SAW A SPECIALIST DUE TO MY MEMORY LOSS AND HE SAID I LIKELY HAD 3 CONCUSSIONS: FRONT INTO STEERING WHEEL/AIR BAG; SIDE - BREAKING DRIVER WINDOW WITH HEAD; AND TOP SIDE DUE TO SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG. *TR

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 3 YR OLD DAUGHTER AND WENT TO TURN ON OUR STREET AND ALMOST HIT A TRUCK HEAD ON BECAUSE I HAD LITTLE STRENGTH TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING BECAME TO HARD TO TURN. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING), NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

I WAS DRIVING WITH MY 3 YR OLD DAUGHTER AND WENT TO TURN ON OUR STREET AND ALMOST HIT A TRUCK HEAD ON BECAUSE I HAD LITTLE STRENGTH TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING BECAME TO HARD TO TURN. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING), NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V171000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED WAS UNAVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO INFORM WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

WHILE DRIVING AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP CAR WILL JUST CUT OFF, ALOT OF JERKING, POWER STEERING COMES ON AND STEERING HARD,ELECTRICAL DISPLAY WILL AUTOMATIC START SHOWING UP.HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL REPAIRS AND STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH STEERING. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR HAD TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED BUT GOT ON THE ROAD AND CAR STOPPED,THE DEALERSHIP HAD CAR TOWED TO FACILITY AND SAID IF WAS FIXED,IT WAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHEN I TOOK BACK AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL ON GOING TO THIS DAY. *TR

WHILE DRIVING AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP CAR WILL JUST CUT OFF, ALOT OF JERKING, POWER STEERING COMES ON AND STEERING HARD,ELECTRICAL DISPLAY WILL AUTOMATIC START SHOWING UP.HAVE TAKEN CAR TO DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL REPAIRS AND STILL HAVE PROBLEMS WITH STEERING. WHEN I BROUGHT THE CAR HAD TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED BUT GOT ON THE ROAD AND CAR STOPPED,THE DEALERSHIP HAD CAR TOWED TO FACILITY AND SAID IF WAS FIXED,IT WAS ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WHEN I TOOK BACK AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL ON GOING TO THIS DAY. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OFF FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER AND LEFT HIP DUE TO THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE OTHER DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, BUT THE DRIVER WAS INTOXICATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

ON AUGUST 19,2014 THERE WAS AN INCIDENT THAT INVOLVED ME WITH MY 2006 SATURN ION. I WAS PROCEEDING OUT OF TO DRIVE OFF WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY POWER STEERING BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER AND SEEN AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF IN WHICH A CHILD WAS RUNNING ACROSS THE STREET AT THAT TIME I DID THE BEST I COULD AND MY CAR BUMP MY NEIGHBOR VEHICLE. I RECEIVED A STRAINED MUSCLE IN MY HAND THAT MY DOCTOR DIAGNOSED AS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (NERVE DAMAGES). MY CAR HAVE DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES. I SHOULDN'T HAVE T I DIE NOR MY SON OR HAVE A LIFE PERMANENT INJURY THAT WOULD HINDER ME FROM ENJOYING MY LIFE. GM TOLD CONGRESS THAT THEY WOULD DO THE RIGHT THING BY ITS VICTIMS REGARDLESS THE NATURE OF INJURY.I HAVE TO SUFFER WITH THIS AGONIZING PAIN AND SWELLING WITH THE AID OF MEDICATION. NASA I EXPECT YOU TO DO THE RIGHT THING HOLD THEM LIABLE FOR PUTTING THESE FAULTY KNOWING THESE CAR WAS NOT SAFE FOR CONSUMER PURCHASE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OFF FROM A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND MAKING A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME INOPERABLE AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AS A RESULT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER AND LEFT HIP DUE TO THE SEAT BELT. THE CONTACT DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE OTHER DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, BUT THE DRIVER WAS INTOXICATED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING) AND BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 102,000.

ON AUGUST 19,2014 THERE WAS AN INCIDENT THAT INVOLVED ME WITH MY 2006 SATURN ION. I WAS PROCEEDING OUT OF TO DRIVE OFF WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN MY POWER STEERING BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER AND SEEN AS THOUGH THE CAR WAS SHUTTING OFF IN WHICH A CHILD WAS RUNNING ACROSS THE STREET AT THAT TIME I DID THE BEST I COULD AND MY CAR BUMP MY NEIGHBOR VEHICLE. I RECEIVED A STRAINED MUSCLE IN MY HAND THAT MY DOCTOR DIAGNOSED AS CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME (NERVE DAMAGES). MY CAR HAVE DONE THIS SEVERAL TIMES. I SHOULDN'T HAVE T I DIE NOR MY SON OR HAVE A LIFE PERMANENT INJURY THAT WOULD HINDER ME FROM ENJOYING MY LIFE. GM TOLD CONGRESS THAT THEY WOULD DO THE RIGHT THING BY ITS VICTIMS REGARDLESS THE NATURE OF INJURY.I HAVE TO SUFFER WITH THIS AGONIZING PAIN AND SWELLING WITH THE AID OF MEDICATION. NASA I EXPECT YOU TO DO THE RIGHT THING HOLD THEM LIABLE FOR PUTTING THESE FAULTY KNOWING THESE CAR WAS NOT SAFE FOR CONSUMER PURCHASE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,999.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIRS WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,999.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000(STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000(STEERING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO REMEDY THE FAILURE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCE A FAILURE.

LOST OF POWER STEERING. MESSAGE APPEARING POWER STEERING VON DASH BOARD. WHILE DRIVING LOST OF POWER STEERING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE. *TR

LOST OF POWER STEERING. MESSAGE APPEARING POWER STEERING VON DASH BOARD. WHILE DRIVING LOST OF POWER STEERING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO DRIVE VEHICLE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT.THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM A WHIPLASH INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT.THE CONTACT SUFFERED FROM A WHIPLASH INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.

HIGHWAY BOUNCING? UNBALANCED FEELING UNDER VEHICLE? REPLACE STRUTS ASAP!! OKAY FOR THE PAST 30,000 MILES I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING WHAT I COULD DESCRIBE AS A CONSTANT BOUNCE. THE BOUNCE HAS NOW BECOME SO VIOLENT THAT CROSSING A BRIDGE ON A HIGHWAY THE BUMP WILL INCREASE THE AGGRESSION OF THE BOUNCE TO THE POINT THAT YOU BOUNCE RIGHT OFF OF THE ROAD. I HAVE SLOWLY BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSES THIS BOUNCING WOBBLE. AFTER NEW RIMS,CV-HALF SHAFTS, LUGNUTS, TIRES, STABILIZER END-LINKS, TIE-ROD ENDS, INNER TIE-ROD ENDS, AND BALL JOINTS. THE BOUNCE GOT MORE CONTROLLABLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD. NOT LONG AFTER THE NEW PARTS STARTED TO BREAK DOWN AGAIN. FINALLY DURING THE PURCHASE OF ALL OF THESE THINGS OVER AGAIN. I FIND AN INSTANCE WHERE THIS EXACT THING HAPPENED TO ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CONSTANT BOUNCE AS ALWAYS (4 MECHANICS ---- I AM PRETTY MECHANICALLY INCLINED, BUT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM) THIS OTHER INDIVIDUAL GOES UP ON A BRIDGE (HIGHWAY SPEEDS) AND BOUNCES STRAIGHT ACROSS AND RIGHT OFF OF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE DITCH. LUCKILY IN BOTH OF OUR CASES WE WERE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING ANYTHING OTHER THAN SOME TALL GRASS AND SLIDING AROUND IN THE DIRT A BIT ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. HE TAKES HIS FAMILY AND CAR TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC (THEY WERE GOING ON VACATION) AND THIS MECHANIC KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. RELIEVED THIS PERSON WAS THAT HE HAD FINALLY FOUND A MECHANIC THAT SOLVED THIS WRETCHED, ANNOYING, AND ODD PROBLEM I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE. THE STRUTS WERE COMPLETELY SHOT. THE CAR WAS NOT SAGGING ACCORDING TO MEASUREMENTS. BUMPS WEREN'T VIOLENT. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE OLD STRUTS I COULD LITERALLY PUSH THEM DOWN WITH ONE FINGER. LET GO AND WATCH AS THEY JUST RELAX IN PLACE. ANYONE EXPERIENCING A HIGHWAY BOUNCING WOBBLE LIKE SOMETHING IS UNBALANCED THEN REPLACE YOUR STRUTS!! *TR

HIGHWAY BOUNCING? UNBALANCED FEELING UNDER VEHICLE? REPLACE STRUTS ASAP!! OKAY FOR THE PAST 30,000 MILES I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING WHAT I COULD DESCRIBE AS A CONSTANT BOUNCE. THE BOUNCE HAS NOW BECOME SO VIOLENT THAT CROSSING A BRIDGE ON A HIGHWAY THE BUMP WILL INCREASE THE AGGRESSION OF THE BOUNCE TO THE POINT THAT YOU BOUNCE RIGHT OFF OF THE ROAD. I HAVE SLOWLY BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSES THIS BOUNCING WOBBLE. AFTER NEW RIMS,CV-HALF SHAFTS, LUGNUTS, TIRES, STABILIZER END-LINKS, TIE-ROD ENDS, INNER TIE-ROD ENDS, AND BALL JOINTS. THE BOUNCE GOT MORE CONTROLLABLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD. NOT LONG AFTER THE NEW PARTS STARTED TO BREAK DOWN AGAIN. FINALLY DURING THE PURCHASE OF ALL OF THESE THINGS OVER AGAIN. I FIND AN INSTANCE WHERE THIS EXACT THING HAPPENED TO ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WITH THE CONSTANT BOUNCE AS ALWAYS (4 MECHANICS ---- I AM PRETTY MECHANICALLY INCLINED, BUT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM) THIS OTHER INDIVIDUAL GOES UP ON A BRIDGE (HIGHWAY SPEEDS) AND BOUNCES STRAIGHT ACROSS AND RIGHT OFF OF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE DITCH. LUCKILY IN BOTH OF OUR CASES WE WERE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE BEFORE HITTING ANYTHING OTHER THAN SOME TALL GRASS AND SLIDING AROUND IN THE DIRT A BIT ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. HE TAKES HIS FAMILY AND CAR TO THE NEAREST MECHANIC (THEY WERE GOING ON VACATION) AND THIS MECHANIC KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. RELIEVED THIS PERSON WAS THAT HE HAD FINALLY FOUND A MECHANIC THAT SOLVED THIS WRETCHED, ANNOYING, AND ODD PROBLEM I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED BEFORE. THE STRUTS WERE COMPLETELY SHOT. THE CAR WAS NOT SAGGING ACCORDING TO MEASUREMENTS. BUMPS WEREN'T VIOLENT. AFTER REPLACEMENT OF THE OLD STRUTS I COULD LITERALLY PUSH THEM DOWN WITH ONE FINGER. LET GO AND WATCH AS THEY JUST RELAX IN PLACE. ANYONE EXPERIENCING A HIGHWAY BOUNCING WOBBLE LIKE SOMETHING IS UNBALANCED THEN REPLACE YOUR STRUTS!! *TR

I WAS DRIVING MY SATURN ION 2006 CAR AT 25 MILE/HOUR SPEED WHEN SUDDENLY I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL , IT JAMMED TOTALLY. I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT IT WILL GET SO DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP MY CAR ON THE SIDE AND THAN I TURNED IT OFF AND STARTED AGAIN , ON RE START THE STEERING FUNCTION RETURNED TO NORMAL.THIS WAS VERY SCARY FOR ME AS IF THE SAME INCIDENT HAD HAPPENED TO ME ON A HIGHWAY IT CAN BE FATAL. I HAD HEARD ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING AND RECALL . I THOUGHT IF IT FAILS I WILL BE STILL ABLE TO MOVE MY STEERING LIKE A OLD CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING, BUT THE CASE IS DIFFERENT HERE, THE STEERING IS UNABLE TO MOVE EVEN WITH GREATER FORCE.I AM GOING BY TRAIN TO MY JOB TOMORROW , NOT WANT TO TAKE THE SAME RISK. NOW I HAVE PLAN TO GET IT FIXED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.I WILL CONTACT A DEALER AND WANT TO GET IT REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BY GM. I HAVE A RECALL LETTER FROM GM FOR THIS STEERING PROBLEM. *TR

I WAS DRIVING MY SATURN ION 2006 CAR AT 25 MILE/HOUR SPEED WHEN SUDDENLY I WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL , IT JAMMED TOTALLY. I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT IT WILL GET SO DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO STOP MY CAR ON THE SIDE AND THAN I TURNED IT OFF AND STARTED AGAIN , ON RE START THE STEERING FUNCTION RETURNED TO NORMAL.THIS WAS VERY SCARY FOR ME AS IF THE SAME INCIDENT HAD HAPPENED TO ME ON A HIGHWAY IT CAN BE FATAL. I HAD HEARD ABOUT THE FAILURE OF THE POWER STEERING AND RECALL . I THOUGHT IF IT FAILS I WILL BE STILL ABLE TO MOVE MY STEERING LIKE A OLD CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING, BUT THE CASE IS DIFFERENT HERE, THE STEERING IS UNABLE TO MOVE EVEN WITH GREATER FORCE.I AM GOING BY TRAIN TO MY JOB TOMORROW , NOT WANT TO TAKE THE SAME RISK. NOW I HAVE PLAN TO GET IT FIXED AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE.I WILL CONTACT A DEALER AND WANT TO GET IT REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL BY GM. I HAVE A RECALL LETTER FROM GM FOR THIS STEERING PROBLEM. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT BUMPED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE TO AVOID HITTING A PEDESTRIAN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 09/30/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED TO HAVE EXPERIENCED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY THE STEERING FAILURE. UPDATED 02/27/2015 *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT BUMPED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE TO AVOID HITTING A PEDESTRIAN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. UPDATED 09/30/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED TO HAVE EXPERIENCED CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSE BY THE STEERING FAILURE. UPDATED 02/27/2015 *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CHANGE GEARS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE KEYS BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY AND IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CHANGE GEARS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE KEYS BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH AND POWER STEERING RECALL NOTICES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE NEW IGNITION WAS INSTALLED, SHE PROCEEDED TO DRIVE HOME. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING MECHANISM LIGHTS LIT UP AND A BING SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY INFORMED HER, ABOUT A RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING. *JB

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO IGNITION SWITCH AND POWER STEERING RECALL NOTICES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE NEW IGNITION WAS INSTALLED, SHE PROCEEDED TO DRIVE HOME. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING MECHANISM LIGHTS LIT UP AND A BING SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONSUMER RETURNED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THEY INFORMED HER, ABOUT A RECALL REGARDING THE STEERING. *JB

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWER STEERING RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED, IN HER DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE. TURNING THE WHEEL, REQUIRED EXTRA EFFORT. WHEN HER DAUGHTER CALLED GM, SHE WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO POWER STEERING RECALL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED, IN HER DAUGHTER'S VEHICLE. TURNING THE WHEEL, REQUIRED EXTRA EFFORT. WHEN HER DAUGHTER CALLED GM, SHE WAS INFORMED THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WAITING FOR IGNITION SWITCH AND POWER STEERING PARTS TO COMPLETE RECALL. *SMD

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WAITING FOR IGNITION SWITCH AND POWER STEERING PARTS TO COMPLETE RECALL. *SMD

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). *TR

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). *TR

WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY INCLUDING MY 18 MONTH OLD BABY IN THE CAR. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND MY HUSBAND HAD TO USE WAY MORE MUSCLE AND STRENGTH THEN I HAVE TO STEER MY CAR. GM HAD INFORMED THAT I NEED TO PULL OVER SHUT MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. MY FEAR IS WHAT IF I AM GOING FASTER THEN 30 MPH AND DRIVING ON A FREEWAY. BUT AT THE TIME GM DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. BUT THEY DON'T FEEL IT IS DANGEROUS. UM ANY TIME A CAR IS NOT OPERATE TO ITS FULL POTENTIAL IT ENDANGERS THE ALL PEOPLE ON THE ROAD. *TR

WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY INCLUDING MY 18 MONTH OLD BABY IN THE CAR. THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND MY HUSBAND HAD TO USE WAY MORE MUSCLE AND STRENGTH THEN I HAVE TO STEER MY CAR. GM HAD INFORMED THAT I NEED TO PULL OVER SHUT MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT. MY FEAR IS WHAT IF I AM GOING FASTER THEN 30 MPH AND DRIVING ON A FREEWAY. BUT AT THE TIME GM DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. BUT THEY DON'T FEEL IT IS DANGEROUS. UM ANY TIME A CAR IS NOT OPERATE TO ITS FULL POTENTIAL IT ENDANGERS THE ALL PEOPLE ON THE ROAD. *TR

WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A SERIES OF CHIMES AND POWER STEERING INDICATOR CAME ON. I THEN WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I TRIED AGAIN I HAD TO TURN WIDE INTO TRAFFIC BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH I WAS TURNING THE WHEEL AS HARD AS I COULD I COULDN'T CONTROL IT. I CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME THAT ALONG WITH THAT THERE WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. I WAS GIVEN A LOANER BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AFTER THE ABOVE INCIDENT. I WAS CONTACTED ON TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2014 AND WAS TOLD THE IGNITION SWITCH PARTS WERE IN. I INFORMED THEM THAT I COULDN'T DRIVE THE CAR TO KELLY BUICK GMC BECAUSE OF THE POWER STEERING ISSUE SO THEY MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO TOW THE CAR TO THEIR LOCATION. NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME TO TURN IN THE LOANER, BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH THE WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN , THAT IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE. I TOLD THE SERVICE PERSON THAT I AM A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN AND DO NOT HAVE THE STRENGTH IN MY ARMS TO TURN THAT WHEEL AND THAT I AM AFRAID. I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT GM WHICH I WILL IN THE MORNING BECAUSE NOW I HAVE NO WAY TO GET THE CAR FROM KELLY BUICK, WHEN THEY KNEW WHEN THEY TOWED IT IN I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT, BECAUSE OF THE STRUGGLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD SEE WHAT THEY COULD DO, HOWEVER THEY DID NOTHING TO THE POWER STEERING AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT. I WILL CONTACT KELLY AND GM TOMORROW ABOUT THIS SITUATION THAT I HAVE BEEN PUT IN. *TR

WHILE DRIVING I HEARD A SERIES OF CHIMES AND POWER STEERING INDICATOR CAME ON. I THEN WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. WHEN I TRIED AGAIN I HAD TO TURN WIDE INTO TRAFFIC BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH I WAS TURNING THE WHEEL AS HARD AS I COULD I COULDN'T CONTROL IT. I CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME THAT ALONG WITH THAT THERE WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL. I WAS GIVEN A LOANER BECAUSE I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AFTER THE ABOVE INCIDENT. I WAS CONTACTED ON TUESDAY, JULY 8, 2014 AND WAS TOLD THE IGNITION SWITCH PARTS WERE IN. I INFORMED THEM THAT I COULDN'T DRIVE THE CAR TO KELLY BUICK GMC BECAUSE OF THE POWER STEERING ISSUE SO THEY MADE ARRANGEMENTS TO TOW THE CAR TO THEIR LOCATION. NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME TO TURN IN THE LOANER, BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH THE WHEEL IS HARD TO TURN , THAT IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE. I TOLD THE SERVICE PERSON THAT I AM A MIDDLE AGED WOMAN AND DO NOT HAVE THE STRENGTH IN MY ARMS TO TURN THAT WHEEL AND THAT I AM AFRAID. I WAS TOLD TO CONTACT GM WHICH I WILL IN THE MORNING BECAUSE NOW I HAVE NO WAY TO GET THE CAR FROM KELLY BUICK, WHEN THEY KNEW WHEN THEY TOWED IT IN I WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE IT, BECAUSE OF THE STRUGGLE TO TURN THE WHEEL. THEY TOLD ME THEY WOULD SEE WHAT THEY COULD DO, HOWEVER THEY DID NOTHING TO THE POWER STEERING AND I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT. I WILL CONTACT KELLY AND GM TOMORROW ABOUT THIS SITUATION THAT I HAVE BEEN PUT IN. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION MAKING THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE OCCURRENCES THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14153000 (STEERING) BUT THE PARTS WERE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION MAKING THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT DURING THE OCCURRENCES THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER CAMPAIGN NUMBER 14153000 (STEERING) BUT THE PARTS WERE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000.

MY CAR EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE AND IS UNDER A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE. THE GM DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE PART TO FIX THE STEERING IS UNAVAILABLE AND MAY BE UNAVAILABLE FOR MONTHS BUT THAT I SHOULD DRIVE IT ANYWAY. I HAVE REQUESTED A RENTAL VEHICLE BECAUSE THE RECALL NOTICE SAYS THAT MY VEHICLE IS AT AN "INCREASED RISK OF CRASH" AND THAT THE PROBLEM COULD "OCCUR AT ANY TIME". THE DEALERSHIP AGREES WITH ME THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE BUT THAT THEY ARE UNDER ORDERS TO NOT OFFER RENTAL VEHICLES FOR THIS PARTICULAR RECALL. OPERATORS AT THE GM HOTLINES REFUSE TO GIVE THEIR NAMES OR OFFER ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN COMMENTS OF "WORK HARDER TO STEER YOUR CAR" ([XXX]) AND "AT LEAST IT'S STILL DRIVABLE" ([XXX])... GM'S WEB SITE SAYS THAT "RENTAL CARS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN REQUESTED BY CONCERNED OWNERS AT GM'S EXPENSE" BUT STILL NO ONE WILL HELP ME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

MY CAR EXPERIENCED POWER STEERING FAILURE AND IS UNDER A RECALL FOR POWER STEERING FAILURE. THE GM DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THE PART TO FIX THE STEERING IS UNAVAILABLE AND MAY BE UNAVAILABLE FOR MONTHS BUT THAT I SHOULD DRIVE IT ANYWAY. I HAVE REQUESTED A RENTAL VEHICLE BECAUSE THE RECALL NOTICE SAYS THAT MY VEHICLE IS AT AN "INCREASED RISK OF CRASH" AND THAT THE PROBLEM COULD "OCCUR AT ANY TIME". THE DEALERSHIP AGREES WITH ME THAT THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE BUT THAT THEY ARE UNDER ORDERS TO NOT OFFER RENTAL VEHICLES FOR THIS PARTICULAR RECALL. OPERATORS AT THE GM HOTLINES REFUSE TO GIVE THEIR NAMES OR OFFER ASSISTANCE OTHER THAN COMMENTS OF "WORK HARDER TO STEER YOUR CAR" ([XXX]) AND "AT LEAST IT'S STILL DRIVABLE" ([XXX])... GM'S WEB SITE SAYS THAT "RENTAL CARS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN REQUESTED BY CONCERNED OWNERS AT GM'S EXPENSE" BUT STILL NO ONE WILL HELP ME. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING KEY SWITCH, TURN SIGNAL, WIPER CONTROL, ETC.) WAS LOOSE UPON GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM THE REPAIRS FOR THE KEY SWITCH RECALL. THIS WAS NOT LIKE THIS PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIRS AND REPRESENTS SLOPPY WORKMANSHIP BY DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEES REPAIRING THE VEHICLE OR POOR DESIGN THAT WON'T STAY TIGHT. BY THIS BEING LOOSE, THERE COULD BE DAMAGE TO THE WIRES OR THE WIRES COULD COME UNPLUGGED INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WOULD INCLUDE AIR BAG WIRES, KEY SWITCH WIRES, ETC. THERE WOULD ALSO BE A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE IF THIS PROBLEM ISN'T CORRECTED AS THE WIRES COULD SHORT OUT. I BELIEVE ALL THE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED SHOULD BE RECALLED AGAIN TO CHECK FOR THIS PROBLEM AND REPAIR THEM IF IT IS FOUND THAT IT IS LOOSE. *JS

THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (INCLUDING KEY SWITCH, TURN SIGNAL, WIPER CONTROL, ETC.) WAS LOOSE UPON GETTING THE VEHICLE BACK FROM THE REPAIRS FOR THE KEY SWITCH RECALL. THIS WAS NOT LIKE THIS PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIRS AND REPRESENTS SLOPPY WORKMANSHIP BY DEALERSHIP EMPLOYEES REPAIRING THE VEHICLE OR POOR DESIGN THAT WON'T STAY TIGHT. BY THIS BEING LOOSE, THERE COULD BE DAMAGE TO THE WIRES OR THE WIRES COULD COME UNPLUGGED INSIDE THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WOULD INCLUDE AIR BAG WIRES, KEY SWITCH WIRES, ETC. THERE WOULD ALSO BE A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE IF THIS PROBLEM ISN'T CORRECTED AS THE WIRES COULD SHORT OUT. I BELIEVE ALL THE VEHICLES THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED SHOULD BE RECALLED AGAIN TO CHECK FOR THIS PROBLEM AND REPAIR THEM IF IT IS FOUND THAT IT IS LOOSE. *JS

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD RECENTLY, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE AND FINALLY, THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. RECENTLY, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BEING PULLED. ALSO, WHEN SHE PUSHED THE SHIFTER KNOB, THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. IT WOULD GO OUT AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION, WHILE DRIVING. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE, WHEN SHE DROVE OVER A BUMP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. UPDATED 08/06/14

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ISSUES. *SMD RECENTLY, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE THE CONSUMER STATED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED TWICE AND FINALLY, THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. RECENTLY, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON WITHOUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BEING PULLED. ALSO, WHEN SHE PUSHED THE SHIFTER KNOB, THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING. IT WOULD GO OUT AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION, WHILE DRIVING. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE, WHEN SHE DROVE OVER A BUMP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. UPDATED 08/06/14

I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING "U" JOINT HAS AND IS BECOMING LOSER EVERY DAY THAT I AM DRIVING. TODAY AS I WAS GOING DOWN MY GRAVEL DRIVEWAY HITTING LITTLE BUMPS THE STEERING WAS ALMOST NON EXISTENCE BECAUSE OF THE VIBRATION. *TR

I HAVE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING "U" JOINT HAS AND IS BECOMING LOSER EVERY DAY THAT I AM DRIVING. TODAY AS I WAS GOING DOWN MY GRAVEL DRIVEWAY HITTING LITTLE BUMPS THE STEERING WAS ALMOST NON EXISTENCE BECAUSE OF THE VIBRATION. *TR

I WAS DRIVING TO KIDS SCHOOL AND AS I WAS TURNING ONTO SCHOOL PROPERTY MY IGNITION BINGED AND PWR STR APPEARED AT EXACT SAME MOMENT I LOST POWER STEERING AND RAN CAR UP ON CURB ONTO LAWN. I COULD HAVE SERIOUSLY INJURED IF NOT KILLED AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KID THAT DAY.. I'VE TRIED TO CALL ABOUT PROBLEM SINCE I RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR VEHICLE ALERT IN MAIL JUST DAYS B4. BUT WHEN I CALLED I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T HELP ME AFTER ALL BECAUSE IT ALREADY WENT OUT.. WHAT KIND OF BULL IS THAT? *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE POWER WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECTS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.

I WAS DRIVING TO KIDS SCHOOL AND AS I WAS TURNING ONTO SCHOOL PROPERTY MY IGNITION BINGED AND PWR STR APPEARED AT EXACT SAME MOMENT I LOST POWER STEERING AND RAN CAR UP ON CURB ONTO LAWN. I COULD HAVE SERIOUSLY INJURED IF NOT KILLED AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KID THAT DAY.. I'VE TRIED TO CALL ABOUT PROBLEM SINCE I RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR VEHICLE ALERT IN MAIL JUST DAYS B4. BUT WHEN I CALLED I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T HELP ME AFTER ALL BECAUSE IT ALREADY WENT OUT.. WHAT KIND OF BULL IS THAT? *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER. ALSO, THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE POWER WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH UNDER THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 14V047000 (AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECTS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SATURN ION ON A STATE HIGHWAY IN VT WHEN THE POWER STEERING ABRUPTLY CUT OUT ON THE CAR. SHE WAS BARELY ABLE TO STEER IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE SHE SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT. THE POWER STEERING CONTINUED TO WORK FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN CUT OUT AGAIN. WE RELY ON THIS CAR AND ARE STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON IT. THIS INCIDENT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, HOWEVER IF SHE HAD BEEN IN A MORE RESIDENTIAL AREA OR IF IT HAD BEEN RAINING ME, MY WIFE, OUR 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, A PEDESTRIAN, OR ANOTHER DRIVER COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN HURT OR KILLED. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY NOT HELPFUL WHEN I HAVE CONTACTED THEM MULTIPLE TIMES ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I HAVE CONFIRMED WITH A LOCAL DEALER THAT THIS IS PART OF AN ACTIVE RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING MOTOR, BUT GM COULD NOT EVEN GIVE ME AN ESTIMATION ABOUT WHEN I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET THIS FIXED. I AM AT A LOSS FOR WHAT TO DO BECAUSE THEY ARE FAILING TO ADDRESS THIS RECALL. I NEVER EVEN RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT THIS RECALL OR THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL IN MARCH. I HAD NO IDEA THAT I WAS DRIVING AN INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS VEHICLE FOR TWO MONTHS!!! THIS ISSUE HAS IMPACTED OUR ABILITY TO PERFORM DAY TO DAY FUNCTIONS SUCH AS GETTING OUR DAUGHTER TO DAYCARE AND GETTING US TO WORK. WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND CANNOT AFFORD TO JUST BUY OR RENT ANOTHER VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO OR HOW LONG I AM GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON A CAR THAT I CANNOT EVEN DRIVE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO BUILD IT PROPERLY AND TO NOTIFY ME AS AN OWNER OF ANY ISSUES. I AM ANGRY AND DISHEARTENED BY THIS AND I JUST WANT SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING TO GET THIS FIXED. I AM NOW GOING TO HAVE TO USE MONEY THAT I DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT PART FOR A CAR THAT IS RECALLED BECAUSE I SIMPLY CANNOT WAIT AN INDETERMINATE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR GM TO ADDRESS THIS RECALL. *TR

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SATURN ION ON A STATE HIGHWAY IN VT WHEN THE POWER STEERING ABRUPTLY CUT OUT ON THE CAR. SHE WAS BARELY ABLE TO STEER IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE SHE SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT. THE POWER STEERING CONTINUED TO WORK FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF MINUTES AND THEN CUT OUT AGAIN. WE RELY ON THIS CAR AND ARE STILL MAKING PAYMENTS ON IT. THIS INCIDENT DID NOT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, HOWEVER IF SHE HAD BEEN IN A MORE RESIDENTIAL AREA OR IF IT HAD BEEN RAINING ME, MY WIFE, OUR 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, A PEDESTRIAN, OR ANOTHER DRIVER COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN HURT OR KILLED. GM CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY NOT HELPFUL WHEN I HAVE CONTACTED THEM MULTIPLE TIMES ABOUT THIS ISSUE. I HAVE CONFIRMED WITH A LOCAL DEALER THAT THIS IS PART OF AN ACTIVE RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING MOTOR, BUT GM COULD NOT EVEN GIVE ME AN ESTIMATION ABOUT WHEN I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET THIS FIXED. I AM AT A LOSS FOR WHAT TO DO BECAUSE THEY ARE FAILING TO ADDRESS THIS RECALL. I NEVER EVEN RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT THIS RECALL OR THE IGNITION SWITCH RECALL IN MARCH. I HAD NO IDEA THAT I WAS DRIVING AN INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS VEHICLE FOR TWO MONTHS!!! THIS ISSUE HAS IMPACTED OUR ABILITY TO PERFORM DAY TO DAY FUNCTIONS SUCH AS GETTING OUR DAUGHTER TO DAYCARE AND GETTING US TO WORK. WE LIVE IN A RURAL AREA AND CANNOT AFFORD TO JUST BUY OR RENT ANOTHER VEHICLE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO OR HOW LONG I AM GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE PAYMENTS ON A CAR THAT I CANNOT EVEN DRIVE BECAUSE THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO BUILD IT PROPERLY AND TO NOTIFY ME AS AN OWNER OF ANY ISSUES. I AM ANGRY AND DISHEARTENED BY THIS AND I JUST WANT SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING TO GET THIS FIXED. I AM NOW GOING TO HAVE TO USE MONEY THAT I DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT PART FOR A CAR THAT IS RECALLED BECAUSE I SIMPLY CANNOT WAIT AN INDETERMINATE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR GM TO ADDRESS THIS RECALL. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. ADDITIONALLY THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. DR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. ADDITIONALLY THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. DR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. ADDITIONALLY THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. DR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. ADDITIONALLY THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING AND THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. DR

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN 3 WEEKS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME A WRECK. I DO NOT HAVE THE $1000 THAT IT IS ESTIMATED TO TAKE TO FIX THIS. *TR

MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN 3 WEEKS. IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME A WRECK. I DO NOT HAVE THE $1000 THAT IT IS ESTIMATED TO TAKE TO FIX THIS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE STEERING WHEEL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,802.

WHILE AT A GAS STATION, I COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. WHEN I FINALLY GOT THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, I COULD NOT GET THE KEY TO TURN AND START THE VEHICLE AGAIN. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY MANEUVERING THE STEERING WHEEL FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE BUT THE VEHICLE STALLED AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 14V153000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,802.

WHILE AT A GAS STATION, I COULD NOT GET THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION. WHEN I FINALLY GOT THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, I COULD NOT GET THE KEY TO TURN AND START THE VEHICLE AGAIN. *TR

MY CAR IS ACTIVELY LOSING THE POWER STEERING NO LESS THAN 5 TIMES EVERY DAY. I HAVE TO FIND AN APPROPRIATE PLACE TO PULL OVER TO TURN MY CAR OFF TO RESET FOR THE POWER STEERING TO BE OPERATIONAL AGAIN. EVERY DAY IT IS GETTING WORSE. *TR

MY CAR IS ACTIVELY LOSING THE POWER STEERING NO LESS THAN 5 TIMES EVERY DAY. I HAVE TO FIND AN APPROPRIATE PLACE TO PULL OVER TO TURN MY CAR OFF TO RESET FOR THE POWER STEERING TO BE OPERATIONAL AGAIN. EVERY DAY IT IS GETTING WORSE. *TR

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THE MESSAGE CENTER GAVE A MESSAGE OF "PWR STR," AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 SATURN ION. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, STARTED THE CAR AND THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY FIXED ITSELF ENOUGH TO MAKE IT BACK HOME. I LATER DROVE THE CAR AGAIN A SHORT DISTANCE (ABOUT 5 MILES) AND THE SAME MESSAGE POPPED UP AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL, AND IT APPEARS TO BE FULL. AFTER SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS MAKE/MODEL HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE, AND HAVE PAID UP TO $1,000 TO HAVE IT FIXED. *TR

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK, THE MESSAGE CENTER GAVE A MESSAGE OF "PWR STR," AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 SATURN ION. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE IGNITION, STARTED THE CAR AND THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY FIXED ITSELF ENOUGH TO MAKE IT BACK HOME. I LATER DROVE THE CAR AGAIN A SHORT DISTANCE (ABOUT 5 MILES) AND THE SAME MESSAGE POPPED UP AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I CHECKED THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL, AND IT APPEARS TO BE FULL. AFTER SOME RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, I FOUND THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THIS MAKE/MODEL HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE, AND HAVE PAID UP TO $1,000 TO HAVE IT FIXED. *TR

AFTER RECEIVING MY VEHICLE BACK FROM HAVING THE IGNITION RECALL FIXED MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT THE NEXT DAY. I HAVE FILED A POWER STEERING COMPLAINT PREVIOUSLY BEFORE IT WENT OUT. I HAD PULLED INTO A CAR WAS AND A TRUCK WAS COMING OUT THE ENTRANCE. IT BACKED UP TO LET ME IN. AT THAT POINT MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING ME TO HEAD STRAIGHT FOR THE TRUCK. I STOPPED AND THE TRUCK BACKED IP. I TURN TO THE LEFT TO GO IN THE DIRECTION I NEEDED TO GO AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AT A SPEED OF 10 MILES AND HOUR WHEN IT WAS TURNED COMPLETELY TO THE LEFT AND THE CAR WOULD ONLY GO STRAIGHT. THE WHEEL THEN STARTED TO MAKE A SCREECHING SOUND AND GRINDING SOUND AND WAS SHAKING. I TURNED THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AND IT WOULD ONLY GO STRAIGHT. I WENT IN REVERSE AND THE FORWARD AGAIN AND IT FINALLY TURNED. HAVING TO OTHER OPTION I DROVE THE 2 MILES TO MY HOME. WHENEVER I WOULD TURN THE CAR WOULD TURN BUT WOULDNOT STRAIGHTEN OUT TO THE FORWARD POSITION CORRECTLY. IT WAS VERY DELAYED. I AM NOW NOT ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AND AM FOR THE FEAR THAT I COULD GET IN AN ACCIDENT OR LOSE CONTROL. *TR

AFTER RECEIVING MY VEHICLE BACK FROM HAVING THE IGNITION RECALL FIXED MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT THE NEXT DAY. I HAVE FILED A POWER STEERING COMPLAINT PREVIOUSLY BEFORE IT WENT OUT. I HAD PULLED INTO A CAR WAS AND A TRUCK WAS COMING OUT THE ENTRANCE. IT BACKED UP TO LET ME IN. AT THAT POINT MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT CAUSING ME TO HEAD STRAIGHT FOR THE TRUCK. I STOPPED AND THE TRUCK BACKED IP. I TURN TO THE LEFT TO GO IN THE DIRECTION I NEEDED TO GO AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AT A SPEED OF 10 MILES AND HOUR WHEN IT WAS TURNED COMPLETELY TO THE LEFT AND THE CAR WOULD ONLY GO STRAIGHT. THE WHEEL THEN STARTED TO MAKE A SCREECHING SOUND AND GRINDING SOUND AND WAS SHAKING. I TURNED THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AND IT WOULD ONLY GO STRAIGHT. I WENT IN REVERSE AND THE FORWARD AGAIN AND IT FINALLY TURNED. HAVING TO OTHER OPTION I DROVE THE 2 MILES TO MY HOME. WHENEVER I WOULD TURN THE CAR WOULD TURN BUT WOULDNOT STRAIGHTEN OUT TO THE FORWARD POSITION CORRECTLY. IT WAS VERY DELAYED. I AM NOW NOT ABLE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AND AM FOR THE FEAR THAT I COULD GET IN AN ACCIDENT OR LOSE CONTROL. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED THEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,750 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,799.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED THEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,750 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 65,799.

POWER STEERING SEEMS TO BE FAILING. WHEN TURNING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING IS HARD AND SEEMS TO NOT BE WORKING CORRECTLY. IT FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STOP WORKING AT ANY MOMENT. THIS ISSUE IS A SUDDEN PROBLEM NOT SOMETHING GRADUALLY GETTING WORSE. *JS

POWER STEERING SEEMS TO BE FAILING. WHEN TURNING AT ANY SPEED THE STEERING IS HARD AND SEEMS TO NOT BE WORKING CORRECTLY. IT FEELS LIKE IT IS GOING TO STOP WORKING AT ANY MOMENT. THIS ISSUE IS A SUDDEN PROBLEM NOT SOMETHING GRADUALLY GETTING WORSE. *JS

WITHIN AN HOUR OF BRINGING THE VEHICLE HOME FROM GETTING THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED ON APRIL 25, 2014, I RECEIVED A FRANTIC CALL FROM MY DAUGHTER, PANICKED SHE HAD JUST BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. SHE STATES SHE WAS DRIVING HOME IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AND THE CAR STARTED VEERING BACK AND FORTH UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CAR CAREENED INTO THE CURB DAMAGING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND TIRE. IT HIT WITH SUCH FORCE, THE VEHICLE RICOCHET BACK INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. MY DAUGHTER THEN SHIFTED IT INTO PARK, TURNED IT OFF AND ATTEMPTED TO EXIT. THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AND COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED, MANUALLY OR WITH THE KEY FOB. 2 MEN DRIVING BY STOPPED AND ATTEMPTED TO HELP HER OUT OF THE VEHICLE, WITH NO LUCK. AS A LAST RESORT, SHE HAD TO BREAK OUT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW TO ESCAPE. I THEN CALLED DAYL GRAVES DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO THEIR DEALERSHIP SO THEY COULD EVALUATE THE VEHICLE. IT IS CURRENTLY STILL AT THEIR DEALERSHIP. AFTER KEVIN, THE MECHANIC, LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE, HE DETERMINED IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING MOTOR & COLUMN. UPDATED 08/20/14

WITHIN AN HOUR OF BRINGING THE VEHICLE HOME FROM GETTING THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED ON APRIL 25, 2014, I RECEIVED A FRANTIC CALL FROM MY DAUGHTER, PANICKED SHE HAD JUST BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT. SHE STATES SHE WAS DRIVING HOME IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA AND THE CAR STARTED VEERING BACK AND FORTH UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CAR CAREENED INTO THE CURB DAMAGING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND TIRE. IT HIT WITH SUCH FORCE, THE VEHICLE RICOCHET BACK INTO THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. MY DAUGHTER THEN SHIFTED IT INTO PARK, TURNED IT OFF AND ATTEMPTED TO EXIT. THE DOORS WOULD NOT OPEN AND COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED, MANUALLY OR WITH THE KEY FOB. 2 MEN DRIVING BY STOPPED AND ATTEMPTED TO HELP HER OUT OF THE VEHICLE, WITH NO LUCK. AS A LAST RESORT, SHE HAD TO BREAK OUT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW TO ESCAPE. I THEN CALLED DAYL GRAVES DEALERSHIP, AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED BACK TO THEIR DEALERSHIP SO THEY COULD EVALUATE THE VEHICLE. IT IS CURRENTLY STILL AT THEIR DEALERSHIP. AFTER KEVIN, THE MECHANIC, LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE, HE DETERMINED IT WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING MOTOR & COLUMN. UPDATED 08/20/14

THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST 4 TIMES THAT WHILE MY CAR WAS IDLING AT EITHER A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN, OR WHAT HAVE YOU, MY CAR WOULD JUST SHUT OFF AFTER MAKING A ROUGH IDLING NOISE. THIS SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF ME THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. IF I WERE TO SHUT MY CAR OFF & TURN IT BACK ON, IT WOULD THEN GO AWAY. IT MADE ME WEARY OF DRIVING BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNEW WHEN OR WHERE THAT COULD HAPPEN. THE SECOND INCIDENT WOULD BE MY POWER STEWING. MY CAR WOULD "DING" AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WOULD COME ON MAKING MY WHEEL STIFFEN UP IMMEDIATELY. AGAIN, IF I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN, THE PROBLEM WOULD STOP... FOR A LITTLE BIT. STARTED OFF AT ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK, THEN ONCE A DAY MAYBE, NOW I CAN'T EVEN GO A BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE WITHOUT IT COMING ON. FRUSTRATING AND DANGEROUS TO SAY THE LEAST. *TR

THERE HAS BEEN AT LEAST 4 TIMES THAT WHILE MY CAR WAS IDLING AT EITHER A RED LIGHT, STOP SIGN, OR WHAT HAVE YOU, MY CAR WOULD JUST SHUT OFF AFTER MAKING A ROUGH IDLING NOISE. THIS SCARED THE CRAP OUT OF ME THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. IF I WERE TO SHUT MY CAR OFF & TURN IT BACK ON, IT WOULD THEN GO AWAY. IT MADE ME WEARY OF DRIVING BECAUSE YOU NEVER KNEW WHEN OR WHERE THAT COULD HAPPEN. THE SECOND INCIDENT WOULD BE MY POWER STEWING. MY CAR WOULD "DING" AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WOULD COME ON MAKING MY WHEEL STIFFEN UP IMMEDIATELY. AGAIN, IF I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON AGAIN, THE PROBLEM WOULD STOP... FOR A LITTLE BIT. STARTED OFF AT ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK, THEN ONCE A DAY MAYBE, NOW I CAN'T EVEN GO A BLOCK FROM MY HOUSE WITHOUT IT COMING ON. FRUSTRATING AND DANGEROUS TO SAY THE LEAST. *TR

L WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION WHICH L BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2006 GOING TO PICK UP MY GRANDDAUGHTER IN HOWELL MI I WAS ON INTERSTATE WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL ON AS L WENT ON EXIT INTERSTATE,L TURNED OFF CRUISE CONTROL WHEN L DID THAT IT SHUT MY CAR DOWN COMPLETELY ,L WAS MERGING ON ANOTHER INTERSTATE WITH NO ENGINE RUNNING NO POWER STEERING AND UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE . THERE WAS NO WHERE TO PULL OVER OFF ROAD SAFELY , L WAS ALMOST KILLED CAR HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO RESTART . I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ME 3 DIFFERENT TIMES , L HAVE TAKEN CAR TO CHEVY DEALERSHIP MANY TIME COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS MATTER, THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS , L HAVE STOPPED USING MY CRUISE CONTROL . L REALLY HAVE A LEMON SUNROOF DOES NOT WORK SUN ROOF LEAKS , THE CAR STARTS WHEN IT WANTS TO , LAM RETIRED 65 YEARS OLD AND TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF THE SATURN ION , L WOULD BE AFRAID TO SELL THIS 2006 SATURN ION TO THE PUBLIC , L DON'T WANT TO KILL ANYONE , THE CAR SITS ,NOT USING IT , WON'T SELL IT, WHAT CAN BE DONE? AND THERE IS NO RETAIL VALUE FOR THIS CAR .NOW THERE IS A RECALL ON IGNITION SWITCH I FEEL SO VERY SORRY FOR THE PEOPLE THAT LOST THEIR LIVES,L WAS LUCKY THAT L WAS NOT ONE THAT WAS KILLED ,AS L SAID EARLIER, THIS CAR WENT TO DEALERSHIP 3 DIFFERENT TIMES ON THIS MATTER , LAST TIME L TOOK THE CAR IN WAS LAST SUMMER 2013 , MECHANIC DROVE SATURN ION AND TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG . THE CAR SITS. *TR

L WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION WHICH L BOUGHT BRAND NEW IN 2006 GOING TO PICK UP MY GRANDDAUGHTER IN HOWELL MI I WAS ON INTERSTATE WITH MY CRUISE CONTROL ON AS L WENT ON EXIT INTERSTATE,L TURNED OFF CRUISE CONTROL WHEN L DID THAT IT SHUT MY CAR DOWN COMPLETELY ,L WAS MERGING ON ANOTHER INTERSTATE WITH NO ENGINE RUNNING NO POWER STEERING AND UNABLE TO RESTART ENGINE . THERE WAS NO WHERE TO PULL OVER OFF ROAD SAFELY , L WAS ALMOST KILLED CAR HAD TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP TO RESTART . I HAVE HAD THIS HAPPEN TO ME 3 DIFFERENT TIMES , L HAVE TAKEN CAR TO CHEVY DEALERSHIP MANY TIME COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS MATTER, THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEMS , L HAVE STOPPED USING MY CRUISE CONTROL . L REALLY HAVE A LEMON SUNROOF DOES NOT WORK SUN ROOF LEAKS , THE CAR STARTS WHEN IT WANTS TO , LAM RETIRED 65 YEARS OLD AND TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF THE SATURN ION , L WOULD BE AFRAID TO SELL THIS 2006 SATURN ION TO THE PUBLIC , L DON'T WANT TO KILL ANYONE , THE CAR SITS ,NOT USING IT , WON'T SELL IT, WHAT CAN BE DONE? AND THERE IS NO RETAIL VALUE FOR THIS CAR .NOW THERE IS A RECALL ON IGNITION SWITCH I FEEL SO VERY SORRY FOR THE PEOPLE THAT LOST THEIR LIVES,L WAS LUCKY THAT L WAS NOT ONE THAT WAS KILLED ,AS L SAID EARLIER, THIS CAR WENT TO DEALERSHIP 3 DIFFERENT TIMES ON THIS MATTER , LAST TIME L TOOK THE CAR IN WAS LAST SUMMER 2013 , MECHANIC DROVE SATURN ION AND TOLD ME THERE IS NOTHING WRONG . THE CAR SITS. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE I MADE IT ABOUT TWO MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE WHEN I MADE MY FIRST LEFT TURN. AS I STARTED TO TURN I NOTICED MY STEERING WAS GETTING DIFFICULT, THEN THE THREE BEEPS AND A DISPLAY OF PWR STR WENT OFF ON MY CAR. LUCKY I WASN'T ON A BUSY ROAD OR THRUWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK OR SCHOOL BECAUSE AS I TURNED INTO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT THE STEERING WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY REPAIR ASAP AND WAS TOLD MY POWER STEERING MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACE. THIS REPAIR LIKE ANY OTHER COST A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS THAT I WAS SURELY VERY UNHAPPY TO DISH OUT. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS CAR AND AFTER ALREADY RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM I WENT ONLINE AND CHECKED IF THERE WAS ANY RECALL IN THE PAST ON THE STEERING. I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE MY WEBSITES WITH PEOPLE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME HOWEVER THERE WAS NO OFFICIAL RECALL JUST GM WOULD REPAIR THE STEERING IF BROUGHT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP, HAD I KNOWN THIS I WOULD OF TAKEN IT THERE. SO THE NEXT DAY I CALLED GM'S CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE TO HOPEFULLY GET REIMBURSED MY REPAIR BILL SINCE IF THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO REPAY FOR IT INSTEAD OF JUST OFFERING TO MAKE A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT WITH THEIR DEALERSHIP TO PERFORM THE MAINTENANCE WHENEVER THEY'RE AVAILABLE. I WAS TOLD SINCE THERE ARE FOUR REASONS FOR THE STEERING TO FAIL THERE HASN'T BEEN A FINAL RECALL MADE AND THEREFORE THEY ARE UNABLE TO REIMBURSE ME. THE ONLY ADVICE I GOT WAS TO WAIT AROUND FOR THE OFFICIAL RECALL AND THEN ONCE I RECEIVE IT THEN GO THROUGH THE REIMBURSEMENT CYCLE. I AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS AT ALL, IF GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM THEY SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. MY STEERING WENT OFF COMPLETELY WITHOUT NOTICE AND I EASILY COULD OF BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE I MADE IT ABOUT TWO MINUTES FROM MY HOUSE WHEN I MADE MY FIRST LEFT TURN. AS I STARTED TO TURN I NOTICED MY STEERING WAS GETTING DIFFICULT, THEN THE THREE BEEPS AND A DISPLAY OF PWR STR WENT OFF ON MY CAR. LUCKY I WASN'T ON A BUSY ROAD OR THRUWAY ON MY WAY TO WORK OR SCHOOL BECAUSE AS I TURNED INTO THE NEAREST PARKING LOT THE STEERING WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY REPAIR ASAP AND WAS TOLD MY POWER STEERING MOTOR HAD TO BE REPLACE. THIS REPAIR LIKE ANY OTHER COST A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS THAT I WAS SURELY VERY UNHAPPY TO DISH OUT. I AM THE SECOND OWNER OF THIS CAR AND AFTER ALREADY RECEIVING THE RECALL NOTICE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM I WENT ONLINE AND CHECKED IF THERE WAS ANY RECALL IN THE PAST ON THE STEERING. I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE MY WEBSITES WITH PEOPLE WHO HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AS ME HOWEVER THERE WAS NO OFFICIAL RECALL JUST GM WOULD REPAIR THE STEERING IF BROUGHT TO THEIR DEALERSHIP, HAD I KNOWN THIS I WOULD OF TAKEN IT THERE. SO THE NEXT DAY I CALLED GM'S CUSTOMER SERVICE LINE TO HOPEFULLY GET REIMBURSED MY REPAIR BILL SINCE IF THEY ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM THEY SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE TO REPAY FOR IT INSTEAD OF JUST OFFERING TO MAKE A SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT WITH THEIR DEALERSHIP TO PERFORM THE MAINTENANCE WHENEVER THEY'RE AVAILABLE. I WAS TOLD SINCE THERE ARE FOUR REASONS FOR THE STEERING TO FAIL THERE HASN'T BEEN A FINAL RECALL MADE AND THEREFORE THEY ARE UNABLE TO REIMBURSE ME. THE ONLY ADVICE I GOT WAS TO WAIT AROUND FOR THE OFFICIAL RECALL AND THEN ONCE I RECEIVE IT THEN GO THROUGH THE REIMBURSEMENT CYCLE. I AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT THIS AT ALL, IF GM KNOWS THERE IS A PROBLEM THEY SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. MY STEERING WENT OFF COMPLETELY WITHOUT NOTICE AND I EASILY COULD OF BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT! *TR

AT RANDOM MY CAR BEEPED AND THE POWER STEERING INDICATED ON THE DASH AND MY CAR BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER. WITHIN A TWO WEEK PERIOD MY CAR HAS HAD POWER STEERING FAILURE 4 TIMES. FIRST OCCURRENCE: I WAS MAKING A TURN FROM ONE ROAD TO ANOTHER. SECOND OCCURRENCE: WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN COMING TO AN END ON AN OFF RAMP FROM THE INTERSTATE. THE THIRD OCCURRENCE: DRIVING ON A 45MPH ROAD, APPROACHING A CURVE. FORTH OCCURRENCE: ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING AT 70MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC AROUND ME. EACH TIME I HAD TO EITHER STOP ON THE ROAD, PULL OFF THE ROAD TO THE SHOULDER OR MAKE DUE TILL I FOUND AN AREA TO STOP, TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART AGAIN, AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR THE STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE AND JUST AS HARD TO MANEUVER. *TR

AT RANDOM MY CAR BEEPED AND THE POWER STEERING INDICATED ON THE DASH AND MY CAR BECAME HARD TO MANEUVER. WITHIN A TWO WEEK PERIOD MY CAR HAS HAD POWER STEERING FAILURE 4 TIMES. FIRST OCCURRENCE: I WAS MAKING A TURN FROM ONE ROAD TO ANOTHER. SECOND OCCURRENCE: WHILE COMING TO A STOP AT A STOP SIGN COMING TO AN END ON AN OFF RAMP FROM THE INTERSTATE. THE THIRD OCCURRENCE: DRIVING ON A 45MPH ROAD, APPROACHING A CURVE. FORTH OCCURRENCE: ON THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING AT 70MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC AROUND ME. EACH TIME I HAD TO EITHER STOP ON THE ROAD, PULL OFF THE ROAD TO THE SHOULDER OR MAKE DUE TILL I FOUND AN AREA TO STOP, TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART AGAIN, AFTER RESTARTING THE CAR THE STEERING BECAME VERY LOOSE AND JUST AS HARD TO MANEUVER. *TR

MY 17-YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A FRIEND'S HOUSE. MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION ON A LOCAL STREET, HE REPORTED THAT HE HEARD A CHIME SOUND AND THEN THE STEERING WHEEL "LOCKED UP" (HIS WORDS). HE SAID HE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. HE STATED THAT THE INFO DISPLAY SHOWED "PWR STR" AND HE HAD TO STOP THE CAR, TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF, THEN RESTART THE CAR. LUCKILY, THIS OCCURRED ON A LOCAL STREET WHERE THERE WAS NO OTHER TRAFFIC AT THE TIME. AFTER RESTART, THE STEERING OPERATED PROPERLY. HE, AS WELL AS MY DAUGHTER, ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS HAPPENING AGAIN. *TR

MY 17-YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A FRIEND'S HOUSE. MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION ON A LOCAL STREET, HE REPORTED THAT HE HEARD A CHIME SOUND AND THEN THE STEERING WHEEL "LOCKED UP" (HIS WORDS). HE SAID HE WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR. HE STATED THAT THE INFO DISPLAY SHOWED "PWR STR" AND HE HAD TO STOP THE CAR, TURN THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF, THEN RESTART THE CAR. LUCKILY, THIS OCCURRED ON A LOCAL STREET WHERE THERE WAS NO OTHER TRAFFIC AT THE TIME. AFTER RESTART, THE STEERING OPERATED PROPERLY. HE, AS WELL AS MY DAUGHTER, ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THIS HAPPENING AGAIN. *TR

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE IGNITION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A YEAR AGO, SHE COULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION KEY, AND A MESSAGE STATED THE KEY DID NOT MATCH THE IGNITION AND WAS LOCKED. AFTER AN HOUR, THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED. THE REPAIR SHOP WAS UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES. *JB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, REGARDING THE POWER STEERING. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/08/14

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE IGNITION PROBLEMS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED A YEAR AGO, SHE COULD NOT TURN THE IGNITION KEY, AND A MESSAGE STATED THE KEY DID NOT MATCH THE IGNITION AND WAS LOCKED. AFTER AN HOUR, THE VEHICLE FINALLY STARTED. THE REPAIR SHOP WAS UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES. *JB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, REGARDING THE POWER STEERING. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/08/14

THIS CAR HAS BEEN CURSED WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED REPEATEDLY. I HAVE HAD VERY LITTLE RESPONSE AND ZERO SATISFACTION FROM GM. THE KEY OFTEN DOES NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A VIOLENT FRONT END COLLISION THAT WAS CAUSED BY THESE ISSUES. I BOUGHT THE CAR (BASED ON A FALSE SATURN PROMISE) AND I HAD TWO DAUGHTERS IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR DURING THE PREVENTABLE COLLISION. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NOW I GET IT! THE CAR CUTS OFF WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. I DO NOT BELIEVE A SINGLE THING THAT GM SAYS TO ME. I AM GOING IN FOR A RENTAL CAR TOMORROW. I. DO NOT EVEN BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL GO ACCORDING TO PLAN. I TAKE THE CAR FOR SERVICE, THEY TELL ME THAT THEY, "CANNOT REPEAT THE PROBLEM." GM SUCKS AND SO DOES NHTSA. EARN YOUR MONEY. I EARNED MINE. I WANT TO ADD, IN ADDITION TO STEERING, BRAKES, IGNITION -- THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM IN THIS CAR IS A COMPLETE MESS. *TR

THIS CAR HAS BEEN CURSED WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED REPEATEDLY. I HAVE HAD VERY LITTLE RESPONSE AND ZERO SATISFACTION FROM GM. THE KEY OFTEN DOES NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A VIOLENT FRONT END COLLISION THAT WAS CAUSED BY THESE ISSUES. I BOUGHT THE CAR (BASED ON A FALSE SATURN PROMISE) AND I HAD TWO DAUGHTERS IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR DURING THE PREVENTABLE COLLISION. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NOW I GET IT! THE CAR CUTS OFF WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. I DO NOT BELIEVE A SINGLE THING THAT GM SAYS TO ME. I AM GOING IN FOR A RENTAL CAR TOMORROW. I. DO NOT EVEN BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL GO ACCORDING TO PLAN. I TAKE THE CAR FOR SERVICE, THEY TELL ME THAT THEY, "CANNOT REPEAT THE PROBLEM." GM SUCKS AND SO DOES NHTSA. EARN YOUR MONEY. I EARNED MINE. I WANT TO ADD, IN ADDITION TO STEERING, BRAKES, IGNITION -- THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM IN THIS CAR IS A COMPLETE MESS. ..........*TR

I WAS DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY AND THEN SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME UP AND MY WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO DRIVE, LAST WEEK I COULD EVEN DRIVE MY CAR 2 MILES BECAUSE THE WHEEL TURNED IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. *TR

THIS CAR HAS BEEN CURSED WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED REPEATEDLY. I HAVE HAD VERY LITTLE RESPONSE AND ZERO SATISFACTION FROM GM. THE KEY OFTEN DOES NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A VIOLENT FRONT END COLLISION THAT WAS CAUSED BY THESE ISSUES. I BOUGHT THE CAR (BASED ON A FALSE SATURN PROMISE) AND I HAD TWO DAUGHTERS IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR DURING THE PREVENTABLE COLLISION. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NOW I GET IT! THE CAR CUTS OFF WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. I DO NOT BELIEVE A SINGLE THING THAT GM SAYS TO ME. I AM GOING IN FOR A RENTAL CAR TOMORROW. I. DO NOT EVEN BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL GO ACCORDING TO PLAN. I TAKE THE CAR FOR SERVICE, THEY TELL ME THAT THEY, "CANNOT REPEAT THE PROBLEM." GM SUCKS AND SO DOES NHTSA. EARN YOUR MONEY. I EARNED MINE. I WANT TO ADD, IN ADDITION TO STEERING, BRAKES, IGNITION -- THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM IN THIS CAR IS A COMPLETE MESS. *TR

THIS CAR HAS BEEN CURSED WITH ELECTRONIC STEERING PROBLEMS. THE CAR HAS BEEN SERVICED REPEATEDLY. I HAVE HAD VERY LITTLE RESPONSE AND ZERO SATISFACTION FROM GM. THE KEY OFTEN DOES NOT RELEASE FROM THE IGNITION. THE CAR WAS INVOLVED IN A VIOLENT FRONT END COLLISION THAT WAS CAUSED BY THESE ISSUES. I BOUGHT THE CAR (BASED ON A FALSE SATURN PROMISE) AND I HAD TWO DAUGHTERS IN THE FRONT OF THE CAR DURING THE PREVENTABLE COLLISION. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHY THE BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. NOW I GET IT! THE CAR CUTS OFF WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. I DO NOT BELIEVE A SINGLE THING THAT GM SAYS TO ME. I AM GOING IN FOR A RENTAL CAR TOMORROW. I. DO NOT EVEN BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL GO ACCORDING TO PLAN. I TAKE THE CAR FOR SERVICE, THEY TELL ME THAT THEY, "CANNOT REPEAT THE PROBLEM." GM SUCKS AND SO DOES NHTSA. EARN YOUR MONEY. I EARNED MINE. I WANT TO ADD, IN ADDITION TO STEERING, BRAKES, IGNITION -- THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM IN THIS CAR IS A COMPLETE MESS. ..........*TR

I WAS DRIVING IN THE FREEWAY AND THEN SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME UP AND MY WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO DRIVE, LAST WEEK I COULD EVEN DRIVE MY CAR 2 MILES BECAUSE THE WHEEL TURNED IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. *TR

THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE DASH BOARD INDICATED THE FAILURE. WHEN I STOPPED AND SHUTOFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED THE POWER STEERING RETURNED. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,753.

THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY. THE DASH BOARD INDICATED THE FAILURE. WHEN I STOPPED AND SHUTOFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED THE POWER STEERING RETURNED. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,753.

STEERING GOT VERY HARD. (ELECTRIC STEERING ASSIST MOTOR WAS REPLACED 7 YEARS AGO. SEEMS THIS ONE HAS SAME ISSUES AS EVERYONE ELSE THAT'S COMPLAINED.) SO WHY ARE THEY USING THE SAME MOTOR THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING? PLAN TO TALK TO DEALERSHIP ABOUT FREE REPLACEMENT SINCE IT MESSED UP AGAIN. *TR

STEERING GOT VERY HARD. (ELECTRIC STEERING ASSIST MOTOR WAS REPLACED 7 YEARS AGO. SEEMS THIS ONE HAS SAME ISSUES AS EVERYONE ELSE THAT'S COMPLAINED.) SO WHY ARE THEY USING THE SAME MOTOR THAT YOU ARE INVESTIGATING? PLAN TO TALK TO DEALERSHIP ABOUT FREE REPLACEMENT SINCE IT MESSED UP AGAIN. *TR

AFTER I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRYING TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE FROM PARKING LOT THE CHIME SOUND CAME AND IT DISPLAYED PWR STEERING IN THE DISPLAY. I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE. THE SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE AFTER THAT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GM SERVICE AND THEY WONT TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE AS MY CAR GOT A REBUILT TITLE. THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND GM WONT HONOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AS THE CAR GOT A REBUILD TITLE. THEY SAID THAT IF IT WAS A RECALL THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF IT AND THE CHARGE FOR THE REPAIR IS APPROXIMATELY $1000. GM IS TRYING TO RIP ME OFF FOR THEIR FAULT ONLY BECAUSE MY CAR HAVE A REBUILD TITLE. *TR

AFTER I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND TRYING TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE FROM PARKING LOT THE CHIME SOUND CAME AND IT DISPLAYED PWR STEERING IN THE DISPLAY. I WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING. I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT WAS FINE. THE SIMILAR INCIDENT HAPPENED TWICE AFTER THAT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GM SERVICE AND THEY WONT TAKE CARE OF THE ISSUE AS MY CAR GOT A REBUILT TITLE. THEY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM AND GM WONT HONOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AS THE CAR GOT A REBUILD TITLE. THEY SAID THAT IF IT WAS A RECALL THEY WILL TAKE CARE OF IT AND THE CHARGE FOR THE REPAIR IS APPROXIMATELY $1000. GM IS TRYING TO RIP ME OFF FOR THEIR FAULT ONLY BECAUSE MY CAR HAVE A REBUILD TITLE. *TR

UNEXPECTED POWER STEERING FAILURE THREE TIMES IN ONE DAY. ONCE WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WAS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE WHEN FAILURES OCCURRED. VEHICLE DISPLAYED "PWR STR" IN THE DASHBOARD. TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN ON AGAIN TEMPORARILY FIXED PROBLEM. DEALER STATED IT WAS THE POWER STEERING COLUMN. *TR

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY POWER STREERING NOTIFICATION LIGHT CAME ON. I FELT THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING AS SOON AS I WENT TO CHANGE LANES. I MANAGED TO MANHANDLE THE STEERING WHEEL TO GET TO MY DESTINATION SINCE IT WAS 9:30 AT NIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING I CALLED THE CLOSEST GM DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY GOT ME IN. THE TECH SAID HE HAD SEEN THE SAME SITUATION FROM ANOTHER CLIENT A FEW WEEKS PRIOR. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. MY RECEIPT FROM THEM SAYS A SHORT IN THE POWER STEERING MOTOR.. *TR

UNEXPECTED POWER STEERING FAILURE THREE TIMES IN ONE DAY. ONCE WHILE EXITING THE HIGHWAY AND TWICE WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. WAS TRAVELING IN A STRAIGHT LINE WHEN FAILURES OCCURRED. VEHICLE DISPLAYED "PWR STR" IN THE DASHBOARD. TURNING THE CAR OFF THEN ON AGAIN TEMPORARILY FIXED PROBLEM. DEALER STATED IT WAS THE POWER STEERING COLUMN. *TR

I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY POWER STREERING NOTIFICATION LIGHT CAME ON. I FELT THAT I HAD NO POWER STEERING AS SOON AS I WENT TO CHANGE LANES. I MANAGED TO MANHANDLE THE STEERING WHEEL TO GET TO MY DESTINATION SINCE IT WAS 9:30 AT NIGHT. THE NEXT MORNING I CALLED THE CLOSEST GM DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY GOT ME IN. THE TECH SAID HE HAD SEEN THE SAME SITUATION FROM ANOTHER CLIENT A FEW WEEKS PRIOR. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. MY RECEIPT FROM THEM SAYS A SHORT IN THE POWER STEERING MOTOR.. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH RECURRINGLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH DEFECTS WERE CAUSED BY A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE DEFECTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SENSOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MALFUNCTIONED. THE FAILURE MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT FOR THE CONTACT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE IGNITION KEY WOULD BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH RECURRINGLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH DEFECTS WERE CAUSED BY A FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH. THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED IN REFERENCE TO THE DEFECTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.

I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE OF I-5 NORTHBOUND, IN PORTLAND, OREGON. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SUDDENLY. I WAS IN A LONG LINE OF TRAFFIC. WHEN I HIT MY BRAKES, MY CAR JERKED TO THE RIGHT. WHILE TRYING TO CORRECT, I HIT THE WHEELS OF A SEMI ON MY RIGHT. I BOUNCED OFF, THE CAR SPUN 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT, CROSSED THE INSIDE LANE (FORTUNATELY I DIDN'T GET HIT BROADSIDE), & WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE CONCRETE FREEWAY DIVIDER. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE, & HAVE HAD NECK & SHOULDER PAIN EVER SINCE. MY CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR

I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE OF I-5 NORTHBOUND, IN PORTLAND, OREGON. THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME STOPPED SUDDENLY. I WAS IN A LONG LINE OF TRAFFIC. WHEN I HIT MY BRAKES, MY CAR JERKED TO THE RIGHT. WHILE TRYING TO CORRECT, I HIT THE WHEELS OF A SEMI ON MY RIGHT. I BOUNCED OFF, THE CAR SPUN 90 DEGREES TO THE LEFT, CROSSED THE INSIDE LANE (FORTUNATELY I DIDN'T GET HIT BROADSIDE), & WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE CONCRETE FREEWAY DIVIDER. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE, & HAVE HAD NECK & SHOULDER PAIN EVER SINCE. MY CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR

EVERY FEW WEEKS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING MY POWER STEERING FAILS AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR UNTIL STOPPED. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE AND AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, SOMETIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS SITTING AND OTHER TIMES WHEN DRIVING. WHEN MY GIRLFRIEND OWNED THE VEHICLE GM DID REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN THREE TIMES. I'VE OWNED THE CAR FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS AND THIS PROBLEM IS STILL ONGOING AND IT'S VERY UNSAFE. NOW ALONG WITH THE IGNITION RECALL I FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FIT FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS. IF THERE IS A SOLUTION TO GET THIS VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT IT. *TR

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 . *TR

EVERY FEW WEEKS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING MY POWER STEERING FAILS AND IT'S VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR UNTIL STOPPED. THIS HAPPENS WITHOUT NOTICE AND AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, SOMETIMES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS SITTING AND OTHER TIMES WHEN DRIVING. WHEN MY GIRLFRIEND OWNED THE VEHICLE GM DID REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN THREE TIMES. I'VE OWNED THE CAR FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS AND THIS PROBLEM IS STILL ONGOING AND IT'S VERY UNSAFE. NOW ALONG WITH THE IGNITION RECALL I FEEL THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT FIT FOR USE ON PUBLIC ROADS. IF THERE IS A SOLUTION TO GET THIS VEHICLE OFF THE ROAD I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT IT. *TR

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 . *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FUSE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE . THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS MILEAGE 170,000. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO INDICATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FUSE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE . THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS MILEAGE 170,000. *TR

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MARCH 1ST, 2014 WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO "LOCK UP" FOR A SECOND, WHEN IT LOOSENED IT WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. FIRST THOUGHT WAS PS FLUID, DID SOME RESEARCH TO FIND OUT IT IS ALL ELECTRICAL AND THAT THE SAME ISSUE WAS HAPPENING IN AROUND THE SAME YEAR CHEVY COBALTS AND PONTIAC G5'S (ALL SAME CAR PRETTY MUCH). WHEN I DROVE HOME THAT EVENING THE POWER STEERING WAS BACK ON, UNTIL I GOT 2-3 MILES DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I HEARD THE BEEPING FOLLOWED BY "PWR STR" SHOWING UP ON THE ODOMETER AND THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT. I HAD A FEELING IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN SO MY SPEED WAS NO WHERE NEAR WHAT IT WAS GOING TO WORK. THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON MARCH 1ST, 2014 WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO "LOCK UP" FOR A SECOND, WHEN IT LOOSENED IT WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO TURN. FIRST THOUGHT WAS PS FLUID, DID SOME RESEARCH TO FIND OUT IT IS ALL ELECTRICAL AND THAT THE SAME ISSUE WAS HAPPENING IN AROUND THE SAME YEAR CHEVY COBALTS AND PONTIAC G5'S (ALL SAME CAR PRETTY MUCH). WHEN I DROVE HOME THAT EVENING THE POWER STEERING WAS BACK ON, UNTIL I GOT 2-3 MILES DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I HEARD THE BEEPING FOLLOWED BY "PWR STR" SHOWING UP ON THE ODOMETER AND THE POWER STEERING GOING OUT. I HAD A FEELING IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN SO MY SPEED WAS NO WHERE NEAR WHAT IT WAS GOING TO WORK. THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,647.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,647.

I PURCHASED A 2006 SATURN ION IN MAY OF 2009 FROM ROCKENBACH CHEVROLET IN GRAYSLAKE ILLINOIS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THREE TIMES FOR THIS POWER STEERING PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT BY ROCKENBACK MECHANICS. THE MECHANICS SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, AND THE SALES MANAGER SAID I WAS NOT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR ANY MORE CHECKS BECAUSE I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AFTER A START UP FROM AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT ON JULY 14, 2009. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THREE SATURN ION OWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE CHECKED OUT BEFORE ANYONE ELSE IS HURT. *TR

I PURCHASED A 2006 SATURN ION IN MAY OF 2009 FROM ROCKENBACH CHEVROLET IN GRAYSLAKE ILLINOIS. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED THREE TIMES FOR THIS POWER STEERING PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE ACCIDENT BY ROCKENBACK MECHANICS. THE MECHANICS SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE, AND THE SALES MANAGER SAID I WAS NOT TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR ANY MORE CHECKS BECAUSE I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT A WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AFTER A START UP FROM AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE POWER STEERING CUT OUT ON JULY 14, 2009. SINCE THAT TIME I HAVE SPOKEN WITH THREE SATURN ION OWNERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE CHECKED OUT BEFORE ANYONE ELSE IS HURT. *TR

I WAS REAR ENDED ON THE FREEWAY ON 11/17/13. I WENT TO GET IT FIXED ABOUT A WEEK LATER. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. WHEN I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR, THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. WHEN THE GENTLEMAN TRIED TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN IT, HE NOTICED IT WAS ELECTRIC. HE SAID IT MUST HAVE GONE OUT. NOW I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX MY POWER STEERING AND I DIDN'T HAVE MY CAR WHEN IT WENT OUT! *TR

I WAS REAR ENDED ON THE FREEWAY ON 11/17/13. I WENT TO GET IT FIXED ABOUT A WEEK LATER. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR ABOUT 3 DAYS. WHEN I WENT TO PICK UP MY CAR, THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. WHEN THE GENTLEMAN TRIED TO PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN IT, HE NOTICED IT WAS ELECTRIC. HE SAID IT MUST HAVE GONE OUT. NOW I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX MY POWER STEERING AND I DIDN'T HAVE MY CAR WHEN IT WENT OUT! *TR

MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO ANOTHER STREET AND THE WHEEL LOCKED UP. WHEEL BARELY MOVED ENOUGH FOR ME TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. *TR

MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO ANOTHER STREET AND THE WHEEL LOCKED UP. WHEEL BARELY MOVED ENOUGH FOR ME TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. *TR

LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ALMOST CRASHED. *TR

LOSS OF POWER STEERING. ALMOST CRASHED. *TR

PWR STEERING FAIL WHILE DRIVING. CAR DINGS AND DISPLAYS THE PWR STEERING CODE IN DASH. KNOWN ISSUE BY GM. TOOK IT TO DEALER TODAY, THEY SAID THEY'LL FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE BASED ON 10187A SPECIAL POLICY. IT ONLY COVERS THE MOTOR/MODULE AND NOT THE STEERING COLUMN. I AM AFRAID THAT THEY ARE GOING TO RIP ME OFF BY SIMPLY SAYING THE WHOLE COLUMN IS THE PROBLEM SO I'M OUT A LOT OF MONEY. BASED ON RESEARCH AND COMPLAINTS GM RECALLED OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IF THEY USED THE SAME PART AND THEY WERE RECALLED IN OTHER MODELS THEN THE SATURN ONE SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED. IT WAS VERY SCARY LOSING POWER STEERING. GM NEEDS TO MAKE SATURN OWNERS "WHOLE" BECAUSE THERE HAVE BEEN VARIOUS ISSUES ALREADY. I REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH TWICE, THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT START. *TR

PWR STEERING FAIL WHILE DRIVING. CAR DINGS AND DISPLAYS THE PWR STEERING CODE IN DASH. KNOWN ISSUE BY GM. TOOK IT TO DEALER TODAY, THEY SAID THEY'LL FIX IT FREE OF CHARGE BASED ON 10187A SPECIAL POLICY. IT ONLY COVERS THE MOTOR/MODULE AND NOT THE STEERING COLUMN. I AM AFRAID THAT THEY ARE GOING TO RIP ME OFF BY SIMPLY SAYING THE WHOLE COLUMN IS THE PROBLEM SO I'M OUT A LOT OF MONEY. BASED ON RESEARCH AND COMPLAINTS GM RECALLED OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IF THEY USED THE SAME PART AND THEY WERE RECALLED IN OTHER MODELS THEN THE SATURN ONE SHOULD ALSO BE RECALLED. IT WAS VERY SCARY LOSING POWER STEERING. GM NEEDS TO MAKE SATURN OWNERS "WHOLE" BECAUSE THERE HAVE BEEN VARIOUS ISSUES ALREADY. I REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH TWICE, THE KEY WOULD GET STUCK AND SOMETIMES WOULD NOT START. *TR

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION ON A LOCAL STREET, PICKING UP MY CHILD FROM SCHOOL, WHEN THE IGNITION WENT OFF. THE CAR HAD NO POWER & I HAD ONLY A FEW SECONDS TO STEER THE CAR OFF TO THE SIDE BEFORE THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL & COASTED TO A STOP. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, WAITED A MINUTE, & THEN TURNED THE KEY AGAIN. AT THAT TIME, THE CAR STARTED UP AGAIN & I TOOK IT DIRECTLY HOME. IN THE DAYS FOLLOWING THIS INCIDENT, SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES THE IGNITION WOULD GO OF BY ITSELF. IT FELT AS IF THE KEY WAS NOT STAYING IN THE ON POSITION. NOT BEING AWARE OF A WARRANTY FROM SATURN, I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. WHEN THE MECHANIC TRIED TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF OR COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. HE WAS FORCED TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF & NEEDED TO REPLACE THE PART IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE KEY GOES IN. BECAUSE THE MECHANIC HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY, I WAS ALSO FORCED TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP A FEW DAYS LATER TO HAVE MY REMOTE LOCK REPROGRAMMED. I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR BOTH OF THESE REPAIRS, BECAUSE I WAS UNAWARE THAT GM HAD A SPECIAL WARRANTY COVERING SUCH ISSUES. I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT IS A RECALL ISSUE IN OTHER STATES. *TR

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION ON A LOCAL STREET, PICKING UP MY CHILD FROM SCHOOL, WHEN THE IGNITION WENT OFF. THE CAR HAD NO POWER & I HAD ONLY A FEW SECONDS TO STEER THE CAR OFF TO THE SIDE BEFORE THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL & COASTED TO A STOP. I TURNED THE CAR OFF, WAITED A MINUTE, & THEN TURNED THE KEY AGAIN. AT THAT TIME, THE CAR STARTED UP AGAIN & I TOOK IT DIRECTLY HOME. IN THE DAYS FOLLOWING THIS INCIDENT, SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES THE IGNITION WOULD GO OF BY ITSELF. IT FELT AS IF THE KEY WAS NOT STAYING IN THE ON POSITION. NOT BEING AWARE OF A WARRANTY FROM SATURN, I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. WHEN THE MECHANIC TRIED TO TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, IT WOULD NOT TURN OFF OR COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. HE WAS FORCED TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN ORDER TO TURN THE IGNITION OFF & NEEDED TO REPLACE THE PART IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHERE THE KEY GOES IN. BECAUSE THE MECHANIC HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY, I WAS ALSO FORCED TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP A FEW DAYS LATER TO HAVE MY REMOTE LOCK REPROGRAMMED. I HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR BOTH OF THESE REPAIRS, BECAUSE I WAS UNAWARE THAT GM HAD A SPECIAL WARRANTY COVERING SUCH ISSUES. I NEVER RECEIVED A LETTER ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT IS A RECALL ISSUE IN OTHER STATES. *TR

MY ION HAS HAD CONTINUOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION PROBLEMS SINCE 2009. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING MOTOR (WARNING LIGHT COMES ON - LOSS OF POWER STEERING) AND HAD THE STEERING MOTOR REPLACED. I HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR, CONTROL ARMS, LINK, AND MUCH MORE. AND, I STILL HAVE DIFFICULTIES STEERING - HAVE A CONSTANT CLUNCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AND NOW HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED THE RACK & PINION REPLACED - ESTIMATED COST $550. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 82,000 MILES. THE STEERING & SUSPENSION PROBLEMS BEGAN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT 50,000 MILES. *TR

MY ION HAS HAD CONTINUOUS STEERING AND SUSPENSION PROBLEMS SINCE 2009. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING MOTOR (WARNING LIGHT COMES ON - LOSS OF POWER STEERING) AND HAD THE STEERING MOTOR REPLACED. I HAVE REPLACED THE SWAY BAR, CONTROL ARMS, LINK, AND MUCH MORE. AND, I STILL HAVE DIFFICULTIES STEERING - HAVE A CONSTANT CLUNCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AND NOW HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED THE RACK & PINION REPLACED - ESTIMATED COST $550. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 82,000 MILES. THE STEERING & SUSPENSION PROBLEMS BEGAN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE VEHICLE HIT 50,000 MILES. *TR

2006 SATURN ION WAS TRAVELING THROUGH A FLAT CURVE AT 45 MPH WHEN THE STEERING FROZE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS. VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN AND LEFT THE ROAD STRIKING TREES AND BRUSH CAUSING SOME PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. NO WARNING SIGNALS WERE SEEN OR HEARD AT OR BEFORE THE EVENT. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STALL WHEN IT CAME TO REST AND WAS DRIVEN BACK ON TO THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. *TR

2006 SATURN ION WAS TRAVELING THROUGH A FLAT CURVE AT 45 MPH WHEN THE STEERING FROZE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT DEPRESS. VEHICLE BEGAN TO SPIN AND LEFT THE ROAD STRIKING TREES AND BRUSH CAUSING SOME PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. NO WARNING SIGNALS WERE SEEN OR HEARD AT OR BEFORE THE EVENT. THE DRIVER WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE DID NOT STALL WHEN IT CAME TO REST AND WAS DRIVEN BACK ON TO THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR CONTROL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,000.

POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I GOT HOME TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND IT WORKED BUT THEN STOPPED WORKING AGAIN AFTER DRIVING A FEW MINUTES. *TR

STEERING WHEEL BECAME NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THEN POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT AND DANGEROUS. TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND WAS ESTIMATED $600-$800 TO REPLACE NECESSARY PARTS. I NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR AND ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN FROM BEING UNABLE TO STEER MY OWN CAR. *TR

POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I GOT HOME TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON AND IT WORKED BUT THEN STOPPED WORKING AGAIN AFTER DRIVING A FEW MINUTES. *TR

STEERING WHEEL BECAME NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. THEN POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. PROBLEM IS CONSISTENT AND DANGEROUS. TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND WAS ESTIMATED $600-$800 TO REPLACE NECESSARY PARTS. I NEARLY HIT ANOTHER CAR AND ALMOST HIT A PEDESTRIAN FROM BEING UNABLE TO STEER MY OWN CAR. *TR

WITH REGARDS TO THE 2006 SATURN ION, MY ION HAS SUFFERED THREE OF THE MAJOR PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAIN SECTION OF THE NHTSA WEB SITE. {1} FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL PUMP AREA. {2} IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION CAR CAN NOT BE SHUT OFF. {3} POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE CAR IS RUNNING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. WITH REGARDS TO THE LAST PROBLEM I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A G.M. DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AT NO CHARGE.TELLING ME IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY ALSO ADVISED ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP MODULATOR. I AM NOW FIGHTING WITH GM TO TRY AND GET MY MONEY BACK. WITH REGARDS TO THE STICKING KEY IN THE IGNITION I BELIEVE THAT IF WE GET ENOUGH COMPLAINANTS MAYBE NHTSA CAN DO SOMETHING. IF YOU HAVE SUFFERED ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS AND HAVE NOT REPAIRED YOUR AUTO PLEASE HEAD STRAIGHT TO YOUR LOCAL GM DEALER . IF YOU HAVE PAID FOR REPAIRS OUT OF YOUR POCKET YOUR GM DEALER HAS PROPER PAPERWORK FOR YOU TO SUBMIT. *TR

WITH REGARDS TO THE 2006 SATURN ION, MY ION HAS SUFFERED THREE OF THE MAJOR PROBLEMS DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAIN SECTION OF THE NHTSA WEB SITE. {1} FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL PUMP AREA. {2} IGNITION KEY GETS STUCK IN THE ON POSITION CAR CAN NOT BE SHUT OFF. {3} POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE CAR IS RUNNING MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER. WITH REGARDS TO THE LAST PROBLEM I BROUGHT MY CAR TO A G.M. DEALER AND WAS ADVISED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THEY REPLACED THE MOTOR AT NO CHARGE.TELLING ME IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THEY ALSO ADVISED ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP MODULATOR. I AM NOW FIGHTING WITH GM TO TRY AND GET MY MONEY BACK. WITH REGARDS TO THE STICKING KEY IN THE IGNITION I BELIEVE THAT IF WE GET ENOUGH COMPLAINANTS MAYBE NHTSA CAN DO SOMETHING. IF YOU HAVE SUFFERED ANY OF THESE PROBLEMS AND HAVE NOT REPAIRED YOUR AUTO PLEASE HEAD STRAIGHT TO YOUR LOCAL GM DEALER . IF YOU HAVE PAID FOR REPAIRS OUT OF YOUR POCKET YOUR GM DEALER HAS PROPER PAPERWORK FOR YOU TO SUBMIT. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DRIVER MERGED OFF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE DRIVER MERGED OFF THE ROAD AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED NOR WAS THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

POWER STEERING FAILED. IT BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILED. IT BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. *TR

THE PWR STR MESSAGE APPEARS AND THEN THE STEERING GOES OUT. TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT 10 MINUTES, AND THE POWER STEERING WORKS AGAIN. *TR

THE PWR STR MESSAGE APPEARS AND THEN THE STEERING GOES OUT. TURN THE CAR OFF AND WAIT 10 MINUTES, AND THE POWER STEERING WORKS AGAIN. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 136,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 136,000.

I HAVE HAD REPEATED INSTANCES OF HAVING MY STEERING COLUMN LOCKING WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF. UPON INSERTING THE IGNITION KEY, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN WITHOUT REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO ROCK THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH. BEGINNING ON THE INCIDENT DATE, I PARKED MY CAR AND THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN FROM THE ON POSITION. I VERIFIED THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE KEY AGAIN. AT ONE POINT, I WAS ACTUALLY ABLE TO PULL THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING. AFTER REINSERTING THE KEY INTO THE LOCK ASSEMBLY AND PUSHING IN ON IT, I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. ALL SUBSEQUENT INCIDENTS WITHIN THE LAST 24 HOURS (APPROXIMATELY 4 DIFFERENT TIMES) HAVE REQUIRED ME TO JIGGLE THE KEY UNTIL IT WOULD FINALLY TURN TO THE OFF POSITION. I DROVE IT TO A GM REPAIR FACILITY AND AT THAT POINT, WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY OR TURN OFF THE ENGINE. IT NOW APPEARS THAT I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE ENTIRE IGNITION LOCK AND HOUSING ASSEMBLY REPLACED AT A COST OF $600. FURTHER ONLINE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS PROBLEM HAS TURNED UP HUNDREDS OF SATURN OWNERS EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM, AND MANY OF THEM HAVE REPEAT ISSUES WITH THEIR NEW LOCK/HOUSING ASSEMBLIES. TO DATE, IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT GM HAS ISSUED ANY RECALL/REPAIR NOTICES FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR

I HAVE HAD REPEATED INSTANCES OF HAVING MY STEERING COLUMN LOCKING WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF. UPON INSERTING THE IGNITION KEY, THE KEY WOULD NOT TURN WITHOUT REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO ROCK THE STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH. BEGINNING ON THE INCIDENT DATE, I PARKED MY CAR AND THE IGNITION KEY WOULD NOT TURN FROM THE ON POSITION. I VERIFIED THE CAR WAS IN PARK AND ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE KEY AGAIN. AT ONE POINT, I WAS ACTUALLY ABLE TO PULL THE KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION LOCK ASSEMBLY WHILE THE CAR WAS STILL RUNNING. AFTER REINSERTING THE KEY INTO THE LOCK ASSEMBLY AND PUSHING IN ON IT, I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO TURN THE KEY TO THE OFF POSITION. ALL SUBSEQUENT INCIDENTS WITHIN THE LAST 24 HOURS (APPROXIMATELY 4 DIFFERENT TIMES) HAVE REQUIRED ME TO JIGGLE THE KEY UNTIL IT WOULD FINALLY TURN TO THE OFF POSITION. I DROVE IT TO A GM REPAIR FACILITY AND AT THAT POINT, WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY OR TURN OFF THE ENGINE. IT NOW APPEARS THAT I WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE ENTIRE IGNITION LOCK AND HOUSING ASSEMBLY REPLACED AT A COST OF $600. FURTHER ONLINE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS PROBLEM HAS TURNED UP HUNDREDS OF SATURN OWNERS EXPERIENCING THIS SAME PROBLEM, AND MANY OF THEM HAVE REPEAT ISSUES WITH THEIR NEW LOCK/HOUSING ASSEMBLIES. TO DATE, IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT GM HAS ISSUED ANY RECALL/REPAIR NOTICES FOR THIS ISSUE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 72,000. *TR

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING THROUGH INDIANA ON AN INTERSTATE WHEN A NOTIFICATION SOUNDED THAT THE POWER STEERING HAD GONE OUT. THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO LOCK UP AND MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND MANEUVER. WE CHANGED THE FUSE IN THE CAR'S ELECTRICAL BOX, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. SINCE THEN, THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED AND THE POWER STEERING DISABLES WHILE DRIVING. *TR

MY HUSBAND AND I WERE DRIVING THROUGH INDIANA ON AN INTERSTATE WHEN A NOTIFICATION SOUNDED THAT THE POWER STEERING HAD GONE OUT. THE STEERING WHEEL SEEMED TO LOCK UP AND MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND MANEUVER. WE CHANGED THE FUSE IN THE CAR'S ELECTRICAL BOX, BUT THIS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. SINCE THEN, THE PROBLEM HAS PERSISTED AND THE POWER STEERING DISABLES WHILE DRIVING. *TR

WITHOUT WARNING MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON THE THRUWAY. I STOPPED AT THE NEXT REST AREA AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED TWICE MORE ON MY TRIP DOWN AND THREE TIMES ON MY WAY BACK HOME, FOR A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. STEERING WAS VERY HARD AT LOW SPEEDS AND I ALMOST HIT THE WALL TO A PARKING GARAGE WHEN I STOPPED AT A REST AREA. *TR

WITHOUT WARNING MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON THE THRUWAY. I STOPPED AT THE NEXT REST AREA AND TURNED THE CAR OFF. THE POWER STEERING CAME BACK ON WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED TWICE MORE ON MY TRIP DOWN AND THREE TIMES ON MY WAY BACK HOME, FOR A TOTAL OF SIX TIMES. STEERING WAS VERY HARD AT LOW SPEEDS AND I ALMOST HIT THE WALL TO A PARKING GARAGE WHEN I STOPPED AT A REST AREA. *TR

POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED AND STEERING BECAME HEAVY. I HAD TO USE LOT OF FORCE TO PULL OVER. I CALLED FOR HELP THEY RESTARTED THE CAR AND PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. IT CAME BACK AGAIN THE NEXT DAY AND THE DAY AFTER. ITS CONSISTENTLY COMES AND GOES. *TR

POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED AND STEERING BECAME HEAVY. I HAD TO USE LOT OF FORCE TO PULL OVER. I CALLED FOR HELP THEY RESTARTED THE CAR AND PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. IT CAME BACK AGAIN THE NEXT DAY AND THE DAY AFTER. ITS CONSISTENTLY COMES AND GOES. *TR

MY SATURN ION HAS HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION AND OR THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS SINCE 29,000 MILES .IT CURRENTLY HAS 143,000 MILES AND HAS ISSUES ONCE AGAIN. EACH TIME EITHER THE KEY WOULD CLICK BACK ONLY ONE NOTCH AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED, THE CAR COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF AT ALL DUE TO THE KEY BEING "FROZEN" IN THE CYLINDER OR THE KEY WOULD NOT SPRING BACK FROM THE STARTING POSITION TO THE RUN POSITION THUS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AFTER CAR STARTED. THE LAST DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WERE GOING TO REPORT THE INCIDENT TO GM AS THEY HAVE DONE FOR OTHER CAR OWNERS BEFORE, BUT WITH NO RESULT. EACH TIME IT HAS COST ME ANYWHERE FROM $350. TO $700.00 NOT INCLUDING TOWING AND RENTING OF AN ALTERNATE VEHICLE. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT TECHNICALLY NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AND RECALLED SO IT DOES NOT BECOME ONE WHEN A LITTLE KID CLIMBS INTO A CAR THAT CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF OR THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OR WORSE. *TR

MY SATURN ION HAS HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION AND OR THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS SINCE 29,000 MILES .IT CURRENTLY HAS 143,000 MILES AND HAS ISSUES ONCE AGAIN. EACH TIME EITHER THE KEY WOULD CLICK BACK ONLY ONE NOTCH AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED, THE CAR COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF AT ALL DUE TO THE KEY BEING "FROZEN" IN THE CYLINDER OR THE KEY WOULD NOT SPRING BACK FROM THE STARTING POSITION TO THE RUN POSITION THUS MAKING A GRINDING NOISE AFTER CAR STARTED. THE LAST DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WERE GOING TO REPORT THE INCIDENT TO GM AS THEY HAVE DONE FOR OTHER CAR OWNERS BEFORE, BUT WITH NO RESULT. EACH TIME IT HAS COST ME ANYWHERE FROM $350. TO $700.00 NOT INCLUDING TOWING AND RENTING OF AN ALTERNATE VEHICLE. I UNDERSTAND THAT IT TECHNICALLY NOT A SAFETY ISSUE BUT I FEEL THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AND RECALLED SO IT DOES NOT BECOME ONE WHEN A LITTLE KID CLIMBS INTO A CAR THAT CAN NOT BE TURNED OFF OR THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND GETS SERIOUSLY HURT OR WORSE. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING. IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF IT WILL RETURN. IT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND INTERMITTENT. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING. IF THE CAR IS TURNED OFF IT WILL RETURN. IT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AND INTERMITTENT. *TR

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT WORKED FINE. SINCE THEN IT HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE/MORE FREQUENT. I CAN HEAR A CLICK WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. *TR

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT WORKED FINE. SINCE THEN IT HAS BEEN GETTING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE/MORE FREQUENT. I CAN HEAR A CLICK WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 144,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 144,000.

MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE FREEWAY, SHE CALLED ME HYSTERICAL. SHE COULDN'T STEER THE CAR. SOMEONE HELPED HER PUSH IT TO THE SIDE. I CALLED AAA TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND WAS TOLD WHAT HAPPENED WAS VER RARE AND DANGEROUS. MY MAINTENACE PERSONEL WHO HAS WORKED FOR BMW FOR 17 YEARS SAYS HE'S ONLY SEEN THIS ONCE IN HIS LIFE. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO FH DAILEY IN SAN LEANDRO, AND THE TOTAL COST WAS $965.00 A FEW DAYS LATER MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY HORN WOULDN'T BLOW NOR WOULD MY CRUISE CONTROL WORK. AGAIN I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED I WASN'T GOING TO TAKE THE CHANCE AND DRIVE IT WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. THE COST FOR THAT REPAIR WAS $172.57 I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE $240 BUT IT WAS ACTUALLY LOWER. I'VE GOOGLED THIS PROBLEM AND THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MATTER IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RE-CALL. I AM ASKING FOR A FULL REFUND. *TR

MY DAUGHTER HAD JUST GOTTEN OFF THE FREEWAY, SHE CALLED ME HYSTERICAL. SHE COULDN'T STEER THE CAR. SOMEONE HELPED HER PUSH IT TO THE SIDE. I CALLED AAA TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED AND WAS TOLD WHAT HAPPENED WAS VER RARE AND DANGEROUS. MY MAINTENACE PERSONEL WHO HAS WORKED FOR BMW FOR 17 YEARS SAYS HE'S ONLY SEEN THIS ONCE IN HIS LIFE. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO FH DAILEY IN SAN LEANDRO, AND THE TOTAL COST WAS $965.00 A FEW DAYS LATER MY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND MY HORN WOULDN'T BLOW NOR WOULD MY CRUISE CONTROL WORK. AGAIN I HAD TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED I WASN'T GOING TO TAKE THE CHANCE AND DRIVE IT WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON. THE COST FOR THAT REPAIR WAS $172.57 I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS GOING TO BE $240 BUT IT WAS ACTUALLY LOWER. I'VE GOOGLED THIS PROBLEM AND THERE ARE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS MATTER IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RE-CALL. I AM ASKING FOR A FULL REFUND. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A WARRANTY EXTENSION REGARDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS CRASH, THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A WARRANTY EXTENSION REGARDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS CRASH, THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

THE POWER STEERING STARTED GOING OUT END OF DEC 2012, THE OUTAGE OVER THE FOLLOWING MONTH INCREASED UNTIL IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN. USUALLY WITHIN 10 MINUTES. *TR

THE POWER STEERING STARTED GOING OUT END OF DEC 2012, THE OUTAGE OVER THE FOLLOWING MONTH INCREASED UNTIL IT HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS DRIVEN. USUALLY WITHIN 10 MINUTES. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION 2.2. THE FIRST TIME THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON DECEMBER 14TH I WAS GOING ABOUT 45MPH. THE THIRD TIME IT WENT OUT I WAS GOING ABOUT 70MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. THE FIRST TIME I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY STATED THAT IT WOULD BE $61.00 TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC ON THE CAR. I DIDN'T HAVE THE EXTRA CASH AT THAT TIME SO I DECIDED TO WAIT. ON DECEMBER 31ST, 2012, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, HE TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN THAT DAY. THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. ON MY WAY TO WORK ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2, 2013 THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST $61.00 TO HAVE THE DIAGNOSTIC RAN. I FEEL AT THIS POINT I HAVE NO OTHER ACTION BECAUSE I CAN NOT KEEP DRIVING THIS CAR IN THIS CONDITION. I, HOWEVER, DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC WHEN GM KNOWS THAT THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING. I FEEL THAT THE CONSUMER IS BEING TAKEN BY GM. I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED GM VEHICLES BUT THIS WILL PROBABLY BE MY LAST ONE. I REALIZE THAT MY CAR HAS OVER 70,000 MILE ON IT BUT IF GM KNOWS THERE ARE ISSUES THEN WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEIR PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO READ OTHER POSTS THAT STATES THIS COULD ALSO BE ELECTRICAL. IF GM KNOWS THAT IT MAYBE ELECTRICAL THEN WHY ARE THEY NOT TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WITHIN THE FIRST TWO YEARS THAT I OWNED THIS CAR I HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION REPLACED 5 TIMES. ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN GIVE ME IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION 2.2. THE FIRST TIME THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON DECEMBER 14TH I WAS GOING ABOUT 45MPH. THE THIRD TIME IT WENT OUT I WAS GOING ABOUT 70MPH ON THE INTERSTATE. THE FIRST TIME I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY STATED THAT IT WOULD BE $61.00 TO RUN A DIAGNOSTIC ON THE CAR. I DIDN'T HAVE THE EXTRA CASH AT THAT TIME SO I DECIDED TO WAIT. ON DECEMBER 31ST, 2012, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND SPOKE WITH THE SERVICE MANAGER, HE TOLD ME TO BRING THE CAR IN THAT DAY. THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. ON MY WAY TO WORK ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 2, 2013 THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WOULD COST $61.00 TO HAVE THE DIAGNOSTIC RAN. I FEEL AT THIS POINT I HAVE NO OTHER ACTION BECAUSE I CAN NOT KEEP DRIVING THIS CAR IN THIS CONDITION. I, HOWEVER, DO NOT FEEL THAT I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC WHEN GM KNOWS THAT THERE ARE ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING. I FEEL THAT THE CONSUMER IS BEING TAKEN BY GM. I HAVE ALWAYS OWNED GM VEHICLES BUT THIS WILL PROBABLY BE MY LAST ONE. I REALIZE THAT MY CAR HAS OVER 70,000 MILE ON IT BUT IF GM KNOWS THERE ARE ISSUES THEN WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEIR PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO READ OTHER POSTS THAT STATES THIS COULD ALSO BE ELECTRICAL. IF GM KNOWS THAT IT MAYBE ELECTRICAL THEN WHY ARE THEY NOT TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WITHIN THE FIRST TWO YEARS THAT I OWNED THIS CAR I HAD TO HAVE THE IGNITION REPLACED 5 TIMES. ANY ASSISTANCE YOU CAN GIVE ME IN THIS MATTER WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST TO INITIATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL THEN BEGAN EXHIBITING AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 61,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT BEGAN FLASHING AS THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE IN ORDER FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST TO INITIATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL THEN BEGAN EXHIBITING AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 61,000.

WHILE DRIVING THE PWR SRG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING SEIZED. PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND HAD TOWED TO GARAGE WHERE I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE POWER ASSIST MOTOR. *TR

WHILE DRIVING THE PWR SRG LIGHT CAME ON AND THE STEERING SEIZED. PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND HAD TOWED TO GARAGE WHERE I FOUND THAT IT WAS THE POWER ASSIST MOTOR. *TR

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND DRIVEN VERY LITTLE. PROTECTED IN CLOSED IN GARAGE. DROVE TO COLORADO SPRINGS FOR VACATION AND WENT TO VISIT RELATIVES. PARKED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF RELATIVE HOME AND THE KEY COULDN'T BE TURNED TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS A NEIGHBOR OF MY RELATIVES THAT NEW HOW TO SHUT IT OFF BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES. TO START THE CAR THE CABLES HAD TO BE HOOKED BACK UP. DROVE TO FERGUSON BUICK GMC IN COLORADO SPRINGS AND THEY CHECKED IT. THE TUMBLER CAME APART, WON'T TURN OFF , REPLACED IGNITION LOCK. WAS CHARGED FOR HOUSING KIT (15857948), CODE CYL, CYLINDER KIT (20869121), LABOR AND COST OF PARTS TOTALLED $614.22. WITH ONLY 16, 607 MILES FROM 2006 TO 2012 THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. TODAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012, I WENT TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AND WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND MESSAGE ABOUT STEERING OFF TRAC KEEPS FLASHING AND IT SAID SOMETHING ABOUT STEERING FLUID, BRAKES AND THE LIGHTS WERE GOING CRAZY. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT SO I DROVE IT BACK INTO MY GARAGE. COULDN'T DRIVE IT LIKE THAT. NOW WHAT IS WRONG. THIS VEHILCE HAS BEEN PAID FOR SINCE 2008 AND ONLY HAS 19, 000 MILES ON IT. MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME THIS VEHICLE AS A SURPRISE AND LITTLE DID HE KNOW HE WOULD GET PANCREATIC CANCER THE FOLLOWING YEAR. HE WANTED ME TO HAVE A DEPENDABLE EXTRA VEHICLE. I CANNOT KEEP PAYING MONEY TO FIX A VEHICLE THAT I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE. MAY GET STRANDED SOMEWHERE. I WOULDN'T FEEL IN GOOD CONSCIOUS TO EVEN SELL IT TO ANYONE. NOT WORTH WHAT HE PAID FOR IT. *TR

THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW AND DRIVEN VERY LITTLE. PROTECTED IN CLOSED IN GARAGE. DROVE TO COLORADO SPRINGS FOR VACATION AND WENT TO VISIT RELATIVES. PARKED VEHICLE IN FRONT OF RELATIVE HOME AND THE KEY COULDN'T BE TURNED TO SHUT OFF THE CAR. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS A NEIGHBOR OF MY RELATIVES THAT NEW HOW TO SHUT IT OFF BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES. TO START THE CAR THE CABLES HAD TO BE HOOKED BACK UP. DROVE TO FERGUSON BUICK GMC IN COLORADO SPRINGS AND THEY CHECKED IT. THE TUMBLER CAME APART, WON'T TURN OFF , REPLACED IGNITION LOCK. WAS CHARGED FOR HOUSING KIT (15857948), CODE CYL, CYLINDER KIT (20869121), LABOR AND COST OF PARTS TOTALLED $614.22. WITH ONLY 16, 607 MILES FROM 2006 TO 2012 THIS SHOULD NOT HAVE HAPPENED. TODAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2012, I WENT TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AND WHEN I STARTED THE ENGINE ALL THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH AND MESSAGE ABOUT STEERING OFF TRAC KEEPS FLASHING AND IT SAID SOMETHING ABOUT STEERING FLUID, BRAKES AND THE LIGHTS WERE GOING CRAZY. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT SO I DROVE IT BACK INTO MY GARAGE. COULDN'T DRIVE IT LIKE THAT. NOW WHAT IS WRONG. THIS VEHILCE HAS BEEN PAID FOR SINCE 2008 AND ONLY HAS 19, 000 MILES ON IT. MY HUSBAND BOUGHT ME THIS VEHICLE AS A SURPRISE AND LITTLE DID HE KNOW HE WOULD GET PANCREATIC CANCER THE FOLLOWING YEAR. HE WANTED ME TO HAVE A DEPENDABLE EXTRA VEHICLE. I CANNOT KEEP PAYING MONEY TO FIX A VEHICLE THAT I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE. MAY GET STRANDED SOMEWHERE. I WOULDN'T FEEL IN GOOD CONSCIOUS TO EVEN SELL IT TO ANYONE. NOT WORTH WHAT HE PAID FOR IT. *TR

SYNOPSIS: MY SATURN ION EXPERIENCED A POWER STEERING FAILURE FOUR TIMES IN ONE DAY. GM DECLINED TO REPLACE THE STEERING MOTOR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE MILEAGE EXCEEDED ITS "SPECIAL COVERAGE" LIMIT BY 9,000 MILES. EVENT: I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ROADWAY, ELEVATION 9,000 FEET, AT ABOUT 35 M.P.H. WHEN AN ALARM SOUNDED IN MY 2006 SATURN ION. THE DASHBOARD NOTED A "POWER STEERING FAILURE," WHICH I HAD NEVER SEEN BEFORE. THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE, AND I WAS ONLY ABLE TO TURN IT LESS THAN A CENTIMETER IN EITHER DIRECTION. THERE WAS NO SHOULDER SO I PARKED THE CAR IN THE LANE, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE WARNING WENT AWAY. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO CONTINUE DRIVING BECAUSE OF WHERE I WAS. THE SAME FAILURE HAPPENED FOUR TIMES WITHIN 25 MINUTES DURING MY DRIVE BEFORE I WAS OFF THE MOUNTAIN. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE NOTED I WAS IN CONSTANT FEAR OF ANOTHER FAILURE AS I DROVE THE WINDING DOWNHILL ROAD WHERE QUICK STEERING WAS REQUIRED. IN JUNE 2012, GM MAILED ME NOTIFICATION THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD OCCUR. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN "SPECIAL COVERAGE" BULLETIN 10187-2, BUT THAT BULLETIN STATES: "DO NOT TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO YOUR GM DEALER AS A RESULT OF THIS LETTER UNLESS YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR VEHICLE HAS THE CONDITION AS DESCRIBED." I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP, O'RIELLY CHEVROLET, AND TOOK THE CAR IN THE MOMENT THE DEALER OPENED. GM ASSIGNED ME CASE NUMBER [XXX], AND ULTIMATELY DECLINED TO REPLACE THE MOTOR OR OFFER COST ASSISTANCE BECAUSE I EXCEED THE "SPECIAL COVERAGE" LIMIT BY 9,000 MILES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

SYNOPSIS: MY SATURN ION EXPERIENCED A POWER STEERING FAILURE FOUR TIMES IN ONE DAY. GM DECLINED TO REPLACE THE STEERING MOTOR BECAUSE THE VEHICLE MILEAGE EXCEEDED ITS "SPECIAL COVERAGE" LIMIT BY 9,000 MILES. EVENT: I WAS DRIVING DOWN A MOUNTAIN ROADWAY, ELEVATION 9,000 FEET, AT ABOUT 35 M.P.H. WHEN AN ALARM SOUNDED IN MY 2006 SATURN ION. THE DASHBOARD NOTED A "POWER STEERING FAILURE," WHICH I HAD NEVER SEEN BEFORE. THE STEERING WHEEL FROZE, AND I WAS ONLY ABLE TO TURN IT LESS THAN A CENTIMETER IN EITHER DIRECTION. THERE WAS NO SHOULDER SO I PARKED THE CAR IN THE LANE, TURNED OFF THE ENGINE, WAITED AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE WARNING WENT AWAY. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO CONTINUE DRIVING BECAUSE OF WHERE I WAS. THE SAME FAILURE HAPPENED FOUR TIMES WITHIN 25 MINUTES DURING MY DRIVE BEFORE I WAS OFF THE MOUNTAIN. I BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE NOTED I WAS IN CONSTANT FEAR OF ANOTHER FAILURE AS I DROVE THE WINDING DOWNHILL ROAD WHERE QUICK STEERING WAS REQUIRED. IN JUNE 2012, GM MAILED ME NOTIFICATION THAT THIS PROBLEM COULD OCCUR. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED IN "SPECIAL COVERAGE" BULLETIN 10187-2, BUT THAT BULLETIN STATES: "DO NOT TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO YOUR GM DEALER AS A RESULT OF THIS LETTER UNLESS YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR VEHICLE HAS THE CONDITION AS DESCRIBED." I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP, O'RIELLY CHEVROLET, AND TOOK THE CAR IN THE MOMENT THE DEALER OPENED. GM ASSIGNED ME CASE NUMBER [XXX], AND ULTIMATELY DECLINED TO REPLACE THE MOTOR OR OFFER COST ASSISTANCE BECAUSE I EXCEED THE "SPECIAL COVERAGE" LIMIT BY 9,000 MILES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,900.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,900.

POWER STEERING REPEATEDLY SHOWS UP ON THE DASH AND THE POWER STEERING DOES SEEM TIGHT AND ITS A LOUD CLUNK WHEN YOU TURN THE WHEEL BACK AND FOURTH SLOWLY. ITS COMMON AND THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL IN SOME STATES A LOT OF PEOPLE GOT THIS PAID FOR AND ITS 1200 TO FIX. *TR

POWER STEERING REPEATEDLY SHOWS UP ON THE DASH AND THE POWER STEERING DOES SEEM TIGHT AND ITS A LOUD CLUNK WHEN YOU TURN THE WHEEL BACK AND FOURTH SLOWLY. ITS COMMON AND THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL IN SOME STATES A LOT OF PEOPLE GOT THIS PAID FOR AND ITS 1200 TO FIX. *TR

DAUGHTER DRIVING FOR EXPERIENCE OF A LICENSE. WHILE DRIVING HEARD A SOUND THEN THE PWR STRNG SIGN APPEARED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE STEERING LOCKED UP. WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. HUSBAND HAD TO TAKE OVER THE DRIVING. WOULD SHUT THE CAR OFF. START IT AGAIN, A MINUTE LATER IT WOULD REOCCUR. NOT SAFE FOR A JUST LEARNING DRIVER OR MY MOTHER (78) IF IT WERE TO HAPPEN WITH EITHER ONE WHILE TURNING. CALLED SATURN, THEY ARE ACCEPTING THE RESPONSIBILITY. REFERRED US TO GM DEALER TO DIAGNOSE. IF DIAGNOSE IS CONFIRMED WITH PRIOR INCIDENTS REPORTED THEY WILL COVER THE NEW PARTS, LABOR AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. SATURN GETS CREDIT FOR STEPPING UP. *TR

DAUGHTER DRIVING FOR EXPERIENCE OF A LICENSE. WHILE DRIVING HEARD A SOUND THEN THE PWR STRNG SIGN APPEARED ON THE DASH BOARD. THE STEERING LOCKED UP. WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. HUSBAND HAD TO TAKE OVER THE DRIVING. WOULD SHUT THE CAR OFF. START IT AGAIN, A MINUTE LATER IT WOULD REOCCUR. NOT SAFE FOR A JUST LEARNING DRIVER OR MY MOTHER (78) IF IT WERE TO HAPPEN WITH EITHER ONE WHILE TURNING. CALLED SATURN, THEY ARE ACCEPTING THE RESPONSIBILITY. REFERRED US TO GM DEALER TO DIAGNOSE. IF DIAGNOSE IS CONFIRMED WITH PRIOR INCIDENTS REPORTED THEY WILL COVER THE NEW PARTS, LABOR AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTS. SATURN GETS CREDIT FOR STEPPING UP. *TR

DRIVING DOWN STREET AND PWR STR MESSAGE CAME ON, POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE TURNING!! 1 HOUR LATER, POWER STEERING IS BACK ON AND WORKING FINE! *TR

DRIVING DOWN STREET AND PWR STR MESSAGE CAME ON, POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE TURNING!! 1 HOUR LATER, POWER STEERING IS BACK ON AND WORKING FINE! *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WITH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT STILL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,532.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO SEIZE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE WITH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT STILL ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,532.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 37 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 86,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 37 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF, THE VEHICLE DROVE NORMALLY HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS SCHEDULED FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WAS 86,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON AS THE STEERING RESET INDEPENDENTLY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON AS THE STEERING RESET INDEPENDENTLY. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

CAR BEGAN TO MAKE EXCESSIVE RATTLING AND CLUNKING IN FRONT END AND THE STEERING FELT VERY LOOSE. TOOK TO GM DEALER AND THEY FOUND THE ENTIRE FRONT END PRETTY MUCH SHOT. CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS, SWAY BAR LINKS, AND STRUTS ALL REPLACED. THE DEALER SAID THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FRACTURED AND NEAR FAILURE. STEERING I SHAFT AND COLUMN WERE REPLACED. AROUND $3000 IN PARTS AND LABOR AT 71000, NOT MY IDEA OF A QUALITY BUILT VEHICLE. MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD FOR SOMETHING WITH THIS KIND OF MILEAGE. *TR

CAR BEGAN TO MAKE EXCESSIVE RATTLING AND CLUNKING IN FRONT END AND THE STEERING FELT VERY LOOSE. TOOK TO GM DEALER AND THEY FOUND THE ENTIRE FRONT END PRETTY MUCH SHOT. CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS, SWAY BAR LINKS, AND STRUTS ALL REPLACED. THE DEALER SAID THE STEERING COLUMN WAS FRACTURED AND NEAR FAILURE. STEERING I SHAFT AND COLUMN WERE REPLACED. AROUND $3000 IN PARTS AND LABOR AT 71000, NOT MY IDEA OF A QUALITY BUILT VEHICLE. MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD FOR SOMETHING WITH THIS KIND OF MILEAGE. *TR

TWICE IN 3 WKS. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT HAS COME ON, RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. HAD TO TURN CAR OFF, AND THEN IT WOULD RE-SET ITSELF. WAS ON THE FREEWAY, AND LUCKILY, WAS ABLE TO EXIT WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. I SEE THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED AND SHOULD BE ON A RECALL LIST, DUE TO ITS POTENTIAL DANGER. *TR

TWICE IN 3 WKS. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT HAS COME ON, RESULTING IN DIFFICULTY IN STEERING. HAD TO TURN CAR OFF, AND THEN IT WOULD RE-SET ITSELF. WAS ON THE FREEWAY, AND LUCKILY, WAS ABLE TO EXIT WITHOUT ANY PROBLEM. I SEE THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED AND SHOULD BE ON A RECALL LIST, DUE TO ITS POTENTIAL DANGER. *TR

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR THROUGH TOWN WHEN THE DASH SUDDENLY MADE AN ALERT SOUND AND A 'PWR STR' LIGHT CAME ON. MY POWER STEERING INSTANTLY STOPPED WORKING. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A THREE LANE STREET AND IN THE PROCESS OF MERGING LANES, SO THE POWER STEERING FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO ANOTHER CAR. AFTER I SHUT MY CAR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN, THE POWER STEERING WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT 5 MILES BEFORE THE MESSAGE CAME BACK UP AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED ONCE AGAIN. I DRIVE AT LEAST 15-20 MILES THROUGH THE CITY FOR MY JOB EACH DAY, AND IT'S A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD FOR ME WHEN THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING. IT HAS BEEN FAILING AT LEAST 2 OR 3 TIMES A DAY SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED. I DROVE TO MY PARENTS' HOUSE WHICH IS 80 MILE FROM MY CURRENT HOME, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED AT LEAST 7 TIMES DURING THE DRIVE. I LOOSE ALMOST ALL OF MY CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THIS OCCURS, AND I'M VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THE OTHERS ON THE ROAD NEAR ME. *TR

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR THROUGH TOWN WHEN THE DASH SUDDENLY MADE AN ALERT SOUND AND A 'PWR STR' LIGHT CAME ON. MY POWER STEERING INSTANTLY STOPPED WORKING. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A THREE LANE STREET AND IN THE PROCESS OF MERGING LANES, SO THE POWER STEERING FAILURE ALMOST CAUSED ME TO RUN INTO ANOTHER CAR. AFTER I SHUT MY CAR OFF AND STARTED IT AGAIN, THE POWER STEERING WORKED FINE FOR ABOUT 5 MILES BEFORE THE MESSAGE CAME BACK UP AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED ONCE AGAIN. I DRIVE AT LEAST 15-20 MILES THROUGH THE CITY FOR MY JOB EACH DAY, AND IT'S A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD FOR ME WHEN THE POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING. IT HAS BEEN FAILING AT LEAST 2 OR 3 TIMES A DAY SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED. I DROVE TO MY PARENTS' HOUSE WHICH IS 80 MILE FROM MY CURRENT HOME, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED AT LEAST 7 TIMES DURING THE DRIVE. I LOOSE ALMOST ALL OF MY CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE WHENEVER THIS OCCURS, AND I'M VERY CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF THE OTHERS ON THE ROAD NEAR ME. *TR

WAS DRIVING ON PARKWAY WHEN STARTED TO GO ON OFF RAMP CAR STARTED TO PEEP AND ON DASH BOARD IT SHOWED PWR STRP AND THAN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON STEERING WHEEL GOT HARD TO MANEUVER. IF U TURN OFF CAR FOR 15 MINUTES LIGHT IS OFF ON DASH BUT IT WILL COME ON AGAIN AFTER DRIVING FOR 2 OR 3 MILES. *TR

WAS DRIVING ON PARKWAY WHEN STARTED TO GO ON OFF RAMP CAR STARTED TO PEEP AND ON DASH BOARD IT SHOWED PWR STRP AND THAN ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON STEERING WHEEL GOT HARD TO MANEUVER. IF U TURN OFF CAR FOR 15 MINUTES LIGHT IS OFF ON DASH BUT IT WILL COME ON AGAIN AFTER DRIVING FOR 2 OR 3 MILES. *TR

WHILE DRIVING A "PWR STR" LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. TURNING OFF THE CAR AND CRANKING AGAIN FIXES THE PROBLEM. THIS CREATES A HAZARD WHILE DRIVING AS ITS BEHAVIOR IS UNPREDICTABLE. THIS CAR WAS LEFT OUT OF A PREVIOUS SATURN RECALL WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. A GOOGLE SEARCH OF "SATURN ION STEERING NOT WORKING" WILL RETURN MANY RESULTS OF OWNERS WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR

WHILE DRIVING A "PWR STR" LIGHT CAME ON AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING. TURNING OFF THE CAR AND CRANKING AGAIN FIXES THE PROBLEM. THIS CREATES A HAZARD WHILE DRIVING AS ITS BEHAVIOR IS UNPREDICTABLE. THIS CAR WAS LEFT OUT OF A PREVIOUS SATURN RECALL WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. A GOOGLE SEARCH OF "SATURN ION STEERING NOT WORKING" WILL RETURN MANY RESULTS OF OWNERS WITH SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. *TR

RECEIVED NOTICE FROM GM REGARDING POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR RECALL. DROVE WITH NO POWER STEERING 40 MILES TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP.TOWED IT HOME 4 DAYS LATER. THE CAR HASN'T STARTED SINCE. I WAS AWARE OF THE PASS LOCK PROBLEM AND TOLD THE DEALER THE CAR MIGHT TAKE A FEW TRIES TO START. THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOW CROOKED AND THE KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION. THIS IS A NEW PROBLEM. FOR THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS THE DEALER SAID HE WOULD FIX IT. HE CLAIMS HE DID THE WORK REQUESTED. I WOULDN'T KNOW BECAUSE THE CAR HASN'T STARTED SINCE. DRIVE IT IN AND TOW IT OUT ...NOW THAT'S CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR YOU!!! A FREE REPAIR COST ME THE USE OF MY CAR AND 200 IN GAS AND TOW EXPENSES. WONDER IF I HAVE POWER STEERING??? HARD TO TRUST A DEALER THAT STATES" I NEVER TOUCHED THE COLUMN,YOUR PUMP IS UNDER THE HOOD" PUMP??? EVEN I KNOW THERE IS NO PUMP OR POWER STEERING FLUID. *TR

RECEIVED NOTICE FROM GM REGARDING POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR RECALL. DROVE WITH NO POWER STEERING 40 MILES TO LOCAL DEALERSHIP.TOWED IT HOME 4 DAYS LATER. THE CAR HASN'T STARTED SINCE. I WAS AWARE OF THE PASS LOCK PROBLEM AND TOLD THE DEALER THE CAR MIGHT TAKE A FEW TRIES TO START. THE STEERING WHEEL IS NOW CROOKED AND THE KEY STICKS IN THE IGNITION. THIS IS A NEW PROBLEM. FOR THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS THE DEALER SAID HE WOULD FIX IT. HE CLAIMS HE DID THE WORK REQUESTED. I WOULDN'T KNOW BECAUSE THE CAR HASN'T STARTED SINCE. DRIVE IT IN AND TOW IT OUT ...NOW THAT'S CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR YOU!!! A FREE REPAIR COST ME THE USE OF MY CAR AND 200 IN GAS AND TOW EXPENSES. WONDER IF I HAVE POWER STEERING??? HARD TO TRUST A DEALER THAT STATES" I NEVER TOUCHED THE COLUMN,YOUR PUMP IS UNDER THE HOOD" PUMP??? EVEN I KNOW THERE IS NO PUMP OR POWER STEERING FLUID. *TR

I WAS GOING DOWN ROAD, STEERING BECAUSE HARD, TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK, PWR STR LIGHT CAME UP ON MILEAGE SCREEN AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS READING THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD PROBLEM WITH STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

I WAS GOING DOWN ROAD, STEERING BECAUSE HARD, TRANSMISSION BECAME STUCK, PWR STR LIGHT CAME UP ON MILEAGE SCREEN AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS READING THAT OTHERS HAVE HAD PROBLEM WITH STEERING COLUMN. PLEASE LET ME KNOW. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND REALIZED THAT THE POWER STEERING HAD ALSO FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 7/31/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING AT A HIGH SPEED OF 65 MPH. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF THE ROAD, BUT HE MANAGED TO DO SO. IT OCCURRED AGAIN AT SLOWER SPEEDS, TOO. THE CONSUMER STATED HE READ ONLINE THAT STOPPING THE VEHICLE, AND TURNING IT OFF WOULD RE-ACTIVATE THE POWER STEERING FOR AWHILE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. UPDATED 08/01/12

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MANAGED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND REALIZED THAT THE POWER STEERING HAD ALSO FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 7/31/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST POWER STEERING AT A HIGH SPEED OF 65 MPH. IT WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN OFF THE ROAD, BUT HE MANAGED TO DO SO. IT OCCURRED AGAIN AT SLOWER SPEEDS, TOO. THE CONSUMER STATED HE READ ONLINE THAT STOPPING THE VEHICLE, AND TURNING IT OFF WOULD RE-ACTIVATE THE POWER STEERING FOR AWHILE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. UPDATED 08/01/12

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH UP A MOUNTAIN WHEN A WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM SEIZED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WORKED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TEST RESULTS SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,198.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH UP A MOUNTAIN WHEN A WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM SEIZED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO HAVE DIFFICULTY IN STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WORKED NORMALLY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TEST RESULTS SHOWED THAT THERE WAS A FAULTY POWER STEERING SYSTEM THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 103,198.

COULD NOT SHUT CAR OFF, KEY IS LOCKED IN IGNITION, COULD NOT GET KEY OUT OF IGNITION. *TR

COULD NOT SHUT CAR OFF, KEY IS LOCKED IN IGNITION, COULD NOT GET KEY OUT OF IGNITION. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE REVERSING FROM HER DRIVEWAY. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE VEHICLE RESUME AS NORMAL UPON RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 147,294.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE REVERSING FROM HER DRIVEWAY. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND THE VEHICLE RESUME AS NORMAL UPON RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 147,294.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THERE WAS LOUD CHIME WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NINE TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THERE WAS LOUD CHIME WITH COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE BE TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NINE TIMES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 49,000.

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT 9PM AND I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND MY POWER-STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE DASH THAT SAID IT WAS MY PWR STR. I MADE IT TO WORK, BUT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER MY CAR AND VERY UN-SAFE. *TT

I WAS DRIVING TO WORK AT 9PM AND I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY AND MY POWER-STEERING STOPPED WORKING. THERE WAS A LIGHT ON THE DASH THAT SAID IT WAS MY PWR STR. I MADE IT TO WORK, BUT IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER MY CAR AND VERY UN-SAFE. *TT

THERE WAS 3 BEEPS AND "PWR STR" WAS DISPLAYED, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. SINCE THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, THE CAR WILL START WITH THE POWER STEERING ENABLED, AND THEN AFTER DRIVING FOR ANYWHERE FROM 1 TO 6 MINUTES, IT WILL FAIL AGAIN. WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING, THE CAR IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. *TT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED. HE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

THERE WAS 3 BEEPS AND "PWR STR" WAS DISPLAYED, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. SINCE THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, THE CAR WILL START WITH THE POWER STEERING ENABLED, AND THEN AFTER DRIVING FOR ANYWHERE FROM 1 TO 6 MINUTES, IT WILL FAIL AGAIN. WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING, THE CAR IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. *TT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED. HE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND ONCE RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WAS RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY NEEDED TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST TO RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 97,984.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR THE POWER STEERING ASSIST TO RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE 97,984.

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND POWER STEERING MOTOR WENT OUT. POWER STEERING KEEPS SHUTTING OFF. *TR

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND POWER STEERING MOTOR WENT OUT. POWER STEERING KEEPS SHUTTING OFF. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED AFTER THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURES DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RETURNED TO NORMAL OPERATION WHEN IT WAS RESTARTED AFTER THE FAILURES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURES DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD SEIZE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON, AND THE STEERING WOULD RESET INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD SEIZE SPORADICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND ON, AND THE STEERING WOULD RESET INDEPENDENTLY. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTIES IN MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTIES IN MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN MY CONSUL READ THE PHRASE "PWR STR" MEANING THAT MY POWER STEERING WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND NO LONGER WORKED UNTIL I PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE CAR AND THAT RESET THE POWER STEERING. THIS NOW HAPPENS ABOUT TWO TO THREE TIMES EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR. *TR

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR WHEN MY CONSUL READ THE PHRASE "PWR STR" MEANING THAT MY POWER STEERING WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND NO LONGER WORKED UNTIL I PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE CAR AND THAT RESET THE POWER STEERING. THIS NOW HAPPENS ABOUT TWO TO THREE TIMES EVERY TIME I DRIVE MY CAR. *TR

POWER STEERING LIGHT GOES ON RANDOMLY AND POWER STEERING FAILS. *TR

POWER STEERING LIGHT GOES ON RANDOMLY AND POWER STEERING FAILS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN IT BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR DIAGNOSIS BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY ADVISED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 114,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. HE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALTHOUGH IT BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER, HE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND WAS 72,691.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. HE CONTACT REPLACED THE BATTERY AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT ALTHOUGH IT BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER, HE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND WAS 72,691.

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILS AT RANDOM, NO DISCERNIBLE PATTERN. POWER STEERING SYSTEM SEEMS TO RESET AFTER STOPPING AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER...CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. *TR

POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILS AT RANDOM, NO DISCERNIBLE PATTERN. POWER STEERING SYSTEM SEEMS TO RESET AFTER STOPPING AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER...CAUSING DANGEROUS SITUATIONS. *TR

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE POWER STEERING JUST STOPS WORKING YOU HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE SAFELY. *JS

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE POWER STEERING JUST STOPS WORKING YOU HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON TO CONTINUE TO DRIVE SAFELY. *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. THE POWER STEERING WARNING CHIME BEEPED AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED OR FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. THE POWER STEERING WARNING CHIME BEEPED AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE EXTREME FORCE IN ORDER TO STEER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED OR FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. DRIVING BETWEEN 55 AND 60MPH. FINALLY ABLE TO PULL OVER. TURNED OFF ENGINE AND UPON RESTART, POWER STEERING WAS RESTORED. THIS FAILURE HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR ON A DAILY BASIS. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED. DRIVING BETWEEN 55 AND 60MPH. FINALLY ABLE TO PULL OVER. TURNED OFF ENGINE AND UPON RESTART, POWER STEERING WAS RESTORED. THIS FAILURE HAS CONTINUED TO OCCUR ON A DAILY BASIS. VERY DANGEROUS. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE MY POWER STEERING MESSAGE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY STEERING BECAME HARD TO STEER. AFTER I SHUT IT OFF AND LET IT REST FOR AWHILE IT WORKS AGAIN FOR AWHILE THEN GETS TIGHT. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE MY POWER STEERING MESSAGE LIGHT CAME ON AND MY STEERING BECAME HARD TO STEER. AFTER I SHUT IT OFF AND LET IT REST FOR AWHILE IT WORKS AGAIN FOR AWHILE THEN GETS TIGHT. *TR

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATIONS THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE WENT OUT. WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING DESPITE IT BEING VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE CARS STEERING WHEEL. HOWEVER AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT THE POWER STEERING UNIT WORKED AGAIN. FIGURED THIS OUT AFTER READING OTHER PEOPLES COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE ONLINE. *TR

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATIONS THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE WENT OUT. WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING DESPITE IT BEING VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE CARS STEERING WHEEL. HOWEVER AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT THE POWER STEERING UNIT WORKED AGAIN. FIGURED THIS OUT AFTER READING OTHER PEOPLES COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE ONLINE. *TR

RECEIVED A "PWR STR" (POWER STEERING) WARNING WHILE BACKING UP A DRIVEWAY. POWER STEERING DID NOT RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION. POWER STEERING IS ELECTRIC IN THIS VEHICLE - SO NO BELTS OR FLUIDS ARE USED. ALSO RECEIVED A "TRAC OFF" (TRACTION SYSTEM - OFF) WARNING AT THE SAME TIME. NO BLOWN FUSES WERE FOUND. CAR IS AT GM SERVICE FOR REPAIR. *TR

RECEIVED A "PWR STR" (POWER STEERING) WARNING WHILE BACKING UP A DRIVEWAY. POWER STEERING DID NOT RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION. POWER STEERING IS ELECTRIC IN THIS VEHICLE - SO NO BELTS OR FLUIDS ARE USED. ALSO RECEIVED A "TRAC OFF" (TRACTION SYSTEM - OFF) WARNING AT THE SAME TIME. NO BLOWN FUSES WERE FOUND. CAR IS AT GM SERVICE FOR REPAIR. *TR

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION 2 4D SEDAN. I AM THE SOLE OWNER OF MY VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND CURRENTLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000 MILES. TRAVELING HOME ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, I HEARD MY NOTIFICATION SOUND GO OFF AND MY MESSAGE INDICATOR READ "PWR STR" AND MY STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO STALL. TRYING NOT TO PANIC, I ASSUMED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD STILL BE OPERATIONAL BUT I NOTICED IT WAS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. I MANAGED TO EXIT THE BUSY INTERSTATE AND ONCE I GOT TO THE STOP LIGHT I NOTICED I COULD NO LONGER MOVE THE WHEEL. I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT SEEMED TO WORK SO I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. UNACCEPTABLE!! THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO HAPPEN ON A BUSY INTERSTATE OR ANYWHERE FOR THAT MATTER. I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE THIS CAR IN FEAR THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. WHAT IF I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY? THIS WAS A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS!!!!! *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 STAURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 92,000.

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION 2 4D SEDAN. I AM THE SOLE OWNER OF MY VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW AND CURRENTLY HAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000 MILES. TRAVELING HOME ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, I HEARD MY NOTIFICATION SOUND GO OFF AND MY MESSAGE INDICATOR READ "PWR STR" AND MY STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO STALL. TRYING NOT TO PANIC, I ASSUMED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD STILL BE OPERATIONAL BUT I NOTICED IT WAS BECOMING INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. I MANAGED TO EXIT THE BUSY INTERSTATE AND ONCE I GOT TO THE STOP LIGHT I NOTICED I COULD NO LONGER MOVE THE WHEEL. I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND IT SEEMED TO WORK SO I WAS ABLE TO GET HOME. UNACCEPTABLE!! THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO HAPPEN ON A BUSY INTERSTATE OR ANYWHERE FOR THAT MATTER. I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE THIS CAR IN FEAR THAT THIS WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. WHAT IF I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY? THIS WAS A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE AND SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THIS!!!!! *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 STAURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 92,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OF THE FAILURE OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.

WE WERE DRIVING TO PICK UP A FRIEND OF MINE, AND WHILE PARKED OUTSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT WHERE I WAS PICKING THIS FRIEND UP FROM I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BECOMING INCREASINGLY HARDER TO TURN, TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO TURN IT, SO I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE AFTER. I DROVE TO ANOTHER PLACE IN TOWN AND WAS PARKED THERE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND HALF, MAYBE TWO HOURS, WHEN I TURNED ON THE CAR ALL SEEMED WELL UNTIL I ROLLED THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN AND IT WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP SO I DROVE TO A GAS STATION A FEW BLOCKS AWAY TO SEE IF I COULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND AS SOON AS I PULLED INTO THE PARKING SLOT AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK, IT JUST SHUT ITSELF OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON AND THE DISPLAY ON THE DASH HAD A READ OUT THAT SAID "PWR STR". AFTER AN HOUR WAIT AT 3AM AT A GAS STATION ACROSS TOWN FROM WHERE I LIVE I WAS LUCKY THAT I HAD A KIND ENOUGH FRIEND TO COME JUMP START MY CAR. WHEN WE DID FINALLY GET THE CAR TO START THE POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK AT ALL AND I HAD TO USE THE MANUAL STEERING ON THE DRIVE HOME. ONCE I GOT THE CAR SAFELY HOME AND PARKED IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN AND IT HAS THE SAME READOUT THAT SAYS "PWR STR" ON THE DASH. I HAVE NOT DROVE THE CAR SINCE FOR SAFETY REASONS AS WELL AS NOT WANTING TO GET STUCK SOMEWHERE ELSE IN TOWN OTHER THAN HOME. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PART AS IT SEEMS TO ALREADY BE AN OVERWHELMING PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS AND HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED ON TWO OTHER MODELS OF VEHICLES. *TR

WE WERE DRIVING TO PICK UP A FRIEND OF MINE, AND WHILE PARKED OUTSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT WHERE I WAS PICKING THIS FRIEND UP FROM I NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS BECOMING INCREASINGLY HARDER TO TURN, TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS ALMOST UNABLE TO TURN IT, SO I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND EVERYTHING SEEMED FINE AFTER. I DROVE TO ANOTHER PLACE IN TOWN AND WAS PARKED THERE FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND HALF, MAYBE TWO HOURS, WHEN I TURNED ON THE CAR ALL SEEMED WELL UNTIL I ROLLED THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN AND IT WOULD NOT ROLL BACK UP SO I DROVE TO A GAS STATION A FEW BLOCKS AWAY TO SEE IF I COULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM AND AS SOON AS I PULLED INTO THE PARKING SLOT AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK, IT JUST SHUT ITSELF OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON AND THE DISPLAY ON THE DASH HAD A READ OUT THAT SAID "PWR STR". AFTER AN HOUR WAIT AT 3AM AT A GAS STATION ACROSS TOWN FROM WHERE I LIVE I WAS LUCKY THAT I HAD A KIND ENOUGH FRIEND TO COME JUMP START MY CAR. WHEN WE DID FINALLY GET THE CAR TO START THE POWER STEERING DID NOT WORK AT ALL AND I HAD TO USE THE MANUAL STEERING ON THE DRIVE HOME. ONCE I GOT THE CAR SAFELY HOME AND PARKED IT WOULD NOT START AGAIN AND IT HAS THE SAME READOUT THAT SAYS "PWR STR" ON THE DASH. I HAVE NOT DROVE THE CAR SINCE FOR SAFETY REASONS AS WELL AS NOT WANTING TO GET STUCK SOMEWHERE ELSE IN TOWN OTHER THAN HOME. PLEASE ISSUE A RECALL FOR THIS PART AS IT SEEMS TO ALREADY BE AN OVERWHELMING PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF OTHER OWNERS AND HAS ALREADY BEEN RECALLED ON TWO OTHER MODELS OF VEHICLES. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE AS NORMAL MOMENTARILY BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,500.

MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT IN MY SATURN ION 2006 WHILE ON AN OVERPASS ON THE FREEWAY DOING ABOUT 60 MPH. I HAVE TO EXIT THE FREEWAY AND I TURNED THE CAR OFF. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND TRIED TO DRIVE IN THE PARKING LOT I WAS IN AND IT SEEMED OK. I PULLED OUT TO GET BACK ON THE SIDE STREET, AND MY DASH SCREEN BLINKS TELLING ME "POWER STEERING" AGAIN. I WAS A MILE FROM HOME AND HAD TO PULL OVER 3 TIMES BEFORE I MADE IT HOME. NOW IT HAPPENS ALMOST DAILY. NOT SAFE AT ALL! PLEASE FIX THIS PROBLEM AT NO COST TO ME OR REPLACE MY CAR. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE CONTACT STOPPED AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE AS NORMAL MOMENTARILY BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,500.

MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT IN MY SATURN ION 2006 WHILE ON AN OVERPASS ON THE FREEWAY DOING ABOUT 60 MPH. I HAVE TO EXIT THE FREEWAY AND I TURNED THE CAR OFF. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND TRIED TO DRIVE IN THE PARKING LOT I WAS IN AND IT SEEMED OK. I PULLED OUT TO GET BACK ON THE SIDE STREET, AND MY DASH SCREEN BLINKS TELLING ME "POWER STEERING" AGAIN. I WAS A MILE FROM HOME AND HAD TO PULL OVER 3 TIMES BEFORE I MADE IT HOME. NOW IT HAPPENS ALMOST DAILY. NOT SAFE AT ALL! PLEASE FIX THIS PROBLEM AT NO COST TO ME OR REPLACE MY CAR. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING REGAINED FUNCTIONALITY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING REGAINED FUNCTIONALITY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000.

THE POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IT WOULD STAY OFF TILL THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE FREQUENCY PROGRESSED AND I CONTACTED A GM DEALER WHO FIXED THE CAR UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. DOING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH, I DISCOVERED THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND WAS ENCOURAGE TO REPORT IT TO THIS SITE SINCE A RECALL INVESTIGATION WAS UNDERWAY. *TR

THE POWER STEERING WOULD GO OUT INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. IT WOULD STAY OFF TILL THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE FREQUENCY PROGRESSED AND I CONTACTED A GM DEALER WHO FIXED THE CAR UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. DOING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH, I DISCOVERED THIS IS A FREQUENT PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND WAS ENCOURAGE TO REPORT IT TO THIS SITE SINCE A RECALL INVESTIGATION WAS UNDERWAY. *TR

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. I PULL THE CAR OVER AND SHUT IT OFF AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND RESTART IT AND THE STEERING WORKS AGAIN FOR A LITTLE WHILE. USUALLY ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES. I WENT FROM MY HOME IN LAKE ORION, MI TO MILFORD MI THE OTHER DAY WHICH IS UNDER 30 MILES AND IT WENT OUT ON ME 6 TIMES. PLEASE HELP WITH THIS. I SEE THAT SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THESE SAME ISSUES. I AM ALSO AFRAID THAT IF THE ROADS ARE SLICK HERE AND IT GOES OUT LIKE THAT WHILE I'M DRIVING I COULD GET INTO A CRASH. *TR

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. I PULL THE CAR OVER AND SHUT IT OFF AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES AND RESTART IT AND THE STEERING WORKS AGAIN FOR A LITTLE WHILE. USUALLY ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES. I WENT FROM MY HOME IN LAKE ORION, MI TO MILFORD MI THE OTHER DAY WHICH IS UNDER 30 MILES AND IT WENT OUT ON ME 6 TIMES. PLEASE HELP WITH THIS. I SEE THAT SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THESE SAME ISSUES. I AM ALSO AFRAID THAT IF THE ROADS ARE SLICK HERE AND IT GOES OUT LIKE THAT WHILE I'M DRIVING I COULD GET INTO A CRASH. *TR

MY SON WAS DRIVING AND HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO CHANGE LANES AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. HE PULLED ON IT A BIT HARDER AND IT RELEASED WHICH MADE SPIN OUT AND HIS FRONT WHEEL HIT THE CURB WHICH PUSHED HIS WHEEL UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE MECHANICS WHERE IT STILL SITS WHILE PARTS ARE BEING ORDERED. CAR BRANDS MAY DISAPPEAR FROM TIME TO TIME, BUT THE CARS THEMSELVES STICK AROUND FOR YEARS OR EVEN DECADES. AND WHEN DISCONTINUED MODELS HAVE PROBLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT SAFETY THEY GET THE SAME ATTENTION FROM FEDERAL REGULATORS AS CURRENT MODELS. SUCH IS THE CASE FOR THE SATURN ION, A COMPACT-CAR MODEL FROM A DISCONTINUED GENERAL MOTORS DIVISION WHOSE PRODUCTION ENDED A FEW YEARS AGO. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION SAYS IT HAS INTENSIFIED ITS INVESTIGATION INTO COMPLAINTS ABOUT ALLEGED PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER-STEERING SYSTEMS ON IONS FROM THE 2004 TO 2007 MODEL YEARS. THE AGENCY HAD PREVIOUSLY OPENED A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF THE COMPLAINTS. NHTSA SAYS THERE HAVE BEEN ABOUT 4,150 COMPLAINTS FROM DRIVERS ALLEGING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE AGENCY SAYS IN 16 CASES THE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST RESULTED IN A CRASH, AND IN TWO CASES THE CRASHES RESULTED IN DRIVER INJURIES. NHTSA SAID IT BEGAN UPGRADED THE PRELIMINARY INQUIRY TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS FURTHER ASSESS THE FREQUENCY, SCOPE AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES?? INVESTIGATIONS LIKE THESE SOMETIMES GROW INTO SAFETY RECALLS IN WHICH THE CARS MANUFACTURER HAS TO CORRECT. *TR

MY SON WAS DRIVING AND HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT TO CHANGE LANES AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. HE PULLED ON IT A BIT HARDER AND IT RELEASED WHICH MADE SPIN OUT AND HIS FRONT WHEEL HIT THE CURB WHICH PUSHED HIS WHEEL UP AGAINST THE FRAME OF THE CAR. WE HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE MECHANICS WHERE IT STILL SITS WHILE PARTS ARE BEING ORDERED. CAR BRANDS MAY DISAPPEAR FROM TIME TO TIME, BUT THE CARS THEMSELVES STICK AROUND FOR YEARS OR EVEN DECADES. AND WHEN DISCONTINUED MODELS HAVE PROBLEMS THAT MAY AFFECT SAFETY THEY GET THE SAME ATTENTION FROM FEDERAL REGULATORS AS CURRENT MODELS. SUCH IS THE CASE FOR THE SATURN ION, A COMPACT-CAR MODEL FROM A DISCONTINUED GENERAL MOTORS DIVISION WHOSE PRODUCTION ENDED A FEW YEARS AGO. THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION SAYS IT HAS INTENSIFIED ITS INVESTIGATION INTO COMPLAINTS ABOUT ALLEGED PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER-STEERING SYSTEMS ON IONS FROM THE 2004 TO 2007 MODEL YEARS. THE AGENCY HAD PREVIOUSLY OPENED A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION OF THE COMPLAINTS. NHTSA SAYS THERE HAVE BEEN ABOUT 4,150 COMPLAINTS FROM DRIVERS ALLEGING A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE AGENCY SAYS IN 16 CASES THE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST RESULTED IN A CRASH, AND IN TWO CASES THE CRASHES RESULTED IN DRIVER INJURIES. NHTSA SAID IT BEGAN UPGRADED THE PRELIMINARY INQUIRY TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS FURTHER ASSESS THE FREQUENCY, SCOPE AND SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING ASSIST IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES?? INVESTIGATIONS LIKE THESE SOMETIMES GROW INTO SAFETY RECALLS IN WHICH THE CARS MANUFACTURER HAS TO CORRECT. *TR

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN THE MORNING BEFORE HEADING TO WORK AND AS I SHIFTED THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND STARTED TO ACCELERATE THE PWR STR ALERT WAS DISPLAYED AND I FOUND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. I THEN SHUT OFF THE CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WAS RESTORED. I MADE IT FINE TO WORK AND HAD NO PROBLEMS AFTER THAT. HOWEVER, THAT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON MY WAY FOR A WEEKEND TRIP TO MI AND ONCE AGAIN THE PWR STR ALERT CAME ON AGAIN. I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AS SOON AS I COULD SO THAT I COULD ATTEMPT TO RESTART MY CAR TO HOPEFULLY REGAIN POWER STEERING. I RESTARTED MY CAR AND I WAS ABLE TO GAIN POWER STEERING AGAIN. HOWEVER, AFTER ABOUT 15 MINS ON THE ROAD, I LOST POWER STEERING AGAIN. IT WAS VERY HARD TO MANEUVER THE CAR AND I WAS VERY AFRAID OF WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I FOUND IT ESPECIALLY HARDER TO TURN AT SLOWER SPEEDS SO MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A SIDE STREET WAS VERY HARD. THEN ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, I WAS DRIVING AGAIN AND AT FIRST THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING FINE, BUT I FOUND THAT WITHIN 20 MINS OF MY TRIP THE PWR STR ALERT CAME ON AGAIN AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING AGAIN. I FIND THIS TO BE A MAJOR ISSUE AND IS VERY UNSAFE FOR ANY DRIVER ESPECIALLY YOUNG LADIES SUCH AS MYSELF WHO HAVE TO USE BOTH ARMS PULLING DOWN ON ONE SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TO MAKE A SLIGHT TURN AROUND A BEND. WHEN I WAS GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND GOING DOWN THE OFF RAMP I FOUND THAT MY FRONT WHEELS WERE SKIPPING ON THE PAVEMENT AS I WAS MAKING THE TURN AND I WAS PULLING REALLY HARD ON THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TO BE ABLE TO TURN. I FEAR WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF IT WENT OUT AND THERE'S SNOW. I HOPE THAT SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF NOT ONLY THOSE DRIVING THE CARS THAT ARE LOOSING THEIR POWER STEERING, BUT ALSO FOR THE OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. *TR

I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN THE MORNING BEFORE HEADING TO WORK AND AS I SHIFTED THE CAR INTO DRIVE AND STARTED TO ACCELERATE THE PWR STR ALERT WAS DISPLAYED AND I FOUND IT VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. I THEN SHUT OFF THE CAR AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WAS RESTORED. I MADE IT FINE TO WORK AND HAD NO PROBLEMS AFTER THAT. HOWEVER, THAT FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON MY WAY FOR A WEEKEND TRIP TO MI AND ONCE AGAIN THE PWR STR ALERT CAME ON AGAIN. I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER AS SOON AS I COULD SO THAT I COULD ATTEMPT TO RESTART MY CAR TO HOPEFULLY REGAIN POWER STEERING. I RESTARTED MY CAR AND I WAS ABLE TO GAIN POWER STEERING AGAIN. HOWEVER, AFTER ABOUT 15 MINS ON THE ROAD, I LOST POWER STEERING AGAIN. IT WAS VERY HARD TO MANEUVER THE CAR AND I WAS VERY AFRAID OF WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF I HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. I FOUND IT ESPECIALLY HARDER TO TURN AT SLOWER SPEEDS SO MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN ONTO A SIDE STREET WAS VERY HARD. THEN ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, I WAS DRIVING AGAIN AND AT FIRST THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING FINE, BUT I FOUND THAT WITHIN 20 MINS OF MY TRIP THE PWR STR ALERT CAME ON AGAIN AND I HAD NO POWER STEERING AGAIN. I FIND THIS TO BE A MAJOR ISSUE AND IS VERY UNSAFE FOR ANY DRIVER ESPECIALLY YOUNG LADIES SUCH AS MYSELF WHO HAVE TO USE BOTH ARMS PULLING DOWN ON ONE SIDE OF THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TO MAKE A SLIGHT TURN AROUND A BEND. WHEN I WAS GETTING OFF THE HIGHWAY AND GOING DOWN THE OFF RAMP I FOUND THAT MY FRONT WHEELS WERE SKIPPING ON THE PAVEMENT AS I WAS MAKING THE TURN AND I WAS PULLING REALLY HARD ON THE STEERING WHEEL JUST TO BE ABLE TO TURN. I FEAR WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF IT WENT OUT AND THERE'S SNOW. I HOPE THAT SOMETHING IS DONE ABOUT THIS ISSUE TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF NOT ONLY THOSE DRIVING THE CARS THAT ARE LOOSING THEIR POWER STEERING, BUT ALSO FOR THE OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO RESUME NORMAL FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,200.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES IN ORDER TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO RESUME NORMAL FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 82,200.

THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK, I HEARD THE BEEP, THEN PWR STR SHOWED ON THE DASH. AT THE SAME TIME TURNING THE VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD. I THOUGHT IT WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT BECAUSE THAT NIGHT ON MY WAY HOME IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AT ALL. I SPOKE WITH MY HUSBAND AND HE SAID THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO HIM. IT HAS SINCE THEN GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT AFTER THE CAR BEING DRIVEN FOR A FEW YARDS IT HAPPENS. I LIVE IN A CITY AND DO MOSTLY LOW SPEED DRIVING. I ALSO LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND IT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER. ALTHOUGH IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO STEER IT WITHOUT POWER STEERING, I HAVE A VERY HARD TIME TURNING THE WHEEL. I AM VERY SCARED IT IS GOING TO CAUSE ME TO WRECK THE CAR. *KB

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, THERE WAS A WARNING CHIME, AND THEN THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE AND THE CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. I PULLED IT OVER, TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I TURNED IT ON THE STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN, I DROVE ABOUT 10 MORE MILES AND IT DID THE SAME THING. I TOOK IT IN TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT GM HAD A RECALL ON THIS SAME EXACT STEERING MOTOR USED IN THE COBALT BUT HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE SATURNS. I PAID OVER $1100.00 FOR THIS REPAIR AND I FEEL IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. I AM LUCKY THAT I DID NOT GET IN A WRECK AS THIS MANIFESTED IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *KB

THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK, I HEARD THE BEEP, THEN PWR STR SHOWED ON THE DASH. AT THE SAME TIME TURNING THE VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD. I THOUGHT IT WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT BECAUSE THAT NIGHT ON MY WAY HOME IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AT ALL. I SPOKE WITH MY HUSBAND AND HE SAID THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO HIM. IT HAS SINCE THEN GOTTEN TO THE POINT THAT AFTER THE CAR BEING DRIVEN FOR A FEW YARDS IT HAPPENS. I LIVE IN A CITY AND DO MOSTLY LOW SPEED DRIVING. I ALSO LIVE IN MICHIGAN AND IT IS IN THE MIDDLE OF WINTER. ALTHOUGH IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO STEER IT WITHOUT POWER STEERING, I HAVE A VERY HARD TIME TURNING THE WHEEL. I AM VERY SCARED IT IS GOING TO CAUSE ME TO WRECK THE CAR. *KB

DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON, THERE WAS A WARNING CHIME, AND THEN THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE AND THE CAR BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. I PULLED IT OVER, TURNED IT OFF. WHEN I TURNED IT ON THE STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN, I DROVE ABOUT 10 MORE MILES AND IT DID THE SAME THING. I TOOK IT IN TO MY MECHANIC AND WAS TOLD THAT GM HAD A RECALL ON THIS SAME EXACT STEERING MOTOR USED IN THE COBALT BUT HAD NOT ISSUED A RECALL ON THE SATURNS. I PAID OVER $1100.00 FOR THIS REPAIR AND I FEEL IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER. I AM LUCKY THAT I DID NOT GET IN A WRECK AS THIS MANIFESTED IN THE MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *KB

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET I HEAR A CLICK AND THE CARS WARNING SOUND, THEN THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICE THAT MY POWER STEERING IS NO LONGER WORKING. I PULLED TO THE CURB AND SHUT THE CAR OFF AND UPON TURNING IT BACK ON THE LIGHT WENT AWAY AND THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. THREE DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, AS I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNING, AGAIN I HEARD A CLICK THE WARNING SOUND, THE MESSAGE, AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME I HAD TO GRIP THE WHEEL AND WORK TO GET IT TO FINISH THE TURN SAFELY. PULLED INTO A GAS STATION, TURNED THE CAR OFF, THEN BACK ON. THE POWER STEERING WORKED FOR THE 10MIN DRIVE TO WORK. DURING THE DRIVE HOME THE POWER STEERING SHUT OFF 4 TIMES, EACH TIME IT TOOK LESS TIME FROM THE RESTART OF THE CAR TILL THE IT FAILED AGAIN. *TR

WHILE DRIVING DOWN A RESIDENTIAL STREET I HEAR A CLICK AND THE CARS WARNING SOUND, THEN THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD. I IMMEDIATELY NOTICE THAT MY POWER STEERING IS NO LONGER WORKING. I PULLED TO THE CURB AND SHUT THE CAR OFF AND UPON TURNING IT BACK ON THE LIGHT WENT AWAY AND THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. THREE DAYS LATER, WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, AS I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF TURNING, AGAIN I HEARD A CLICK THE WARNING SOUND, THE MESSAGE, AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS TIME I HAD TO GRIP THE WHEEL AND WORK TO GET IT TO FINISH THE TURN SAFELY. PULLED INTO A GAS STATION, TURNED THE CAR OFF, THEN BACK ON. THE POWER STEERING WORKED FOR THE 10MIN DRIVE TO WORK. DURING THE DRIVE HOME THE POWER STEERING SHUT OFF 4 TIMES, EACH TIME IT TOOK LESS TIME FROM THE RESTART OF THE CAR TILL THE IT FAILED AGAIN. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED IN ORDER TO GET THE LIGHT TO GO OFF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED IN ORDER TO GET THE LIGHT TO GO OFF. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN, BUT THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.

WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING FAILS AND A CHIME WILL SOUND TO LET YOU KNOW YOU HAVE LOST POWER STEERING, THE ONLY TEMPORARY FIX IS TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURN IT BACK ON. IF YOU ARE ON A STRAIT ROAD AND HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION YOU CAN PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON. IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE IN A TURN WHILE THE STEERING GOES OUT, OR ABOUT TO TURN... BRAKE AND PRAY... THE DEALERSHIP DID REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AT 20000 MILES AND IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND I HAVE HAD TIME TO NOT WORRY ABOUT LOOSING STEERING ABILITY FOR 3 YEARS. NOW MY CAR HAS 90,000 MILES AND JUST OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD, I HAVE LOST POWER STEERING 6 TIMES IN 20 MILES. THIS IS A REAL CONCERN AND I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS THIS PROBLEM. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THESE POWER STEERING MOTORS ON SATURN IONS AND CHEVY COBALTS BEFORE THEY CAUSE ANY MORE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. *TR

WHEN DRIVING THE POWER STEERING FAILS AND A CHIME WILL SOUND TO LET YOU KNOW YOU HAVE LOST POWER STEERING, THE ONLY TEMPORARY FIX IS TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE AND TURN IT BACK ON. IF YOU ARE ON A STRAIT ROAD AND HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION YOU CAN PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL AND TURN THE VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON. IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE IN A TURN WHILE THE STEERING GOES OUT, OR ABOUT TO TURN... BRAKE AND PRAY... THE DEALERSHIP DID REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AT 20000 MILES AND IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY, AND I HAVE HAD TIME TO NOT WORRY ABOUT LOOSING STEERING ABILITY FOR 3 YEARS. NOW MY CAR HAS 90,000 MILES AND JUST OUT OF WARRANTY PERIOD, I HAVE LOST POWER STEERING 6 TIMES IN 20 MILES. THIS IS A REAL CONCERN AND I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS THIS PROBLEM. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THESE POWER STEERING MOTORS ON SATURN IONS AND CHEVY COBALTS BEFORE THEY CAUSE ANY MORE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 72 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 72 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

AS I SET MY CRUISE CONTROL AT 60MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE DIGITAL DISPLAY PINGED THE PWR STEERING ERROR MESSAGE. AFTER PULLING OVER, SHUTTING OFF AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING HAD RETURNED, BUT FAILED AGAIN ABOUT TWO MILES FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD. VEHICLE MAINTAINS PATTERN OF POWER STEERING CONTROL AFTER IGNITION, WHICH FAILS UPON REACHING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

AS I SET MY CRUISE CONTROL AT 60MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED AND THE DIGITAL DISPLAY PINGED THE PWR STEERING ERROR MESSAGE. AFTER PULLING OVER, SHUTTING OFF AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING HAD RETURNED, BUT FAILED AGAIN ABOUT TWO MILES FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD. VEHICLE MAINTAINS PATTERN OF POWER STEERING CONTROL AFTER IGNITION, WHICH FAILS UPON REACHING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR

12/29/2011 - DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT AROUND 55 MPH AND MY MESSAGE SCREEN SHOWED "PWR STR" AND I LOST MY POWER STEERING. IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. 01/01/2012 - DRIVING ON ROADWAY AT AROUND 45 MPH AND MY MESSAGE SCREEN SHOWED "PWR STR" AND I LOST MY POWER STEERING. IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. WITH BOTH TIMES WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RE-STARTED THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. *TR

12/29/2011 - DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT AROUND 55 MPH AND MY MESSAGE SCREEN SHOWED "PWR STR" AND I LOST MY POWER STEERING. IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. 01/01/2012 - DRIVING ON ROADWAY AT AROUND 45 MPH AND MY MESSAGE SCREEN SHOWED "PWR STR" AND I LOST MY POWER STEERING. IT BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. WITH BOTH TIMES WHEN I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND RE-STARTED THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY. *TR

LUCKILY MY BROTHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING HIS MOTHERS CAR AT THE TIME. THEY WERE COMING BACK FROM THE GROCERY STORE WHEN THE STEERING TURNED INTO A 1955 MACK TRUCK AS HE DESCRIBED IT. WHEN THEY RETURNED WE LOOKED IT UP IN THE MANUAL AS BEING ELECTRIC. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR IT WAS WORKING OK, THEN I TOOK IT AROUND THE BLOCK AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN. I RESTARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND IT WAS OK AGAIN FOR ABOUT A HALF BLOCK WHEN IT WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IF MY 81 YEAR OLD MOTHER IN LAW HAD BEEN DRIVING. *TR

LUCKILY MY BROTHER IN LAW WAS DRIVING HIS MOTHERS CAR AT THE TIME. THEY WERE COMING BACK FROM THE GROCERY STORE WHEN THE STEERING TURNED INTO A 1955 MACK TRUCK AS HE DESCRIBED IT. WHEN THEY RETURNED WE LOOKED IT UP IN THE MANUAL AS BEING ELECTRIC. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR IT WAS WORKING OK, THEN I TOOK IT AROUND THE BLOCK AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN. I RESTARTED THE CAR AGAIN AND IT WAS OK AGAIN FOR ABOUT A HALF BLOCK WHEN IT WENT OUT AGAIN. THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IF MY 81 YEAR OLD MOTHER IN LAW HAD BEEN DRIVING. *TR

THE POWER STEERING ON THE SATURN ION CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. IT TYPICALLY WILL COME BACK ON WHEN THE CAR RESTARTS ONLY TO GO OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT GOES OUT 2 MINUTES INTO A DRIVE, OTHER TIMES IT DOESN'T GO OUT AT ALL AND OTHER TIMES IT'S AFTER 30 MINUTES. IT'S QUITE ANNOYING AND DANGEROUS. *TR

THE POWER STEERING ON THE SATURN ION CONTINUALLY GOES OUT. IT TYPICALLY WILL COME BACK ON WHEN THE CAR RESTARTS ONLY TO GO OUT AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT GOES OUT 2 MINUTES INTO A DRIVE, OTHER TIMES IT DOESN'T GO OUT AT ALL AND OTHER TIMES IT'S AFTER 30 MINUTES. IT'S QUITE ANNOYING AND DANGEROUS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE IN ORDER TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL TO RETURN TO NORMAL FUNCTION. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,080.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND BACK INTO DRIVE IN ORDER TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL TO RETURN TO NORMAL FUNCTION. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,080.

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION I HEAR A CLICK AND A WARNING LIGHT COMES ON THE CONSOLE PWR STR. POWER STEERING IS LOST AND VERY HARD TO STEER. ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WHILE TURNING AT THAT TIME. WHEN YOU TURN CAR OFF THE STEERING IS OKAY, BUT AFTER A WHILE THE WARNING LIGHT COMES BACK ON AND POWER STEERING IS LOST AGAIN. VERY HARD TO TURN AND PARK THE CAR. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND THIS IS A SIMILAR SYSTEM USED ON THE CHEVROLET COBALT AND PONTIAC G5 THAT HAD RECALLS ON THEM.

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION I HEAR A CLICK AND A WARNING LIGHT COMES ON THE CONSOLE PWR STR. POWER STEERING IS LOST AND VERY HARD TO STEER. ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT WHILE TURNING AT THAT TIME. WHEN YOU TURN CAR OFF THE STEERING IS OKAY, BUT AFTER A WHILE THE WARNING LIGHT COMES BACK ON AND POWER STEERING IS LOST AGAIN. VERY HARD TO TURN AND PARK THE CAR. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND THIS IS A SIMILAR SYSTEM USED ON THE CHEVROLET COBALT AND PONTIAC G5 THAT HAD RECALLS ON THEM.

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING. A MESSAGE ON THE CENTER CONSOLE SAID PWR STR. I PULLED OVER AT THE NEXT REST AREA AND TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT, AND THE POWER STEERING WAS FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. ABOUT ANOTHER 30 MILES LATER THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED, AND IT HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT SINCE. RESTARTING THE CAR SEEMS TO TEMPORARILY RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *TR

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN MY CAR LOST POWER STEERING. A MESSAGE ON THE CENTER CONSOLE SAID PWR STR. I PULLED OVER AT THE NEXT REST AREA AND TURNED OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTED IT, AND THE POWER STEERING WAS FUNCTIONING CORRECTLY. ABOUT ANOTHER 30 MILES LATER THE SAME THING HAS HAPPENED, AND IT HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT SINCE. RESTARTING THE CAR SEEMS TO TEMPORARILY RESOLVE THE ISSUE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WOULD RESET THE VEHICLE BY TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,258 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,358.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WOULD RESET THE VEHICLE BY TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,258 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,358.

DRIVING THROUGH WAL MART PARKING LOT I SUDDENLY LOST STEERING CONTROL. PWR STR WAS FLASHING A WARNING. VERY SCARY MANAGED TO DRIVE IT THE ONE MILE HOME LIKE THAT, PARKED IT AND IMMEDIATELY TOLD MY HUSBAND HE WENT OUT CHECKED OUT THE CAR AND IT WAS FINE. HAVE SINCE DONE RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND SEVERAL SUCH INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED TO PEOPLE. THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE CHEVY COBALT WHICH WAS RECALLED, WHY IS THIS VEHICLE NOT BEEN RECALLED WITH SUCH A DANGEROUS PROBLEM? *KB

DRIVING THROUGH WAL MART PARKING LOT I SUDDENLY LOST STEERING CONTROL. PWR STR WAS FLASHING A WARNING. VERY SCARY MANAGED TO DRIVE IT THE ONE MILE HOME LIKE THAT, PARKED IT AND IMMEDIATELY TOLD MY HUSBAND HE WENT OUT CHECKED OUT THE CAR AND IT WAS FINE. HAVE SINCE DONE RESEARCH AND HAVE FOUND SEVERAL SUCH INCIDENTS HAVE HAPPENED TO PEOPLE. THE SAME PROBLEM IN THE CHEVY COBALT WHICH WAS RECALLED, WHY IS THIS VEHICLE NOT BEEN RECALLED WITH SUCH A DANGEROUS PROBLEM? *KB

I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT MAKING A LEFT TURN, I THOUGHT MY CAR CUT OFF BECAUSE IT WAS VERY HARD FOR ME TO TURN. INFORMATION WAS FLASHING PWR STR I DROVE HOME VERY CAREFULLY. CUT THE CAR OFF AND MY BOYFRIEND WAS GONNA TAKE IT TO O'REILYS AUTO STORE. HE CALLED ME TO LET ME KNOW THAT IT WAS DRIVING FINE. TODAY 11-29-2011 2 DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN I COULD BARELY STEER THE CAR. I BROUGHT MY CAR HOME LET IT SET FOR A LITTLE BIT, GOT IN THE CAR AND IT DROVE WITH NO PROBLEM. *KB

I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT MAKING A LEFT TURN, I THOUGHT MY CAR CUT OFF BECAUSE IT WAS VERY HARD FOR ME TO TURN. INFORMATION WAS FLASHING PWR STR I DROVE HOME VERY CAREFULLY. CUT THE CAR OFF AND MY BOYFRIEND WAS GONNA TAKE IT TO O'REILYS AUTO STORE. HE CALLED ME TO LET ME KNOW THAT IT WAS DRIVING FINE. TODAY 11-29-2011 2 DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN I COULD BARELY STEER THE CAR. I BROUGHT MY CAR HOME LET IT SET FOR A LITTLE BIT, GOT IN THE CAR AND IT DROVE WITH NO PROBLEM. *KB

I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT MAKING A LEFT TURN, I THOUGHT MY CAR CUT OFF BECAUSE IT WAS VERY HARD FOR ME TO TURN. INFORMATION WAS FLASHING PWR STR I DROVE HOME VERY CAREFULLY. CUT THE CAR OFF AND MY BOYFRIEND WAS GONNA TAKE IT TO O'REILYS AUTO STORE. HE CALLED ME TO LET ME KNOW THAT IT WAS DRIVING FINE. TODAY 11-29-2011 2 DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN I COULD BARELY STEER THE CAR. I BROUGHT MY CAR HOME LET IT SET FOR A LITTLE BIT, GOT IN THE CAR AND IT DROVE WITH NO PROBLEM. *KB

I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT MAKING A LEFT TURN, I THOUGHT MY CAR CUT OFF BECAUSE IT WAS VERY HARD FOR ME TO TURN. INFORMATION WAS FLASHING PWR STR I DROVE HOME VERY CAREFULLY. CUT THE CAR OFF AND MY BOYFRIEND WAS GONNA TAKE IT TO O'REILYS AUTO STORE. HE CALLED ME TO LET ME KNOW THAT IT WAS DRIVING FINE. TODAY 11-29-2011 2 DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN, I WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN I COULD BARELY STEER THE CAR. I BROUGHT MY CAR HOME LET IT SET FOR A LITTLE BIT, GOT IN THE CAR AND IT DROVE WITH NO PROBLEM. *KB

MY SON WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE STEERING WENT OUT. HE WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE SAFELY, BUT VERY SCARY. *TR

MY SON WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE STEERING WENT OUT. HE WAS ABLE TO GET TO THE SIDE SAFELY, BUT VERY SCARY. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER WAITING FIVE MINUTES, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,878.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AND SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE WARNING INDICATOR. A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER WAITING FIVE MINUTES, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,878.

AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES ON APPROXIMATELY DECEMBER 2, 2008, (THIS DATE IS APPROXIMATE AS I DON'T HAVE RECORDS OF THE FIRST FAILURE, GM WOULD HAVE RECORDS OF THE REPAIR WITH EXACT DATE AND MILEAGE) WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH ON A SLUSHY DAY, POWER STEERING FAILED. WE WERE ABLE TO TAKE THE NEXT EXIT AND HAPPENED TO BE NEAR A SATURN DEALERSHIP. WE STOPPED THERE IMMEDIATELY AND THE CAR WAS KEPT THERE WHILE THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED AS WARRANTY WORK. THE CAR NOW HAS 105,000 MILES ON IT THIS PART WITH APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES ON IT FAILED AGAIN AND POWER STEERING WAS LOST ON OCTOBER 21, 2010 WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SHUT IT OFF AND RESTART IT WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO RETURN. WE COMPLETED THE TRIP WITH NO MORE OCCURRENCES, BUT IN DRIVING IN TOWN, THE POWERSTEERING HAS CONTINUED TO FAIL. I HAVE STARTED RIDING THE BUS AND DON'T FEEL IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE MORE THAN A FEW BLOCKS AT A TIME. I HAD RECEIVED A LETTER INDICATING THAT IF THERE WERE POWER STEERING ISSUES WE SHOULD CONTACT THE DEALER. WE DID SO AND THE GM DEALER TOLD US THAT OUR CAR DOES NOT HAVE WARRANTY WORK AVAILABLE AND THAT THEY ARE UNAWARE OF ANY ISSUES WITH STEERING ON THE SATURN ION. WE HAVE CONTACTED GM AS WELL, BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED. *TR

I AM EXPERIENCING A VARIETY OF PROBLEMS WITH MY 2006 SATURN ION. THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING (IT REMAINS AT 0 REGARDLESS OF MY SPEED), ALSO THE ODOMETER DOESN'T SEEM TO WORK EITHER - MY MILEAGE DOES NOT INCREMENT WHEN I DRIVE. MY CAR REGISTERS A DIAGNOSTIC CODE OF P0502: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW INPUT. I SAW POSTS ONLINE IN VARIOUS FORUMS FROM 2007 SATURN ION OWNERS WHO SAY THAT THEY RECEIVED LETTERS FROM GM IN 2009 TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED UNDER WARRANTY BUT WHY DIDN'T I GET A LETTER IN 2009? GM AND THE NHTSA HAVE APPARENTLY BEEN AWARE OF THIS AND "WATCHING" THE PROBLEM FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW - IT'S GM'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THIS SINCE THEY DIDN'T FOREWARN ME AND ENCOURAGE ME TO GET THIS FIXED BACK IN 2009 WHEN THEY KNEW ENOUGH TO HAVE 2007 SATURN ION OWNERS TAKE THEIR CARS IN TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. *TR

THE POWER STEERING TO MY 2006 SATURN ION WENT OUT WHILE I WAS MERGING FROM AN ON-RAMP TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR GOING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH. IT TURNS OFF AND ALERTS ME EACH TIME I TURN THE CAR ON. *TR

AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES ON APPROXIMATELY DECEMBER 2, 2008, (THIS DATE IS APPROXIMATE AS I DON'T HAVE RECORDS OF THE FIRST FAILURE, GM WOULD HAVE RECORDS OF THE REPAIR WITH EXACT DATE AND MILEAGE) WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT 70 MPH ON A SLUSHY DAY, POWER STEERING FAILED. WE WERE ABLE TO TAKE THE NEXT EXIT AND HAPPENED TO BE NEAR A SATURN DEALERSHIP. WE STOPPED THERE IMMEDIATELY AND THE CAR WAS KEPT THERE WHILE THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED AS WARRANTY WORK. THE CAR NOW HAS 105,000 MILES ON IT THIS PART WITH APPROXIMATELY 60,000 MILES ON IT FAILED AGAIN AND POWER STEERING WAS LOST ON OCTOBER 21, 2010 WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH WITH MY DAUGHTER IN THE CAR. WE WERE ABLE TO PULL THE CAR OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, SHUT IT OFF AND RESTART IT WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO RETURN. WE COMPLETED THE TRIP WITH NO MORE OCCURRENCES, BUT IN DRIVING IN TOWN, THE POWERSTEERING HAS CONTINUED TO FAIL. I HAVE STARTED RIDING THE BUS AND DON'T FEEL IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE MORE THAN A FEW BLOCKS AT A TIME. I HAD RECEIVED A LETTER INDICATING THAT IF THERE WERE POWER STEERING ISSUES WE SHOULD CONTACT THE DEALER. WE DID SO AND THE GM DEALER TOLD US THAT OUR CAR DOES NOT HAVE WARRANTY WORK AVAILABLE AND THAT THEY ARE UNAWARE OF ANY ISSUES WITH STEERING ON THE SATURN ION. WE HAVE CONTACTED GM AS WELL, BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED. *TR

I AM EXPERIENCING A VARIETY OF PROBLEMS WITH MY 2006 SATURN ION. THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING, THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING (IT REMAINS AT 0 REGARDLESS OF MY SPEED), ALSO THE ODOMETER DOESN'T SEEM TO WORK EITHER - MY MILEAGE DOES NOT INCREMENT WHEN I DRIVE. MY CAR REGISTERS A DIAGNOSTIC CODE OF P0502: VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR A CIRCUIT LOW INPUT. I SAW POSTS ONLINE IN VARIOUS FORUMS FROM 2007 SATURN ION OWNERS WHO SAY THAT THEY RECEIVED LETTERS FROM GM IN 2009 TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED UNDER WARRANTY BUT WHY DIDN'T I GET A LETTER IN 2009? GM AND THE NHTSA HAVE APPARENTLY BEEN AWARE OF THIS AND "WATCHING" THE PROBLEM FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS NOW - IT'S GM'S RESPONSIBILITY TO FIX THIS SINCE THEY DIDN'T FOREWARN ME AND ENCOURAGE ME TO GET THIS FIXED BACK IN 2009 WHEN THEY KNEW ENOUGH TO HAVE 2007 SATURN ION OWNERS TAKE THEIR CARS IN TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED. *TR

THE POWER STEERING TO MY 2006 SATURN ION WENT OUT WHILE I WAS MERGING FROM AN ON-RAMP TO A MAJOR HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR GOING APPROXIMATELY 50MPH. IT TURNS OFF AND ALERTS ME EACH TIME I TURN THE CAR ON. *TR

MY POWER STEERING BEGAN GOING OUT. AT FIRST, I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF, TURN IT BACK ON AND THE STEERING WOULD RETURN FOR A DAY BEFORE GOING OUT AGAIN. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS OF THIS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD LAST FOR HALF THAT TIME. AFTER TWO WEEKS, POWER STEERING WAS ON FOR A MINUTE AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OVER, THEN OUT THE REST OF THE DAY. IT'S BEEN LIKE THAT EVER SINCE. *TR

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESS WAY, AND MY POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ACROSS MY MILEAGE, AND I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER CAR. I GET TO WORK TURN MY CAR OFF. AND WHEN I LEAVE WORK, I START MY CAR AND I HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL POWERSTEERING AGAIN. BUT NOW WHEN I DRIVE IN THE COURSE OF 2MILES MY POWER STEERING FLASHES THE WARNING LIGHT AND I LOOSE ALL POWER STEERING. I CAN TURN MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT AND I ONCE AGAIN HAVE POWER STEERING. WHEN I DRIVE IN A COURSE OF 15 MILES MY POWER STEERING FAILS AND SHUT COMPLETELY OFF ABOUT 15-20 TIMES. THIS IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS AND VERY INCONVENIENT. I HAVE A SMALL CHILD AND THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE ME TO HAVE A WRECK. AND SERIOUSLY INJURE MYSELF OR HER. *TR

MY POWER STEERING BEGAN GOING OUT. AT FIRST, I WOULD TURN THE CAR OFF, TURN IT BACK ON AND THE STEERING WOULD RETURN FOR A DAY BEFORE GOING OUT AGAIN. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS OF THIS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD LAST FOR HALF THAT TIME. AFTER TWO WEEKS, POWER STEERING WAS ON FOR A MINUTE AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OVER, THEN OUT THE REST OF THE DAY. IT'S BEEN LIKE THAT EVER SINCE. *TR

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE EXPRESS WAY, AND MY POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT FLASHED ACROSS MY MILEAGE, AND I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER CAR. I GET TO WORK TURN MY CAR OFF. AND WHEN I LEAVE WORK, I START MY CAR AND I HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL POWERSTEERING AGAIN. BUT NOW WHEN I DRIVE IN THE COURSE OF 2MILES MY POWER STEERING FLASHES THE WARNING LIGHT AND I LOOSE ALL POWER STEERING. I CAN TURN MY CAR OFF AND RESTART IT AND I ONCE AGAIN HAVE POWER STEERING. WHEN I DRIVE IN A COURSE OF 15 MILES MY POWER STEERING FAILS AND SHUT COMPLETELY OFF ABOUT 15-20 TIMES. THIS IS VERY VERY DANGEROUS AND VERY INCONVENIENT. I HAVE A SMALL CHILD AND THIS IS GOING TO CAUSE ME TO HAVE A WRECK. AND SERIOUSLY INJURE MYSELF OR HER. *TR

AT START OF IGNITION, THE LETTERS: PWR STR, IMMEDIATELY FLASHES IN OIL LIFE DISPLAY. THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF, THUS RESULTING IN REALLY SLOW TURNS. IT IS NOT SAFE WHEN TURNING ONTO STREETS WHERE VEHICLES ARE TRAVELING IN THE 45MPH RANGE DUE TO INCREASED NEIGHBORHOOD SPEEDS SET BY CITY. *TR

AT START OF IGNITION, THE LETTERS: PWR STR, IMMEDIATELY FLASHES IN OIL LIFE DISPLAY. THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMES STIFF, THUS RESULTING IN REALLY SLOW TURNS. IT IS NOT SAFE WHEN TURNING ONTO STREETS WHERE VEHICLES ARE TRAVELING IN THE 45MPH RANGE DUE TO INCREASED NEIGHBORHOOD SPEEDS SET BY CITY. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AT THE STOP LIGHT AND RESTARTING IT THE MESSAGE WENT AWAY AND THE STEERING WAS FINE FOR FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE PROCESS WAS REPEATED AND NOW THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AT THE STOP LIGHT AND RESTARTING IT THE MESSAGE WENT AWAY AND THE STEERING WAS FINE FOR FEW MINUTES BEFORE THE PROCESS WAS REPEATED AND NOW THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING MPH AND ABOVE, THE POWER STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING MPH AND ABOVE, THE POWER STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON AN INTERMITTENT BASIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SATURN ION RECENTLY WENT OUT. I WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING LIGHT TURNED ON AND MY STEERING LOCKED UP. I QUICKLY DROVE IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE POWER STEERING FUEL WAS OKAY AND THAT THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I DID RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE OF CAR AND THAT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED YET. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO KEEP FIXING ALL OF THESE ISSUES THAT ARE THE MANUFACTURER'S FAULT. THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TO THOUSANDS OF CARS AND A RECALL MUST BE ISSUED. I AM SEVERELY UNSATISFIED WITH SATURN AND THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I HAVE PUT INTO THIS CAR TO FIX PROBLEMS THAT NEVER SEEM TO BE SOLVED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS FAILURE THAT COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE. *TR

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SATURN ION RECENTLY WENT OUT. I WAS DRIVING AT A LOW SPEED AND SUDDENLY THE POWER STEERING LIGHT TURNED ON AND MY STEERING LOCKED UP. I QUICKLY DROVE IT TO A MECHANIC WHO SAID THE POWER STEERING FUEL WAS OKAY AND THAT THE PROBLEM WAS IN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM. I DID RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MAKE OF CAR AND THAT NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED YET. I DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY TO KEEP FIXING ALL OF THESE ISSUES THAT ARE THE MANUFACTURER'S FAULT. THE PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TO THOUSANDS OF CARS AND A RECALL MUST BE ISSUED. I AM SEVERELY UNSATISFIED WITH SATURN AND THE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS I HAVE PUT INTO THIS CAR TO FIX PROBLEMS THAT NEVER SEEM TO BE SOLVED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS FAILURE THAT COULD HAVE COST ME MY LIFE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING HAD BECOME STIFF AND DIFFICULT. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND AFTER RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING HAD BECOME STIFF AND DIFFICULT. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND AFTER RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED RESUMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE CHIME SOUNDED AND THE "PWR STR" MESSAGE DISPLAYS IN THE MESSAGE CENTER. THE POWER STEERING NO LONGER WORKS. AFTER MUSCLING THE VEHICLE HOME I PARKED IT AND STARTED IT THE NEXT MORNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS BACK TO NORMAL. HAD AN IDENTICAL EXPERIENCE ON THE FREEWAY A WEEK LATER. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T BELIEVE ME BECAUSE IT'S BACK TO NORMAL WHEN I TAKE IT TO THEM. *TR

DRIVING DOWN THE FREEWAY THE CHIME SOUNDED AND THE "PWR STR" MESSAGE DISPLAYS IN THE MESSAGE CENTER. THE POWER STEERING NO LONGER WORKS. AFTER MUSCLING THE VEHICLE HOME I PARKED IT AND STARTED IT THE NEXT MORNING AND THE VEHICLE WAS BACK TO NORMAL. HAD AN IDENTICAL EXPERIENCE ON THE FREEWAY A WEEK LATER. THE DEALERSHIP DOESN'T BELIEVE ME BECAUSE IT'S BACK TO NORMAL WHEN I TAKE IT TO THEM. *TR

AFTER BEING ON THE ROAD IN MODERATE CITY TRAFFIC ON A CLEAR DAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES, I HEARD AN AUDIBLE ALERT THEN THE VISUAL ALERT "PWR STR" APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY, AND I NO LONGER HAD POWER STEERING. I CONTINUED MY 35+ MILE DRIVE HOME, MAKING ONE STOP ON THE WAY. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR AFTER THAT STOP, THE POWER STEERING WAS ONCE AGAIN WORKING. THE PROBLEM DID NOT RECUR FOR SEVERAL DAYS, THEN HAPPENED AGAIN. FOR THE PAST 25 DAYS OR SO, THE PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING, SOMETIMES HAPPENING AFTER HAVING TRAVELED ONLY 100 FEET AND SOMETIMES NOT HAPPENING UNTIL WELL AFTER THAT. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY CONCERN. IN THE EVENT THE STEERING FAILED WHILE A CORNER WAS BEING NEGOTIATED, THE OUTCOME COULD BE TRAGIC. *TR

AFTER BEING ON THE ROAD IN MODERATE CITY TRAFFIC ON A CLEAR DAY FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES, I HEARD AN AUDIBLE ALERT THEN THE VISUAL ALERT "PWR STR" APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY, AND I NO LONGER HAD POWER STEERING. I CONTINUED MY 35+ MILE DRIVE HOME, MAKING ONE STOP ON THE WAY. WHEN I RESTARTED THE CAR AFTER THAT STOP, THE POWER STEERING WAS ONCE AGAIN WORKING. THE PROBLEM DID NOT RECUR FOR SEVERAL DAYS, THEN HAPPENED AGAIN. FOR THE PAST 25 DAYS OR SO, THE PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING, SOMETIMES HAPPENING AFTER HAVING TRAVELED ONLY 100 FEET AND SOMETIMES NOT HAPPENING UNTIL WELL AFTER THAT. THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY CONCERN. IN THE EVENT THE STEERING FAILED WHILE A CORNER WAS BEING NEGOTIATED, THE OUTCOME COULD BE TRAGIC. *TR

CAR WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. HAND BRAKE WAS ON. TURNED ON IGNITION AND ENGINE STARTED. PUT RIGHT FOOT ON BRAKE AND RELEASED HAND BRAKE. PLACED CAR IN REVERSE AND BEGAN TO LIFT FOOT OFF BRAKE. CAR BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD, BUT WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE FOOT BRAKE TO SLOW THE CAR I FOUND THAT I HAD NO POWER BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING. IT TOOK A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT TO STOP THE CAR FROM CONTINUING TO ROLL BACKWARDS. BY NOW THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED RUNNING AND SEVERAL ALERT LAMPS WERE LIT ON THE CONTROL PANEL. OVER SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE THIS INCIDENT, I HAD NOTICED INTERMITTENT AND MOMENTARY POWER STEERING FAILURES WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR

CAR WAS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE. HAND BRAKE WAS ON. TURNED ON IGNITION AND ENGINE STARTED. PUT RIGHT FOOT ON BRAKE AND RELEASED HAND BRAKE. PLACED CAR IN REVERSE AND BEGAN TO LIFT FOOT OFF BRAKE. CAR BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD, BUT WHEN I APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE FOOT BRAKE TO SLOW THE CAR I FOUND THAT I HAD NO POWER BRAKES AND NO POWER STEERING. IT TOOK A GREAT DEAL OF EFFORT TO STOP THE CAR FROM CONTINUING TO ROLL BACKWARDS. BY NOW THE ENGINE HAD STOPPED RUNNING AND SEVERAL ALERT LAMPS WERE LIT ON THE CONTROL PANEL. OVER SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE THIS INCIDENT, I HAD NOTICED INTERMITTENT AND MOMENTARY POWER STEERING FAILURES WHEN I WAS DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR

I WAS DRIVING AND GOING AROUND A CIRCLE AND ALL OF SUDDEN IT WAS HARD TO STEER,A CHIME AND POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS ON THE DASH,I PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. I TURNED ENGINE OFF.OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECK ON SERPENTINE BELT IF BROKEN, BUT THE BELT WAS GOOD. I STARTED THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN,AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED.A WEEK LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN,AS I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT,I PULLED OVER TURNED ENGINE OFF,RESTART AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING WORKING OK,I CALLED THE GM DEALER SERVICE DEPT.AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL OR T.S.B. FROM GM. *TR

I WAS DRIVING AND GOING AROUND A CIRCLE AND ALL OF SUDDEN IT WAS HARD TO STEER,A CHIME AND POWER STEERING LIGHT WAS ON THE DASH,I PULLED OVER INTO A PARKING LOT. I TURNED ENGINE OFF.OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECK ON SERPENTINE BELT IF BROKEN, BUT THE BELT WAS GOOD. I STARTED THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN,AS IF NOTHING HAPPENED.A WEEK LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN,AS I WAS DRIVING STRAIGHT,I PULLED OVER TURNED ENGINE OFF,RESTART AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING WORKING OK,I CALLED THE GM DEALER SERVICE DEPT.AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL OR T.S.B. FROM GM. *TR

FOR THE PAST 5 MONTHS, THE SATURN ION 3 POWER STEERING WILL INTERMITENTLY GO OUT. WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR THE POWER STEERING WORKS FINE, AND THEN AT ANY RANDOM TIME THE CAR MAKES A DING,DING NOISE AND THEN THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. IF THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE POWER STEERING IS FINE. THEN A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD IT TURNS OFF AGAIN, ALMOST EVERY DAY. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN CORNERS. THE NEXT PROBLEM IS IF IT IS DAMP OR COLD (BELOW 60) IN THE MORNING AT 8AM THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OVER OR START, UNTIL THE SUN COMES OUT AND WARMS UP THE CAR, BY NOON THE CAR STARTS JUST FINE. I CAN GET IT STARTED IF I PLACE TWO WARM BLANKETS ON THE BATTERY AND MOTOR AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES, THEN THE CAR WILL START. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOWS HAVE ALSO STOPPED WORKING. *TR

WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON HIGHWAY 99, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING BECAME TIGHT AND HARD. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH SATURN DOES KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS ONLY ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY AND NOT A RECALL. *TR

FOR THE PAST 5 MONTHS, THE SATURN ION 3 POWER STEERING WILL INTERMITENTLY GO OUT. WHEN I FIRST START THE CAR THE POWER STEERING WORKS FINE, AND THEN AT ANY RANDOM TIME THE CAR MAKES A DING,DING NOISE AND THEN THERE IS NO POWER STEERING. IF THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON THE POWER STEERING IS FINE. THEN A FEW MILES DOWN THE ROAD IT TURNS OFF AGAIN, ALMOST EVERY DAY. THIS MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN CORNERS. THE NEXT PROBLEM IS IF IT IS DAMP OR COLD (BELOW 60) IN THE MORNING AT 8AM THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OVER OR START, UNTIL THE SUN COMES OUT AND WARMS UP THE CAR, BY NOON THE CAR STARTS JUST FINE. I CAN GET IT STARTED IF I PLACE TWO WARM BLANKETS ON THE BATTERY AND MOTOR AND WAIT A FEW MINUTES, THEN THE CAR WILL START. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOWS HAVE ALSO STOPPED WORKING. *TR

WHILE DRIVING SOUTHBOUND ON HIGHWAY 99, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING BECAME TIGHT AND HARD. AFTER FURTHER RESEARCH SATURN DOES KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND HAS ONLY ISSUED A SPECIAL POLICY AND NOT A RECALL. *TR

THIS HAPPENED ON MY DAUGHTERS 2006 SATURN ION WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES. SHE HAD BEEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN A DOUBLE TURN LANE OFF AN ANGULARED INTERSECTION (ABOUT 60 DEGREES). SHE WAS IN THE OUTSIDE LANE WITH A SEMI-TRUCK MAKING THE TURN ALONG SIDE, LEFT OF HER. SHE WAS GOING APPROX. 25 MPH. WHEN SHE LOST THE POWER STEERING AND ALMOST VEERED UNDER THE TRAILER. THANK GOD SHE DIDN'T GO UNDER UNDER IT OR SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE EPS HAS FAILED 4 TIMES SINCE. I SEE THAT GM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR OTHER MODELS AND POSTED RECALLS FOR THEM, BUT NOT FOR SATURN. 846 SATURN COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND 3,489 REPORTS TO GM AND NO RECALLS!!! HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO REPORT A CRASH OR SADLY ENOUGH, HAVE TO DIE, BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE. I'VE BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR SOMETIME AND CAN NOT AFFORD THE REPORTED $1,000 REPAIR AT A DEALER THAT ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM. NHTSA AND OR GM, STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND DO SOMETHING. SINCE WHEN IS THE LOSS OF STEERING NOT A MAJOR ISSUE!!! *KB

THIS HAPPENED ON MY DAUGHTERS 2006 SATURN ION WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES. SHE HAD BEEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN A DOUBLE TURN LANE OFF AN ANGULARED INTERSECTION (ABOUT 60 DEGREES). SHE WAS IN THE OUTSIDE LANE WITH A SEMI-TRUCK MAKING THE TURN ALONG SIDE, LEFT OF HER. SHE WAS GOING APPROX. 25 MPH. WHEN SHE LOST THE POWER STEERING AND ALMOST VEERED UNDER THE TRAILER. THANK GOD SHE DIDN'T GO UNDER UNDER IT OR SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE EPS HAS FAILED 4 TIMES SINCE. I SEE THAT GM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR OTHER MODELS AND POSTED RECALLS FOR THEM, BUT NOT FOR SATURN. 846 SATURN COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND 3,489 REPORTS TO GM AND NO RECALLS!!! HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO REPORT A CRASH OR SADLY ENOUGH, HAVE TO DIE, BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE. I'VE BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR SOMETIME AND CAN NOT AFFORD THE REPORTED $1,000 REPAIR AT A DEALER THAT ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM. NHTSA AND OR GM, STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND DO SOMETHING. SINCE WHEN IS THE LOSS OF STEERING NOT A MAJOR ISSUE!!! *KB

THIS HAPPENED ON MY DAUGHTERS 2006 SATURN ION WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES. SHE HAD BEEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN A DOUBLE TURN LANE OFF AN ANGULARED INTERSECTION (ABOUT 60 DEGREES). SHE WAS IN THE OUTSIDE LANE WITH A SEMI-TRUCK MAKING THE TURN ALONG SIDE, LEFT OF HER. SHE WAS GOING APPROX. 25 MPH. WHEN SHE LOST THE POWER STEERING AND ALMOST VEERED UNDER THE TRAILER. THANK GOD SHE DIDN'T GO UNDER UNDER IT OR SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE EPS HAS FAILED 4 TIMES SINCE. I SEE THAT GM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR OTHER MODELS AND POSTED RECALLS FOR THEM, BUT NOT FOR SATURN. 846 SATURN COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND 3,489 REPORTS TO GM AND NO RECALLS!!! HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO REPORT A CRASH OR SADLY ENOUGH, HAVE TO DIE, BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE. I'VE BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR SOMETIME AND CAN NOT AFFORD THE REPORTED $1,000 REPAIR AT A DEALER THAT ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM. NHTSA AND OR GM, STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND DO SOMETHING. SINCE WHEN IS THE LOSS OF STEERING NOT A MAJOR ISSUE!!! *KB

THIS HAPPENED ON MY DAUGHTERS 2006 SATURN ION WITH LESS THAN 25,000 MILES. SHE HAD BEEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN IN A DOUBLE TURN LANE OFF AN ANGULARED INTERSECTION (ABOUT 60 DEGREES). SHE WAS IN THE OUTSIDE LANE WITH A SEMI-TRUCK MAKING THE TURN ALONG SIDE, LEFT OF HER. SHE WAS GOING APPROX. 25 MPH. WHEN SHE LOST THE POWER STEERING AND ALMOST VEERED UNDER THE TRAILER. THANK GOD SHE DIDN'T GO UNDER UNDER IT OR SHE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE EPS HAS FAILED 4 TIMES SINCE. I SEE THAT GM HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THIS PROBLEM WITH THEIR OTHER MODELS AND POSTED RECALLS FOR THEM, BUT NOT FOR SATURN. 846 SATURN COMPLAINTS TO ODI AND 3,489 REPORTS TO GM AND NO RECALLS!!! HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE TO REPORT A CRASH OR SADLY ENOUGH, HAVE TO DIE, BEFORE SOMETHING IS DONE. I'VE BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR SOMETIME AND CAN NOT AFFORD THE REPORTED $1,000 REPAIR AT A DEALER THAT ADMITS THERE IS A PROBLEM. NHTSA AND OR GM, STAND UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT AND DO SOMETHING. SINCE WHEN IS THE LOSS OF STEERING NOT A MAJOR ISSUE!!! *KB

I AM BEGINNING TO BELIEVE THAT THE ISSUE WITH THE SATURN ION IS AN ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER BASED. I PUT IN A COMPLAINT EARLIER ABOUT HOW THE CAR SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING TURNS. THIS MORNING AS I WENT TO WORK I WAS MET WITH THE AUTOMATIC STEERING NOT WORKING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT MAYBE THE EMERGENCY BREAK WAS STILL UP. I CHECKED MY STEERING FLUID AND IT IS FULL. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN AND TRIED TO MOVE THE WHEEL. NO DICE. I DROVE THE CAR TO WORK FIGHTING WITH THE STEERING ALL THE WAY THERE. WHEN I GOT TO WORK I CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE TO GET MY CAR TO A SHOP. AFTER MAKING THE ARRANGEMENTS, I WENT TO TRY TO STRAIGHTEN UP THE VEHICLE SOMEWHAT SO THAT OTHERS COULD PARK BESIDE ME AND SO THE TOWING COMPANY COULD GET IT OUT. TO MY AMAZEMENT THE CAR STEERING WORKED FINE. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB ABOUT THIS ISSUE, THE KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION, THE KEY BEING REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND THE CAR ENGINE CONTINUING TO RUN ANYWAY, AND THE SHUTTING OFF WHILE GOING OVER TRACKS AND MAKING TURNS WITH THE SATURN ION 2004-2007. PLEASE GET GMC TO FIX THESE ISSUES. WHAT MAKES ME REALLY ANGRY IS THAT THE COMPANY KNOWS, THEY SIMPLY ARE AVOIDING FIXING THE PROBLEMS AND ONLY FOCUS ON THE FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. SOMEBODY IS GOING TO GET KILLED SOONER OR LATER BTW THE SHUTTING OFF ISSUE OR THE STEERING WHEEL ISSUES. I HOPE YOU GUYS LOOK INTO THESE ISSUES AND DEMAND THAT GMC FIXES THEM BEFORE THEN. THANKS. *TR

I AM BEGINNING TO BELIEVE THAT THE ISSUE WITH THE SATURN ION IS AN ELECTRICAL OR COMPUTER BASED. I PUT IN A COMPLAINT EARLIER ABOUT HOW THE CAR SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF MAKING TURNS. THIS MORNING AS I WENT TO WORK I WAS MET WITH THE AUTOMATIC STEERING NOT WORKING. AT FIRST I THOUGHT THAT MAYBE THE EMERGENCY BREAK WAS STILL UP. I CHECKED MY STEERING FLUID AND IT IS FULL. I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND THEN ON AGAIN AND TRIED TO MOVE THE WHEEL. NO DICE. I DROVE THE CAR TO WORK FIGHTING WITH THE STEERING ALL THE WAY THERE. WHEN I GOT TO WORK I CALLED FOR ASSISTANCE TO GET MY CAR TO A SHOP. AFTER MAKING THE ARRANGEMENTS, I WENT TO TRY TO STRAIGHTEN UP THE VEHICLE SOMEWHAT SO THAT OTHERS COULD PARK BESIDE ME AND SO THE TOWING COMPANY COULD GET IT OUT. TO MY AMAZEMENT THE CAR STEERING WORKED FINE. THERE ARE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB ABOUT THIS ISSUE, THE KEY GETTING STUCK IN THE IGNITION, THE KEY BEING REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND THE CAR ENGINE CONTINUING TO RUN ANYWAY, AND THE SHUTTING OFF WHILE GOING OVER TRACKS AND MAKING TURNS WITH THE SATURN ION 2004-2007. PLEASE GET GMC TO FIX THESE ISSUES. WHAT MAKES ME REALLY ANGRY IS THAT THE COMPANY KNOWS, THEY SIMPLY ARE AVOIDING FIXING THE PROBLEMS AND ONLY FOCUS ON THE FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. SOMEBODY IS GOING TO GET KILLED SOONER OR LATER BTW THE SHUTTING OFF ISSUE OR THE STEERING WHEEL ISSUES. I HOPE YOU GUYS LOOK INTO THESE ISSUES AND DEMAND THAT GMC FIXES THEM BEFORE THEN. THANKS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SEIZE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND ABOVE. WHENEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED, THE CONTACT WOULD STOP THE VEHICLE AND SHUT IT OFF. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE AS NORMAL. A POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT WOULD ALSO ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING THE FAILURE AND A WARNING BELL WOULD SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD INTERMITTENTLY SEIZE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND ABOVE. WHENEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED, THE CONTACT WOULD STOP THE VEHICLE AND SHUT IT OFF. UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE AS NORMAL. A POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT WOULD ALSO ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DURING THE FAILURE AND A WARNING BELL WOULD SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 104,000.

ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2011, I WAS DRIVING ON A FAMILIAR ROAD IN TOWN WHEN ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND BEGAN BLINKING. THE SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAGE, TEMPERATURE GAGE, AND RPM INDICATOR ALL WENT DOWN TO ZERO AND THE MESSAGE CENTER BEGAN SAYING "TRAC OFF" AND "PWR STR." AS THIS HAPPENED, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED MY CAR OFF. MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. AFTER ABOUT ONE MINUTE, I WAS ABLE TO START MY CAR AGAIN AND RESUME DRIVING AS NORMAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FOUR OTHER OCCASIONS SINCE THE FIRST TIME, THREE DAYS AGO. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE AND I ALMOST WENT INTO THE DITCH. IN ADDITION, IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT AT 40,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING THE SAME ISSUE (MESSAGE CENTER OCCASIONALLY FLASHING "TRAC OFF" AND "PWR STR", AND THE ABS AND EMERGENCY BREAK LIGHTS GOING ON). THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS SHORTING OUT AND HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN IN THE VEHICLE. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM... *TT

ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH, 2011, I WAS DRIVING ON A FAMILIAR ROAD IN TOWN WHEN ALL OF THE WARNING LIGHTS ON MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND BEGAN BLINKING. THE SPEEDOMETER, FUEL GAGE, TEMPERATURE GAGE, AND RPM INDICATOR ALL WENT DOWN TO ZERO AND THE MESSAGE CENTER BEGAN SAYING "TRAC OFF" AND "PWR STR." AS THIS HAPPENED, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER AND TURNED MY CAR OFF. MY CAR WOULD NOT TURN BACK ON. AFTER ABOUT ONE MINUTE, I WAS ABLE TO START MY CAR AGAIN AND RESUME DRIVING AS NORMAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FOUR OTHER OCCASIONS SINCE THE FIRST TIME, THREE DAYS AGO. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPENED I WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE AND I ALMOST WENT INTO THE DITCH. IN ADDITION, IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT AT 40,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE BEGAN HAVING THE SAME ISSUE (MESSAGE CENTER OCCASIONALLY FLASHING "TRAC OFF" AND "PWR STR", AND THE ABS AND EMERGENCY BREAK LIGHTS GOING ON). THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WAS SHORTING OUT AND HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN IN THE VEHICLE. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM... *TT

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION INDICATOR CHIMED AND PWR STR LIGHT DISPLAYED. I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND ALMOST WRECKED. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD KILLED THE CAR UPON RESTARTING ENGINE EVERYTHING WAS FINE. FIVE MINUTES INTO MY TRIP PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. ALSO, SOMETIMES WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ON AT OTHER TIMES IT TURNS OFF ON IT OWN. BOTH ARE THESE ARE VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY FOR ME BEING A SINGLE MOTHER. *TR

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION INDICATOR CHIMED AND PWR STR LIGHT DISPLAYED. I LOST STEERING CONTROL AND ALMOST WRECKED. I PULLED OFF THE ROAD KILLED THE CAR UPON RESTARTING ENGINE EVERYTHING WAS FINE. FIVE MINUTES INTO MY TRIP PROBLEM HAPPENED AGAIN. ALSO, SOMETIMES WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ON AT OTHER TIMES IT TURNS OFF ON IT OWN. BOTH ARE THESE ARE VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY FOR ME BEING A SINGLE MOTHER. *TR

PWR STR WARNING ON DASH. POWER STEERING ASSIST TURNS OFF. AFTER RESTART POWER STEERING ASSIST RETURNS. STARTED OFF AS ONCE A MONTH FOR 2 MONTHS THEN ONCE A WEEK THEN SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. NOW IT HAPPENS ABOUT 2 MINUTES AFTER EACH TIME I START IT. TOTAL OF THREE MONTH TO GET TO THIS STAGE. *TT

PWR STR WARNING ON DASH. POWER STEERING ASSIST TURNS OFF. AFTER RESTART POWER STEERING ASSIST RETURNS. STARTED OFF AS ONCE A MONTH FOR 2 MONTHS THEN ONCE A WEEK THEN SEVERAL TIMES A DAY. NOW IT HAPPENS ABOUT 2 MINUTES AFTER EACH TIME I START IT. TOTAL OF THREE MONTH TO GET TO THIS STAGE. *TT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000. ..UPDATED 09/29/11 *BF THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 01/03/12

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000. ..UPDATED 09/29/11 *BF THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 01/03/12

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000. ..UPDATED 09/29/11 *BF THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 01/03/12

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD SPORADICALLY BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000. ..UPDATED 09/29/11 *BF THE POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILED ON THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 01/03/12

WHILE TRAVELING AT CITY SPEEDS (APPROX 35MPH), THE VEHICLE'S INFORMATION CENTER SOUNDED A "DING" AND DISPLAYED A MESSAGE READING "PWR STR". THIS OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE MESSAGE "PWR STR" INDICATES A POWER STEERING FAILURE, AN INDICATION CONFIRMED BY THE FACT THAT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, REQUIRING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BEYOND 1-2 DEGREES FROM ITS PRESENT LOCATION. I ESTIMATE THIS EFFORT WOULD EXCEED THE ABILITIES OF SOME DRIVERS, GIVEN THE SUDDEN ONSET AND DIFFERENCE IN EFFORT REQUIRED TO TURN THE WHEEL BEFORE AND AFTER THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, INCLUDING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-65MPH) AND WHILE TRAVELING IN A PARKING LOT (5-15MPH). TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT SHORTLY THEREAFTER SEEMS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM; THE MESSAGE IS NO LONGER DISPLAYED AND THE STEERING WORKS AS EXPECTED. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED WITH THE RECENT INCIDENTS THAT TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND ON AGAIN ONLY FIXES THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE OF TRAVEL BEFORE THE PROBLEM OCCURS AGAIN. TO DATE, I HAVE MANAGED TO AVOID GETTING INTO A COLLISION AS A RESULT OF THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, HOWEVER I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURIES OR DEATHS IF THE PROBLEM WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE DRIVER IS ACTIVELY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL (E.G. TURNING, CHANGING LANES, NAVIGATING A PARKING STRUCTURE) OR IF THE DRIVER LACKS THE STRENGTH NECESSARY TO TURN THE WHEEL WITHOUT FUNCTIONAL POWER STEERING. IT WOULD SEEM THIS PROBLEM IS ALREADY UNDER INVESTIGATION (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: RQ10004), AND I WOULD URGE YOU TO HAVE THIS COMPONENT RECALLED AS IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. *KB

WHILE TRAVELING AT CITY SPEEDS (APPROX 35MPH), THE VEHICLE'S INFORMATION CENTER SOUNDED A "DING" AND DISPLAYED A MESSAGE READING "PWR STR". THIS OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE MESSAGE "PWR STR" INDICATES A POWER STEERING FAILURE, AN INDICATION CONFIRMED BY THE FACT THAT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, REQUIRING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BEYOND 1-2 DEGREES FROM ITS PRESENT LOCATION. I ESTIMATE THIS EFFORT WOULD EXCEED THE ABILITIES OF SOME DRIVERS, GIVEN THE SUDDEN ONSET AND DIFFERENCE IN EFFORT REQUIRED TO TURN THE WHEEL BEFORE AND AFTER THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, INCLUDING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-65MPH) AND WHILE TRAVELING IN A PARKING LOT (5-15MPH). TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT SHORTLY THEREAFTER SEEMS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM; THE MESSAGE IS NO LONGER DISPLAYED AND THE STEERING WORKS AS EXPECTED. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED WITH THE RECENT INCIDENTS THAT TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND ON AGAIN ONLY FIXES THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE OF TRAVEL BEFORE THE PROBLEM OCCURS AGAIN. TO DATE, I HAVE MANAGED TO AVOID GETTING INTO A COLLISION AS A RESULT OF THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, HOWEVER I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURIES OR DEATHS IF THE PROBLEM WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE DRIVER IS ACTIVELY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL (E.G. TURNING, CHANGING LANES, NAVIGATING A PARKING STRUCTURE) OR IF THE DRIVER LACKS THE STRENGTH NECESSARY TO TURN THE WHEEL WITHOUT FUNCTIONAL POWER STEERING. IT WOULD SEEM THIS PROBLEM IS ALREADY UNDER INVESTIGATION (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: RQ10004), AND I WOULD URGE YOU TO HAVE THIS COMPONENT RECALLED AS IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. *KB

WHILE TRAVELING AT CITY SPEEDS (APPROX 35MPH), THE VEHICLE'S INFORMATION CENTER SOUNDED A "DING" AND DISPLAYED A MESSAGE READING "PWR STR". THIS OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE MESSAGE "PWR STR" INDICATES A POWER STEERING FAILURE, AN INDICATION CONFIRMED BY THE FACT THAT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, REQUIRING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BEYOND 1-2 DEGREES FROM ITS PRESENT LOCATION. I ESTIMATE THIS EFFORT WOULD EXCEED THE ABILITIES OF SOME DRIVERS, GIVEN THE SUDDEN ONSET AND DIFFERENCE IN EFFORT REQUIRED TO TURN THE WHEEL BEFORE AND AFTER THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, INCLUDING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-65MPH) AND WHILE TRAVELING IN A PARKING LOT (5-15MPH). TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT SHORTLY THEREAFTER SEEMS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM; THE MESSAGE IS NO LONGER DISPLAYED AND THE STEERING WORKS AS EXPECTED. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED WITH THE RECENT INCIDENTS THAT TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND ON AGAIN ONLY FIXES THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE OF TRAVEL BEFORE THE PROBLEM OCCURS AGAIN. TO DATE, I HAVE MANAGED TO AVOID GETTING INTO A COLLISION AS A RESULT OF THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, HOWEVER I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURIES OR DEATHS IF THE PROBLEM WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE DRIVER IS ACTIVELY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL (E.G. TURNING, CHANGING LANES, NAVIGATING A PARKING STRUCTURE) OR IF THE DRIVER LACKS THE STRENGTH NECESSARY TO TURN THE WHEEL WITHOUT FUNCTIONAL POWER STEERING. IT WOULD SEEM THIS PROBLEM IS ALREADY UNDER INVESTIGATION (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: RQ10004), AND I WOULD URGE YOU TO HAVE THIS COMPONENT RECALLED AS IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. *KB

WHILE TRAVELING AT CITY SPEEDS (APPROX 35MPH), THE VEHICLE'S INFORMATION CENTER SOUNDED A "DING" AND DISPLAYED A MESSAGE READING "PWR STR". THIS OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. ACCORDING TO THE OWNER'S MANUAL, THE MESSAGE "PWR STR" INDICATES A POWER STEERING FAILURE, AN INDICATION CONFIRMED BY THE FACT THAT TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, REQUIRING A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BEYOND 1-2 DEGREES FROM ITS PRESENT LOCATION. I ESTIMATE THIS EFFORT WOULD EXCEED THE ABILITIES OF SOME DRIVERS, GIVEN THE SUDDEN ONSET AND DIFFERENCE IN EFFORT REQUIRED TO TURN THE WHEEL BEFORE AND AFTER THIS PROBLEM OCCURS. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, INCLUDING WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55-65MPH) AND WHILE TRAVELING IN A PARKING LOT (5-15MPH). TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTING IT SHORTLY THEREAFTER SEEMS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM; THE MESSAGE IS NO LONGER DISPLAYED AND THE STEERING WORKS AS EXPECTED. HOWEVER, I HAVE NOTICED WITH THE RECENT INCIDENTS THAT TURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND ON AGAIN ONLY FIXES THE PROBLEM FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE OF TRAVEL BEFORE THE PROBLEM OCCURS AGAIN. TO DATE, I HAVE MANAGED TO AVOID GETTING INTO A COLLISION AS A RESULT OF THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING, HOWEVER I FEEL THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM THAT COULD RESULT IN INJURIES OR DEATHS IF THE PROBLEM WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE DRIVER IS ACTIVELY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL (E.G. TURNING, CHANGING LANES, NAVIGATING A PARKING STRUCTURE) OR IF THE DRIVER LACKS THE STRENGTH NECESSARY TO TURN THE WHEEL WITHOUT FUNCTIONAL POWER STEERING. IT WOULD SEEM THIS PROBLEM IS ALREADY UNDER INVESTIGATION (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: RQ10004), AND I WOULD URGE YOU TO HAVE THIS COMPONENT RECALLED AS IT IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN. *KB

WE LOST OUR POWER STEERING,GOING AROUND A CURVE @ 45 MPH,ALMOST LOST CONTROL. WE SHUT THE CAR OFF AND IT RESET ON STARTING. IT KEPT GOING OFF AND ON FOR 100 MILES,REQUIRING US TO PULL OVER AND STOP AND START THE CAR EVERY TIME, UNTIL WE GOT HOME NOW. *TR

WE LOST OUR POWER STEERING,GOING AROUND A CURVE @ 45 MPH,ALMOST LOST CONTROL. WE SHUT THE CAR OFF AND IT RESET ON STARTING. IT KEPT GOING OFF AND ON FOR 100 MILES,REQUIRING US TO PULL OVER AND STOP AND START THE CAR EVERY TIME, UNTIL WE GOT HOME NOW. *TR

DRIVING WITH TRAFFIC, THE CAR DIES AND THE STEERING GETS VERY HARD TO TURN THEN BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. CAR WILL RESTART WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. TOOK TO THE DEALER THEY FIXED THE GAS TANK LEAK AND OTHER RECALL PARTS. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS THE STEERING OR ELECTRICAL. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED YOUR GOING OR IF YOUR GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY CHECKED THE THERMOSTAT, CHECKED THE FUSE BOX CHECKED. THE DEALER CHECKED AND FIXED THE OTHER 3 THINGS FROM RECALL AS STATED. THE IGNITION SOMETIMES GETS STUCK WHEN THE STEERING GOES OUT YOU CAN NOT GET THE KEY TO DO ANYTHING UNTIL YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL THAT HAS NO POWER THEN YOU CAN RESTART THE CAR. ALSO THE CAR HEAT GAUGE NEVER GOES ABOVE HALF WAY SO CAR IS NOT OVER HEATING.

DRIVING WITH TRAFFIC, THE CAR DIES AND THE STEERING GETS VERY HARD TO TURN THEN BATTERY LIGHT COMES ON. CAR WILL RESTART WITH NO FURTHER PROBLEMS. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. TOOK TO THE DEALER THEY FIXED THE GAS TANK LEAK AND OTHER RECALL PARTS. THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. DO NOT KNOW IF IT IS THE STEERING OR ELECTRICAL. IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SPEED YOUR GOING OR IF YOUR GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD THE BATTERY CHECKED THE THERMOSTAT, CHECKED THE FUSE BOX CHECKED. THE DEALER CHECKED AND FIXED THE OTHER 3 THINGS FROM RECALL AS STATED. THE IGNITION SOMETIMES GETS STUCK WHEN THE STEERING GOES OUT YOU CAN NOT GET THE KEY TO DO ANYTHING UNTIL YOU TURN THE STEERING WHEEL THAT HAS NO POWER THEN YOU CAN RESTART THE CAR. ALSO THE CAR HEAT GAUGE NEVER GOES ABOVE HALF WAY SO CAR IS NOT OVER HEATING.

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN MY 2006 SATURN ION. HER A "BEEP" NOTIFICATION FROM THE DASH AND SIMULTANEOUSLY, I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. WARNING ON DASH STATED "PWR STRNG". *TR

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY IN MY 2006 SATURN ION. HER A "BEEP" NOTIFICATION FROM THE DASH AND SIMULTANEOUSLY, I LOST ALL POWER STEERING. WARNING ON DASH STATED "PWR STRNG". *TR

IN MAY 2009, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 SATURN ION IN THE MIDDLE OF STEERING. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND WOULD START BACK UP THE CAR IT WOULD WORK. EVERY TIME IT WOULD TURN OFF, MY CAR WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AND IF I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, ALMOST WAS HIT BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO TURN FAST ENOUGH. I HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MY CAR, HAD TO PAY $100 TO HAVE IT FIXED. NOW 2 YEARS LATER, 40,0000 MILES HERE IS IT DOING IT AGAIN. IT COST ALMOST $800 TO GET THIS REPAIRED. WHY SHOULD THIS BE FAILING EVERY COUPLE OF YEARS. WHEN IT STARTED AGAIN TODAY, I WAS COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN AND ALMOST WENT OFF THE EDGE. *TR

IN MAY 2009, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 SATURN ION IN THE MIDDLE OF STEERING. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND WOULD START BACK UP THE CAR IT WOULD WORK. EVERY TIME IT WOULD TURN OFF, MY CAR WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AND IF I WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, ALMOST WAS HIT BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO TURN FAST ENOUGH. I HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MY CAR, HAD TO PAY $100 TO HAVE IT FIXED. NOW 2 YEARS LATER, 40,0000 MILES HERE IS IT DOING IT AGAIN. IT COST ALMOST $800 TO GET THIS REPAIRED. WHY SHOULD THIS BE FAILING EVERY COUPLE OF YEARS. WHEN IT STARTED AGAIN TODAY, I WAS COMING DOWN A MOUNTAIN AND ALMOST WENT OFF THE EDGE. *TR

THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT INTERMITTENTLY. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS, WHO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS, WHO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING UNIT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING UNIT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING UNIT MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN MANEUVERING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING UNIT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY. THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL CHIME THAT SOUNDED AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,864.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY. THERE WAS AN UNUSUAL CHIME THAT SOUNDED AS THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,864.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON THE RADIO AND THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WOULD ALSO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON THE RADIO AND THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM WOULD ALSO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT DID NOT HAVE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD CAUSE A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER STATES POWER STEERING ISSUES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, SHE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER ASSIST STEERING MOTOR. *JB

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER STATES POWER STEERING ISSUES *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY, SHE HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER ASSIST STEERING MOTOR. *JB

POWER STEERING INDICATOR WOULD COME ON AND STEERING ABILITY WILL DISAPPEAR. RESTARTING CAR MADE THE STEERING COME BACK FOR ABOUT A FEW SECONDS, BUT THEN POWER STEERING INDICATOR WOULD COME BACK ON AGAIN. CAR TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED UNDER SPECIAL WARRANTY. THIS PART SHOULD DEFINITELY BE RECALLED. *TR

POWER STEERING INDICATOR WOULD COME ON AND STEERING ABILITY WILL DISAPPEAR. RESTARTING CAR MADE THE STEERING COME BACK FOR ABOUT A FEW SECONDS, BUT THEN POWER STEERING INDICATOR WOULD COME BACK ON AGAIN. CAR TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TO BE SERVICED UNDER SPECIAL WARRANTY. THIS PART SHOULD DEFINITELY BE RECALLED. *TR

POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE OF LINE STATING THE SAME THING ON THEIR SATURN ION 2006. WE NEED HELP GETTING GMAC TO PAY FOR THIS. I CAN NOT DRIVE THIS. IT IS TOO DIFFICULTY FOR A FEMALE TO USE. *TR

POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE OF LINE STATING THE SAME THING ON THEIR SATURN ION 2006. WE NEED HELP GETTING GMAC TO PAY FOR THIS. I CAN NOT DRIVE THIS. IT IS TOO DIFFICULTY FOR A FEMALE TO USE. *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND GM SAY THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT BUT EVERYONE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, THEY FIXED SOME CARS BUT NEVER SENT OUT A RECALL LETTER. AND I WAS TOLD TO TAKE CARE OF IT THE BEST I NO HOW AND ALSO THE GAS GET STUCK I WAS DRIVING AND HIT THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR KEPT GOING LUCKY NO ONE WAS HURT MY SISTER WAS IN FRONT OF ME I WAS TRAILING HER JUST BUMP HER A LITTLE. PLEASE HELP IM OUT OF WORK AND NOW NO CAR WITCH I STILL PAYING ON IF I HAD KNOWN I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED A GM CAR. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. HE THEN COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ONCE THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY THE DEALER NOR REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 64,000. UPDATED 08/31/11*LJ THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 09/12/11

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND GM SAY THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON IT BUT EVERYONE IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, THEY FIXED SOME CARS BUT NEVER SENT OUT A RECALL LETTER. AND I WAS TOLD TO TAKE CARE OF IT THE BEST I NO HOW AND ALSO THE GAS GET STUCK I WAS DRIVING AND HIT THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR KEPT GOING LUCKY NO ONE WAS HURT MY SISTER WAS IN FRONT OF ME I WAS TRAILING HER JUST BUMP HER A LITTLE. PLEASE HELP IM OUT OF WORK AND NOW NO CAR WITCH I STILL PAYING ON IF I HAD KNOWN I WOULD HAVE NEVER PURCHASED A GM CAR. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT. HE THEN COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ONCE THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY THE DEALER NOR REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 64,000. UPDATED 08/31/11*LJ THE POWER STEERING CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 09/12/11

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL WHEN TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC JANUARY 2009 WHERE THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER OFFERED THE CONTACT A DISCOUNT ON THE REPAIRS AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL WHEN TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC JANUARY 2009 WHERE THEY REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE DEALER OFFERED THE CONTACT A DISCOUNT ON THE REPAIRS AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 113,000 AND THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.

DRIVING ON 295 HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPR, CAR HAD POWER STEERING ERROR, COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING. THERE WERE TWO CHILDREN IN BACK . THE CAR WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE CAR IS A SATURN ION- I FEEL THIS WOULD OF BEEN A CAR ACCIDENT IF I WAS UNABLE TO GET IT SLOWED DOWN. I TOOK THE SATURN TO GM DEALER ADVISING THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND THEY REFUSED TO FIX AT NO CHARGE DESPITE ME GIVING THEM BULLETIN 10187. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS I FOUND THIS WAS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH SATURN IONS 2004-2007. *TR

DRIVING ON 295 HIGHWAY GOING 65 MPR, CAR HAD POWER STEERING ERROR, COULD NOT TURN THE STEERING. THERE WERE TWO CHILDREN IN BACK . THE CAR WAS ALL OVER THE ROAD. THE CAR IS A SATURN ION- I FEEL THIS WOULD OF BEEN A CAR ACCIDENT IF I WAS UNABLE TO GET IT SLOWED DOWN. I TOOK THE SATURN TO GM DEALER ADVISING THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL AND THEY REFUSED TO FIX AT NO CHARGE DESPITE ME GIVING THEM BULLETIN 10187. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS I FOUND THIS WAS A HUGE PROBLEM WITH SATURN IONS 2004-2007. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING LIGHT. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS RESET ONCE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,700.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,200.

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON AND STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT. POWERED MY ION OFF THEN ON AND POWER STEERING WORKED. TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED AND MECHANIC SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM HE COULD FIND WITH THE POWER STEERING. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING LIGHT. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS RESET ONCE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,700.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,200.

DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN THE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON AND STEERING BECAME VERY STIFF AND DIFFICULT. POWERED MY ION OFF THEN ON AND POWER STEERING WORKED. TOOK IT IN TO BE CHECKED AND MECHANIC SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM HE COULD FIND WITH THE POWER STEERING. *TR

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SATURN ION, THE "PWR STR" LIGHT CAME ON AND SHE LOST POWER STEERING CONTROL. SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE RESUMED THE POWER STEERING TO THE VEHICLE BUT REPEATED THE FAILURE NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THIS IS NOW OCCURRING NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS I BELIEVE IS A SAFETY RELATED ITEM WHICH SHOULD REQUIRE A RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BARELY DRIVABLE BECAUSE IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO MAKE TURNS. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES. *TR

WHILE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 SATURN ION, THE "PWR STR" LIGHT CAME ON AND SHE LOST POWER STEERING CONTROL. SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE RESUMED THE POWER STEERING TO THE VEHICLE BUT REPEATED THE FAILURE NUMEROUS TIMES BEFORE BEING ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THIS IS NOW OCCURRING NUMEROUS TIMES WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS I BELIEVE IS A SAFETY RELATED ITEM WHICH SHOULD REQUIRE A RECALL OF THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE IS BARELY DRIVABLE BECAUSE IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO MAKE TURNS. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 40,000 MILES. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM BEGAN TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THEY STATED THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE LOST OF POWER STEERING COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM SUDDENLY MALFUNCTIONED WHICH MADE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, THE VEHICLE THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM BEGAN TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM THEY STATED THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE LOST OF POWER STEERING COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.

POWER STEERING REPEATEDLY GOES OUT. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON "FIXES" IT FOR A SHORT TIME THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN. SOMETIMES AFTER 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING AND SOMETIMES 30 SECONDS AFTER RESTARTING. IT STARTED AS A VERY INTERMITTENT ISSUE BUT HAS SINCE GOTTEN WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. BEFORE THIS STARTED I HAD OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES. FIRST THE ODOMETER WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF AND OCCASIONALLY FLASH "TRUNK". LATER THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD COME ON WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE. THEY EVENTUALLY WENT AWAY THEN THE STEERING ISSUE STARTED. *TR

POWER STEERING REPEATEDLY GOES OUT. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON "FIXES" IT FOR A SHORT TIME THEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN. SOMETIMES AFTER 20 MINUTES OF DRIVING AND SOMETIMES 30 SECONDS AFTER RESTARTING. IT STARTED AS A VERY INTERMITTENT ISSUE BUT HAS SINCE GOTTEN WORSE AS TIME GOES ON. BEFORE THIS STARTED I HAD OTHER ELECTRICAL ISSUES. FIRST THE ODOMETER WOULD FLASH ON AND OFF AND OCCASIONALLY FLASH "TRUNK". LATER THE INDICATOR LIGHT FOR THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD COME ON WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE. THEY EVENTUALLY WENT AWAY THEN THE STEERING ISSUE STARTED. *TR

THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 SATURN ION 3 STARTED NOT WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I NEEDED TO PULL OVER ALMOST GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF AN ON THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY OR SO I THOUGHT OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT 3 WEEKS THE SITUATION GOT WORSE AND NOW 3 SECONDS AFTER THE CAR IS TURNED ON THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING JUST GOES OUT. *TR

THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 SATURN ION 3 STARTED NOT WORKING ON THE HIGHWAY AND I NEEDED TO PULL OVER ALMOST GETTING INTO AN ACCIDENT. AFTER I TURNED THE CAR OFF AN ON THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY OR SO I THOUGHT OVER THE COURSE OF THE NEXT 3 WEEKS THE SITUATION GOT WORSE AND NOW 3 SECONDS AFTER THE CAR IS TURNED ON THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING JUST GOES OUT. *TR

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. ONCE YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON THE POWER STEERING COMES BACK FOR A SHORT WHILE. *TR

WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT. ONCE YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON THE POWER STEERING COMES BACK FOR A SHORT WHILE. *TR

2006 SATURN ION 2 SEDAN: "PWR STR" LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. I STOPPED THE CAR, TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT, AND I DROVE 1/2 OF A MILE AND "PWR STR" LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AGAIN. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY BECAUSE IF THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED! *TR

2006 SATURN ION 2 SEDAN: "PWR STR" LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. I STOPPED THE CAR, TURNED IT OFF AND RESTARTED IT, AND I DROVE 1/2 OF A MILE AND "PWR STR" LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AGAIN. I AM CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY BECAUSE IF THIS HAS HAPPENED ON THE FREEWAY I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED! *TR

POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE. AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. IT OCCURRED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS OF DRIVING. AT THAT SPEED IT WAS NOT ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT TO STEER BUT WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY IT BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. AFTER SHUTTING THE CAR OFF FOR APPROX. 5 MINUTES WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE WARNING LIGHT WAS OFF AND THE POWER STEERING THEN WORKED. TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO MY MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT IT WAS THE POWER STEERING MODULE. THE SAME AS WAS RECALLED BY GM ALTHOUGH OUR 2006 SATURN ION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. WE HAVE APPROX. 113,000 MILES ON THE CAR. *TR

POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE. AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 65 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. IT OCCURRED AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS OF DRIVING. AT THAT SPEED IT WAS NOT ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT TO STEER BUT WHEN EXITING THE HIGHWAY IT BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. AFTER SHUTTING THE CAR OFF FOR APPROX. 5 MINUTES WHEN I TURNED IT BACK ON THE WARNING LIGHT WAS OFF AND THE POWER STEERING THEN WORKED. TOOK IT IMMEDIATELY TO MY MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT IT WAS THE POWER STEERING MODULE. THE SAME AS WAS RECALLED BY GM ALTHOUGH OUR 2006 SATURN ION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THAT RECALL. WE HAVE APPROX. 113,000 MILES ON THE CAR. *TR

SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. *TR

SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. *TR

I RECENTLY HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 SATURN ION. THIS HAS RANDOMLY OCCURRED FOUR TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS. SUDDENLY, THE WARNING MESSAGE "PWR STR" WILL APPEAR IN PLACE OF MY DIGITAL ODOMETER READING AND THE CAR WILL IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER STEERING AND BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I HAVE FOUND THAT AM ABLE TO "RESET" THE STEERING BY PULLING OVER AND TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM PRIOR TO TWO WEEKS AGO. THE CAR HAS APPROX 185K MILES ON IT. AFTER EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE TODAY (THE FOURTH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED), I DID A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND LEARNED THAT NHTSA IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING SATURN IONS FOR THIS ISSUE (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : RQ10004), TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN A RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE WITH OTHER GM CARS. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS COMPLAINT IN YOUR INVESTIGATION. *TR

I RECENTLY HAVE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 SATURN ION. THIS HAS RANDOMLY OCCURRED FOUR TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO WEEKS. SUDDENLY, THE WARNING MESSAGE "PWR STR" WILL APPEAR IN PLACE OF MY DIGITAL ODOMETER READING AND THE CAR WILL IMMEDIATELY LOSE POWER STEERING AND BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I HAVE FOUND THAT AM ABLE TO "RESET" THE STEERING BY PULLING OVER AND TURNING THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM PRIOR TO TWO WEEKS AGO. THE CAR HAS APPROX 185K MILES ON IT. AFTER EXPERIENCING THIS ISSUE TODAY (THE FOURTH TIME IT HAS HAPPENED), I DID A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND LEARNED THAT NHTSA IS CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING SATURN IONS FOR THIS ISSUE (NHTSA ACTION NUMBER : RQ10004), TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN A RECALL FOR THE SAME ISSUE WITH OTHER GM CARS. PLEASE CONSIDER THIS COMPLAINT IN YOUR INVESTIGATION. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WOULD POWER THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT TO ALLOW THE POWER STEERING TO RESET INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION 2 AND WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN THE WARNING CHIME WENT OFF AND DISPLAYED "PWR STG" IN THE DASH DISPLAY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CHIME THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE VEHICLE. STARTED CAR THE FOLLOWING DAY AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED AGAIN. APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES LATER, I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. CAR IS NOW SITTING IN DRIVEWAY UNUSED. TAKING CAR INTO GM DEALERSHIP TOMORROW FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY SEEMED TO KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG BEFORE LOOKING AT IT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL 2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE NOR WAS THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,967.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WOULD POWER THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART IT TO ALLOW THE POWER STEERING TO RESET INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.

HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION 2 AND WAS MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN WHEN THE WARNING CHIME WENT OFF AND DISPLAYED "PWR STG" IN THE DASH DISPLAY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CHIME THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT MAKING IT VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE VEHICLE. STARTED CAR THE FOLLOWING DAY AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED AGAIN. APPROXIMATELY 15 MILES LATER, I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. CAR IS NOW SITTING IN DRIVEWAY UNUSED. TAKING CAR INTO GM DEALERSHIP TOMORROW FOR DIAGNOSIS BUT THEY SEEMED TO KNOW WHAT WAS WRONG BEFORE LOOKING AT IT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL 2. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER OF THE FAILURE NOR WAS THE VEHICLE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 33,967.

POWER STEERING FAILURE, AND THE PWR STR WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. HAVE TO STOP VEHICLE AND RESTART TO GET HOME. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILURE, AND THE PWR STR WARNING LIGHT COMES ON. HAVE TO STOP VEHICLE AND RESTART TO GET HOME. *TR

06 SATURN ION SEDAN LOSS POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING CORNER AND BARELY MISSED HITTING PARKED VEHICLE. *TR

06 SATURN ION SEDAN LOSS POWER STEERING WHILE TURNING CORNER AND BARELY MISSED HITTING PARKED VEHICLE. *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING FAILURE. WHEN DRIVING AN ALARM WILL SOUND AND A MESSAGE WILL SHOW UP ON DASH THAT SAYS "PWR STR" IMMEDIATELY THE POWER STEERING WILL FAIL. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS INTERMITTENT WITH NO WARNING. *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING FAILURE. WHEN DRIVING AN ALARM WILL SOUND AND A MESSAGE WILL SHOW UP ON DASH THAT SAYS "PWR STR" IMMEDIATELY THE POWER STEERING WILL FAIL. THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED 2 ACCIDENTS WITH THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS INTERMITTENT WITH NO WARNING. *TR

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE NO POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IDLING OR GOING DOWN THE ROAD. PLENTY OF FLUID AND TESTS FINE AT THE SHOP. THEY SUGGESTED IT MAY BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I DO NOTICE IT HAPPENS WHEN I OPEN THE DOOR SOMETIMES AS WELL. *TR

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND I HAVE NO POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN IDLING OR GOING DOWN THE ROAD. PLENTY OF FLUID AND TESTS FINE AT THE SHOP. THEY SUGGESTED IT MAY BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. I DO NOTICE IT HAPPENS WHEN I OPEN THE DOOR SOMETIMES AS WELL. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL AND ADVISED HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,987.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL AND ADVISED HER TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE COST. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,987.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET ITSELF ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING BEING DEFECTIVE AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,847. UPDATED 4/11/2011 *CN UPDATED 04/14/11

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS A LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITIES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET ITSELF ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING BEING DEFECTIVE AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 109,847. UPDATED 4/11/2011 *CN UPDATED 04/14/11

WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING. I EXITED THE INTERSTATE AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF THEN COUNTED TO 10 AND STARTED IT UP,THE LIGHT WENT OUT AND THE POWER STEERING WAS BACK. THE NEXT TIME I WAS IN CITY TRAFFIC WHEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAN ON AND THE POWER STEERING DIED. AGAIN I PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND IT WAS OK. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE. I WENT ONLINE WITH SATURN AND THEY RECOMMEND A SATURN SERVICE CENTER. I ALSO READ BLOGS THAT THE REPAIR WILL BE OVER $1000 AND NOT COVERED BY A RECALL OR WARRANTY. I HAVE PARKED MY SATURN ION IN THE DRIVEWAY AND MAY HAVE TO TOW IT TO A DEALER. *TR

WHILE DRIVING AT 70MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING. I EXITED THE INTERSTATE AND PULLED OFF THE ROAD. I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF THEN COUNTED TO 10 AND STARTED IT UP,THE LIGHT WENT OUT AND THE POWER STEERING WAS BACK. THE NEXT TIME I WAS IN CITY TRAFFIC WHEN THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAN ON AND THE POWER STEERING DIED. AGAIN I PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND IT WAS OK. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND UNPREDICTABLE. I WENT ONLINE WITH SATURN AND THEY RECOMMEND A SATURN SERVICE CENTER. I ALSO READ BLOGS THAT THE REPAIR WILL BE OVER $1000 AND NOT COVERED BY A RECALL OR WARRANTY. I HAVE PARKED MY SATURN ION IN THE DRIVEWAY AND MAY HAVE TO TOW IT TO A DEALER. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN, A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING LIGHT. SUDDENLY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING RESET. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN, A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH WAS FOLLOWED BY THE ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING LIGHT. SUDDENLY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING RESET. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESUME DRIVING NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR

WAS TURNING ONTO HIGHWAY AND "POWER STEERING" LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE TO A PARKING LOT AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES, WE RESTARTED THE CAR AND DROVE ABOUT 1 MILE TO A GROCERY STORE. AFTER THE STORE TRIP, WE STARTED HOME AND APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES FURTHER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT AGAIN. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN WE MAKE TOO MANY TURNS IN A SHORT TIME.

WAS TURNING ONTO HIGHWAY AND "POWER STEERING" LIGHT CAME ON AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. WE WERE ABLE TO DRIVE TO A PARKING LOT AND AFTER A FEW MINUTES, WE RESTARTED THE CAR AND DROVE ABOUT 1 MILE TO A GROCERY STORE. AFTER THE STORE TRIP, WE STARTED HOME AND APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES FURTHER THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT AGAIN. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN WE MAKE TOO MANY TURNS IN A SHORT TIME.

THE POWER STEERING QUITS AND REVERTS TO MANUAL STEERING WITHOUT WARNING ON AVERAGE 6 TO 8 TIMES A DAY. THE LIGHT ON THE DASH WARNING SYSTEM COMES ON AND I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT TO RESET THE SYSTEM. THE CAR ONLY HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE HAD IT SINCE IT WAS NEW. *TR

THE POWER STEERING QUITS AND REVERTS TO MANUAL STEERING WITHOUT WARNING ON AVERAGE 6 TO 8 TIMES A DAY. THE LIGHT ON THE DASH WARNING SYSTEM COMES ON AND I HAVE TO TURN THE CAR OFF AND RESTART IT TO RESET THE SYSTEM. THE CAR ONLY HAS 64,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVE HAD IT SINCE IT WAS NEW. *TR

2006 SATURN ION - POWER STEERING FAILURE. OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO REPEATABLE PATTERN OF MILEAGE, TIME, SPEED, ETC. CHIME SOUNDS AND PWR STR APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY. AT THAT POINT, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST NO LONGER WORKS AND STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS AND CORNERING. *TR

2006 SATURN ION - POWER STEERING FAILURE. OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY WITH NO REPEATABLE PATTERN OF MILEAGE, TIME, SPEED, ETC. CHIME SOUNDS AND PWR STR APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD DISPLAY. AT THAT POINT, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST NO LONGER WORKS AND STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT... ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS AND CORNERING. *TR

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION AND THE POWER STEERING SEEMS LIKE IT'S GOING BAD SOME TIMES I CAN'T TURN AND HAVE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT'S GETTING WORSE BUY THE DAY. I HAVE CALLED GM SEVERAL TIMES BUT HAVE NOT GOTTEN AN ANSWER. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPEN WAS THE OTHER DAY 1/22/2011 AND I ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I'M NOT SURE HOW I'M SUPPOSE TO HANDLE THE ISSUE, OR WHY I WASN'T SENT OUT A LETTER IN THE MAIL. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE. IT HAPPENING MORE OFTEN NOW SEEMS LIKE EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY CAR. *LN

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION AND THE POWER STEERING SEEMS LIKE IT'S GOING BAD SOME TIMES I CAN'T TURN AND HAVE TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. IT'S GETTING WORSE BUY THE DAY. I HAVE CALLED GM SEVERAL TIMES BUT HAVE NOT GOTTEN AN ANSWER. THE LAST TIME IT HAPPEN WAS THE OTHER DAY 1/22/2011 AND I ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I'M NOT SURE HOW I'M SUPPOSE TO HANDLE THE ISSUE, OR WHY I WASN'T SENT OUT A LETTER IN THE MAIL. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE. IT HAPPENING MORE OFTEN NOW SEEMS LIKE EVERYTIME I DRIVE MY CAR. *LN

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND LOCKED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT FUNCTION UNTIL HE SHUT THE IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STIFF AND LOCKED MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD NOT FUNCTION UNTIL HE SHUT THE IGNITION OFF AND BACK ON. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

SOMETIMES AS I AM DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 SATURN ION STOPS WORKING AND I CAN'T TURN THE VEHICLE. IF I HAVE TO MAKE A TURN, I HAVE TO TRY TO MOVE THE WHEEL. I HAVE CAUSED MAJOR DELAYS AND ALMOST BEEN IN A FEW WRECKS DUE TO TROUBLES TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE POWER STEERING WILL NOT WORK UNTIL I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RESTART IT AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE OTHER PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS TURNING THE VEHICLE ON IN THE MORNING WHICH I HAVE DONE THE RESEARCH ON AND FOUND IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR SATURN. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE AND ONCE I TURN THE KEY I HAVE TO GIVE IT AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL TURN ON. THEN I CAN'T TURN IT OFF UNTIL I GET TO WHERE I NEED TO GO OR I HAVE TO WAIT AGAIN FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER 10 MINUTES. THIS PRESENTS A BIG PROBLEM IF I HAVE TO STOP FOR GAS, BECAUSE I CAN'T TURN MY CAR OFF AT THE PUMP OR I AM STUCK AT THE GAS PUMP FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES AND SOMETIMES LONGER.

SOMETIMES AS I AM DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 SATURN ION STOPS WORKING AND I CAN'T TURN THE VEHICLE. IF I HAVE TO MAKE A TURN, I HAVE TO TRY TO MOVE THE WHEEL. I HAVE CAUSED MAJOR DELAYS AND ALMOST BEEN IN A FEW WRECKS DUE TO TROUBLES TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE POWER STEERING WILL NOT WORK UNTIL I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN RESTART IT AFTER A FEW MINUTES. THE OTHER PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS TURNING THE VEHICLE ON IN THE MORNING WHICH I HAVE DONE THE RESEARCH ON AND FOUND IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM FOR SATURN. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE AND ONCE I TURN THE KEY I HAVE TO GIVE IT AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE IT WILL TURN ON. THEN I CAN'T TURN IT OFF UNTIL I GET TO WHERE I NEED TO GO OR I HAVE TO WAIT AGAIN FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER 10 MINUTES. THIS PRESENTS A BIG PROBLEM IF I HAVE TO STOP FOR GAS, BECAUSE I CAN'T TURN MY CAR OFF AT THE PUMP OR I AM STUCK AT THE GAS PUMP FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES AND SOMETIMES LONGER.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON BUT THE POWER STEERING CONTINUED TO MALFUNCTION WHICH MADE THE STEERING WHEEL DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE POWER OF STEERING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY. SHE MENTIONED THAT SHE HAS TO APPLY MORE FORCE IN ORDER TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 54,935. PM

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND WITHIN A FEW MINUTES THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON BUT THE POWER STEERING CONTINUED TO MALFUNCTION WHICH MADE THE STEERING WHEEL DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE POWER OF STEERING LIGHT IS ILLUMINATING INTERMITTENTLY. SHE MENTIONED THAT SHE HAS TO APPLY MORE FORCE IN ORDER TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND IT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE IS 54,935. PM

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION 2 SEDAN WITH APPROXIMATELY 75, 000 MILES CURRENTLY ON IT AND THE INCIDENT I HAVE ON MY CAR IS WITH THE POWER STEERING LOCKING UP ON ME. IT SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN I DRIVE DISTANCES OVER 15 MILES AND THERE IS AN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE OVER 60 DEGREES. IT STARTED AROUND LATE SEPTEMBER WHEN TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE 70-80 RANGE. FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS IT CEASED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 60 DEGREES. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS ANY RELATION BETWEEN THE TEMPERATURE AND THE PROBLEM, BUT IT WAS JUST MY OBSERVATION. IT OCCURRED ON ME AGAIN ON DECEMBER 31. THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISAPPEARS AND THE STEERING WHEEL STOPS LOCKING WHEN I STOP AND RESTART MY VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP ON ME ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS NUMEROUS TIMES AS A CONSEQUENCE, MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I HAVE HAD TO AVOID ACCIDENTS WITH DRIVING SKILLS AND PRAYER. FROM MY OWN PERSONAL RESEARCH I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT OTHER SATURN OWNERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM, WHICH IS WHY I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE FAILURE HOPING THAT A RECALL WILL BE INITIATED. *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING FAILURE. INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING. 1. WAS WORKING NORMALLY, THEN JUST STOPS WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. PWR STR INDICATOR COMES ON TO INDICATE THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. 2. INTERMITTENTLY WORKS THEN STOPS WORKING. FAILURE OCCURS ONCE PER DAY TO ONCE PER WEEK. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER HOW LONG THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN. LOSS OF POWER STEERING HAS HAPPENED AFTER 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING OR AS LONG AS 1 HOUR OF DRIVING. 3. TURNING THE IGNITION OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS TO 30 SECONDS SEEMS TO TEMPORARILY CURE THE PROBLEM. TURN THE CAR OFF. WAIT. TURN IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WORKS NORMALLY FOR THE NEXT 10 TO 200 MILES, THEN THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURS. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION 2 SEDAN WITH APPROXIMATELY 75, 000 MILES CURRENTLY ON IT AND THE INCIDENT I HAVE ON MY CAR IS WITH THE POWER STEERING LOCKING UP ON ME. IT SEEMS TO OCCUR WHEN I DRIVE DISTANCES OVER 15 MILES AND THERE IS AN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE OVER 60 DEGREES. IT STARTED AROUND LATE SEPTEMBER WHEN TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE 70-80 RANGE. FOR THE NEXT TWO MONTHS IT CEASED WHEN THE TEMPERATURE DROPPED BELOW 60 DEGREES. I DON'T KNOW IF THERE IS ANY RELATION BETWEEN THE TEMPERATURE AND THE PROBLEM, BUT IT WAS JUST MY OBSERVATION. IT OCCURRED ON ME AGAIN ON DECEMBER 31. THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISAPPEARS AND THE STEERING WHEEL STOPS LOCKING WHEN I STOP AND RESTART MY VEHICLE. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS LOCKED UP ON ME ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS NUMEROUS TIMES AS A CONSEQUENCE, MAKING IT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I HAVE HAD TO AVOID ACCIDENTS WITH DRIVING SKILLS AND PRAYER. FROM MY OWN PERSONAL RESEARCH I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT OTHER SATURN OWNERS HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM, WHICH IS WHY I HAVE DONE NOTHING TO CORRECT THE FAILURE HOPING THAT A RECALL WILL BE INITIATED. *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING FAILURE. INTERMITTENT LOSS OF POWER STEERING. 1. WAS WORKING NORMALLY, THEN JUST STOPS WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. PWR STR INDICATOR COMES ON TO INDICATE THE POWER STEERING HAS FAILED. 2. INTERMITTENTLY WORKS THEN STOPS WORKING. FAILURE OCCURS ONCE PER DAY TO ONCE PER WEEK. IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER HOW LONG THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN. LOSS OF POWER STEERING HAS HAPPENED AFTER 5 MINUTES OF DRIVING OR AS LONG AS 1 HOUR OF DRIVING. 3. TURNING THE IGNITION OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS TO 30 SECONDS SEEMS TO TEMPORARILY CURE THE PROBLEM. TURN THE CAR OFF. WAIT. TURN IT BACK ON AND THE POWER STEERING WORKS NORMALLY FOR THE NEXT 10 TO 200 MILES, THEN THE PROBLEM RE-OCCURS. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL 2. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN SHE LOST THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE BEGAN SIX WEEKS AGO. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,893. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL 2. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN SHE LOST THE ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE BEGAN SIX WEEKS AGO. THE CONTACT DID NOT INFORM THE DEALER DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,893. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000.

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 SATURN ION II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT WOULD SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD RESENT MOMENTARILY BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2006 SATURN ION II. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT WOULD SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD RESENT MOMENTARILY BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR, IT WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR HIM TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 61,000.

ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING FAILURE. EVERY STARTUP WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF STARTING AUTOMOBILE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST FAILS AND CAR BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED BECAUSE OF EXPENSE OF DEALERSHIP REPLACEMENT OF OVER 900 DOLLARS. *TR

ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST STEERING FAILURE. EVERY STARTUP WITHIN 5 MINUTES OF STARTING AUTOMOBILE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST FAILS AND CAR BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN FIXED BECAUSE OF EXPENSE OF DEALERSHIP REPLACEMENT OF OVER 900 DOLLARS. *TR

2006 SATURN ION. DAUGHTER HIGHWAY DRIVING RETURNING FROM COLLEGE, INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH CAME, POWER STEERING FAILED. SHE PULLED OVER TURNED VEHICLE OFF, TURNED BACK ON AND IT DROVE FINE. NEXT DAY DRIVING AT A SLOWER SPEED THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE. CONTACTED AUTHORIZED SATURN SERVICE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY ARE AWARE OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS BUT AFTER TAKING OUR VIN# INDICATED GM HAS NOT MADE A RECALL FOR OUR VEHICLE. TO REPAIR THIS AT THE DEALERSHIP WE ARE LOOKING AT $300+. I JUST SPENT OVER $200 SIX MONTHS AGO ON A PROBLEM I FEEL GM SHOULD ALSO OWN UP TO...THE IGNITION PROBLEM WITH THE KEY STICKING IN THE IGNITION AND NOT ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I KNOW THIS ELECTRIC STEERING PROBLEM IS ALSO SHOWING UP IN OTHER GM VEHICLES AND FOR WHAT EVER REASON THEY ARE ONLY FIXING A SELECT FEW IN A SELECT FEW STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. I HAVE READ WHERE THERE HAVE BEEN 14 ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN DEATHS TRACING BACK TO THIS PROBLEM. I FEEL MY DAUGHTERS SAFETY IS AT RISK. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY AN AMERICAN COMPANY WOULD ALLOW THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE TO BE COMPROMISED. *TR

2006 SATURN ION. DAUGHTER HIGHWAY DRIVING RETURNING FROM COLLEGE, INDICATOR LIGHT ON DASH CAME, POWER STEERING FAILED. SHE PULLED OVER TURNED VEHICLE OFF, TURNED BACK ON AND IT DROVE FINE. NEXT DAY DRIVING AT A SLOWER SPEED THE SAME THING HAPPENED. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE. CONTACTED AUTHORIZED SATURN SERVICE DEALER, THEY SAID THEY ARE AWARE OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS BUT AFTER TAKING OUR VIN# INDICATED GM HAS NOT MADE A RECALL FOR OUR VEHICLE. TO REPAIR THIS AT THE DEALERSHIP WE ARE LOOKING AT $300+. I JUST SPENT OVER $200 SIX MONTHS AGO ON A PROBLEM I FEEL GM SHOULD ALSO OWN UP TO...THE IGNITION PROBLEM WITH THE KEY STICKING IN THE IGNITION AND NOT ABLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. I KNOW THIS ELECTRIC STEERING PROBLEM IS ALSO SHOWING UP IN OTHER GM VEHICLES AND FOR WHAT EVER REASON THEY ARE ONLY FIXING A SELECT FEW IN A SELECT FEW STATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. I HAVE READ WHERE THERE HAVE BEEN 14 ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN DEATHS TRACING BACK TO THIS PROBLEM. I FEEL MY DAUGHTERS SAFETY IS AT RISK. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY AN AMERICAN COMPANY WOULD ALLOW THE SAFETY OF PEOPLE TO BE COMPROMISED. *TR

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 ION THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER I STOPPED SOMEWHERE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE CAR, THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. THE SAME THING CONTINUED TO HAPPEN MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY, HOWEVER, AND NOW HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR ALMOST AS SOON AS I START DRIVING. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THIS DANGEROUS FAILURE OF VEHICLE EQUIPMENT ON CARS THAT ARE NOT VERY OLD.

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 ION THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE. AFTER I STOPPED SOMEWHERE, SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED THE CAR, THE PROBLEM WAS CORRECTED. THE SAME THING CONTINUED TO HAPPEN MORE AND MORE FREQUENTLY, HOWEVER, AND NOW HAPPENS EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR ALMOST AS SOON AS I START DRIVING. I HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE REGARDING THIS DANGEROUS FAILURE OF VEHICLE EQUIPMENT ON CARS THAT ARE NOT VERY OLD.

TL*THE CONTACT 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON AND THEN THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTACT AND COULD HAVE CAUSE A CRASHED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

TL*THE CONTACT 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED ON AND THEN THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTACT AND COULD HAVE CAUSE A CRASHED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM BUT THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL 2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY Y FAIL. THE CONTACT WOULD SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET INDEPENDENTLY. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL 2. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY Y FAIL. THE CONTACT WOULD SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET INDEPENDENTLY. BOTH THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AND OFFERED NO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000.

WAS DRIVING 2006 SATURN ION ABOUT 40MPH AND THE POWER STEERING SHUT DOWN WITH A MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE OF IT. THE NEXT TIME I DROVE THE VEHICLE THE POWER STEERING WORKED FINE BUT 2 MORE TIMES SINCE THE POWER STEERING HAS SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. TAKING TO A SHOP SOMETIME THIS WEEK TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. *TR

WAS DRIVING 2006 SATURN ION ABOUT 40MPH AND THE POWER STEERING SHUT DOWN WITH A MESSAGE ON THE DASHBOARD. THE WHEEL WAS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND I HAD A HARD TIME GETTING OFF THE ROAD BECAUSE OF IT. THE NEXT TIME I DROVE THE VEHICLE THE POWER STEERING WORKED FINE BUT 2 MORE TIMES SINCE THE POWER STEERING HAS SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING. TAKING TO A SHOP SOMETIME THIS WEEK TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS A CHIME INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATION. THE CONTACT EXERTED EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE SAME FAILURE REOCURRED THREE TIMES BEFORE REACHING THE DESTINATION. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,500.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THERE WAS A CHIME INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATION. THE CONTACT EXERTED EXCESSIVE FORCE WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE SAME FAILURE REOCURRED THREE TIMES BEFORE REACHING THE DESTINATION. THE CONTACT PLANNED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,500.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL OVER A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR WITHOUT WARNING UNTIL COMPLETELY BECOMING INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST HAD FAILED AND THAT THE POWER ASSIST MODULE AND STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL OVER A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR WITHOUT WARNING UNTIL COMPLETELY BECOMING INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST HAD FAILED AND THAT THE POWER ASSIST MODULE AND STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 58,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO PARK, THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERATIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRYING TO PARK, THE POWER STEERING BECAME INOPERATIVE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WAS DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

POWER STEERING GOES OUT, THEN WHEN I RE-START THE CAR, IT WILL WORK FOR A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AGAIN. ABOUT 60K MILES. *TR

POWER STEERING GOES OUT, THEN WHEN I RE-START THE CAR, IT WILL WORK FOR A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AGAIN. ABOUT 60K MILES. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY LOCKED. WHEN SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THE POWER STEERING BECAME FUNCTIONAL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND THE POWER STEERING WAS COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY LOCKED. WHEN SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT, THE POWER STEERING BECAME FUNCTIONAL; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PROGRESSED AND THE POWER STEERING WAS COMPLETELY NON-FUNCTIONAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 85,000.

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH STEERING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, SHE RECEIVED A SIGNAL STATING THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED OTHER MODELS THAT HAVE THE SAME STEERING MOTOR WAS RECALLED. THE CONSUMER MAILED IN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OF THE AFFECTED MODELS WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH INCLUDED HER MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. *JB

2006 SATURN ION. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEMS WITH STEERING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, SHE RECEIVED A SIGNAL STATING THE POWER STEERING WAS NOT FUNCTIONING. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE SHE WAS INFORMED OTHER MODELS THAT HAVE THE SAME STEERING MOTOR WAS RECALLED. THE CONSUMER MAILED IN A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OF THE AFFECTED MODELS WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROBLEMS WHICH INCLUDED HER MAKE, MODEL AND YEAR. *JB

I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A CLICK AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT IS ON THE DASHBOARD. NOT ABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. IN ONE HOUR IT HAPPENED 6 TIMES. I HAVE NOT TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP THE PROBLEM JUST STARTED AND WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT. I AM SEEING TO MANY PROBLEMS AND DEATHS FROM THE SATURN ION. *TR

I WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A CLICK AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT IS ON THE DASHBOARD. NOT ABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL. IN ONE HOUR IT HAPPENED 6 TIMES. I HAVE NOT TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP THE PROBLEM JUST STARTED AND WOULD LIKE TO FILE A COMPLAINT. I AM SEEING TO MANY PROBLEMS AND DEATHS FROM THE SATURN ION. *TR

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL 2 THAT I BOUGHT FAIRLY KNEW IN 2007. I HAVE NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER I PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START MY CAR. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS WHEN I TRY TO TURN MY CAR OFF, THAT IT BECAME MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT TO GET THE KEY OUT OF THE SWITCH. JUST THREE DAYS AGO I TRIED TO TURN MY CAR OFF AFTER DRIVING AND THE IGNITION WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AT ALL NOR COULD I GET MY KEY OUT. I WAS STRANDED OUT OF TOWN UNTIL I COULD CALL A FAMILY MEMBER TO COME AND FIGURE OUT HOW TO SHUT MY CAR OFF. IT TOOK HIM HOURS BEFORE HE JUST DECIDED TO TAKE OUT THE FUSE AND UNHOOK THE BATTERY. AFTER HOURS OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW I CAN GET BACK HOME SAFELY AND DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE 4 HOURS AWAY FROM WHERE I WAS VISITING . I NOW HAVE TO START MY CAR BY HOOKING THE IGNITION WIRE SWITCH JUST SO THAT I CAN HAVE TRANSPORTATION. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND APPARENTLY THERE IS A LONG LIST OF SATURN OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME COMPLAINT WITH THEIR VEHICLES SINCE AT 2007. I COULD NOT FIND ONE RECALL IN REGARDS TO A IGNITION CYLINDER MALFUNCTION ON THE INTERNET OR THIS SITE. I AM OUTRAGED BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE I COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN DRIVING AND GOD KNOWS WHAT ELSE COULD HAVE HAPPENED. THE ESTIMATED COST FOR THIS REPAIR IS ABOUT 500 TO 600 DOLLARS WHICH IS A RIDICULOUS COST THAT OWNERS SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR. IT NEED TO BE ON THE RECALL LIST IMMEDIATELY, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SOMEONE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT. *TR

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION LEVEL 2 THAT I BOUGHT FAIRLY KNEW IN 2007. I HAVE NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AFTER I PUT MY KEY IN THE IGNITION TO START MY CAR. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS WHEN I TRY TO TURN MY CAR OFF, THAT IT BECAME MORE AND MORE DIFFICULT TO GET THE KEY OUT OF THE SWITCH. JUST THREE DAYS AGO I TRIED TO TURN MY CAR OFF AFTER DRIVING AND THE IGNITION WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AT ALL NOR COULD I GET MY KEY OUT. I WAS STRANDED OUT OF TOWN UNTIL I COULD CALL A FAMILY MEMBER TO COME AND FIGURE OUT HOW TO SHUT MY CAR OFF. IT TOOK HIM HOURS BEFORE HE JUST DECIDED TO TAKE OUT THE FUSE AND UNHOOK THE BATTERY. AFTER HOURS OF TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW I CAN GET BACK HOME SAFELY AND DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE 4 HOURS AWAY FROM WHERE I WAS VISITING . I NOW HAVE TO START MY CAR BY HOOKING THE IGNITION WIRE SWITCH JUST SO THAT I CAN HAVE TRANSPORTATION. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS AND APPARENTLY THERE IS A LONG LIST OF SATURN OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME COMPLAINT WITH THEIR VEHICLES SINCE AT 2007. I COULD NOT FIND ONE RECALL IN REGARDS TO A IGNITION CYLINDER MALFUNCTION ON THE INTERNET OR THIS SITE. I AM OUTRAGED BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE I COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN DRIVING AND GOD KNOWS WHAT ELSE COULD HAVE HAPPENED. THE ESTIMATED COST FOR THIS REPAIR IS ABOUT 500 TO 600 DOLLARS WHICH IS A RIDICULOUS COST THAT OWNERS SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR. IT NEED TO BE ON THE RECALL LIST IMMEDIATELY, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SOMEONE COULD GET SERIOUSLY HURT. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING AND THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONTINUED WITH CAUTION. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF THE POWER STEERING AND THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONTINUED WITH CAUTION. WHEN THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

WHEN I DRIVE MY 2006 SATURN ION MY POWER STEERING OUT OF NO WHERE TURNS OFF. WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF AND BACK ON MY POW STEERING WORKS BUT THEN AFTER DRIVING FOR A LITTLE LONGER IT WILL TURN OFF AGAIN. *TR

WHEN I DRIVE MY 2006 SATURN ION MY POWER STEERING OUT OF NO WHERE TURNS OFF. WHEN I TURN MY CAR OFF AND BACK ON MY POW STEERING WORKS BUT THEN AFTER DRIVING FOR A LITTLE LONGER IT WILL TURN OFF AGAIN. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. PRIOR TO ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD BEFORE TO THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMING VERY STIFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE HAS SINCE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 62,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. PRIOR TO ACCELERATING FROM A STOP THE POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD BEFORE TO THE STEERING WHEEL BECOMING VERY STIFF. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE HAS SINCE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 62,000.

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND A POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. SHE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING FUSE HERSELF BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUES TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,790. SM.

TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY STIFF AND A POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF. UPON RESTART THE VEHICLE OPERATED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. SHE REPLACED THE POWER STEERING FUSE HERSELF BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUES TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,790. SM.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 81000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE TRAVELING 15 MPH THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD, SECONDS LATER THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 81000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WARNING CHIMED AND THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN SHE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING RESET ITSELF AND THEN THE FAILURE RECURRED. GENERAL MOTORS WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,000.

KEY WILL GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WILL NOT COME OUT. IT WAS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF WITH THE KEY. THE ONLY WAY TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WAS TO PULL THE IGNITION FUSE OUT. THERE WAS NO IMPROPER USE OF THE IGNITION OR THE KEY PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CYLINDER CASE AND KEY CYLINDER. THEY CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR IT WAS 800 DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH ONLY 33000 MILES ON IT. THEIR SEEMS TO BE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS/BLOGS RELATING TO THIS ISSUE WITH THE ION. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WARNING CHIMED AND THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. WHEN SHE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING RESET ITSELF AND THEN THE FAILURE RECURRED. GENERAL MOTORS WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,000.

KEY WILL GET STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND WILL NOT COME OUT. IT WAS A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE TURNED OFF WITH THE KEY. THE ONLY WAY TO TURN OFF THE VEHICLE WAS TO PULL THE IGNITION FUSE OUT. THERE WAS NO IMPROPER USE OF THE IGNITION OR THE KEY PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CYLINDER CASE AND KEY CYLINDER. THEY CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR IT WAS 800 DOLLARS FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY WITH ONLY 33000 MILES ON IT. THEIR SEEMS TO BE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS/BLOGS RELATING TO THIS ISSUE WITH THE ION. *TR

I DRIVE A 2006 SATURN ION. FIVE NIGHTS AGO, I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN A "POWER STEERING" ALERT CAME UP ON MY DASHBOARD, AND THEN ALL POWER STEERING WENT FROM THE CAR, MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I STOPPED TO BUY SOME POWER STEERING FLUID, ASSUMING THAT WAS ALL IT NEEDED, BUT WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I TRIED TO FIND WHERE TO PUT THE FLUID UNDER THE HOOD, WE COULD NOT FIND IT. I STARTED THE CAR TO TRY TO GET HOME, AND THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING FINE, THE ALERT FROM THE DASHBOARD GONE. THE NEXT MORNING, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY FATHER-IN-LAW TO SEE IF HE COULD FIND WHERE TO PUT THE FLUID AND HE COULD NOT. WE FOUND OUT THAT APPARENTLY SATURN CARS' STEERING ARE RUN ELECTRICALLY, SO THEY DO NOT REQUIRE FLUID. SINCE THAT FIRST NIGHT, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT EVERY SINGLE DAY, AND WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, IT WORKS AGAIN. SINCE IT'S EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE A CAR IN THIS CONDITION, I AM PLANNING TO TAKE MY ION TO A MECHANIC TOMORROW TO FIND OUT WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, AND THE COSTS. I NO LONGER HAVE A WARRANTY, AND I AM VERY WORRIED THAT IT WILL BE A COSTLY REPAIR. *TR

I DRIVE A 2006 SATURN ION. FIVE NIGHTS AGO, I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN A "POWER STEERING" ALERT CAME UP ON MY DASHBOARD, AND THEN ALL POWER STEERING WENT FROM THE CAR, MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. I STOPPED TO BUY SOME POWER STEERING FLUID, ASSUMING THAT WAS ALL IT NEEDED, BUT WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I TRIED TO FIND WHERE TO PUT THE FLUID UNDER THE HOOD, WE COULD NOT FIND IT. I STARTED THE CAR TO TRY TO GET HOME, AND THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING FINE, THE ALERT FROM THE DASHBOARD GONE. THE NEXT MORNING, I BROUGHT THE CAR TO MY FATHER-IN-LAW TO SEE IF HE COULD FIND WHERE TO PUT THE FLUID AND HE COULD NOT. WE FOUND OUT THAT APPARENTLY SATURN CARS' STEERING ARE RUN ELECTRICALLY, SO THEY DO NOT REQUIRE FLUID. SINCE THAT FIRST NIGHT, THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT EVERY SINGLE DAY, AND WHEN I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON, IT WORKS AGAIN. SINCE IT'S EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE A CAR IN THIS CONDITION, I AM PLANNING TO TAKE MY ION TO A MECHANIC TOMORROW TO FIND OUT WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED, AND THE COSTS. I NO LONGER HAVE A WARRANTY, AND I AM VERY WORRIED THAT IT WILL BE A COSTLY REPAIR. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THE VEHICLE COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES AND THAT THE DEALER WOULD REPAIR THE ISSUE ONLY AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE DID NOT KNOW IF AND WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 33,000. UPDATED 12/23/10*LJ UPDATED 01/03/11.*JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER STATING THAT THE VEHICLE COULD POTENTIALLY LOSE POWER STEERING CAPABILITIES AND THAT THE DEALER WOULD REPAIR THE ISSUE ONLY AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE HE DID NOT KNOW IF AND WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 33,000. UPDATED 12/23/10*LJ UPDATED 01/03/11.*JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHIN A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING FAILED. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS ALLOWING THE STEERING TO RESET FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED ASSISTANCE TOWARD A NEW VEHICLE; YET, THEY WILL NOT ASSIST WITH THE STEERING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WASN'T REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITHIN A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING FAILED. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS ALLOWING THE STEERING TO RESET FOR A FEW SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE POWER STEERING PUMP. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED ASSISTANCE TOWARD A NEW VEHICLE; YET, THEY WILL NOT ASSIST WITH THE STEERING FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WASN'T REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR BEEPED AS IF WARNING ME AND THE WORDS POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS MY CAGES. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK OUT CAR AND TURNED OFF CAR, I COULDN'T TELL WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS SO I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP AND HAD POWER STEERING, BUT NO MORE THAN A MINUTE WENT BY AND IT DID IT AGAIN. I REPEATED MY SAME PROCESS, I WAS ABLE TO CRIPPLE THE CAR HOME. AFTER FURTHER CHECKING INTO THIS I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE SO MANY MORE OF THE SAME CAR WITH THIS ISSUE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF THE NATURE OF THE PART AND WHEN IT CAN GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IF YOU ARE IN A MAJOR TURN AND IT GOES OUT YOU DO NOT HAVE TIME TO COMPENSATE FOR THE POWER LOSS AND WILL MOST DEFINITELY CAUSE A WRECK OR EVEN SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF OR OTHERS. THAT BEING SAID WITH SO MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A RECALL ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. AT THIS TIME IM LOOKING INTO PARTS AND LABOR TO HAVE MY CAR FIXED BECAUSE I HAVE TO, BUT THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT. *TR

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR BEEPED AS IF WARNING ME AND THE WORDS POWER STEERING CAME ACROSS MY CAGES. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I PULLED OVER TO CHECK OUT CAR AND TURNED OFF CAR, I COULDN'T TELL WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS SO I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP AND HAD POWER STEERING, BUT NO MORE THAN A MINUTE WENT BY AND IT DID IT AGAIN. I REPEATED MY SAME PROCESS, I WAS ABLE TO CRIPPLE THE CAR HOME. AFTER FURTHER CHECKING INTO THIS I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE ARE SO MANY MORE OF THE SAME CAR WITH THIS ISSUE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE OF THE NATURE OF THE PART AND WHEN IT CAN GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING. IF YOU ARE IN A MAJOR TURN AND IT GOES OUT YOU DO NOT HAVE TIME TO COMPENSATE FOR THE POWER LOSS AND WILL MOST DEFINITELY CAUSE A WRECK OR EVEN SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF OR OTHERS. THAT BEING SAID WITH SO MANY OTHERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A RECALL ISSUE AND NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. AT THIS TIME IM LOOKING INTO PARTS AND LABOR TO HAVE MY CAR FIXED BECAUSE I HAVE TO, BUT THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH MAKING A LEFT TURN THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT HAD APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. WITHIN A FEW SECONDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 68000.

LEAVING A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN MY POWER STEERING SIGNAL CHIMED ON. INSTANTLY AFTER I NOTICED THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, CREATING DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I CONTINUED THE SHORT DISTANCE TO MY HOUSE, NOT WANTING TO BE STRANDED. THE NEXT DAY WENT TO START MY CAR AND THE POWER STEERING ALERT WAS GONE. HOWEVER IN JUST DRIVING LESS THAN A 1/2 MILE DOWN MY STREET THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ONCE AGAIN. I DID NOT DRIVE IT AGAIN UNTIL I DROVE IT INTO A LOCAL MECHANIC, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON THIS TRIP AS WELL. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE AUTO MECHANIC AND I AM WAITING FOR AN ESTIMATE. I WAS TOLD IT WILL MOST LIKELY BE PRICEY BECAUSE IT IS AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. AFTER RESEARCH ONLINE I REALIZE THAT THIS IS HAPPENS TO OCCUR OFTEN, POSING A SAFETY HAZARD. MY CAR HAS SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT. ADDITIONALLY, THIS HAPPENED ONLY A FEW MONTHS AFTER I EXPERIENCED THE IGNITION FREEZE-UP THAT MANY HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED. TWO VERY COSTLY REPAIRS IN ONE SUMMER IS UNFORTUNATE. *TR

LEAVING A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN MY POWER STEERING SIGNAL CHIMED ON. INSTANTLY AFTER I NOTICED THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT, CREATING DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. I CONTINUED THE SHORT DISTANCE TO MY HOUSE, NOT WANTING TO BE STRANDED. THE NEXT DAY WENT TO START MY CAR AND THE POWER STEERING ALERT WAS GONE. HOWEVER IN JUST DRIVING LESS THAN A 1/2 MILE DOWN MY STREET THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ONCE AGAIN. I DID NOT DRIVE IT AGAIN UNTIL I DROVE IT INTO A LOCAL MECHANIC, AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED ON THIS TRIP AS WELL. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE AUTO MECHANIC AND I AM WAITING FOR AN ESTIMATE. I WAS TOLD IT WILL MOST LIKELY BE PRICEY BECAUSE IT IS AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. AFTER RESEARCH ONLINE I REALIZE THAT THIS IS HAPPENS TO OCCUR OFTEN, POSING A SAFETY HAZARD. MY CAR HAS SLIGHTLY LESS THAN 60,000 MILES ON IT. ADDITIONALLY, THIS HAPPENED ONLY A FEW MONTHS AFTER I EXPERIENCED THE IGNITION FREEZE-UP THAT MANY HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED. TWO VERY COSTLY REPAIRS IN ONE SUMMER IS UNFORTUNATE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT STEERING WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MECHANIC THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,922.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY ILLUMINATE FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT STEERING WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT, ESPECIALLY WHEN ATTEMPTING A TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MECHANIC THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,922.

I HAVE A 2006 ION WITH 65,000 MILES IT ISN'T PAID FOR YET. THE POWER STEERING IS GONE OUT. I AM A WIDOW. I DO NOT HAVE 500 DOLLARS TO PUT INTO THIS CAR. I WENT ON LINE AND MANY PEOPLE SEEM TO BE HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE. IS GM DOING A RECALL ON THIS. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN YOUR POWER STEERING IS GONE.. I NEED HELP! *TR

I HAVE A 2006 ION WITH 65,000 MILES IT ISN'T PAID FOR YET. THE POWER STEERING IS GONE OUT. I AM A WIDOW. I DO NOT HAVE 500 DOLLARS TO PUT INTO THIS CAR. I WENT ON LINE AND MANY PEOPLE SEEM TO BE HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE. IS GM DOING A RECALL ON THIS. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING AND ALL OF A SUDDEN YOUR POWER STEERING IS GONE.. I NEED HELP! *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING FAILURE - 4 TIMES DURING DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE AND ONCE WHEN DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA TODAY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED. POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE POWER STEERING FAILS COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN WILL BRING POWER STEERING BACK UNTIL THE NEXT TIME THAT THE LIGHT COMES ON. *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING FAILURE - 4 TIMES DURING DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE AND ONCE WHEN DRIVING IN RESIDENTIAL AREA TODAY. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAS OCCURRED. POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE POWER STEERING FAILS COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN WILL BRING POWER STEERING BACK UNTIL THE NEXT TIME THAT THE LIGHT COMES ON. *TR

LOSS OF POWER STEERING 2006 SATURN ION 2. *TR

LOSS OF POWER STEERING 2006 SATURN ION 2. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, FOLLOWED BY THE "POWER STEERING" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING. IMMEDIATELY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,431. UPDATED 10/15/10 BF UPDATED 10/19/10*JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WHEN A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE, FOLLOWED BY THE "POWER STEERING" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATING. IMMEDIATELY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,431. UPDATED 10/15/10 BF UPDATED 10/19/10*JB

POWER STEERING HAS BEEN SHUTTING OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON SENSE THE DAY I'VE OWNED THE CAR. IT HAPPENS IN MANY CASES BUT WILL ALWAYS HAPPEN ON EVERY DRIVE, LET IT BE ON STARTUP, AFTER 5 MINS OF DRIVING, DURING A TURN WHILE ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 65-70MPH ALL THE TIME NO POWER STEERING, A RECENT RECALL HAS HAPPEN TO TWO OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME POWER STEERING ISSUE/HAZARD WITH THE SAME POWER STEERING MOTOR AND STEERING COLUMN BUT FOR WHATEVER REASON MY CAR WAS LEFT OUT OF THE RECALL SO NOW IM STUCK WITH A ISSUE THAT I'VE HAD AND MIGHT I HAD MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD FOR SOMETIME AND GM WILL NOT EVEN CONSIDER FIXING IT UNLESS ITS A GRAND OR SO IN COSTS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS EXTREME DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD STICK UNLESS BODY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

POWER STEERING HAS BEEN SHUTTING OFF FOR NO APPARENT REASON SENSE THE DAY I'VE OWNED THE CAR. IT HAPPENS IN MANY CASES BUT WILL ALWAYS HAPPEN ON EVERY DRIVE, LET IT BE ON STARTUP, AFTER 5 MINS OF DRIVING, DURING A TURN WHILE ON THE FREEWAY GOING ABOUT 65-70MPH ALL THE TIME NO POWER STEERING, A RECENT RECALL HAS HAPPEN TO TWO OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME POWER STEERING ISSUE/HAZARD WITH THE SAME POWER STEERING MOTOR AND STEERING COLUMN BUT FOR WHATEVER REASON MY CAR WAS LEFT OUT OF THE RECALL SO NOW IM STUCK WITH A ISSUE THAT I'VE HAD AND MIGHT I HAD MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD FOR SOMETIME AND GM WILL NOT EVEN CONSIDER FIXING IT UNLESS ITS A GRAND OR SO IN COSTS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WITH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THERE WAS EXTREME DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AND STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR WOULD STICK UNLESS BODY PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

WHEN I AM DRIVING, AT ANY TIME, MY ODOMETER AREA CHIMES A FEW TIMES AND READS POWER STEERING AND I AM BARELY ABLE TO STEER MY CAR. THIS IS SO UNSAFE, I CAN BARELY DRIVE IT ANYWHERE NOW! THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MY CAR AND WAS ALREADY RECALLED FOR THE COBALTS AND G5S BUT NOT OUR SATURN IONS!! IT HAPPENS TWICE A DAY AND I'M REALLY GETTING SCARED. I LOOKED TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD BE AT MY LOCAL GM PLACE AND THEY QUOTED ME AT LEAST 1,000 DOLLARS BUT THE COBALTS AND G5S HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME POWER STEERING SET UP AND THEY GET IT FOR FREE?? *TR

WHEN I AM DRIVING, AT ANY TIME, MY ODOMETER AREA CHIMES A FEW TIMES AND READS POWER STEERING AND I AM BARELY ABLE TO STEER MY CAR. THIS IS SO UNSAFE, I CAN BARELY DRIVE IT ANYWHERE NOW! THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR MY CAR AND WAS ALREADY RECALLED FOR THE COBALTS AND G5S BUT NOT OUR SATURN IONS!! IT HAPPENS TWICE A DAY AND I'M REALLY GETTING SCARED. I LOOKED TO SEE HOW MUCH IT WOULD BE AT MY LOCAL GM PLACE AND THEY QUOTED ME AT LEAST 1,000 DOLLARS BUT THE COBALTS AND G5S HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE SAME POWER STEERING SET UP AND THEY GET IT FOR FREE?? *TR

MY VEHICLE IS A 2006 SATURN ION 3. THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE COMES ON AND THERE IS A FAILURE FOR THE POWER STEERING, AND IT BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. I KNOW THAT GM HAS RECALLED THE SAME THING IN THE CHEVY COBALTS. AND THE COBALT ALSO HAD THE ISSUE WITH THE FUEL PUMP CRACKING THAT THE 2006 SATURN ION 3 HAD. I THINK THAT THERE IS A CORRELATION BETWEEN THE TWO AND THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED IN THE SATURNS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE POWER STEERING WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT THEN ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST CAPABILITIES. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING ALARM WOULD CHIME FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. SHE STATED SHE WOULD SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HAVING THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST, THEY WOULD POSSIBLY ASSIST WITH REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 41,000.

MY VEHICLE IS A 2006 SATURN ION 3. THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE COMES ON AND THERE IS A FAILURE FOR THE POWER STEERING, AND IT BECOMES VERY HARD TO STEER. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE IN ONE WEEK. I KNOW THAT GM HAS RECALLED THE SAME THING IN THE CHEVY COBALTS. AND THE COBALT ALSO HAD THE ISSUE WITH THE FUEL PUMP CRACKING THAT THE 2006 SATURN ION 3 HAD. I THINK THAT THERE IS A CORRELATION BETWEEN THE TWO AND THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SHOULD ALL BE RECALLED IN THE SATURNS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10MPH AND ATTEMPTING A LEFT TURN INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN THE POWER STEERING WARNING CHIME SOUNDED. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT THEN ILLUMINATED FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST CAPABILITIES. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 49,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING ALARM WOULD CHIME FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. SHE STATED SHE WOULD SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE WOULD RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HAVING THE DEALER DIAGNOSE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT DEPENDING ON THE RESULTS OF THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST, THEY WOULD POSSIBLY ASSIST WITH REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 41,000.

POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR SHORTED OUT, LUCKILY NOT IN THE ACT OF DRIVING BUT IS A SAFETY CONCERN NONETHELESS. *TR

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION II, NOT EVEN FIVE MINUTES, HEADING STRAIGHT. THE CAR DINGED THREE TIMES AND I GLANCED AT THE INFORMATION CLUSTER (WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER IS, ETC) AND THE WORDS "PWR STR" WHERE ON. I DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANT UNTIL I HAD TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY, AND THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE MAKING THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. UPON MAKING IT HOME, I TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND THEN BACK ON TO REALIZE THE PROBLEM HAD SEEMED TO FIX IT SELF. THE "PWR STR" MESSAGE WAS GONE, AND THE CAR TURNED LIKE IT NORMALLY DID. I THEN WENT BACK OUT, AND ON MY WAY HOME AGAIN, HEADING STRAIGHT UNDER 30 MPH, THE CAR MADE A DINGING SOUNDS THREE TIMES AND THE MESSAGE REAPPEARED. I HAVE VISITED A LOCAL MECHANIC CHAIN STORE, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A SLEW OF THINGS. I SEARCHED THE INCIDENT ON THE INTERNET TO FIND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, AND THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS RECALLED OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME SYSTEM AND THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT NEGLECTED TO INCLUDE SATURN IN THE RECALL. FOR THIS, I AM RELUCTANT TO SHELL OUT LARGE SUMS OF MONEY ON A PART THAT WAS PROVEN FAULTY AND RECALLED. *TR

POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR SHORTED OUT, LUCKILY NOT IN THE ACT OF DRIVING BUT IS A SAFETY CONCERN NONETHELESS. *TR

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION II, NOT EVEN FIVE MINUTES, HEADING STRAIGHT. THE CAR DINGED THREE TIMES AND I GLANCED AT THE INFORMATION CLUSTER (WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER IS, ETC) AND THE WORDS "PWR STR" WHERE ON. I DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANT UNTIL I HAD TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY, AND THE POWER STEERING WAS GONE MAKING THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. UPON MAKING IT HOME, I TURNED THE CAR OFF, AND THEN BACK ON TO REALIZE THE PROBLEM HAD SEEMED TO FIX IT SELF. THE "PWR STR" MESSAGE WAS GONE, AND THE CAR TURNED LIKE IT NORMALLY DID. I THEN WENT BACK OUT, AND ON MY WAY HOME AGAIN, HEADING STRAIGHT UNDER 30 MPH, THE CAR MADE A DINGING SOUNDS THREE TIMES AND THE MESSAGE REAPPEARED. I HAVE VISITED A LOCAL MECHANIC CHAIN STORE, AND WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A SLEW OF THINGS. I SEARCHED THE INCIDENT ON THE INTERNET TO FIND THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM, AND THAT GENERAL MOTORS HAS RECALLED OTHER VEHICLES WITH THE SAME SYSTEM AND THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT NEGLECTED TO INCLUDE SATURN IN THE RECALL. FOR THIS, I AM RELUCTANT TO SHELL OUT LARGE SUMS OF MONEY ON A PART THAT WAS PROVEN FAULTY AND RECALLED. *TR

ON JUNE 22ND WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT THE PWR STEERING WARNING CAME ON MY DASH CLUSTER AFTER THIS CAME ON I LOST POWER STEERING AND IT TOOK GREAT EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I CK FOR A BROKEN BELT OR FLUID LEAK BUT FOUND NEITHER. AFTER RETURNING TO MY CAR AND RESTARTING MY CAR THE WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF AND THE POWER STEERING WENT BACK TO NORMAL. THE PROBLEM DIDN'T OCCUR FOR ABOUT 1 WEEK SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A ONE TIME THING. THEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED, SHE WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. SHE CALLED ME AND I HAD HER SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT. AGAIN THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AND SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. SINCE THIS TIME THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED OVER AND OVER. AT HIGH SPEEDS LOW SPEEDS, AND WHILE TURNING. I CALLED SATURN COMPLAINT LINE 1-800-972-8876 AND TALKED TO TARCARIA AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM AND WAS GIVEN THE ADDRESS AND NUMBER TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO COULD ASSIST ME WITH THE PROBLEM. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND PARTS DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS TOLD THAT THE ELECTRIC STEERING MOTOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $400.00 PARTS AND LABOR. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THERE WERE RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM ON OTHER GM PRODUCTS (CHEVY COBALT) THAT USED THE SAME TYPE OF STEERING AS MY SATURN ION BUT MY 2006 SATURN ION WAS NOT ON THIS LIST, BUT IT COULD BE ADDED LATER. IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WITH SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE UPPER BODY STRENGTH IT COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENT. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING ALARM ACTIVATED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. THE STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY BECAME INOPERABLE. WHEN SHE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE SEEMED TO BE MORE PRONOUNCED IN THE EVENING THAN ANY OTHER TIME. SATURN WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

ON JUNE 22ND WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT THE PWR STEERING WARNING CAME ON MY DASH CLUSTER AFTER THIS CAME ON I LOST POWER STEERING AND IT TOOK GREAT EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I CK FOR A BROKEN BELT OR FLUID LEAK BUT FOUND NEITHER. AFTER RETURNING TO MY CAR AND RESTARTING MY CAR THE WARNING LIGHT WENT OFF AND THE POWER STEERING WENT BACK TO NORMAL. THE PROBLEM DIDN'T OCCUR FOR ABOUT 1 WEEK SO I THOUGHT IT WAS A ONE TIME THING. THEN MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE CAR AND THE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED, SHE WAS BARELY ABLE TO GET THE CAR OFF THE ROAD. SHE CALLED ME AND I HAD HER SHUT OFF THE CAR AND RESTART IT. AGAIN THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY AND SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME. SINCE THIS TIME THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED OVER AND OVER. AT HIGH SPEEDS LOW SPEEDS, AND WHILE TURNING. I CALLED SATURN COMPLAINT LINE 1-800-972-8876 AND TALKED TO TARCARIA AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM AND WAS GIVEN THE ADDRESS AND NUMBER TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO COULD ASSIST ME WITH THE PROBLEM. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AND PARTS DEPARTMENT AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS TOLD THAT THE ELECTRIC STEERING MOTOR WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED AT AN ESTIMATED COST OF $400.00 PARTS AND LABOR. I WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THERE WERE RECALLS ON THIS PROBLEM ON OTHER GM PRODUCTS (CHEVY COBALT) THAT USED THE SAME TYPE OF STEERING AS MY SATURN ION BUT MY 2006 SATURN ION WAS NOT ON THIS LIST, BUT IT COULD BE ADDED LATER. IF THIS PROBLEM OCCURS WITH SOMEONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE UPPER BODY STRENGTH IT COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENT. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING ALARM ACTIVATED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON. THE STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY BECAME INOPERABLE. WHEN SHE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE FAILURE SEEMED TO BE MORE PRONOUNCED IN THE EVENING THAN ANY OTHER TIME. SATURN WAS NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

WHILE DRIVING, MY 2006 SATURN ION2'S POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF. THIS CAR HAS AN ELECTRIC ASSIST STEERING MOTOR VS. A POWER STEERING PUMP. DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING WILL SHUT DOWN MAKING IT VERY HARD TO STEER. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF, THEN BACK ON, THE MOTOR WILL RESET ITSELF FOR A WHILE BEFORE SHUTTING DOWN AGAIN. THIS SAME MOTOR HAS BEEN RECALLED BY GM ON DIFFERENT GM CARS, BUT NOT THE SATURNS AS OF YET. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT THIS WEEK TO LOOK AT IT. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR THREE WEEKS NOW. MOSTLY DRIVING STRAIGHT HAS POSED LIMITED DANGER, HOWEVER, THE OTHER DAY I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON A CURVE WHEN IT SHUT DOWN ON ME WHICH CAUSED ME TO DRIFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. IT'S VERY SCARY AND I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN MY CAR AT THE MOMENT, BUT I HAVE TO GET TO WORK. *TR

HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION, IT HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND I'VE HAD 2 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS 2 YEARS AGO AND I COULD NOT GET THE IGNITION TO TURN OFF, TOOK IT TO THE SATURN DEALERSHIP AND WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THE PROBLEM IS THE POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT AND I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN TO GET THIS FIXED. I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE MULTIPLE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. CALLED THE SATURN DEALERSHIP AND THERE ARE OTHER RECALLS CONCERNING THIS CAR, BUT NOT FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

WHILE DRIVING, MY 2006 SATURN ION2'S POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF. THIS CAR HAS AN ELECTRIC ASSIST STEERING MOTOR VS. A POWER STEERING PUMP. DURING NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE POWER STEERING WILL SHUT DOWN MAKING IT VERY HARD TO STEER. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF, THEN BACK ON, THE MOTOR WILL RESET ITSELF FOR A WHILE BEFORE SHUTTING DOWN AGAIN. THIS SAME MOTOR HAS BEEN RECALLED BY GM ON DIFFERENT GM CARS, BUT NOT THE SATURNS AS OF YET. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT THIS WEEK TO LOOK AT IT. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR THREE WEEKS NOW. MOSTLY DRIVING STRAIGHT HAS POSED LIMITED DANGER, HOWEVER, THE OTHER DAY I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY ON A CURVE WHEN IT SHUT DOWN ON ME WHICH CAUSED ME TO DRIFT INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. IT'S VERY SCARY AND I HAVE LITTLE CONFIDENCE IN MY CAR AT THE MOMENT, BUT I HAVE TO GET TO WORK. *TR

HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION, IT HAS LESS THAN 50,000 MILES AND I'VE HAD 2 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN. THE FIRST PROBLEM WAS 2 YEARS AGO AND I COULD NOT GET THE IGNITION TO TURN OFF, TOOK IT TO THE SATURN DEALERSHIP AND WAS FIXED UNDER WARRANTY. NOW THE PROBLEM IS THE POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT AND I HAVE TO REPLACE THE WHOLE STEERING COLUMN TO GET THIS FIXED. I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE MULTIPLE PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. CALLED THE SATURN DEALERSHIP AND THERE ARE OTHER RECALLS CONCERNING THIS CAR, BUT NOT FOR THIS PROBLEM. *TR

STEERING ASSIST SHUT DOWN WHILE IN A TURN CAUSING CAR TO MOMENTARILY ENTER LANE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR

STEERING ASSIST SHUT DOWN WHILE IN A TURN CAUSING CAR TO MOMENTARILY ENTER LANE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *TR

POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY 2006 SATURN ION TODAY WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE ON THIS AS OF NOW, BUT AFTER RESEARCHING THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM HAPPENING TO MANY PEOPLE BESIDES MYSELF. I HOPE THIS GETS TAKEN CARE OF BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT IF THAT HAS NOT ALREADY HAPPENED. THE POWER STEERING RESETS WHEN THE CAR GETS TURNED OFF. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR POTENTIALLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT ADVISED HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,445 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,465.

POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN MY 2006 SATURN ION TODAY WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE. NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE ON THIS AS OF NOW, BUT AFTER RESEARCHING THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM HAPPENING TO MANY PEOPLE BESIDES MYSELF. I HOPE THIS GETS TAKEN CARE OF BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT IF THAT HAS NOT ALREADY HAPPENED. THE POWER STEERING RESETS WHEN THE CAR GETS TURNED OFF. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ADVISED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR POTENTIALLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BUT ADVISED HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THE FAILURE OCCURRED THREE ADDITIONAL TIMES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53,445 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,465.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,103 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,216.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER STEERING ASSIST CAPABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD TAKE THE LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,103 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,216.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER STEERING ASSIST CAPABILITY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THE FAILURE TO BE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD TAKE THE LIABILITY FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000.

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL IN MY 2006 SATURN ION WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAVE A LOT OF CURVES ON MY WAY HOME AND TAKE A U TURN TO GET HOME. IT TOOK A LOT OF STRENGTH TO DO BUT I MANAGED TO GET HOME. WHEN I WAS HOME I ASKED A FRIEND TO GO OUT AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE CAR. THEY FIGURED THAT IT JUST NEEDED SOME POWER STEERING FLUID. WHEN WE WENT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR WE COULDN'T FIND ANY PLACE TO PUT IN SOME POWER STEERING FLUID. THEN HE TURNED ON THE CAR AND THE DASH BOARD DIDN'T SAY THAT THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. WE WENT ON LINE TO FIND OUT THAT THERE IS NO PLACE TO PUT IN POWER STEERING FLUID. IT IS CONTROLLED BY A MOTOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WAS UPSETTING TO LEARN BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN BEFORE WHEN MY KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND MY CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF. I'M PRETTY SURE THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN THEN, BUT THAT WAS UNDER A RECALL. NOW MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT ABOUT EVERY DAY TO EVERY OTHER DAY. I HAVE TO STOP AND TURN MY CAR OFF AND THEN START IT UP AGAIN SO THAT I CAN HAVE POWER STEERING. *TR

I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM SCHOOL IN MY 2006 SATURN ION WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. I HAVE A LOT OF CURVES ON MY WAY HOME AND TAKE A U TURN TO GET HOME. IT TOOK A LOT OF STRENGTH TO DO BUT I MANAGED TO GET HOME. WHEN I WAS HOME I ASKED A FRIEND TO GO OUT AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE CAR. THEY FIGURED THAT IT JUST NEEDED SOME POWER STEERING FLUID. WHEN WE WENT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR WE COULDN'T FIND ANY PLACE TO PUT IN SOME POWER STEERING FLUID. THEN HE TURNED ON THE CAR AND THE DASH BOARD DIDN'T SAY THAT THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. WE WENT ON LINE TO FIND OUT THAT THERE IS NO PLACE TO PUT IN POWER STEERING FLUID. IT IS CONTROLLED BY A MOTOR IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS WAS UPSETTING TO LEARN BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING COLUMN BEFORE WHEN MY KEY WAS STUCK IN THE IGNITION AND MY CAR WOULDN'T TURN OFF. I'M PRETTY SURE THAT THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN THEN, BUT THAT WAS UNDER A RECALL. NOW MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT ABOUT EVERY DAY TO EVERY OTHER DAY. I HAVE TO STOP AND TURN MY CAR OFF AND THEN START IT UP AGAIN SO THAT I CAN HAVE POWER STEERING. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILURE IN 2006 SATURN ION 3 WITH 56000 MILES. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL FOR THE 2007 MODEL YEAR SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.

POWER STEERING FAILURE IN 2006 SATURN ION 3 WITH 56000 MILES. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN INTO A PARKING LOT WHEN SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RELATED RECALL FOR THE 2007 MODEL YEAR SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.

POWER STEERING CLICKS AND SHUTS OFF MULTIPLE TIMES DURING ANY GIVEN DRIVE. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON ONLY "FIXES" THE PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME. WHEN POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF, CAR VERY HARD TO STEER. *TR

POWER STEERING CLICKS AND SHUTS OFF MULTIPLE TIMES DURING ANY GIVEN DRIVE. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND ON ONLY "FIXES" THE PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME. WHEN POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF, CAR VERY HARD TO STEER. *TR

I WAS DRIVING HOME AT LUNCH FROM WORK WHICH IS APPROX. 10 MINS. WHEN TURNING ON TO A MAIN ROAD WHICH IS CONSIDERED A STATE HIGHWAY MY POWERSTEERING LIGHT WENT ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR. I RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR MY CAR. THERE HAS BEEN REPORTS OF THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING AND FAILING AND THERE IS NO RECALL. HOWEVER,THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CHEVY COBALT WHICH DOES HAVE RECALLS ON. *TR

THE POWER STEERING IN MY SATURN 2006 ION LIGHT COMES ON. AFTER THE LIGHT COMES ON, THE POWER STEERING FAILS AND I NEED TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED ON JUNE 30TH 3 TIMES, JULY 1ST 1-2 TIMES AND JULY 3RD 1-2 TIMES. I HAD TO GET THE POWER STEERING MOTOR REPLACED IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I FOUND OUT THAT GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN CARS FOR THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND THAT THE SAME PARTS IN THE CARS THEY ARE RECALLING IS IN THE SATURN. THE SATURN ION'S SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AS WELL. *TR

I WAS DRIVING HOME AT LUNCH FROM WORK WHICH IS APPROX. 10 MINS. WHEN TURNING ON TO A MAIN ROAD WHICH IS CONSIDERED A STATE HIGHWAY MY POWERSTEERING LIGHT WENT ON AND I LOST POWER STEERING AND I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF MY CAR. I RESEARCHED THIS AND FOUND THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR MY CAR. THERE HAS BEEN REPORTS OF THE ELECTRICAL POWER STEERING AND FAILING AND THERE IS NO RECALL. HOWEVER,THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE CHEVY COBALT WHICH DOES HAVE RECALLS ON. *TR

THE POWER STEERING IN MY SATURN 2006 ION LIGHT COMES ON. AFTER THE LIGHT COMES ON, THE POWER STEERING FAILS AND I NEED TO SHUT THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN IN ORDER TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED ON JUNE 30TH 3 TIMES, JULY 1ST 1-2 TIMES AND JULY 3RD 1-2 TIMES. I HAD TO GET THE POWER STEERING MOTOR REPLACED IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I FOUND OUT THAT GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN CARS FOR THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND THAT THE SAME PARTS IN THE CARS THEY ARE RECALLING IS IN THE SATURN. THE SATURN ION'S SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL AS WELL. *TR

2006 SATURN ION. PROBLEM: COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE CAR IS RUNNING AND TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (INCLUDING WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED). ONCE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED POWER STEERING WORKS. IN THE LAST THREE DAYS THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TO 8 TIMES. I CHECKED THE FUSE AND IT WAS FINE. I CHECKED ON-LINE AND ALSO SAW NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. MOST RECENT DATE OF INCIDENT IS LISTED BELOW. *TR

2006 SATURN ION. PROBLEM: COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE CAR IS RUNNING AND TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS (INCLUDING WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED). ONCE ENGINE IS SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED POWER STEERING WORKS. IN THE LAST THREE DAYS THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 TO 8 TIMES. I CHECKED THE FUSE AND IT WAS FINE. I CHECKED ON-LINE AND ALSO SAW NUMEROUS SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. MOST RECENT DATE OF INCIDENT IS LISTED BELOW. *TR

HAVE A POWER STEERING IS CUTTING OUT WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A RAMP, STEERING WHEEL IS TOO HARD TO TURN. HAVE A ERROR CODE "PWR STR" IN FRONT PANEL TOO FIX PROBLEM JUST TURN OFF THE CAR AND START CAR AGAIN BUT THE PROBLEM COME BACK AGAIN THE CAR IS A SATURN ION 2006 (48000 MILES) . THE DEALER SAID THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN APROX 900 USD. *TR

HAVE A POWER STEERING IS CUTTING OUT WHEN I WAS DRIVING IN A RAMP, STEERING WHEEL IS TOO HARD TO TURN. HAVE A ERROR CODE "PWR STR" IN FRONT PANEL TOO FIX PROBLEM JUST TURN OFF THE CAR AND START CAR AGAIN BUT THE PROBLEM COME BACK AGAIN THE CAR IS A SATURN ION 2006 (48000 MILES) . THE DEALER SAID THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN APROX 900 USD. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO PRODUCE ANY DIAGNOSTIC CODES. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WITH THE EXPECTATION OF CORRECTING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE DID NOT RECUR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT 45 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER BUT THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO HIS DESTINATION WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE FAILURE PERSISTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED AT A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO PRODUCE ANY DIAGNOSTIC CODES. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WITH THE EXPECTATION OF CORRECTING THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE DID NOT RECUR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,000.

POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 SATURN ION. HAD TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY HAVE OTHER LINES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I SAW THE OTHER GM MODELS POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT. WE NEED TO HAVE THIS MODEL ADDED TO THEIR LIST. I ALSO KILLED MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN WHEN IT WENT OUT. I FEEL GM NEEDS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE DOES GET KILLED. BECAUSE I WOULD SUE THE HECK OUT OF THEM OR MY FAMILY MEMBERS. *TR

POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 SATURN ION. HAD TO HAVE IT FIXED AND THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY HAVE OTHER LINES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. I SAW THE OTHER GM MODELS POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT. WE NEED TO HAVE THIS MODEL ADDED TO THEIR LIST. I ALSO KILLED MYSELF AND MY CHILDREN WHEN IT WENT OUT. I FEEL GM NEEDS TO ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE DOES GET KILLED. BECAUSE I WOULD SUE THE HECK OUT OF THEM OR MY FAMILY MEMBERS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL THEN BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE USING EXTREME BODILY FORCE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED WITHOUT PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 47,841.

I PURCHASED A 2006 SATURN ION IN JUNE OF 2010, THE POWERSTEERING LIGHT WAS ON AND THE CAR WAS VERY HARD TO TURN, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT IT WAS LOW ON POWERSTEERING FLUID, IN CHECKING I FOUND THAT THE SATURN ION HAD ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING AND THAT THE POWERSTEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MOTOR AND THE POWERSTEERING IN MY 2006 SATURN ION STILL FAILS TO WORK, THE CAR CAN NOT TURN WITHOUT USING EXTREME FORCE, NOW I HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK TO A SERVICE DEALER (WHICH IS AT CLOSEST 350 MILES) WITH NO POWERSTEERING AND PUMP MORE MONEY INTO THE PROBLEM. THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, IF THERE WERE AN EMERGENCY AND THE CAR NEEDED TO TURN QUICKLY IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN, YOUR ALMOST CAN'T TURN INTO A PARKING STALL AT THE STORE OR EVEN TURN ONTO ANOTHER STREET, IT TAKES BOTH HANDS AND PLENTY OF MUSCLE TO TURN THE CAR, THE SAFETY OF ALL WHO ARE IN THE CAR IS AT RISK, I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY SATURN HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. IN CHECKING ON LINE I FOUND THAT THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM WITH THE SATURN ION AND THERE ARE MANY MANY MORE COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT, I ALSO FOUND THAT THE CHEV. COBALT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT, SO WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SATURN AND THE COBALT. THIS IS AN ISSUE GOING THROUGH ALOT OF SATURN OWNERS AND IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED NOW!!!! *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL THEN BECAME EXTREMELY STIFF AND LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PARK THE VEHICLE USING EXTREME BODILY FORCE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED WITHOUT PERFORMING A DIAGNOSTIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 47,841.

I PURCHASED A 2006 SATURN ION IN JUNE OF 2010, THE POWERSTEERING LIGHT WAS ON AND THE CAR WAS VERY HARD TO TURN, THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT IT WAS LOW ON POWERSTEERING FLUID, IN CHECKING I FOUND THAT THE SATURN ION HAD ELECTRIC POWERSTEERING AND THAT THE POWERSTEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE MOTOR AND THE POWERSTEERING IN MY 2006 SATURN ION STILL FAILS TO WORK, THE CAR CAN NOT TURN WITHOUT USING EXTREME FORCE, NOW I HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK TO A SERVICE DEALER (WHICH IS AT CLOSEST 350 MILES) WITH NO POWERSTEERING AND PUMP MORE MONEY INTO THE PROBLEM. THIS IS HIGHLY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE, IF THERE WERE AN EMERGENCY AND THE CAR NEEDED TO TURN QUICKLY IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN, YOUR ALMOST CAN'T TURN INTO A PARKING STALL AT THE STORE OR EVEN TURN ONTO ANOTHER STREET, IT TAKES BOTH HANDS AND PLENTY OF MUSCLE TO TURN THE CAR, THE SAFETY OF ALL WHO ARE IN THE CAR IS AT RISK, I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY SATURN HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. IN CHECKING ON LINE I FOUND THAT THIS IS A REAL PROBLEM WITH THE SATURN ION AND THERE ARE MANY MANY MORE COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT, I ALSO FOUND THAT THE CHEV. COBALT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND THERE WAS A RECALL ON IT, SO WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SATURN AND THE COBALT. THIS IS AN ISSUE GOING THROUGH ALOT OF SATURN OWNERS AND IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED NOW!!!! *TR

I HAVE A SATURN ION 2006 AND RANDOMLY MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT. IF I RESTART MY CAR IT COMES BACK ON BUT WILL EVENTUALLY HAPPEN AGAIN. IT IS RARE THAT IT HAPPENS IN THE MORNING HOURS. MY CAR MODEL IS ALL ELECTRIC, NO POWER STEERING FLUID. I FIGURE IT ISN'T A FUSE BC IT WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE COBALT HAS THE SAME RECALL OUT, YET SATURN HAS YET TO ISSUE ONE. I FEAR THEY ARE HOPING NOT TO FIX THIS WHILE THEY ARE STILL AROUND AS I HEAR THEY WILL BE NO LONGER IN A YEAR OR 2. *TR

I HAVE A SATURN ION 2006 AND RANDOMLY MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT. IF I RESTART MY CAR IT COMES BACK ON BUT WILL EVENTUALLY HAPPEN AGAIN. IT IS RARE THAT IT HAPPENS IN THE MORNING HOURS. MY CAR MODEL IS ALL ELECTRIC, NO POWER STEERING FLUID. I FIGURE IT ISN'T A FUSE BC IT WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO. THE COBALT HAS THE SAME RECALL OUT, YET SATURN HAS YET TO ISSUE ONE. I FEAR THEY ARE HOPING NOT TO FIX THIS WHILE THEY ARE STILL AROUND AS I HEAR THEY WILL BE NO LONGER IN A YEAR OR 2. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION, AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS BEEN FAILING FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTH. THE FAILURES STARTED WITH NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR AS THE 2ND OWNER IN 2008. THE PROBLEMS STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 57,000 MILES. THE ELECTRIC STEERING WILL WORK SOME DAY FOR A COUPLE OF MILES, AND THERE ARE DAYS THAT IT FAILS AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. I AM ABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE BY TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THE ELECTRIC STEERING GOES OUT AGAIN ANYWHERE FROM A FEW BLOCKS TO A FEW MILES LATER. MY WIFE HAS ALMOST CRASHED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE FAILURES. I HAVE CHECKED THE FUSES, AND EVERYTHING APPEARS IN WORKING ORDER, BUT I DON'T HAVE THE 1200 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. *TR

THE STEERING ON SATURN ION 3, 2006 LOSES POWER DURING THE REGULAR OPERATION. THE CAR HAS TO BE STEERED CLEAR OF TRAFFIC (REQUIRES A GREAT AMOUNT OF FORCE FROM THE DRIVER). IT NEEDS A RESTART, UPON WHICH THE POWER STEERING WORKS FOR ABOUT 15 MINS AND THE STEERING POWER GOES OUT AGAIN. I AM HAVING TO REPLACE ALL OF MY STEERING COLUMN FOR A CORRECTION OF THIS PROBLEM AND MY WARRANTY IS EXPIRED AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET. *TR

2006 SATURN ION LOSS OF POWER STEERING. BOTH MY SELF AND MY SISTERS CAR HAS HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING COLUMN REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $1000.00 AFTER READING THE INTERNET THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF SATURN OWNERS ALL THE WAY BACK TO 2003. THIS SITUATION ALMOST KILLED MYSELF AND MY TWO CHILDREN WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT DOING 65 MILES PER HOUR ON THE INTERSTATE. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION, AND THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS BEEN FAILING FOR APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTH. THE FAILURES STARTED WITH NO PRIOR PROBLEMS WITH THE CAR SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR AS THE 2ND OWNER IN 2008. THE PROBLEMS STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 57,000 MILES. THE ELECTRIC STEERING WILL WORK SOME DAY FOR A COUPLE OF MILES, AND THERE ARE DAYS THAT IT FAILS AS SOON AS THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. I AM ABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE BY TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER, THE ELECTRIC STEERING GOES OUT AGAIN ANYWHERE FROM A FEW BLOCKS TO A FEW MILES LATER. MY WIFE HAS ALMOST CRASHED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE FAILURES. I HAVE CHECKED THE FUSES, AND EVERYTHING APPEARS IN WORKING ORDER, BUT I DON'T HAVE THE 1200 DOLLARS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. *TR

THE STEERING ON SATURN ION 3, 2006 LOSES POWER DURING THE REGULAR OPERATION. THE CAR HAS TO BE STEERED CLEAR OF TRAFFIC (REQUIRES A GREAT AMOUNT OF FORCE FROM THE DRIVER). IT NEEDS A RESTART, UPON WHICH THE POWER STEERING WORKS FOR ABOUT 15 MINS AND THE STEERING POWER GOES OUT AGAIN. I AM HAVING TO REPLACE ALL OF MY STEERING COLUMN FOR A CORRECTION OF THIS PROBLEM AND MY WARRANTY IS EXPIRED AND I WILL HAVE TO PAY OUT OF MY POCKET. *TR

2006 SATURN ION LOSS OF POWER STEERING. BOTH MY SELF AND MY SISTERS CAR HAS HAD TO HAVE THE ENTIRE POWER STEERING COLUMN REPLACED AT A COST OF OVER $1000.00 AFTER READING THE INTERNET THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH A LOT OF SATURN OWNERS ALL THE WAY BACK TO 2003. THIS SITUATION ALMOST KILLED MYSELF AND MY TWO CHILDREN WHEN THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT DOING 65 MILES PER HOUR ON THE INTERSTATE. *TR

WHEN DRIVING... NOT NECESSARILY TURNING AT ALL.. PWR STR COMES UP ON THE DISPLAY WITH THE CHIME AND THE POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING. MUST RESTART CAR TO MAKE IT WORK AGAIN. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN WHEN WEATHER IS HOT...MAY JUST BE A COINCIDENCE. HAPPENS SOMETIMES 3 TIMES A DAY (WITHIN AN HOUR) , SOMETIMES NOT FOR A WEEK. POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND MOTOR WERE REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. DON'T KNOW IF THEY KEPT THE DEFECTIVE PART. CAR HAS LESS THAN 30K MILES ON IT. *TR

WHEN DRIVING... NOT NECESSARILY TURNING AT ALL.. PWR STR COMES UP ON THE DISPLAY WITH THE CHIME AND THE POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING. MUST RESTART CAR TO MAKE IT WORK AGAIN. SEEMS TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN WHEN WEATHER IS HOT...MAY JUST BE A COINCIDENCE. HAPPENS SOMETIMES 3 TIMES A DAY (WITHIN AN HOUR) , SOMETIMES NOT FOR A WEEK. POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND MOTOR WERE REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP. DON'T KNOW IF THEY KEPT THE DEFECTIVE PART. CAR HAS LESS THAN 30K MILES ON IT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL WITHIN TWO TRAVELED MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED REPLACING THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 39,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL WITHIN TWO TRAVELED MILES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE MECHANIC ADVISED REPLACING THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 39,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING A RECURRING FAILURE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE KEY WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITHOUT REPEATED ATTEMPTS AT REMOVING THE KEY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT DURING THE WINTER THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WOULD NOT START WITHOUT REPEATED ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND A POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE; UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE AN UNKNOWN SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED SINCE THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING A RECURRING FAILURE WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE KEY WOULD INTERMITTENTLY BECOME STUCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN OFF WITHOUT REPEATED ATTEMPTS AT REMOVING THE KEY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT DURING THE WINTER THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY WOULD NOT START WITHOUT REPEATED ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND A POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE; UPON RESTART, THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE AN UNKNOWN SERVICE WAS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE HAD NOT OCCURRED SINCE THE REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION . WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE POWER STEERING RESET ITSELF. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE APPROXIMATELY THIRTY TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,876 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE AS 35,102.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION . WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY AND AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES, THE POWER STEERING RESET ITSELF. THE CONTACT HAD EXPERIENCED THE FAILURE APPROXIMATELY THIRTY TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO SECURE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,876 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE AS 35,102.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE POWER STEERING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 10/27/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED GM ISSUED A RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 11/01/10*JB

2006 SATURN ION, VIN [XXX] , ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED WHILE DRIVING. STEERING REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE. SAFETY ISSUE. EPS FAILURE IS INTERMITTENT. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INDICATED THAT RECENTLY 1.3 MILLION 2005 COBALTS WERE RECALLED FOR THE VERY SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED US THAT THEY ANTICIPATE A SIMILAR RECALL ON 2006 MODELS THAT HAVE SIMILAR EPS CONFIGURATIONS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FOLLOWED BY THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATION. SUDDENLY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE POWER STEERING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME BEFORE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS TRAVELED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 10/27/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED GM ISSUED A RECALL TO FIX THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 11/01/10*JB

2006 SATURN ION, VIN [XXX] , ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING (EPS) FAILED WHILE DRIVING. STEERING REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE. SAFETY ISSUE. EPS FAILURE IS INTERMITTENT. DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS INDICATED THAT RECENTLY 1.3 MILLION 2005 COBALTS WERE RECALLED FOR THE VERY SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE ADVISOR INFORMED US THAT THEY ANTICIPATE A SIMILAR RECALL ON 2006 MODELS THAT HAVE SIMILAR EPS CONFIGURATIONS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, PARKED AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE BEHAVED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT AND THE FAILURE BECAME AN EVERYDAY OCCURRENCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,414.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30-40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, PARKED AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE BEHAVED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT AND THE FAILURE BECAME AN EVERYDAY OCCURRENCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 66,414.

WAS DRIVING ALONG ONE DAY HEARD A CHIME IN MY CAR,LOOKED AT THE DASH...IT SAID "PWR STRNG" AND AT THAT VERY MOMENT I HAD LOST MY POWER STEERING. FROM THEN ON UNTIL THE PRESENT IT GOES OUT AND COMES BACK ON AFTER I HAVE SHUT THE CAR OFF BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME,THEN IT GOES RIGHT BACK OUT AGAIN. *TR

WAS DRIVING ALONG ONE DAY HEARD A CHIME IN MY CAR,LOOKED AT THE DASH...IT SAID "PWR STRNG" AND AT THAT VERY MOMENT I HAD LOST MY POWER STEERING. FROM THEN ON UNTIL THE PRESENT IT GOES OUT AND COMES BACK ON AFTER I HAVE SHUT THE CAR OFF BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME,THEN IT GOES RIGHT BACK OUT AGAIN. *TR

THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 SATURN ION WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY BEGINNING IN AUGUST OF 2009. THERE WOULD BE A CLICKING NOISE IN MY STEERING COLUMN, THE POWER STEERING ALERT INDICATOR WOULD FLASH AND THEN THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED WITH THE FAILURES OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY AND LONGER IN LENGTH OF FAILURE TIME. THEY OCCURRED AT RANDOM SPEEDS AND DURING DIFFERENT TIMES OF A DRIVE, (I.E. IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, ON A STRAIGHT PATH, WHEN I START THE CAR, LONGER INTO THE DRIVE, ETC..) AS OF APRIL OF 2010, THE POWER STEERING IS MORE OR LESS GONE. I DON'T HAVE POWER STEERING MORE THAN I DO HAVE POWER STEERING. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A FAULTY CONTROL MODULE. IT IS AN $800 REPAIR. I AM WONDERING WHY THE EXACT SAME PART WAS RECALLED IN THE CHEVY COBALT AND NOT THE SATURN ION. THIS CAR, AND OTHERS LIKE IT WITH THIS PART IN INSTALLED, ARE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH THE POWER STEERING CONSTANTLY FAILING. *TR

THE POWER STEERING IN MY 2006 SATURN ION WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY BEGINNING IN AUGUST OF 2009. THERE WOULD BE A CLICKING NOISE IN MY STEERING COLUMN, THE POWER STEERING ALERT INDICATOR WOULD FLASH AND THEN THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL. THE PROBLEM PERSISTED WITH THE FAILURES OCCURRING MORE FREQUENTLY AND LONGER IN LENGTH OF FAILURE TIME. THEY OCCURRED AT RANDOM SPEEDS AND DURING DIFFERENT TIMES OF A DRIVE, (I.E. IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, ON A STRAIGHT PATH, WHEN I START THE CAR, LONGER INTO THE DRIVE, ETC..) AS OF APRIL OF 2010, THE POWER STEERING IS MORE OR LESS GONE. I DON'T HAVE POWER STEERING MORE THAN I DO HAVE POWER STEERING. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO FIND OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A FAULTY CONTROL MODULE. IT IS AN $800 REPAIR. I AM WONDERING WHY THE EXACT SAME PART WAS RECALLED IN THE CHEVY COBALT AND NOT THE SATURN ION. THIS CAR, AND OTHERS LIKE IT WITH THIS PART IN INSTALLED, ARE NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH THE POWER STEERING CONSTANTLY FAILING. *TR

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A MESSAGE CAME ON IN THE DASHBOARD SAYING PWR STEER, AND THEN IT FELT LIKE MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I COULDN'T TURN IT LEFT OR RIGHT. I HAD TO STOP AT A GAS STATION AND ASK FOR HELP. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR BACK ON, THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE THEN. *TR

WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SATURN ION SUDDENLY WENT OUT. AS A RESULT, I HAD TO STEER THE CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING TO A PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD. TURNING THE CAR OFF TEMPORARILY RESOLVED THE ISSUE. *TR

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE STREET GOING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A MESSAGE CAME ON IN THE DASHBOARD SAYING PWR STEER, AND THEN IT FELT LIKE MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP AND I COULDN'T TURN IT LEFT OR RIGHT. I HAD TO STOP AT A GAS STATION AND ASK FOR HELP. WHEN I TURNED MY CAR BACK ON, THE POWER STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE THEN. *TR

WHILE MAKING A TURN, THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SATURN ION SUDDENLY WENT OUT. AS A RESULT, I HAD TO STEER THE CAR WITHOUT POWER STEERING TO A PARKING LOT AND TURNED OFF THE IGNITION TO CHECK UNDER THE HOOD. TURNING THE CAR OFF TEMPORARILY RESOLVED THE ISSUE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY BECAME STIFF. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE STEERING FUNCTIONED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED 8 ADDITIONAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED REPLACING THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 83,561.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE STEERING WHEEL IMMEDIATELY BECAME STIFF. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND WHEN RESTARTING, THE STEERING FUNCTIONED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED 8 ADDITIONAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER ADVISED REPLACING THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 83,561.

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE, A CHIME AND THE PWR STR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. I HAD TO BRING THE CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY, WITHOUT POWER STEERING. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN, IT WAS FINE. ABOUT A WEEK LATER, SAME EVENT. NOW CAN HAPPEN WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF STARTING A DRIVE OR GO A DAY WITHOUT HAPPENING. IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE ON AND OFF FOR OVER TWO WEEKS NOW. *TR

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE WAS A CLICKING NOISE, A CHIME AND THE PWR STR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. I HAD TO BRING THE CAR OFF THE HIGHWAY, WITHOUT POWER STEERING. WHEN I TURNED THE CAR OFF AND ON AGAIN, IT WAS FINE. ABOUT A WEEK LATER, SAME EVENT. NOW CAN HAPPEN WITHIN 30 SECONDS OF STARTING A DRIVE OR GO A DAY WITHOUT HAPPENING. IT HAS BEEN AN ISSUE ON AND OFF FOR OVER TWO WEEKS NOW. *TR

WHILE DRIVING A 2006 SATURN ION, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILS AFTER THE SOUND OF A SMALL CLICK. THE DASHBOARD CHIMES WITH THE MESSAGE WARNING PWR STR. IT BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IT. MORE FORCE FROM THE DRIVER IS REQUIRED TO MAKE TURNS. TURNING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING. AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND TURNING IT BACK ON THE POWER STEERING IS RESTORED. AT FIRST THE PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED A FEW TIMES IN A WEEK. AFTER THREE WEEKS, THE POWER STEERING FAILS CONSTANTLY AFTER 30 OR 40 SECONDS OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. A FUSE WAS REPLACED, BUT NO CHANGE HAS OCCURRED. THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO FAIL. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 57,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH ON MAY 10, 2010, THE POWER STEERING MODULE SUDDENLY FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MODULE WAS BURNED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000. UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ

WHILE DRIVING A 2006 SATURN ION, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILS AFTER THE SOUND OF A SMALL CLICK. THE DASHBOARD CHIMES WITH THE MESSAGE WARNING PWR STR. IT BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE IT. MORE FORCE FROM THE DRIVER IS REQUIRED TO MAKE TURNS. TURNING AND PARKING THE VEHICLE ARE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING. AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE CAR AND TURNING IT BACK ON THE POWER STEERING IS RESTORED. AT FIRST THE PROBLEM ONLY OCCURRED A FEW TIMES IN A WEEK. AFTER THREE WEEKS, THE POWER STEERING FAILS CONSTANTLY AFTER 30 OR 40 SECONDS OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. A FUSE WAS REPLACED, BUT NO CHANGE HAS OCCURRED. THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO FAIL. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 57,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH ON MAY 10, 2010, THE POWER STEERING MODULE SUDDENLY FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE MODULE WAS BURNED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 54,000. UPDATED 10/27/10. *LJ

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. WHEN RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING HAD RETURNED AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIRS FACILITY WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED TRAVELED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 69,046.

WE HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING IT LOOSES POWER STEERING. SAME PROBLEM GM IS HAVING WITH COBALT. WHY ARE THEY NOT RECALLING THE SATURN ION'S. NUMEROUS CONCERNS AND VERY DANGEROUS? *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, HE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. HE STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 67,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THERE WAS AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING CONTROL AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OFF THE ROADWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. WHEN RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING HAD RETURNED AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHIN MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIRS FACILITY WHERE UNKNOWN REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY AT ANY SPEED TRAVELED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 69,046.

WE HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING IT LOOSES POWER STEERING. SAME PROBLEM GM IS HAVING WITH COBALT. WHY ARE THEY NOT RECALLING THE SATURN ION'S. NUMEROUS CONCERNS AND VERY DANGEROUS? *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, HE WAS UNABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. HE STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILED; HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 67,000.

MY SATURN ION 2006 POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING. MY PROBLEM BEGAN AROUND THE 40,000 MILE MARK. THE COST IS EXTREMELY HIGH TO REPAIR OVER $1,200. *TR

MY SATURN ION 2006 POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING. MY PROBLEM BEGAN AROUND THE 40,000 MILE MARK. THE COST IS EXTREMELY HIGH TO REPAIR OVER $1,200. *TR

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION. THE POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. SPEED DOES NOT MATTER. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE STEERING GOES OUT. IF THE CAR IS TURNED OF IT COMES BACK ON. THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH OR MORE SO I FEEL IT IS DANGEROUS. GM HAS RECALLED SOME CARS WITH THE SAME STEERING UNITS BUT NOT IONS. THE DEALER HAS ADVISED IT WILL BE $500 OR MORE TO FIX. MANY PROBLEMS ARE DOCUMENTED ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN THE ION. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND GET A RECALL STARTED FOR THIS. WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO PAY FOR A KNOWN GM PART PROBLEM. *TR

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION. THE POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY. SPEED DOES NOT MATTER. THE POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON AND THE STEERING GOES OUT. IF THE CAR IS TURNED OF IT COMES BACK ON. THIS HAPPENS ON THE HIGHWAY AT 55 MPH OR MORE SO I FEEL IT IS DANGEROUS. GM HAS RECALLED SOME CARS WITH THE SAME STEERING UNITS BUT NOT IONS. THE DEALER HAS ADVISED IT WILL BE $500 OR MORE TO FIX. MANY PROBLEMS ARE DOCUMENTED ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN THE ION. PLEASE INVESTIGATE AND GET A RECALL STARTED FOR THIS. WHY SHOULD WE HAVE TO PAY FOR A KNOWN GM PART PROBLEM. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,888. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,868.

THE INCIDENT DATE LISTED WAS WHEN THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED. I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN MY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING. I PULLED INTO AN AUTO PARTS STORE AND BOUGHT SOME POWER STEERING FLUID. THE POWER STEERING TURNS OUT IS ALL ELECTRIC AND NEEDS NO FLUID. I THEN TURNED THE CAR BACK ON TO CONTINUE DRIVING HOME AND I MADE IT THERE WITH NO PROBLEMS. I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM CHURCH TWO DAYS LATER AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE CAR AND STARTED IT BACK UP. POWER STEERING WAS WORKING FINE. IT WENT OUT ON ME AGAIN 5 MINUTES LATER AND I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR AND STATED IT BACK UP. POWER STEERING WORKED FINE AGAIN FOR ABOUT 10 MORE MINUTES BEFORE IT WENT OUT AGAIN. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE POWER STEERING QUIT ON ME THREE TIMES IN ONE TRIP HOME FROM CHURCH. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL GM DEALER AND PAID $70 BUCKS TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC RUN. TURNS OUT THEIR IS AN INTERMITTENT SHORT IN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR- CODE "CO429". THE POWER STEERING MOTOR MUST BE REPLACED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH IS QUITE COSTLY, $429.39 ON TOP OF THE $70 DOLLARS I HAVE ALREADY PAID. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER AND WAS ADVISED TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,888. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,868.

THE INCIDENT DATE LISTED WAS WHEN THE FIRST OCCURRENCE HAPPENED. I WAS DRIVING HOME WHEN MY POWER STEERING SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING. I PULLED INTO AN AUTO PARTS STORE AND BOUGHT SOME POWER STEERING FLUID. THE POWER STEERING TURNS OUT IS ALL ELECTRIC AND NEEDS NO FLUID. I THEN TURNED THE CAR BACK ON TO CONTINUE DRIVING HOME AND I MADE IT THERE WITH NO PROBLEMS. I WAS DRIVING BACK FROM CHURCH TWO DAYS LATER AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AGAIN. I PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE CAR AND STARTED IT BACK UP. POWER STEERING WAS WORKING FINE. IT WENT OUT ON ME AGAIN 5 MINUTES LATER AND I PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE CAR AND STATED IT BACK UP. POWER STEERING WORKED FINE AGAIN FOR ABOUT 10 MORE MINUTES BEFORE IT WENT OUT AGAIN. NEEDLESS TO SAY THE POWER STEERING QUIT ON ME THREE TIMES IN ONE TRIP HOME FROM CHURCH. I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL GM DEALER AND PAID $70 BUCKS TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC RUN. TURNS OUT THEIR IS AN INTERMITTENT SHORT IN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST MOTOR- CODE "CO429". THE POWER STEERING MOTOR MUST BE REPLACED TO FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH IS QUITE COSTLY, $429.39 ON TOP OF THE $70 DOLLARS I HAVE ALREADY PAID. *TR

POWER STEERING HAS WENT OUT ON MY 2006 ION 2. LIGHT COMES ON AND A SOUND ALARM GOES OFF. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

POWER STEERING HAS WENT OUT ON MY 2006 ION 2. LIGHT COMES ON AND A SOUND ALARM GOES OFF. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR

POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THEN ON WILL RESET THE POWER STEERING UNIT AND THE CAR WILL FUNCTION NORMALLY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURS EVERY 10-30 MINUTES OF DRIVE TIME WITHOUT REGARD TO DRIVING CONDITIONS OR WEATHER. UPON FAILURE THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BECOMES DIFFICULT TO STEER AND MANEUVER. *TR

POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY FAILS. TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF, THEN ON WILL RESET THE POWER STEERING UNIT AND THE CAR WILL FUNCTION NORMALLY FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. THE FAILURE OCCURS EVERY 10-30 MINUTES OF DRIVE TIME WITHOUT REGARD TO DRIVING CONDITIONS OR WEATHER. UPON FAILURE THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY BECOMES DIFFICULT TO STEER AND MANEUVER. *TR

SATURN ION 2006 PWR STEER MESSAGE AND THEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. I HAVE TO TURN MY CAR OFF AND THAN BACK ON FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN. *TR

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILURE ON A 2006 SATURN ION. THE SYSTEM FAILS WITHIN 5 SECONDS OF STARTING THE VEHICLE AND NEVER WORKS AND A MESSAGE ON THE DASH CONFIRMS THE FAILURE. GM RECALLED THE CHEVY COBALT FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT NOT THE ION, WHICH DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE. *TR

SATURN ION 2006 PWR STEER MESSAGE AND THEN MY STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP. I HAVE TO TURN MY CAR OFF AND THAN BACK ON FOR IT TO WORK AGAIN. *TR

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING FAILURE ON A 2006 SATURN ION. THE SYSTEM FAILS WITHIN 5 SECONDS OF STARTING THE VEHICLE AND NEVER WORKS AND A MESSAGE ON THE DASH CONFIRMS THE FAILURE. GM RECALLED THE CHEVY COBALT FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT NOT THE ION, WHICH DOESN'T MAKE ANY SENSE. *TR

EVERY TIME I START MY 2006 SATURN ION, THE POWER STEERING FAILS. I CAN RESTART THE CAR EITHER IN MOTION OR WHILE STOPPED AND THE FUNCTION RETURNS, BUT THEN FAILS AGAIN AFTER 30 SECONDS TO A FEW MINUTES. THE RESULT IS A VEHICLE WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ESPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS COULD BE VERY HAZARDOUS WHILE MAKING TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS OR IN TIGHT SPACES. *TR

EVERY TIME I START MY 2006 SATURN ION, THE POWER STEERING FAILS. I CAN RESTART THE CAR EITHER IN MOTION OR WHILE STOPPED AND THE FUNCTION RETURNS, BUT THEN FAILS AGAIN AFTER 30 SECONDS TO A FEW MINUTES. THE RESULT IS A VEHICLE WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ESPECIALLY AT SLOW SPEEDS. THIS COULD BE VERY HAZARDOUS WHILE MAKING TURNS AT INTERSECTIONS OR IN TIGHT SPACES. *TR

MY 2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURS MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. TODAY IT HAPPENED 9 TIMES. THIS IS A GREAT INCONVENIENCE BEING THAT I KNOW GM HAS PUT OUT RECALLS FOR BOTH THE CHEVY COBALT AND SOME PONTIAC G SERIES VEHICLES WITH THE SAME POWER STEERING MOTOR. THERE ARE MANY SITINGS OF THIS CONDITION ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THIS CONDITION HAS EXISTED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND IS GETTING WORSE OVER TIME. *TR

MY 2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING. THIS OCCURS MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY. TODAY IT HAPPENED 9 TIMES. THIS IS A GREAT INCONVENIENCE BEING THAT I KNOW GM HAS PUT OUT RECALLS FOR BOTH THE CHEVY COBALT AND SOME PONTIAC G SERIES VEHICLES WITH THE SAME POWER STEERING MOTOR. THERE ARE MANY SITINGS OF THIS CONDITION ALL OVER THE INTERNET. THIS CONDITION HAS EXISTED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND IS GETTING WORSE OVER TIME. *TR

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2006 SATURN ION, WITH 52,000 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2005. IN WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS, MY CAR'S ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNEXPECTEDLY CUTS OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. THE ALARM SOUNDS IN THE DASH AND THE CODE "PWR STR" APPEARS IN THE MESSAGE WARNING INDICATOR. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO RETURN IS TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF, AND RESTART IT. THIS HAPPENED ONCE ON THURSDAY AND IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE FREQUENT EACH DAY. IT HAPPENED TWICE FRIDAY, THEN ABOUT 20 TIMES IN THE COURSE OF A 15 MILE DRIVE ON SATURDAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING TO CUT OUT ON YOU BECAUSE IT JUST HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. ONE OF THE TIMES IT HAPPENED I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A RAMP AS I WAS COMING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY. LUCKY FOR ME THE TURN WAS GRADUAL ENOUGH THAT I WAS ABLE TO STEER, BUT HAD THIS HAPPENED ON A SLIGHTLY SHARPER TURN, I MAY HAVE CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. ADDITIONALLY, IT CANNOT BE SAFE FOR ME TO CONTINUE TO PULL OVER ON THE INTERSTATE (GOING 55 MPH) 10 TIMES IN A 20 MINUTE TIME FRAME JUST TO TURN MY CAR OFF AND ON TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. IT'S QUITE DANGEROUS TO CHANGE LANES JUST TO GET IN AND OUT OF TRAFFIC WHEN YOU HAVE POWER STEERING. IT'S EVEN MORE DANGEROUS TO DO SO WITHOUT POWER STEERING. HOPEFULLY YOU CAN HELP MAKE GM/ SATURN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP! *TR

POWER STEERING MOTOR DEFECT CAUSES CAR TO HOW TIGHT STEERING AT TIMES. EVERYTIME I TRY TO GET IT SERVICED I GET THE RUN AROUND AT DEALER. *TR

I CURRENTLY OWN A 2006 SATURN ION, WITH 52,000 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2005. IN WARM WEATHER CONDITIONS, MY CAR'S ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNEXPECTEDLY CUTS OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING. THE ALARM SOUNDS IN THE DASH AND THE CODE "PWR STR" APPEARS IN THE MESSAGE WARNING INDICATOR. THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE POWER STEERING TO RETURN IS TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURN THE CAR OFF, AND RESTART IT. THIS HAPPENED ONCE ON THURSDAY AND IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE FREQUENT EACH DAY. IT HAPPENED TWICE FRIDAY, THEN ABOUT 20 TIMES IN THE COURSE OF A 15 MILE DRIVE ON SATURDAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING TO CUT OUT ON YOU BECAUSE IT JUST HAPPENS RANDOMLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY. ONE OF THE TIMES IT HAPPENED I WAS MAKING A TURN ONTO A RAMP AS I WAS COMING OFF OF THE HIGHWAY. LUCKY FOR ME THE TURN WAS GRADUAL ENOUGH THAT I WAS ABLE TO STEER, BUT HAD THIS HAPPENED ON A SLIGHTLY SHARPER TURN, I MAY HAVE CRASHED INTO THE GUARD RAIL. ADDITIONALLY, IT CANNOT BE SAFE FOR ME TO CONTINUE TO PULL OVER ON THE INTERSTATE (GOING 55 MPH) 10 TIMES IN A 20 MINUTE TIME FRAME JUST TO TURN MY CAR OFF AND ON TO RESET THE POWER STEERING. IT'S QUITE DANGEROUS TO CHANGE LANES JUST TO GET IN AND OUT OF TRAFFIC WHEN YOU HAVE POWER STEERING. IT'S EVEN MORE DANGEROUS TO DO SO WITHOUT POWER STEERING. HOPEFULLY YOU CAN HELP MAKE GM/ SATURN DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE HELP! *TR

POWER STEERING MOTOR DEFECT CAUSES CAR TO HOW TIGHT STEERING AT TIMES. EVERYTIME I TRY TO GET IT SERVICED I GET THE RUN AROUND AT DEALER. *TR

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON OUR 2006 SATURN ION AND IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT WILL DO IT WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING. IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE SOMEWHERE TO PULL OVER YOU CAN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON AND THE LIGHT GOES OFF AND IT STEERS FINE. WE ARE WORRIED THAT THIS IS EVENTUALLY GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

POWER STEERING LIGHT COMES ON OUR 2006 SATURN ION AND IT BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. IT WILL DO IT WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING. IF YOU ARE LUCKY ENOUGH TO HAVE SOMEWHERE TO PULL OVER YOU CAN SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON AND THE LIGHT GOES OFF AND IT STEERS FINE. WE ARE WORRIED THAT THIS IS EVENTUALLY GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IMMEDIATELY, THE STEERING BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS CABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91000. UPDATED 7/16/10 UPDATED 07/21/10*JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. IMMEDIATELY, THE STEERING BECAME INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS CABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE FAILURE OCCURRED ONCE MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91000. UPDATED 7/16/10 UPDATED 07/21/10*JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED, AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. HE DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 51,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED, AND IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. HE DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. WHEN HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO REPLACE THE STEERING COLUMN AT HIS OWN EXPENSE. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE AND THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR. THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 60,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 51,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,381 AND THE CURRENT WAS 32,391.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED FOLLOWED BY AN ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED IT AND THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V073000 (PERTAINING TO THE 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT MODELS: STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM) WAS APPLICABLE TO HIS VEHICLE SINCE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS THE SAME MODEL AS THE CHEVROLET COBALT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO HIS VIN AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER CONCEDED TO TAKE THE LIABILITY FOR THE LABOR COSTS AND THE OWNER WAS LIABLE FOR THE PARTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,500.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 40 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE DEALER ADVISED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,381 AND THE CURRENT WAS 32,391.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED FOLLOWED BY AN ILLUMINATION OF THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL. THE CONTACT SHUT OFF THE ENGINE, IMMEDIATELY RESTARTED IT AND THE POWER STEERING BEGAN TO FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 10V073000 (PERTAINING TO THE 2005-2010 CHEVROLET COBALT MODELS: STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM) WAS APPLICABLE TO HIS VEHICLE SINCE THE POWER STEERING PUMP WAS THE SAME MODEL AS THE CHEVROLET COBALT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT APPLY TO HIS VIN AND ANY REPAIRS WOULD BE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE OWNER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER CONCEDED TO TAKE THE LIABILITY FOR THE LABOR COSTS AND THE OWNER WAS LIABLE FOR THE PARTS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 50,500.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP; THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT EXTREME FORCE TO TURN AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART; SHE TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED A MILE LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTOMOTIVE CENTER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT NO REPAIRS HAD BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 106,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED UP; THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT EXTREME FORCE TO TURN AND PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART; SHE TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED A MILE LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTOMOTIVE CENTER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER BUT NO REPAIRS HAD BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 106,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A U-TURN, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME ALTHOUGH IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE POWER STEERING RESET ITSELF AFTER IT WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS AND SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER, WHEN CALLED, VERIFIED THE INFORMATION GIVEN BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,537. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,847. UPDATED 07/08/10 *BF THE CONSUMER SENT IN A TSB REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. UPDATED 07/09/10/*JB UPDATED 07/15/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED GM/SATURN HAS AGREED TO ASSIST WITH THE STEERING PROBLEM. UPDATED 07/19/10*JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND MAKING A U-TURN, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME ALTHOUGH IT BECAME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. THE POWER STEERING RESET ITSELF AFTER IT WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS AND SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY THE REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER, WHEN CALLED, VERIFIED THE INFORMATION GIVEN BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,537. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 44,847. UPDATED 07/08/10 *BF THE CONSUMER SENT IN A TSB REGARDING A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING. UPDATED 07/09/10/*JB UPDATED 07/15/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED GM/SATURN HAS AGREED TO ASSIST WITH THE STEERING PROBLEM. UPDATED 07/19/10*JB

SATURN ION 2006 STARTED AROUND 60,000 MILES OR SO STEERING ERROR WOULD APPEAR PERIODICALLY AND WHEN THE KEY CYCLED IT WOULD CLEAR THE CODE. AS THE TEMPERATURE CHANGED IT NOW APPEARS TO HAPPEN IN THE FIRST 3 MINUTES OF START-UP. COBALT HAS A RECALL AND THIS IS THE SAME PART USED ON SATURN. HAS GM JUST WASHED THERE HANDS OF ALL THE SATURN USERS? NO CRASH AT THIS TIME BUT I WILL CONTINUE TO DEAL WITH BECAUSE I CAN'T THROW THAT MUCH MONEY IN A CAR WITH ITS CURRENT RESELL VALUE FOR ONE AND GM SHOULD OWN UP TO THERE ISSUE LIKE TOYOTA FINALLY DID. *TR

SATURN ION 2006 STARTED AROUND 60,000 MILES OR SO STEERING ERROR WOULD APPEAR PERIODICALLY AND WHEN THE KEY CYCLED IT WOULD CLEAR THE CODE. AS THE TEMPERATURE CHANGED IT NOW APPEARS TO HAPPEN IN THE FIRST 3 MINUTES OF START-UP. COBALT HAS A RECALL AND THIS IS THE SAME PART USED ON SATURN. HAS GM JUST WASHED THERE HANDS OF ALL THE SATURN USERS? NO CRASH AT THIS TIME BUT I WILL CONTINUE TO DEAL WITH BECAUSE I CAN'T THROW THAT MUCH MONEY IN A CAR WITH ITS CURRENT RESELL VALUE FOR ONE AND GM SHOULD OWN UP TO THERE ISSUE LIKE TOYOTA FINALLY DID. *TR

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY 2006 SATURN ION DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE PWR STR WHICH I IMMEDIATELY KNEW MEANT "POWER STEERING". I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I THEN STARTED IT BACK UP AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES AND MY POWER STEERING HAD RETURNED TO NORMAL. I CONTINUED DRIVING HOME WHEN THE PWR STR LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING AGAIN. I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN AND ONCE AGAIN THE POWER STEERING RETURNED. I HAVE READ OF A RECALL FROM GM WITH CARS THAT ARE USING THE SAME STEERING PARTS USED IN MY ION AND AM CONFUSED AS TO WHY THE SATURN ION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE THE SAME PARTS THAT ARE BEING RECALLED ARE FAILING IN MY CAR. NOW I HAVE TO PAY $1,000 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. *TR

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK MY 2006 SATURN ION DISPLAYED THE MESSAGE PWR STR WHICH I IMMEDIATELY KNEW MEANT "POWER STEERING". I WAS ABLE TO SAFELY PULL OVER AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE. I THEN STARTED IT BACK UP AFTER WAITING A FEW MINUTES AND MY POWER STEERING HAD RETURNED TO NORMAL. I CONTINUED DRIVING HOME WHEN THE PWR STR LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN AND THE POWER STEERING STOPPED FUNCTIONING AGAIN. I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN AND ONCE AGAIN THE POWER STEERING RETURNED. I HAVE READ OF A RECALL FROM GM WITH CARS THAT ARE USING THE SAME STEERING PARTS USED IN MY ION AND AM CONFUSED AS TO WHY THE SATURN ION WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL SINCE THE SAME PARTS THAT ARE BEING RECALLED ARE FAILING IN MY CAR. NOW I HAVE TO PAY $1,000 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED SPEEDS OF 30 MPH OR HIGHER, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART WHICH WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM MOMENTARILY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 88,811.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION 3. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CHIME SOUND. SECONDS LATER, THE POWER STEERING NO LONGER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE POWER STEERING MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51,806.

THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ROUGHLY 55 MPH. THE CAR BECAME HARD TO CONTROL AND SHOWED ON THE DASH BOARD THE PROBLEM MESSAGE. IT HAPPENED PERIODICALLY WITH SEEMINGLY MORE OFTEN OCCURANCES. IT NOW IS WITHOUT POWER STEERING MOST OF THE TIME IT IS DRIVEN. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM YET BECAUSE I AM NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I AM STILL TRYING TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING ON THE VEHICLE WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. WHEN THE CONTACT REACHED SPEEDS OF 30 MPH OR HIGHER, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART WHICH WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM MOMENTARILY; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 88,811.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION 3. WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CHIME SOUND. SECONDS LATER, THE POWER STEERING NO LONGER FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE POWER STEERING MODULE WAS REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51,806.

THE POWER STEERING STOPPED WORKING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ROUGHLY 55 MPH. THE CAR BECAME HARD TO CONTROL AND SHOWED ON THE DASH BOARD THE PROBLEM MESSAGE. IT HAPPENED PERIODICALLY WITH SEEMINGLY MORE OFTEN OCCURANCES. IT NOW IS WITHOUT POWER STEERING MOST OF THE TIME IT IS DRIVEN. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO FIX THE PROBLEM YET BECAUSE I AM NOT SURE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. I AM STILL TRYING TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 77,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FOLLOWED BY A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. WHEN RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION AND THE WARNING LIGHT WAS NO LONGER ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR INTERMITTENTLY AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 77,000.

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 10 TO 50 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, AND THEN RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIFTEEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING UNIT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NOT A SERVICE WARRANTY RELATED TO THE FAILURE OR RECALL DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE SERVICE COST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 33,927.

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCURRED AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF STARTING THE IGNITION. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHICH THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 10 TO 50 MPH THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF, AND THEN RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FIFTEEN TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING UNIT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS NOT A SERVICE WARRANTY RELATED TO THE FAILURE OR RECALL DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE SERVICE COST. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 33,927.

TL*-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING OCCURRED AFTER FIVE MINUTES OF STARTING THE IGNITION. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED WHICH THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 54,000.

OWN A 2006 SATURN ION , THE POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING AND A WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS WHERE THE ODOMETER IS MESSAGE IS CK PWR STEER. CAR IS BASED IN LAS VEGAS WARMER TEMPS CAUSE IT TO OCCUR MORE OFTEN. I AM A FEMALE OF MEDIUM BUILD AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT SEAMS TO RESET AND OPERATE OK. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDS A COMPLETE STEERING COLUMN . I DID HEAR OF A RECALL ON OTHER GM VEHICLES WITH THE SAME CONCERN. IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THOSE CARS WHY NOT THIS MODEL AND YEAR? *TR

OWN A 2006 SATURN ION , THE POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING AND A WARNING MESSAGE APPEARS WHERE THE ODOMETER IS MESSAGE IS CK PWR STEER. CAR IS BASED IN LAS VEGAS WARMER TEMPS CAUSE IT TO OCCUR MORE OFTEN. I AM A FEMALE OF MEDIUM BUILD AND THE STEERING WHEEL IS VERY HARD TO TURN. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND THEN RESTARTED IT SEAMS TO RESET AND OPERATE OK. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDS A COMPLETE STEERING COLUMN . I DID HEAR OF A RECALL ON OTHER GM VEHICLES WITH THE SAME CONCERN. IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THOSE CARS WHY NOT THIS MODEL AND YEAR? *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY FAILED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE UNTIL SHE TURNED IF OFF AND RESTART IT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO RECALL 10V073000 (STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 63,416.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ACCOMPANIED BY A CHIME SOUND. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING SOON AFTER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE; THE POWER STEERING THEN FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFERRED HIM TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. UPDATED 11/05/10. *LJ

KEEP BLOWING FUSES ON THE POWER STEERING. FUSES BLOW ABOUT EVERY FEW MONTHS AND ARE REPLACED. LOOSENESS IN THE POWER STEERING AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN WORKING. *TR

IN FEB 2010 I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR BEEPED AND THE PWR STRNG WARNING CAME ON. NO PLACE TO STOP OR PULL OVER AND WAS DARK. I SLOWED DOWN, EVEN THOUGH THAT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE STEERING SEEMED OK, SO I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, IT JUST SCARED ME. I CONTINUED ON TO MY OFF RAMP WITH NO PROBLEMS, BUT WHEN I TRIED TO MAKE THE TURN ONTO THE SIDE RODE, IT WAS LIKE STEERING AN OLD TRUCK. VERY DIFFICULT. IF IT HAD BEEN NECESSARY TO MAKE A SHARP SWERVE ON THE FREEWAY, I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO IT, THUS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. HAVE HAD DIAGNOSTICS RUN ON IT, BUT "NO CODES" SHOWS. WHEN YOU RESTART THE ENGINE, WHICH I DIDN'T KNOW AT THE TIME I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, IT REENGAGES THE POWER STEERING. IT HAS GONE OUT AT LEAST 10 TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS, AND I CONSIDER IT A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY FAILED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE UNTIL SHE TURNED IF OFF AND RESTART IT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO RECALL 10V073000 (STEERING: ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 63,416.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ACCOMPANIED BY A CHIME SOUND. THE VEHICLE LOST POWER STEERING SOON AFTER. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE; THE POWER STEERING THEN FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO REFERRED HIM TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. UPDATED 11/05/10. *LJ

KEEP BLOWING FUSES ON THE POWER STEERING. FUSES BLOW ABOUT EVERY FEW MONTHS AND ARE REPLACED. LOOSENESS IN THE POWER STEERING AT SLOW SPEEDS WHEN WORKING. *TR

IN FEB 2010 I WAS ENTERING THE FREEWAY WHEN THE CAR BEEPED AND THE PWR STRNG WARNING CAME ON. NO PLACE TO STOP OR PULL OVER AND WAS DARK. I SLOWED DOWN, EVEN THOUGH THAT WAS A SAFETY HAZARD. THE STEERING SEEMED OK, SO I COULDN'T UNDERSTAND WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, IT JUST SCARED ME. I CONTINUED ON TO MY OFF RAMP WITH NO PROBLEMS, BUT WHEN I TRIED TO MAKE THE TURN ONTO THE SIDE RODE, IT WAS LIKE STEERING AN OLD TRUCK. VERY DIFFICULT. IF IT HAD BEEN NECESSARY TO MAKE A SHARP SWERVE ON THE FREEWAY, I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO IT, THUS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. HAVE HAD DIAGNOSTICS RUN ON IT, BUT "NO CODES" SHOWS. WHEN YOU RESTART THE ENGINE, WHICH I DIDN'T KNOW AT THE TIME I WAS ON THE FREEWAY, IT REENGAGES THE POWER STEERING. IT HAS GONE OUT AT LEAST 10 TIMES OVER THE PAST TWO MONTHS, AND I CONSIDER IT A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION 3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING SEEMED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT POWER STEERING MOTOR AND STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,340. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,342.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION 3. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED. AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING SEEMED TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT POWER STEERING MOTOR AND STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 21,340. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 21,342.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 75 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY FOR TEN MINUTES AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED. A LOCAL TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND IT SHOWED "NO CODES". THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE OWNER TO REPLACE THE ECM FUSE WHICH HE DID BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAPPENED EVERY TIME HE DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE DEALER INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AND THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AND THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 05/18/10. *LJ

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADIC. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 75 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY FOR TEN MINUTES AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED. A LOCAL TECHNICIAN PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND IT SHOWED "NO CODES". THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE OWNER TO REPLACE THE ECM FUSE WHICH HE DID BUT IT DID NOT CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAPPENED EVERY TIME HE DROVE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 45,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE DEALER INFORMED THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AND THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH WITH A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE POWER STEERING MOTOR REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AND THE OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED 05/18/10. *LJ

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SPORADIC. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,000.

I HAVE 2 SATURN IONS. ONE IS A 2004, AND THE OTHER IS A 2006. BOTH ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING MODULE WHICH TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, THEN RESETS WHEN VEHICLES TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, ONLY TO TURN OFF AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A MINOR PROBLEM @ SPEEDS OVER ABOUT 20MPH, BUT @ LOWER SPEEDS THE WHEEL BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN. *TR

THE POWER STEERING ON 2006 SATURN ION'S WILL RANDOMLY STOP WORKING AT ANY GIVEN TIME. TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON AND THE PROBLEM IS GONE UNTIL THE NEXT TIME. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED ONLINE THROUGH NUMEROUS BLOGS FROM NUMEROUS SOURCES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HIGHWAY TRAVEL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING FAILURE AROUND A CURVE COULD EASILY RESULT IN FATALITIES. *TR

I HAVE 2 SATURN IONS. ONE IS A 2004, AND THE OTHER IS A 2006. BOTH ARE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING MODULE WHICH TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING, THEN RESETS WHEN VEHICLES TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, ONLY TO TURN OFF AGAIN WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS A MINOR PROBLEM @ SPEEDS OVER ABOUT 20MPH, BUT @ LOWER SPEEDS THE WHEEL BECOMES DIFFICULT TO TURN. *TR

THE POWER STEERING ON 2006 SATURN ION'S WILL RANDOMLY STOP WORKING AT ANY GIVEN TIME. TURN THE CAR OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON AND THE PROBLEM IS GONE UNTIL THE NEXT TIME. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL DOCUMENTED ONLINE THROUGH NUMEROUS BLOGS FROM NUMEROUS SOURCES WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. HIGHWAY TRAVEL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING FAILURE AROUND A CURVE COULD EASILY RESULT IN FATALITIES. *TR

POWER STEERING CUTTING OUT. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION RED LINE. THE POWER STEERING MOTOR GOES OUT RANDOMLY. I CAN FIX IT BY TURNING THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON. I KNOW GM IS DOING RECALLS ON SOME MODELS,BUT I HAVEN' SEEN MINE ON THE LIST. I THINK THIS SHOULD INVOLVE MY CAR SINCE IT IS THE SAME THING HAPPENING O THE RECALLS AND GM DID MAKE SATURNS.*TR

WHILE DRIVING, AS WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS I'VE BEEN READING, THE CAR "BEEPED" AND THE PWR STRN INDICATOR CAME ON AND WE LOST THE POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT'S THE POWER STEERING MOTOR/POWER STEERING MODULE AND WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $1000.-$1200. TO FIX. I SEE THIS AS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND IF GM WILL NOT FIX THIS DEFECT THEN I AM FORCED TO CONCLUDE THAT THEY ARE A LESS-THAN-REPUTABLE COMPANY AS WELL AS A MANUFACTURER OF AN INFERIOR PRODUCT. UP UNTIL THIS POINT, WE HAVE HAD NO COMPLAINTS WITH THIS CAR BUT, WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM, I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD TRAVELING IN SUCH A VEHICLE. I AM SORRY TO SAY THAT I WILL, MOST LIKELY, NOT CONSIDER GENERAL MOTORS IN THE FUTURE. *TR

POWER STEERING CUTTING OUT. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION RED LINE. THE POWER STEERING MOTOR GOES OUT RANDOMLY. I CAN FIX IT BY TURNING THE CAR OFF AND THEN BACK ON. I KNOW GM IS DOING RECALLS ON SOME MODELS,BUT I HAVEN' SEEN MINE ON THE LIST. I THINK THIS SHOULD INVOLVE MY CAR SINCE IT IS THE SAME THING HAPPENING O THE RECALLS AND GM DID MAKE SATURNS.*TR

WHILE DRIVING, AS WITH ALL THE COMPLAINTS I'VE BEEN READING, THE CAR "BEEPED" AND THE PWR STRN INDICATOR CAME ON AND WE LOST THE POWER STEERING WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. I HAVE HAD THE CAR LOOKED AT AND HAVE BEEN TOLD IT'S THE POWER STEERING MOTOR/POWER STEERING MODULE AND WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $1000.-$1200. TO FIX. I SEE THIS AS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AND IF GM WILL NOT FIX THIS DEFECT THEN I AM FORCED TO CONCLUDE THAT THEY ARE A LESS-THAN-REPUTABLE COMPANY AS WELL AS A MANUFACTURER OF AN INFERIOR PRODUCT. UP UNTIL THIS POINT, WE HAVE HAD NO COMPLAINTS WITH THIS CAR BUT, WITH WHAT APPEARS TO BE A COMMON SAFETY PROBLEM, I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD TRAVELING IN SUCH A VEHICLE. I AM SORRY TO SAY THAT I WILL, MOST LIKELY, NOT CONSIDER GENERAL MOTORS IN THE FUTURE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH UP A RAMP, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING POWER. THE CONTACT COULD NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BUT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A POTENTIAL CRASH. SHE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. SHE HAD TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART IT, WHICH WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,310 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,370.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 20 MPH UP A RAMP, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWED BY A TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING POWER. THE CONTACT COULD NOT MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BUT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A POTENTIAL CRASH. SHE STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. SHE HAD TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTART IT, WHICH WOULD CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOR A SHORT TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH POWER STEERING MOTOR FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,310 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 47,370.

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION. SEVERAL DAYS AGO THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I STOPPED THE CAR AND RESTARTED. THE POWER STEERING RE-ENGAGED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AND THEN CUT OUT AGIAN. THIS IS NOW A CONSTANT PROBLEM. IN RESEARCHING THE MATTER, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT GM RECALLED THE CHEVY COBALT AND PONTIAC G5 FOR EXACTLY THE SAME REASON. WHY WASN'T THE SATURN ION INCLUDED? I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT THE REPAIR WILL COST ABOUT $1,100 TO $1,200. THE CAR IS STILL DRIVEABLE BUT PRESENTS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN THAT IT IS MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO STEER. I HAVE CALLED TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR BECAUSE MY CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION OTHERWISE.

STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTION. POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES AND DINGS AND POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING. HAVE TO TURN OFF VEHICLE FOR LIGHT TO GO OFF AND FOR POWER STEERING TO RESET SELF

POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES AND DINGS AND POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING. HAVE TO TURN OFF VEHICLE FOR LIGHT TO GO OFF AND FOR POWER STEERING TO RESET SELF. ORIGINAL STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTIONED SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. STEERING COLUMN REPLACED SEPT 3, 2009. HAVING SAME PROBLEM AGAIN

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION. SEVERAL DAYS AGO THE POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I STOPPED THE CAR AND RESTARTED. THE POWER STEERING RE-ENGAGED FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES AND THEN CUT OUT AGIAN. THIS IS NOW A CONSTANT PROBLEM. IN RESEARCHING THE MATTER, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL CAR. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT GM RECALLED THE CHEVY COBALT AND PONTIAC G5 FOR EXACTLY THE SAME REASON. WHY WASN'T THE SATURN ION INCLUDED? I HAVE BEEN INFORMED BY THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP THAT THE REPAIR WILL COST ABOUT $1,100 TO $1,200. THE CAR IS STILL DRIVEABLE BUT PRESENTS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION IN THAT IT IS MUCH MORE DIFFICULT TO STEER. I HAVE CALLED TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR BECAUSE MY CAR IS IN GREAT CONDITION OTHERWISE.

STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTION. POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES AND DINGS AND POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING. HAVE TO TURN OFF VEHICLE FOR LIGHT TO GO OFF AND FOR POWER STEERING TO RESET SELF

POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHES AND DINGS AND POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING. HAVE TO TURN OFF VEHICLE FOR LIGHT TO GO OFF AND FOR POWER STEERING TO RESET SELF. ORIGINAL STEERING COLUMN MALFUNCTIONED SEPTEMBER 1, 2009. STEERING COLUMN REPLACED SEPT 3, 2009. HAVING SAME PROBLEM AGAIN

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000.

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.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE POWER STEERING MOTOR WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,500. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000.

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.

DRIVING AUTOMOBILE, ALARM CHIMED, POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON, LOST POWER STEERING. WHEN CAR IS RESTARTED POWER STRG WORKS APPROX. A COUPLE MINUTES THEN LOOSE POWER STEERING. GM AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, HAS NOT INCLUDED SATURNS IN THIS RECALL.

DRIVING AUTOMOBILE, ALARM CHIMED, POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON, LOST POWER STEERING. WHEN CAR IS RESTARTED POWER STRG WORKS APPROX. A COUPLE MINUTES THEN LOOSE POWER STEERING. GM AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, HAS NOT INCLUDED SATURNS IN THIS RECALL.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ICON. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD. HE DID NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE SO HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED CORRECTLY. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN IN MARCH 2010. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,282. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,242. UPDATED 5/12/10 *CN UPDATED 05/14/10

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ICON. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. HE PULLED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDER THE HOOD. HE DID NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE SO HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE POWER STEERING FUNCTIONED CORRECTLY. HOWEVER, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN IN MARCH 2010. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 59,282. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 59,242. UPDATED 5/12/10 *CN UPDATED 05/14/10

1. THE POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE WENT OUT THREE TIMES LAST WEEK (3/14/10, 3/16/10, AND 3/18/10). 2. A WARNING NOISE WOULD SOUND LIKE WHEN THERE IS LOW FUEL, AND THE DASH SHOWED THE MESSAGE "PWR STR". A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AFTER, THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. 3. I CONTACTED THE SATURN DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND DIAGNOSTICS WERE RUN. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND A CODE RESULTING IN A NEW POWER STEERING MOTOR BEING NEEDED. FORTUNATELY, MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED THE REPAIR AS THE COST TOTAL OVER $400.00.

1. THE POWER STEERING ON MY VEHICLE WENT OUT THREE TIMES LAST WEEK (3/14/10, 3/16/10, AND 3/18/10). 2. A WARNING NOISE WOULD SOUND LIKE WHEN THERE IS LOW FUEL, AND THE DASH SHOWED THE MESSAGE "PWR STR". A COUPLE OF SECONDS LATER, THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. EACH TIME THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AFTER, THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. 3. I CONTACTED THE SATURN DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, AND DIAGNOSTICS WERE RUN. THE DEALERSHIP FOUND A CODE RESULTING IN A NEW POWER STEERING MOTOR BEING NEEDED. FORTUNATELY, MY EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERED THE REPAIR AS THE COST TOTAL OVER $400.00.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING. SHE EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY WHEN SHE TRIED TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE HAS NOT RECURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 27,500. UPDATED 09/29/10 *BF UPDATED 10/01/10*JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY STOPPED FUNCTIONING. SHE EXPERIENCED EXTREME DIFFICULTY WHEN SHE TRIED TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE POWER STEERING MOTOR AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE HAS NOT RECURRED SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE AND THAT THEY WOULD NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 27,500. UPDATED 09/29/10 *BF UPDATED 10/01/10*JB

MY CAR IS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE POWER STEERING ON THE CAR WILL GO OUT WHILE THE CAR IS IN OPERATION. IF THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING WILL BE OPERATIVE FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES BUT THEN DIE AGAIN. THIS PROCESS IS REPETITIVE. THE POWER STEERING FAILS EVERYTIME THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN OVER A DISTANCE OF 2-3 MILES. MY CURSORY RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THAT IT CREATES A GRAVE SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE FAILURE OCCURS WHILE THE CAR IS ON THE HIGHWAY. EVERY CASE I HAVE RESEARCHED (AND THERE ARE MANY) SHOWS THIS IS HAPPENING BETWEEN 30,000 TO 60,000 MILES ON MOST IONS. PLEASE HELP - THE COST OF THE REPAIR IS ANYWHERE FROM $1200 TO $1500 DOLLARS. I TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL IN THIS CAR EVERYDAY AND SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE INCOME TO SCRAP THIS CAR AND GO PURCHASE ANOTHER ONE. I FULLY EXPECT THAT YOU WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT THIS SINCE YOU ARE IN THE TANK FOR GM AND TO BUSY CHASING TOYOTAS, BUT YOUR OWN STATED POLICY IS TOO REMEDY ANY SITUATION WHERE SAFE OPERATION OF THE CAR IS RENDERED PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE. WHAT COULD BE MORE DANGEROUS THAN OPERATING A CAR THAT LOSES IT ABILITY TO BE STEERED WHILE IT IS IN MOTION. PLEASE DO YOUR JOB AND ADDRESS THIS!! I BEG. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED AND IT IS TIME TO CURE IT. *TR

MY CAR IS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE POWER STEERING ON THE CAR WILL GO OUT WHILE THE CAR IS IN OPERATION. IF THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND THEN RESTARTED, THE POWER STEERING WILL BE OPERATIVE FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES BUT THEN DIE AGAIN. THIS PROCESS IS REPETITIVE. THE POWER STEERING FAILS EVERYTIME THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN OVER A DISTANCE OF 2-3 MILES. MY CURSORY RESEARCH SHOWS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM, AND THAT IT CREATES A GRAVE SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE FAILURE OCCURS WHILE THE CAR IS ON THE HIGHWAY. EVERY CASE I HAVE RESEARCHED (AND THERE ARE MANY) SHOWS THIS IS HAPPENING BETWEEN 30,000 TO 60,000 MILES ON MOST IONS. PLEASE HELP - THE COST OF THE REPAIR IS ANYWHERE FROM $1200 TO $1500 DOLLARS. I TAKE MY DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL IN THIS CAR EVERYDAY AND SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE THE INCOME TO SCRAP THIS CAR AND GO PURCHASE ANOTHER ONE. I FULLY EXPECT THAT YOU WILL DO NOTHING ABOUT THIS SINCE YOU ARE IN THE TANK FOR GM AND TO BUSY CHASING TOYOTAS, BUT YOUR OWN STATED POLICY IS TOO REMEDY ANY SITUATION WHERE SAFE OPERATION OF THE CAR IS RENDERED PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE. WHAT COULD BE MORE DANGEROUS THAN OPERATING A CAR THAT LOSES IT ABILITY TO BE STEERED WHILE IT IS IN MOTION. PLEASE DO YOUR JOB AND ADDRESS THIS!! I BEG. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED AND IT IS TIME TO CURE IT. *TR

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING POWER STEERING FAILURE EVERY DAY SINCE 2-16-10. WHEN I START THE CAR THE POWER STEERING IS WORKING, THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE POWER STEERING FAILS, THE MESSAGE COMES UP PWR STR AND IT BECOMES INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO STEER . THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN BACK ON. THE VEHCILE BEGAN TO OPERATE NORMALLY. HE DROVE ABOUT 5 MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT . THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79000.

I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING POWER STEERING FAILURE EVERY DAY SINCE 2-16-10. WHEN I START THE CAR THE POWER STEERING IS WORKING, THEN AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE POWER STEERING FAILS, THE MESSAGE COMES UP PWR STR AND IT BECOMES INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO TURN THE WHEEL. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENTAL PANEL. THE STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY HARD TO STEER . THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND THEN BACK ON. THE VEHCILE BEGAN TO OPERATE NORMALLY. HE DROVE ABOUT 5 MILES DOWN THE ROAD AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED AGAIN. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR HIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT . THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79000.

POWER STEERING TURNS OFF FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING, IN A FIFTEEN MINUTE DRIVE TO WORK THE POWER STEERING WILL SHUT OFF AROUND 3 TIMES. *TR

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT . WHEN I RESTARTED MY CAR IT WENT BACK ON, THEN WENT OUT AGAIN ABOUT 100FT UP THE ROAD. *TR

POWER STEERING TURNS OFF FREQUENTLY WHILE DRIVING, IN A FIFTEEN MINUTE DRIVE TO WORK THE POWER STEERING WILL SHUT OFF AROUND 3 TIMES. *TR

I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT . WHEN I RESTARTED MY CAR IT WENT BACK ON, THEN WENT OUT AGAIN ABOUT 100FT UP THE ROAD. *TR

MY 2006 SATURN ION 2 HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN THE POWER STEERING TURNS OFF AND WE HAVE TO MANUALLY STEER THE CAR. THERE IS NO RHYME OR REASON AS TO WHEN OR WHY IT COMES ON. WE WILL THEN TURN THE CAR OFF, THEN BACK ON AND THEN THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN. THIS MAKES FOR A DANGEROUS SITUATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING CORNERS. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING OUR MECHANIC LOOK AT IT TO SEE IF HE CAN FIX IT. APPARENTLY THE SATURN'S STEERING COLUMN IS THE SAME ONE THAT IS IN THE CHEVY COBALT THAT WAS RECENTLY RECALLED. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. HAD TO PULL OVER, TURN OFF CAR, AND TURN BACK ON. THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED. *TR

MY 2006 SATURN ION 2 HAS AN ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING. THE LIGHT COMES ON AND THEN THE POWER STEERING TURNS OFF AND WE HAVE TO MANUALLY STEER THE CAR. THERE IS NO RHYME OR REASON AS TO WHEN OR WHY IT COMES ON. WE WILL THEN TURN THE CAR OFF, THEN BACK ON AND THEN THE SAME THING WILL HAPPEN. THIS MAKES FOR A DANGEROUS SITUATION, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING CORNERS. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING OUR MECHANIC LOOK AT IT TO SEE IF HE CAN FIX IT. APPARENTLY THE SATURN'S STEERING COLUMN IS THE SAME ONE THAT IS IN THE CHEVY COBALT THAT WAS RECENTLY RECALLED. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILED WHILE I WAS DRIVING. HAD TO PULL OVER, TURN OFF CAR, AND TURN BACK ON. THIRD TIME THIS HAPPENED. *TR

I PURCHASED A GM CERTIFIED 2006 SATURN ION WITH 41000 MILES ON THE CAR AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF DRIVING MY POWER STEERING HAVE BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS. A WARNING CHIME COMES ON AND "PWR STR" SHOWS UP ON MY DASHBOARD, I WOULD THEN LOOSE POWER TO MY STEERING AND MAKES IT VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL. IF I SHUT OFF THE MOTOR AND RESTART THE CAR THE POWER STEERING IS OK BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT WHILE UNTIL THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALER AND TOLD ME IT WOULD COST ABOUT $800-$1000 TO REPAIR THE STEERING. I ALSO GOOGLE AND FOUND OUT THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF SATURN ION AND CHEVROLET COBALTS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. IS THERE A RECALL WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON THE GM'S COMPACT CARS? *TR

I PURCHASED A GM CERTIFIED 2006 SATURN ION WITH 41000 MILES ON THE CAR AFTER SEVERAL MONTHS OF DRIVING MY POWER STEERING HAVE BEEN GIVING ME PROBLEMS. A WARNING CHIME COMES ON AND "PWR STR" SHOWS UP ON MY DASHBOARD, I WOULD THEN LOOSE POWER TO MY STEERING AND MAKES IT VERY HARD TO TURN THE WHEEL. IF I SHUT OFF THE MOTOR AND RESTART THE CAR THE POWER STEERING IS OK BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT WHILE UNTIL THE POWER STEERING GO OUT AGAIN. I CALLED THE DEALER AND TOLD ME IT WOULD COST ABOUT $800-$1000 TO REPAIR THE STEERING. I ALSO GOOGLE AND FOUND OUT THAT MANY OTHER OWNERS OF SATURN ION AND CHEVROLET COBALTS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. IS THERE A RECALL WITH THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON THE GM'S COMPACT CARS? *TR

I WAS DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN LOS ANGELES AND THE POWER WENT OUT ON THE STEERING. I THOUGHT THE ENGINE DIED, BUT REALIZED IT HAD NOT. I STRUGGLED TO KEEP IN ON THE ROAD UNTIL I COULD GET OFF THE FREEWAY AND STOP. AFTER I TURNED OFF ENGINE AND THEN TURNED IT BACK ON. I DROVE A FEW HUNDRED YARDS AND THE BELL CHIMED AND THE MESSAGE ON DASH SAID, STEERING POWER OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. I DECIDED TO TOW THE VEHICLE WITH AN RV TO THE NEAREST TO MY CAMPSITE SANTA MARIA. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A REGULAR PROBLEM WITH SATURN AND THE STEERING MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE. I SAW ONLINE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON DOT AND THE SATURN DEALER CONFIRMED, IT WAS A REGULAR PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE, BUT WORSE, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR HURT OR KILLED OTHERS ON THE FREEWAY. *TR

I WAS DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC IN LOS ANGELES AND THE POWER WENT OUT ON THE STEERING. I THOUGHT THE ENGINE DIED, BUT REALIZED IT HAD NOT. I STRUGGLED TO KEEP IN ON THE ROAD UNTIL I COULD GET OFF THE FREEWAY AND STOP. AFTER I TURNED OFF ENGINE AND THEN TURNED IT BACK ON. I DROVE A FEW HUNDRED YARDS AND THE BELL CHIMED AND THE MESSAGE ON DASH SAID, STEERING POWER OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. I DECIDED TO TOW THE VEHICLE WITH AN RV TO THE NEAREST TO MY CAMPSITE SANTA MARIA. THEY TOLD ME IT WAS A REGULAR PROBLEM WITH SATURN AND THE STEERING MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE. I SAW ONLINE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ON DOT AND THE SATURN DEALER CONFIRMED, IT WAS A REGULAR PROBLEM. IT WAS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE, BUT WORSE, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR HURT OR KILLED OTHERS ON THE FREEWAY. *TR

ON MARCH 8, 2010, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. THIS HAPPENED AFTER I GAVE MY NEPHEW A JUMP START TO HIS CAR. I SAY THIS BECAUSE I READ IN THE NHTSA COMPLAINT FORUM WHERE A SIMILAR SITUATION HAPPENED TO AN INDIVIDUAL. MY CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE; HOWEVER, I NEED IT FOR WORK PURPOSES AND EVERYDAY USE. IT HAS NO WARRANTY AND FROM WHAT I'M READING OF COMPLAINTS IN THE NHTSA FORUM, IT IS VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM WITH DOCUMENTED DATES EARLIER THAN 2010, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT GM RECALLS THIS STEERING PROBLEM (AS THEY HAVE DONE TO SIMILAR OTHER GM MODEL CARS) BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED!!! *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SHUT OFF FOR SOME TIME, THE POWER STEERING WILL WORK FOR A VERY SHORT TIME (30 SECONDS OR SO) BEFORE IT STOPS WORKING AGAIN ALL TOGETHER. IT APPEARS AFTER SOME RESEARCH THAT THE STEERING COLUMN POWER STEERING UNIT IS OUT. THERE IS ALSO A RECALL ON A GM PRODUCT THAT USES THE EXACT SAME UNIT FOR MY VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH MY SATURN WAS NOT IN THE RECALL. *TR

ON MARCH 8, 2010, THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON IN MY CAR. THIS HAPPENED AFTER I GAVE MY NEPHEW A JUMP START TO HIS CAR. I SAY THIS BECAUSE I READ IN THE NHTSA COMPLAINT FORUM WHERE A SIMILAR SITUATION HAPPENED TO AN INDIVIDUAL. MY CAR IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE; HOWEVER, I NEED IT FOR WORK PURPOSES AND EVERYDAY USE. IT HAS NO WARRANTY AND FROM WHAT I'M READING OF COMPLAINTS IN THE NHTSA FORUM, IT IS VERY COSTLY TO REPAIR. AFTER READING OTHER COMPLAINTS REGARDING THIS PROBLEM WITH DOCUMENTED DATES EARLIER THAN 2010, I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT GM RECALLS THIS STEERING PROBLEM (AS THEY HAVE DONE TO SIMILAR OTHER GM MODEL CARS) BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED!!! *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN. AFTER THE CAR HAS BEEN SHUT OFF FOR SOME TIME, THE POWER STEERING WILL WORK FOR A VERY SHORT TIME (30 SECONDS OR SO) BEFORE IT STOPS WORKING AGAIN ALL TOGETHER. IT APPEARS AFTER SOME RESEARCH THAT THE STEERING COLUMN POWER STEERING UNIT IS OUT. THERE IS ALSO A RECALL ON A GM PRODUCT THAT USES THE EXACT SAME UNIT FOR MY VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH MY SATURN WAS NOT IN THE RECALL. *TR

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH I HIT A BUMP (FROST HEAVE) AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. NO ENGINE, NO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND THE BRAKES DID NOT OPERATE AS WELL AS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. I FORCED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED THE KEY OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN AND RESTARTED THE CAR. *TR

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION, MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST MY POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES ON 3/1/2010. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE SATURN DEALER IN TURNERSVILLE, NJ ON 3/2/2010 AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE MY POWER STEERING MOTOR FOR A COST OF $520.00. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE EXACT THING THAT WARRANTED A RECALL OF GM VEHICLES LAST WEEK. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON AND RUNNING FOR A PERIOD OF 30-60 SECONDS THE POWER STEERING WILL SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING. IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE POWER STEERING WILL FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT HAD THE POWER STEERING MOTOR REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 42669.

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT ABOUT 35 MPH I HIT A BUMP (FROST HEAVE) AND THE ENTIRE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. NO ENGINE, NO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER AND THE BRAKES DID NOT OPERATE AS WELL AS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING. I FORCED THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED THE KEY OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN AND RESTARTED THE CAR. *TR

WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 SATURN ION, MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST MY POWER STEERING. THIS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES ON 3/1/2010. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE SATURN DEALER IN TURNERSVILLE, NJ ON 3/2/2010 AND THEY HAD TO REPLACE MY POWER STEERING MOTOR FOR A COST OF $520.00. THIS SOUNDS LIKE THE EXACT THING THAT WARRANTED A RECALL OF GM VEHICLES LAST WEEK. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ON AND RUNNING FOR A PERIOD OF 30-60 SECONDS THE POWER STEERING WILL SUDDENLY STOP FUNCTIONING. IF THE VEHICLE IS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE POWER STEERING WILL FUNCTION NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT HAD THE POWER STEERING MOTOR REPLACED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 42669.

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING LIGHT AND WARNING SOUND ALERTS ME TO PROBLEM AS I TURN STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT. POWER STEERING FAILED MANUAL STEERING VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS AS I RETURNED HOME. *TR

WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING LIGHT AND WARNING SOUND ALERTS ME TO PROBLEM AS I TURN STEERING BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT. POWER STEERING FAILED MANUAL STEERING VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS AS I RETURNED HOME. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION REDLINE. MY COMPLAINT GOES HAND IN HAND WITH THE RECALL ON THE CHEVY COBALTS. MY POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT EVERY SINGLE TIME I DRIVE MY CAR. THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH A SERIES OF BEEPS. THIS MAKES MY CAR VERY HARD TO TURN AND NAVIGATE UNDER 15MPH. THIS HAS BECOME QUITE ANNOYING AND I CANNOT LET ANYONE DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I DON'T WANT THEM TO HURT THEMSELVES OR THE CAR. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOU LOOKING INTO ADDING THE GM SATURN ION TO THE RECALL LIST. THE PART NUMBER IS THE SAME FOR BOTH CARS; P/N 19209137. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION REDLINE. MY COMPLAINT GOES HAND IN HAND WITH THE RECALL ON THE CHEVY COBALTS. MY POWER STEERING IS GOING OUT EVERY SINGLE TIME I DRIVE MY CAR. THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON ALONG WITH A SERIES OF BEEPS. THIS MAKES MY CAR VERY HARD TO TURN AND NAVIGATE UNDER 15MPH. THIS HAS BECOME QUITE ANNOYING AND I CANNOT LET ANYONE DRIVE MY CAR BECAUSE I DON'T WANT THEM TO HURT THEMSELVES OR THE CAR. I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE YOU LOOKING INTO ADDING THE GM SATURN ION TO THE RECALL LIST. THE PART NUMBER IS THE SAME FOR BOTH CARS; P/N 19209137. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 78MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HE LOST POWER THE STEERING. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,005.

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). MY 2006 SATURN ION'S ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GOES OUT (SUDDENLY STOPS) WHILE I'M DRIVING EVERYDAY. IT GOES OUT ON THE HIGHWAYS, OFF/ON RAMPS, PARKING LOTS, SCHOOL ZONES, ETC., ETC... EACH TIME I START THE CAR AND DRIVE IT GOES OUT WHENEVERTHIS CAR HAS THE "EXACT" SAME ELECTRIC POWER STEERING AS THE CARS GM RECALLED ON MARCH 2, 2010 BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHY??? IS THIS BECAUSE SATURN IS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS? DOES THIS MEAN WE ARE LEFT HOLDING THE BAG, SO-TO-SPEAK, AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTS THAT MAY HAPPEN WHEN THE STEERING SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING. THANK GOODNESS MY DAUGHTER WASN'T DRIVING IT AT THE TIME. BIG SAFETY ISSUE! I WOULD LIKE MY CAR INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SINCE IT'S THE EXACT SAME ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MANUFACTURED INTO IT. PLEASE HELP BEFORE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURS. [XXX] FYI - GM RECALLS COMPACT CARS TO FIX POWER STEERING ASSIST SAFETY RECALL COVERS 1.3 MILLION CHEVROLET AND PONTIAC MODELS 2005 - 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT 2007 - 2010 PONTIAC G5 2005 - 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT (CANADA) 2005 - 2006 PONTIAC G4 (MEXICO). *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AS LOW WAS 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, FOLLOWED BY A DINGING ALARM. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY STIFF AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. SHE WOULD HAVE TO USE BOTH HANDS WITH EXTREME BODILY FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ENGINE OFF AND THEN RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET ITSELF AND RETURN TO NORMAL. TO DATE, THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS ON THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE 67,000 AND THE CURRENT WAS 67,662.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, PROCEEDED TO PARK THE VEHICLE. A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

MY SON'S 2006 SATURN ION HAS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. IT INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING WHILE HE IS DRIVING, IT WILL ONLY START WORKING AGAIN IF YOU PULL OVER, TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND RESTART THE CAR. IF YOU LOOK AT ON-LINE FORUMS OUR VEHICLE IS NOT THE ONLY SATURN WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. SINCE THE ION IS THE SAME PLATFORM AS THE COBALT, WHY WOULD THE ION NOT HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN GENERAL MOTORS RECENT RECALL OF SMALL CARS WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROBLEMS? WOULD YOU ASK GENERAL MOTORS TO RE-EVALUATE THE SCOPE OF THEIR RECALL? SURELY LOSING POWER STEERING IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN HAVING HEAVY STEERING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 78MPH HE NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND HE LOST POWER THE STEERING. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. HE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90,005.

INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). MY 2006 SATURN ION'S ELECTRIC POWER STEERING GOES OUT (SUDDENLY STOPS) WHILE I'M DRIVING EVERYDAY. IT GOES OUT ON THE HIGHWAYS, OFF/ON RAMPS, PARKING LOTS, SCHOOL ZONES, ETC., ETC... EACH TIME I START THE CAR AND DRIVE IT GOES OUT WHENEVERTHIS CAR HAS THE "EXACT" SAME ELECTRIC POWER STEERING AS THE CARS GM RECALLED ON MARCH 2, 2010 BUT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WHY??? IS THIS BECAUSE SATURN IS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS? DOES THIS MEAN WE ARE LEFT HOLDING THE BAG, SO-TO-SPEAK, AND RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCIDENTS THAT MAY HAPPEN WHEN THE STEERING SUDDENLY STOPS WORKING. THANK GOODNESS MY DAUGHTER WASN'T DRIVING IT AT THE TIME. BIG SAFETY ISSUE! I WOULD LIKE MY CAR INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SINCE IT'S THE EXACT SAME ELECTRIC POWER STEERING MANUFACTURED INTO IT. PLEASE HELP BEFORE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURS. [XXX] FYI - GM RECALLS COMPACT CARS TO FIX POWER STEERING ASSIST SAFETY RECALL COVERS 1.3 MILLION CHEVROLET AND PONTIAC MODELS 2005 - 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT 2007 - 2010 PONTIAC G5 2005 - 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT (CANADA) 2005 - 2006 PONTIAC G4 (MEXICO). *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AS LOW WAS 20 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, FOLLOWED BY A DINGING ALARM. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY STIFF AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. SHE WOULD HAVE TO USE BOTH HANDS WITH EXTREME BODILY FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE ENGINE OFF AND THEN RESTARTING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESET ITSELF AND RETURN TO NORMAL. TO DATE, THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A DIAGNOSIS ON THE FAILURE. THERE WERE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE 67,000 AND THE CURRENT WAS 67,662.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, PROCEEDED TO PARK THE VEHICLE. A CHIME SOUNDED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH DIFFICULTY IN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO OPERATE NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON FIVE SEPARATE OCCASIONS INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

MY SON'S 2006 SATURN ION HAS ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. IT INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING WHILE HE IS DRIVING, IT WILL ONLY START WORKING AGAIN IF YOU PULL OVER, TURN THE IGNITION OFF AND RESTART THE CAR. IF YOU LOOK AT ON-LINE FORUMS OUR VEHICLE IS NOT THE ONLY SATURN WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROBLEMS. SINCE THE ION IS THE SAME PLATFORM AS THE COBALT, WHY WOULD THE ION NOT HAVE BEEN INCLUDED IN GENERAL MOTORS RECENT RECALL OF SMALL CARS WITH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING PROBLEMS? WOULD YOU ASK GENERAL MOTORS TO RE-EVALUATE THE SCOPE OF THEIR RECALL? SURELY LOSING POWER STEERING IS MORE DANGEROUS THAN HAVING HEAVY STEERING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *TR

I WAS DRIVING ON THE 101N HIGHWAY THE OTHER DAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A CHIME, LOOKED AT MY DASH AND SAW PWR STR MY STEERING WENT OUT!!!! IN A PANIC I MANAGED W/ ALL MY STRENGTH TO PULL THE CAR OVER. MY CAR HAS APPROX 50,000 MILES AND IS WELL MAINTAINED! I CALLED THE DEALER RIGHT AWAY. A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP INFORMED ME THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM HAD BEEN REPORTED BEFORE AND THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY COST OVER $1000 TO FIX. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!!!! SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN HURT OR WORSE!!!!! ODI NUMBER: 10316824. *TR

I WAS DRIVING ON THE 101N HIGHWAY THE OTHER DAY AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A CHIME, LOOKED AT MY DASH AND SAW PWR STR MY STEERING WENT OUT!!!! IN A PANIC I MANAGED W/ ALL MY STRENGTH TO PULL THE CAR OVER. MY CAR HAS APPROX 50,000 MILES AND IS WELL MAINTAINED! I CALLED THE DEALER RIGHT AWAY. A CUSTOMER SERVICE REP INFORMED ME THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM HAD BEEN REPORTED BEFORE AND THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY COST OVER $1000 TO FIX. THAT IS ABSOLUTELY NOT ACCEPTABLE!!!!!! SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN HURT OR WORSE!!!!! ODI NUMBER: 10316824. *TR

LOST STEERING CONTROL OF MY 2006 SATURN ION. THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS CAR HAS THE SAME STEERING ESC AS THE CHEVY COBALT. SATURN ION NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS WELL. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT MY COST OF $532.00. I WAS WITHOUT A CAR FOR 2 WEEKS WHILE A NEW MOTOR WAS FOUND. THIS NEEDS INVESTIGATING AND PERHAPS BE PART OF A RECALL. *TR

SIMILAR PROBLEM TO THE CHEVROLET COBALT. I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION. INTERMITTENTLY THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. I WILL GET A WARNING CHIME AND A MESSAGE ON THE DASH BOARD. WHEN I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON THE SITUATION GOES AWAY. I HAVE TRIED TO PIN POINT WHEN IT HAPPENS BUT THERE SEEMS TO BE NO PATTERN IE SPEED, ROAD CONDITION ETC. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IN ANY WEATHER CONDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER STEERING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A CHIME ALSO ALERTED THAT THE POWER STEERING HAD FAILED. SHE USED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH; A CHIME SOUNDED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE AND OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

LOST STEERING CONTROL OF MY 2006 SATURN ION. THE ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST MOTOR WAS DEFECTIVE. THIS CAR HAS THE SAME STEERING ESC AS THE CHEVY COBALT. SATURN ION NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED AS WELL. THE MOTOR WAS REPLACED AT MY COST OF $532.00. I WAS WITHOUT A CAR FOR 2 WEEKS WHILE A NEW MOTOR WAS FOUND. THIS NEEDS INVESTIGATING AND PERHAPS BE PART OF A RECALL. *TR

SIMILAR PROBLEM TO THE CHEVROLET COBALT. I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION. INTERMITTENTLY THE POWER STEERING WILL GO OUT. I WILL GET A WARNING CHIME AND A MESSAGE ON THE DASH BOARD. WHEN I TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON THE SITUATION GOES AWAY. I HAVE TRIED TO PIN POINT WHEN IT HAPPENS BUT THERE SEEMS TO BE NO PATTERN IE SPEED, ROAD CONDITION ETC. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED IN ANY WEATHER CONDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY LOSE POWER STEERING WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A CHIME ALSO ALERTED THAT THE POWER STEERING HAD FAILED. SHE USED EXCESSIVE FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. SHE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR CONTINUOUSLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 53000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH; A CHIME SOUNDED AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IMMEDIATELY, THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE AND OPERATE NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD CONCERN OF THE SAFETY ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION, WHICH I BOUGHT FOR MY WIFE. I USED THE CAR TO JUMP START ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE NEXT DAY, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AS I WAS MAKING A TURN INTO AN INTERSECTION MY WHEEL CEASED TO TURN AND I DROVE INTO SOME CONES, WHICH WERE IN PLACE TO PROTECT PEDESTRIANS. HAD MY WIFE BEEN DRIVING (WHO IS VERY PETITE), I DON'T THINK SHE COULD HAVE FORCED THE CAR OVER AND SOMEONE COULD HAVE GOTTEN HURT. FROM WHAT I HAVE HEARD THIS WILL COST ABOUT $600 (UNTIL RECENTLY THEY WOULD FORCE YOU TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN WHICH WOULD COST WELL OVER $1000). THIS IS A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT TO SPEND ON SOMETHING THAT IS CLEARLY NOT UP TO A QUALITY STANDARD. I ALSO CANNOT JUSTIFY TAKING THIS TO A SHOP. IF THEY REPLACE THIS POORLY ENGINEERED PART WITH AN IDENTICAL ONE, IT IS QUITE LIKELY THAT IT WILL JUST BREAK AGAIN, TO MORE COSTS. BEYOND THIS, I CANNOT TRUST THAT MY WIFE CAN DRIVE THIS VEHICLE SAFELY. IF THIS IS NOT ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER, I HAVE NO CHOICE OTHER THAN TO SELL THIS VEHICLE AND BUY ANOTHER THAT IS SAFE FOR MY FAMILY. *TR

MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT ON MY 2006 SATURN ION WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO STEER. WHEN I TURN IT OFF IT RESETS IT SELF, BUT THEN GOES BACK. IT HAPPENS WHEN I DRIVE UNDER 15 MPH. *TR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN THE CAR. AT FIRST IT WOULD GO OUT SPORADICALLY, BUT NOW IT GOES OUT WITHIN ONE MINUTE OF DRIVING THE CAR. IT ALWAYS GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES WHILE IN TURNS. IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND SINCE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AT AROUND 64,000 MILES, THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT. THEY STATED THAT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED REPLACED, AND ESTIMATED COST AROUND $900. *TR

IN JULY 2008, THE POWER STEERING ON OUR 2006 SATURN ION (APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES) TURNED OFF WHILE EXITING AN INTERSTATE. THE FAILURE NEARLY CAUSED A SERIOUS COLLISION, BUT I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. POWER STEERING CONTINUED TO TURN OFF AT RANDOM AFTER THAT. THE CAR DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING COLUMN (AN $1,100 EXPENSE) TO FIX THE ISSUE, WHILE DENYING THERE WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE AND SO DID NOT REPORT IT AT THE TIME. *TR

THE POWERING STEERING MOTOR ON MY 2006 SATURN ION FAILED ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR STREET IN MY CITY. I HAD TO TAKE IT INTO THE GMC DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPLACED. *TR

OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST TWO MONTHS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY MY POWER STEERING LIGHT WILL COME ON WITH A WARNING CHIME AND MY POWER STEERING WILL FAIL. ONCE I TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURN THE CAR BACK ON THE LIGHT GOES OUT AND THE POWER STEERING WILL RETURN UNTIL THE CYCLE REPEATS ITSELF. MY CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. I HAVE CALLED SATURN AND ISSUED A COMPLAINT. THEY STATED THEY WOULD NEED TO HAVE THE DEALER RUN A DIAGNOSTIC ($100 AT MY EXPENSE) BEFORE THEY COULD PROCEED WITH THE COMPLAINT PROCESS AND OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THERE IS NO RECALL AT THIS TIME ALTHOUGH ONLINE IT DOES SHOW THEY HAVE HAD BULLETINS CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. ALSO ONLINE TODAY IS A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM CONCERNING THIS VERY ISSUE WITH THEIR CARS. THEY HAVE MULTIPLE GM BRANDS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT NOT THE SATURN BRAND WHICH IS ONE OF THE BRANDS THEY ARE DISCONTINUING. URL FOR THE ONLINE REPORT IS : HTTP://WWW.MSNBC.MSN.COM/ID/35655693/NS/BUSINESS-AUTOS/?GT1=43001. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WARNING ALARM WOULD CHIME AND ILLUMINATE ON THE WARNING PANEL. AT LOW SPEEDS, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ALARM CHIMED, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO USE EXTREME FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ELECTRIC ASSIST MOTOR FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE NECESSARY REPAIRS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL FAILURES FOLLOWING THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

MY 2006 SATURN ION HAS THE SAME POWER STEERING MOTOR DEFECT THAT THE RECALLED CHEVY COBALTS HAVE, MY POWER STEERING KEEPS CUTTING OFF, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN IN A FEW ACCIDENTS. YET GM/SATURN FAILED TO INCLUDE MY CAR IN THE RECALL THEY STARTED TODAY. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILING & PWR STEERING ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED. NOT CONSISTENT, STARTED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO BUT BECOMING MORE FREQUENT THIS PAST MONTH. HAPPENS EVEN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS (NOT CONSISTENT OR DUE TO TURNS). MUST PULL OVER & TURN CAR OFF & RESTART. THIS HAS SO FAR "RESET" THE POWER STEERING MODE. NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. SPEED/STEERING NOT A FACTOR. DANGEROUS WHEN PASSING & THIS HAPPENS!!!! *TR

POWER STEERING LIGHT GOES ON AND POWER STEERING FAILS WITHOUT WARNING. TURNING OFF ENGINE AND RESTARTING REMEDIES THE PROBLEM FOR A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THIS PROBLEM MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. I'M JUST WAITING FOR THE DAY WHEN THIS PROBLEM CAUSES AN ACCIDENT. *TR

LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SATURN ION QUIT ON ME ABRUPTLY AND IT ALMOST LED TO A CRASH. I WAS ABOUT TO TURN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A BELL CHIME, AND ONE OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AND JUST AS THAT HAPPENED, THE STEERING GOT REALLY HARD AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ANOTHER MOTORIST. AFTER I GOT HOME, I RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER WHEN IT WOULD SHUT OFF ALL OF A SUDDEN. I RAN IT FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD JUST SHUT OFF. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHEN MY CAR HAD AROUND 45K MILES ON IT. THIS SOUNDS JUST LIKE WHAT THE COBALTS AND PONTIACS THAT WERE JUST RECALLED WENT THROUGH. I BELIEVE THE SATURN IONS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AS WELL. I HAD THE REPLACE THE ENTIRE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM ON MY CAR AT A PRICE OF AROUND $900. *TR

I WAS DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING UNIT FAILED MAKING THE CAR NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILS WITHOUT WARNING WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAPPENS ON BOTH LONG TRIPS AND SHORT. IT FAILS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. PULL OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND WHEN YOU RESTART IT THE POWER STEERING WORKS FINE. *TR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILS WITHIN ONE MINUTE OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER ESPECIALLY AT SLOWER SPEEDS. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION, WHICH I BOUGHT FOR MY WIFE. I USED THE CAR TO JUMP START ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE NEXT DAY, MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT. AS I WAS MAKING A TURN INTO AN INTERSECTION MY WHEEL CEASED TO TURN AND I DROVE INTO SOME CONES, WHICH WERE IN PLACE TO PROTECT PEDESTRIANS. HAD MY WIFE BEEN DRIVING (WHO IS VERY PETITE), I DON'T THINK SHE COULD HAVE FORCED THE CAR OVER AND SOMEONE COULD HAVE GOTTEN HURT. FROM WHAT I HAVE HEARD THIS WILL COST ABOUT $600 (UNTIL RECENTLY THEY WOULD FORCE YOU TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN WHICH WOULD COST WELL OVER $1000). THIS IS A RIDICULOUS AMOUNT TO SPEND ON SOMETHING THAT IS CLEARLY NOT UP TO A QUALITY STANDARD. I ALSO CANNOT JUSTIFY TAKING THIS TO A SHOP. IF THEY REPLACE THIS POORLY ENGINEERED PART WITH AN IDENTICAL ONE, IT IS QUITE LIKELY THAT IT WILL JUST BREAK AGAIN, TO MORE COSTS. BEYOND THIS, I CANNOT TRUST THAT MY WIFE CAN DRIVE THIS VEHICLE SAFELY. IF THIS IS NOT ADDRESSED BY THE MANUFACTURER, I HAVE NO CHOICE OTHER THAN TO SELL THIS VEHICLE AND BUY ANOTHER THAT IS SAFE FOR MY FAMILY. *TR

MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT ON MY 2006 SATURN ION WHICH MAKES IT HARD TO STEER. WHEN I TURN IT OFF IT RESETS IT SELF, BUT THEN GOES BACK. IT HAPPENS WHEN I DRIVE UNDER 15 MPH. *TR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WENT OUT IN THE CAR. AT FIRST IT WOULD GO OUT SPORADICALLY, BUT NOW IT GOES OUT WITHIN ONE MINUTE OF DRIVING THE CAR. IT ALWAYS GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING, SOMETIMES WHILE IN TURNS. IT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO BE DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND SINCE THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT AT AROUND 64,000 MILES, THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY WOULD NOT FIX IT. THEY STATED THAT TO FIX THE PROBLEM, THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN WOULD NEED REPLACED, AND ESTIMATED COST AROUND $900. *TR

IN JULY 2008, THE POWER STEERING ON OUR 2006 SATURN ION (APPROXIMATELY 55,000 MILES) TURNED OFF WHILE EXITING AN INTERSTATE. THE FAILURE NEARLY CAUSED A SERIOUS COLLISION, BUT I WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL. POWER STEERING CONTINUED TO TURN OFF AT RANDOM AFTER THAT. THE CAR DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE POWER STEERING COLUMN (AN $1,100 EXPENSE) TO FIX THE ISSUE, WHILE DENYING THERE WAS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE POWER STEERING. I WAS UNAWARE OF THIS SITE AND SO DID NOT REPORT IT AT THE TIME. *TR

THE POWERING STEERING MOTOR ON MY 2006 SATURN ION FAILED ON ME IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR STREET IN MY CITY. I HAD TO TAKE IT INTO THE GMC DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT REPLACED. *TR

OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST TWO MONTHS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY MY POWER STEERING LIGHT WILL COME ON WITH A WARNING CHIME AND MY POWER STEERING WILL FAIL. ONCE I TURN THE CAR OFF AND THEN TURN THE CAR BACK ON THE LIGHT GOES OUT AND THE POWER STEERING WILL RETURN UNTIL THE CYCLE REPEATS ITSELF. MY CAR IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. I HAVE CALLED SATURN AND ISSUED A COMPLAINT. THEY STATED THEY WOULD NEED TO HAVE THE DEALER RUN A DIAGNOSTIC ($100 AT MY EXPENSE) BEFORE THEY COULD PROCEED WITH THE COMPLAINT PROCESS AND OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THERE IS NO RECALL AT THIS TIME ALTHOUGH ONLINE IT DOES SHOW THEY HAVE HAD BULLETINS CONCERNING THIS ISSUE. ALSO ONLINE TODAY IS A RECALL NOTICE FROM GM CONCERNING THIS VERY ISSUE WITH THEIR CARS. THEY HAVE MULTIPLE GM BRANDS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT NOT THE SATURN BRAND WHICH IS ONE OF THE BRANDS THEY ARE DISCONTINUING. URL FOR THE ONLINE REPORT IS : HTTP://WWW.MSNBC.MSN.COM/ID/35655693/NS/BUSINESS-AUTOS/?GT1=43001. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING WARNING ALARM WOULD CHIME AND ILLUMINATE ON THE WARNING PANEL. AT LOW SPEEDS, IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ALARM CHIMED, THE POWER STEERING WOULD FAIL AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD BECOME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO USE EXTREME FORCE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL AND MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ELECTRIC ASSIST MOTOR FAILED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER PERFORMED THE NECESSARY REPAIRS AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL FAILURES FOLLOWING THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 91,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.

MY 2006 SATURN ION HAS THE SAME POWER STEERING MOTOR DEFECT THAT THE RECALLED CHEVY COBALTS HAVE, MY POWER STEERING KEEPS CUTTING OFF, AND I HAVE NEARLY BEEN IN A FEW ACCIDENTS. YET GM/SATURN FAILED TO INCLUDE MY CAR IN THE RECALL THEY STARTED TODAY. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILING & PWR STEERING ERROR MESSAGE DISPLAYED. NOT CONSISTENT, STARTED ABOUT 2 MONTHS AGO BUT BECOMING MORE FREQUENT THIS PAST MONTH. HAPPENS EVEN WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAYS (NOT CONSISTENT OR DUE TO TURNS). MUST PULL OVER & TURN CAR OFF & RESTART. THIS HAS SO FAR "RESET" THE POWER STEERING MODE. NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. SPEED/STEERING NOT A FACTOR. DANGEROUS WHEN PASSING & THIS HAPPENS!!!! *TR

POWER STEERING LIGHT GOES ON AND POWER STEERING FAILS WITHOUT WARNING. TURNING OFF ENGINE AND RESTARTING REMEDIES THE PROBLEM FOR A VERY SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THIS PROBLEM MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER ESPECIALLY AT LOW SPEEDS. I'M JUST WAITING FOR THE DAY WHEN THIS PROBLEM CAUSES AN ACCIDENT. *TR

LESS THAN A YEAR AGO, THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SATURN ION QUIT ON ME ABRUPTLY AND IT ALMOST LED TO A CRASH. I WAS ABOUT TO TURN WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD A BELL CHIME, AND ONE OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS CAME ON AND JUST AS THAT HAPPENED, THE STEERING GOT REALLY HARD AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ANOTHER MOTORIST. AFTER I GOT HOME, I RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER WHEN IT WOULD SHUT OFF ALL OF A SUDDEN. I RAN IT FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND AFTER ABOUT 2 MINUTES OF DRIVING, THE POWER STEERING WOULD JUST SHUT OFF. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHEN MY CAR HAD AROUND 45K MILES ON IT. THIS SOUNDS JUST LIKE WHAT THE COBALTS AND PONTIACS THAT WERE JUST RECALLED WENT THROUGH. I BELIEVE THE SATURN IONS SHOULD BE LOOKED AT AS WELL. I HAD THE REPLACE THE ENTIRE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM ON MY CAR AT A PRICE OF AROUND $900. *TR

I WAS DRIVING AND THE POWER STEERING UNIT FAILED MAKING THE CAR NEXT TO IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILS WITHOUT WARNING WHEN YOU DRIVE THE CAR. IT HAPPENS ON BOTH LONG TRIPS AND SHORT. IT FAILS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. PULL OVER AND TURN THE CAR OFF AND WHEN YOU RESTART IT THE POWER STEERING WORKS FINE. *TR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING FAILS WITHIN ONE MINUTE OF STARTING THE VEHICLE. THIS MAKES THE VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER ESPECIALLY AT SLOWER SPEEDS. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. *TR

WHILE DRIVING, PWR STR LIGHTS UP ON MY DASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH. I HAVE TO STRUGGLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY, SO I CAN CUT THE IGNITION OFF, AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO RESET THE SYSTEM FOR A SHORT TIME. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ONLINE, AND HAVE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS. I HAVE CALLED SATURN, AND ADVISED THEM OF THE PROBLEM, AND THEY TELL ME THAT THEY HAVE HAD NO COMPLAINTS. I FIND THIS VERY HARD TO BELIEVE. OF COURSE, IT WILL COST ME OVER $1000 TO REPAIR IT AND IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. IT JUST SEEMS LIKE AFTER EVERYTHING THAT I HAVE RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET, SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE, BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED BY THIS STEERING PROBLEM. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. AS SHE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE POWER STEERING SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF IT RESET AND PERFORMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AGAIN ON TOMORROW SO THAT THEY CAN PERFORM ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED STATING THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE UNLESS THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THERE ARE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 03/30/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING UNIT AT NOT COST. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NO MORE PROBLEMS SINCE. UPDATED 06/14/10.*JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. AS SHE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE POWER STEERING SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF IT RESET AND PERFORMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AGAIN ON TOMORROW SO THAT THEY CAN PERFORM ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED STATING THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE UNLESS THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THERE ARE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 03/30/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING UNIT AT NOT COST. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NO MORE PROBLEMS SINCE. UPDATED 06/14/10.*JB

WHILE DRIVING, PWR STR LIGHTS UP ON MY DASH. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH. I HAVE TO STRUGGLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF OF THE HIGHWAY, SO I CAN CUT THE IGNITION OFF, AND RESTART THE CAR. THIS SEEMS TO RESET THE SYSTEM FOR A SHORT TIME. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH ONLINE, AND HAVE FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS. I HAVE CALLED SATURN, AND ADVISED THEM OF THE PROBLEM, AND THEY TELL ME THAT THEY HAVE HAD NO COMPLAINTS. I FIND THIS VERY HARD TO BELIEVE. OF COURSE, IT WILL COST ME OVER $1000 TO REPAIR IT AND IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. IT JUST SEEMS LIKE AFTER EVERYTHING THAT I HAVE RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET, SOMETHING SHOULD BE DONE, BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED BY THIS STEERING PROBLEM. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. AS SHE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE POWER STEERING SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF IT RESET AND PERFORMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AGAIN ON TOMORROW SO THAT THEY CAN PERFORM ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED STATING THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE UNLESS THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THERE ARE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 03/30/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING UNIT AT NOT COST. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NO MORE PROBLEMS SINCE. UPDATED 06/14/10.*JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. AS SHE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE POWER STEERING SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND MANEUVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON AND OFF IT RESET AND PERFORMED NORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST SHOWED THAT THERE WAS NO FAILURE ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AGAIN ON TOMORROW SO THAT THEY CAN PERFORM ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED STATING THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE UNLESS THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A FAILURE. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THERE ARE NO RECALLS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 03/30/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER REPLACED THE POWER STEERING UNIT AT NOT COST. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE HAVE BEEN NO MORE PROBLEMS SINCE. UPDATED 06/14/10.*JB

POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF DURING CAR OPERATION. *TR

POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF DURING CAR OPERATION. *TR

ON SUNDAY, OCT. 25, 2009 THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 SATURN ION SL3. RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT CAME BACK ON BUT WHEN OUT AGAIN ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER. TOOK THE CAR TO VAN CHEVROLET IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. THE SAID I NEEDED A NEW STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING IS RUN OFF ELECTRIC MOTORS IN THE COLUMN. THEY RESET THE FAULT AND ORDERED A NEW COLUMN. WHEN THEY INSTALLED THE NEW COLUMN, THE POWER STEERING MOTORS WERE BAD, SO THE PUT THE ORIGINAL STEERING COLUMN BACK ON. THE DEALER DID SOMETHING WITH THE COMPUTER MODULE AND THE FAULT HASN'T COME BACK, BUT THEY DID TELL ME THAT IT DEFINITELY WILL AND THE POWER STEERING WILL DEFINITELY REALLY GO OUT. *TR

ON SUNDAY, OCT. 25, 2009 THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON MY 2006 SATURN ION SL3. RESTARTED THE CAR AND IT CAME BACK ON BUT WHEN OUT AGAIN ABOUT 5 MINUTES LATER. TOOK THE CAR TO VAN CHEVROLET IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. THE SAID I NEEDED A NEW STEERING COLUMN BECAUSE THE POWER STEERING IS RUN OFF ELECTRIC MOTORS IN THE COLUMN. THEY RESET THE FAULT AND ORDERED A NEW COLUMN. WHEN THEY INSTALLED THE NEW COLUMN, THE POWER STEERING MOTORS WERE BAD, SO THE PUT THE ORIGINAL STEERING COLUMN BACK ON. THE DEALER DID SOMETHING WITH THE COMPUTER MODULE AND THE FAULT HASN'T COME BACK, BUT THEY DID TELL ME THAT IT DEFINITELY WILL AND THE POWER STEERING WILL DEFINITELY REALLY GO OUT. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER INFO AREA GIVES PWR STR MESSAGE. AFTER YOU SHUT THE CAR DOWN IT WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PWR STR MESSAGE GOES AWAY. *TR

POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER INFO AREA GIVES PWR STR MESSAGE. AFTER YOU SHUT THE CAR DOWN IT WILL WORK PROPERLY AND PWR STR MESSAGE GOES AWAY. *TR

POWER STEERING RANDOMLY QUITS. OCCURS FREQUENTLY. LOW SPEED CONTROL REQUIRES PHYSICAL STRENGTH BEYOND THAT OF THE AVERAGE PERSON. RESETS WHEN MOTOR TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. *TR

POWER STEERING RANDOMLY QUITS. OCCURS FREQUENTLY. LOW SPEED CONTROL REQUIRES PHYSICAL STRENGTH BEYOND THAT OF THE AVERAGE PERSON. RESETS WHEN MOTOR TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. *TR

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2006 SATURN ION. RUNS GREAT OTHER THAN ABOUT A WEEK AGO WHILE DRIVING , THE (PWR STR) LIGHT WENT ON AND ABOUT 2 SECONDS LATER IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. MY FIANCE WAS DRIVING AND WHILE MAKING THE TURN AT THE SAME TIME THE LACK OF STEERING HAPPENED SHE COULDN'T STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND COULDN'T STEER OUT AND SHE HIT THE CURB, DAMAGING THE FRONT WHEEL. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY IF SHE WOULD'VE PANICKED OR JUST STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, OR SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN ON THAT SIDEWALK . CURRENTLY ONLINE I'VE READ AND HAVE HEARD THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS WITH THIS ISSUE. MAYBE MORE THAT WE DON'T KNOW BECAUSE PEOPLE JUST GOT IT FIXED. *TR

WE RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2006 SATURN ION. RUNS GREAT OTHER THAN ABOUT A WEEK AGO WHILE DRIVING , THE (PWR STR) LIGHT WENT ON AND ABOUT 2 SECONDS LATER IT WAS VERY DIFFICULT TO MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. MY FIANCE WAS DRIVING AND WHILE MAKING THE TURN AT THE SAME TIME THE LACK OF STEERING HAPPENED SHE COULDN'T STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND COULDN'T STEER OUT AND SHE HIT THE CURB, DAMAGING THE FRONT WHEEL. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY IF SHE WOULD'VE PANICKED OR JUST STOPPED IN TRAFFIC, OR SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN ON THAT SIDEWALK . CURRENTLY ONLINE I'VE READ AND HAVE HEARD THAT THERE ARE THOUSANDS WITH THIS ISSUE. MAYBE MORE THAT WE DON'T KNOW BECAUSE PEOPLE JUST GOT IT FIXED. *TR

NORMAL DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. SUDDEN STEERING FAILURE CAUSED BY FAILURE OF LEFT TIE ROD. CAR HAS 65,000 MILES AND IS WELL MAINTAINED. ENTIRE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO COLLATERAL DAMAGE. *TR

NORMAL DRIVING UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. SUDDEN STEERING FAILURE CAUSED BY FAILURE OF LEFT TIE ROD. CAR HAS 65,000 MILES AND IS WELL MAINTAINED. ENTIRE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM MUST BE REPLACED DUE TO COLLATERAL DAMAGE. *TR

MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT ABOUT 5 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES NOT START WORKING UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND STARTED AGAIN. IT'S EXTREMELY SCARY DANGEROUS. THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE, THE SECOND TIME I DECIDED I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO GET FIXED AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT 3 MORE TIMES BEFORE I COULD GET IT IN.

MY POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT ABOUT 5 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. IT DOES NOT START WORKING UNTIL THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND STARTED AGAIN. IT'S EXTREMELY SCARY DANGEROUS. THE FIRST TIME I THOUGHT IT WAS A FLUKE, THE SECOND TIME I DECIDED I NEEDED TO TAKE IT TO GET FIXED AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT 3 MORE TIMES BEFORE I COULD GET IT IN.

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION2 WHO'S POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. I REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO GM/SATURN A YEAR AGO AND WAS TOLD BY THE SATURN SHOP IN MANSFIELD, OH. THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THIS PARTICULAR CAR DUE TO SEEING SO MANY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT SEEMS BE A TEMPORARY FIX FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND WILL CLICK OFF SHORTLY AFTER ACCELERATING IN SPEED. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 SATURN ION2 WHO'S POWER STEERING GOES OUT WHILE DRIVING. I REPORTED THIS ISSUE TO GM/SATURN A YEAR AGO AND WAS TOLD BY THE SATURN SHOP IN MANSFIELD, OH. THAT THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THIS PARTICULAR CAR DUE TO SEEING SO MANY WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT SEEMS BE A TEMPORARY FIX FOR ABOUT A MINUTE AND WILL CLICK OFF SHORTLY AFTER ACCELERATING IN SPEED. *TR

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SATURN ION 2, FAILED AT AROUND 37,000 MILES. THE POWER STEERING WILL WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS EVERY TIME I START THE CAR, BUT THEN SHUTS OFF. STEERING IS DIFFICULT WITH NO POWER STEERING. SO FAR NOW REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, SATURN SAID THEY WILL CHARGE ME AT LEAST $1,000.00 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS THE SAME STEERING SYSTEM AS USED THE CHEVY COBALT, "FEDERAL REGULATORS INVESTIGATE CHEVY COBALT STEERING COMPLAINTS." *TR

THE ELECTRIC POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SATURN ION 2, FAILED AT AROUND 37,000 MILES. THE POWER STEERING WILL WORK FOR A FEW SECONDS EVERY TIME I START THE CAR, BUT THEN SHUTS OFF. STEERING IS DIFFICULT WITH NO POWER STEERING. SO FAR NOW REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE, SATURN SAID THEY WILL CHARGE ME AT LEAST $1,000.00 FOR THE REPAIR. THIS THE SAME STEERING SYSTEM AS USED THE CHEVY COBALT, "FEDERAL REGULATORS INVESTIGATE CHEVY COBALT STEERING COMPLAINTS." *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TURN THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF SO THAT IT WOULD RESET ITSELF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TO FIVE TIMES WHILE DRIVING A LONGER DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC STEERING MOTOR AND COLUMN $1000 AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE SATURN MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 03/04/10 *BF UPDATED 06/11/10.*JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE AND TURN THE VEHICLE ON AND OFF SO THAT IT WOULD RESET ITSELF. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TO FIVE TIMES WHILE DRIVING A LONGER DISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC STEERING MOTOR AND COLUMN $1000 AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. THE SATURN MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS OR WARRANTIES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000. UPDATED 03/04/10 *BF UPDATED 06/11/10.*JB

WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, I RECEIVED A POWER STEERING INDICATION AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME TIGHT. IT IS HARD TO TURN THE CAR. ONCE I STOP THE CAR AND RESTARTED THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY, BUT COMES BACK PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS BEGINNING TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY, MORE LIKE TWO OR THREE TIMES A DAY. *TR

WHILE DRIVING ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, I RECEIVED A POWER STEERING INDICATION AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME TIGHT. IT IS HARD TO TURN THE CAR. ONCE I STOP THE CAR AND RESTARTED THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY, BUT COMES BACK PERIODICALLY WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS BEGINNING TO HAPPEN MORE FREQUENTLY, MORE LIKE TWO OR THREE TIMES A DAY. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE CONTACT IS CURRENTLY HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACTS FEELS THIS VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUSE A CRASH WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. JO

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT FLASHED AND THE POWER STEERING WENT OUT. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE CONTACT IS CURRENTLY HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACTS FEELS THIS VEHICLE COULD HAVE CAUSE A CRASH WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. JO

I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TURN OFF MY IGNITION OR REMOVE MY KEY TWO SEPARATE TIMES. NOT ONLY THAT MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND WAS ONLY ABLE TO BE FIXED BY THE DEALERSHIP. MOST RECENTLY ALONG WITH THE KEY IGNITION PROBLEM, THERE IS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE IGNITION WAS FIXED IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY BUT THIS TIME IT IS NOT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL BLOGS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM SUFFERING CONSUMERS. *TR

I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TURN OFF MY IGNITION OR REMOVE MY KEY TWO SEPARATE TIMES. NOT ONLY THAT MY POWER STEERING WENT OUT AND WAS ONLY ABLE TO BE FIXED BY THE DEALERSHIP. MOST RECENTLY ALONG WITH THE KEY IGNITION PROBLEM, THERE IS A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE IGNITION WAS FIXED IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY BUT THIS TIME IT IS NOT. I HAVE READ SEVERAL BLOGS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FROM SUFFERING CONSUMERS. *TR

POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON SATURN ION 2006 WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE FUSE IS FINE. IT GOES OUT ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER THE DRIVE BEGINS. UPON TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTING IT, IT WORKS FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES. *TR

POWER STEERING WENT OUT ON SATURN ION 2006 WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE FUSE IS FINE. IT GOES OUT ABOUT 5 MINUTES AFTER THE DRIVE BEGINS. UPON TURNING OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTARTING IT, IT WORKS FOR ANOTHER 5 MINUTES. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE "POWER STEERING" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND THEN THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER STEERING. SHE WAS ABLE TO RESUME OPERATION, BUT WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55,000. UPDATED 01/20/10 *BF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF HIS HOUSE IN IDLE WHEN SUDDENLY THE SPEEDOMETER READ 120 MPH. UPDATED 01/22/10

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH THE "POWER STEERING" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND THEN THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER STEERING. SHE WAS ABLE TO RESUME OPERATION, BUT WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55,000. UPDATED 01/20/10 *BF. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF HIS HOUSE IN IDLE WHEN SUDDENLY THE SPEEDOMETER READ 120 MPH. UPDATED 01/22/10

A FEW WEEKS AGO, MY 2006 SATURN ION LOST POWER STEERING CAPABILITY WHILE I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY (DOING 65MPH)! NEEDLESS TO SAY, I NARROWLY AVOIDED A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND WAS DISMAYED TO SUBSEQUENTLY FIND OUT THAT I HAVE A DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN MOTOR (ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL SATURN DEALERSHIP) WHICH WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER WARRANTY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2007 SOMEWHAT RELUCTANTLY SINCE IT ALREADY HAD 40,000 MILES ON IT BUT IT WAS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE AFTER A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH MY FIRST SATURN FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. I WAS AT A NEW JOB AND NEEDED A CAR DESPERATELY. I CHOSE SATURN AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE BRAND'S RELIABILITY, EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MY OWN PERSONAL SATISFACTION AS A PREVIOUS SATURN OWNER. WHEN I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE LAST WEEK TO CHECK WHETHER THIS POWER STEERING FAILURE WAS A RECALL ITEM, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WASN'T AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REGISTER A COMPLAINT TO SEE WHAT OPTIONS WERE AVAILABLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR. TODAY I WAS INFORMED BY GM/SATURN CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT THEY WILL NOT COVER THE $525.00 REPAIR OF THIS MAJOR DEFECT SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE CAR HAD ACCORDING TO THEM, "EXCESS MILEAGE" (AT 50,000 MILES, A 3-YR. OLD CAR SHOULD NOT LOSE A MAJOR COMPONENT SUCH AS THE POWER STEERING TO MY THINKING). I WAS SERIOUSLY CONCERNED ENOUGH ABOUT THIS DEFECT TO CONTACT YOU TO SEE IF YOU CAN BRING SOME RESOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE. I'VE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THOUSANDS OF SATURN ION OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE IN PRECARIOUS DRIVING SITUATIONS. IS GM WAITING FOR A FATALITY BEFORE THEY ISSUE A RECALL, OR IS IT BECAUSE THE COMPANY IS BANKRUPT THAT THEY DECIDED TO PLAY RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH OUR SAFETY? NEEDLESS TO SAY, MY TRUST AND FAITH IN GM IS COMPROMISED AND I AM NOT WILLING TO PAY FOR A REPAIR THAT SHOULD BE COVERED. *TR

A FEW WEEKS AGO, MY 2006 SATURN ION LOST POWER STEERING CAPABILITY WHILE I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY (DOING 65MPH)! NEEDLESS TO SAY, I NARROWLY AVOIDED A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND WAS DISMAYED TO SUBSEQUENTLY FIND OUT THAT I HAVE A DEFECTIVE STEERING COLUMN MOTOR (ACCORDING TO THE LOCAL SATURN DEALERSHIP) WHICH WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER WARRANTY. I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2007 SOMEWHAT RELUCTANTLY SINCE IT ALREADY HAD 40,000 MILES ON IT BUT IT WAS THE ONLY ONE AVAILABLE AFTER A MAJOR ACCIDENT WITH MY FIRST SATURN FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. I WAS AT A NEW JOB AND NEEDED A CAR DESPERATELY. I CHOSE SATURN AGAIN BECAUSE OF THE BRAND'S RELIABILITY, EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE AND MY OWN PERSONAL SATISFACTION AS A PREVIOUS SATURN OWNER. WHEN I CALLED CUSTOMER SERVICE LAST WEEK TO CHECK WHETHER THIS POWER STEERING FAILURE WAS A RECALL ITEM, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WASN'T AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REGISTER A COMPLAINT TO SEE WHAT OPTIONS WERE AVAILABLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR. TODAY I WAS INFORMED BY GM/SATURN CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT THEY WILL NOT COVER THE $525.00 REPAIR OF THIS MAJOR DEFECT SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE CAR HAD ACCORDING TO THEM, "EXCESS MILEAGE" (AT 50,000 MILES, A 3-YR. OLD CAR SHOULD NOT LOSE A MAJOR COMPONENT SUCH AS THE POWER STEERING TO MY THINKING). I WAS SERIOUSLY CONCERNED ENOUGH ABOUT THIS DEFECT TO CONTACT YOU TO SEE IF YOU CAN BRING SOME RESOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE. I'VE DONE EXTENSIVE RESEARCH ONLINE AND FOUND THAT THOUSANDS OF SATURN ION OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE IN PRECARIOUS DRIVING SITUATIONS. IS GM WAITING FOR A FATALITY BEFORE THEY ISSUE A RECALL, OR IS IT BECAUSE THE COMPANY IS BANKRUPT THAT THEY DECIDED TO PLAY RUSSIAN ROULETTE WITH OUR SAFETY? NEEDLESS TO SAY, MY TRUST AND FAITH IN GM IS COMPROMISED AND I AM NOT WILLING TO PAY FOR A REPAIR THAT SHOULD BE COVERED. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. AFTER 30 SECONDS OF VEHICLE OPERATION, THE POWER STEERING WILL FAIL. USUALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESUME NORMAL OPERATION FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50000. UPDATED 1/11/09 *CN THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 01/14/10.*JB

THE POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES DURING A SINGLE TRIP. I NEED TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN BACK ON IN ORDER TO RESET THE POWER STEERING ERROR MSG THAT APPEARS ON DASH... NOT LONG AFTER THAT IT FAILS AGAIN. THERE HAVE BEEN THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB. THE VEHICLE IS A 2006 SATURN ION 2. DEALER SAYS ITS A COMPUTER CHIP IN STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE YET TO GET REPAIRED DUE TO OUTRAGEOUS REPAIR COSTS. SATURN NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL, AND NEED TO STOP STEALING PEOPLES MONEY WHILE PUTTING THEY'RE LIVES IN JEOPARDY WITH A FAULTY STEERING SYSTEM THAT FAILS AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. AFTER 30 SECONDS OF VEHICLE OPERATION, THE POWER STEERING WILL FAIL. USUALLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED THE POWER STEERING WOULD RESUME NORMAL OPERATION FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 90000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50000. UPDATED 1/11/09 *CN THE POWER STEERING MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. UPDATED 01/14/10.*JB

THE POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES DURING A SINGLE TRIP. I NEED TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND TURN BACK ON IN ORDER TO RESET THE POWER STEERING ERROR MSG THAT APPEARS ON DASH... NOT LONG AFTER THAT IT FAILS AGAIN. THERE HAVE BEEN THOUSANDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB. THE VEHICLE IS A 2006 SATURN ION 2. DEALER SAYS ITS A COMPUTER CHIP IN STEERING COLUMN. I HAVE YET TO GET REPAIRED DUE TO OUTRAGEOUS REPAIR COSTS. SATURN NEEDS TO ISSUE A RECALL, AND NEED TO STOP STEALING PEOPLES MONEY WHILE PUTTING THEY'RE LIVES IN JEOPARDY WITH A FAULTY STEERING SYSTEM THAT FAILS AT HIGH OR LOW SPEEDS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE OF HER VEHICLE. A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT A FUEL LEAK WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN WHICH SHE WAS ADVISED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC FEE PRIOR TO INSPECTION. ALSO THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LOOSE POWER STEERING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED HER THAT THE STEERING COMPONENT WOULD BE REPAIRED AS A FREE REMEDY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 49,865.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. SHE SMELLED A STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE INSIDE OF HER VEHICLE. A MECHANIC CONCLUDED THAT A FUEL LEAK WAS PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN WHICH SHE WAS ADVISED THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR A DIAGNOSTIC FEE PRIOR TO INSPECTION. ALSO THE VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENTLY LOOSE POWER STEERING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED HER THAT THE STEERING COMPONENT WOULD BE REPAIRED AS A FREE REMEDY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 49,865.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHICH CAUSED HER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF WHICH ALLOWED THE POWER STEERING TO RESET. ALTHOUGH SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE, THE FOLLOWING DAY THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CLOSEST DEALER TO HER RESIDENCE IS CURRENTLY OUT OF BUSINESS. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 75,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE POWER STEERING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHICH CAUSED HER TO LOSE STEERING CONTROL. THE CONTACT SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF WHICH ALLOWED THE POWER STEERING TO RESET. ALTHOUGH SHE WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO HER RESIDENCE, THE FOLLOWING DAY THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE CLOSEST DEALER TO HER RESIDENCE IS CURRENTLY OUT OF BUSINESS. A LOCAL MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND THE FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 75,000.

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH SHASTA ON VERY WINDY AND DANGEROUS ROADS SURROUNDED BY BIG RIG TRUCKS AND OTHER VEHICLES WHEN MY POWER STEER ON MY 2006 SATURN ION COMPLETELY STOPS WORKING. I STARTED TO LOOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE WHEN I WENT TO TURN ON A TURN AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY TWO BIG RIG TRUCKS. AFTER LOTS OF SCREECHING AND HONKING I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON, THE STEERING CONTINUED TO WORK AGAIN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE POWER STEERING SINCE THEN HAS CONTINUED TO SHUT OFF AND I AM NOW FORCED TO DRIVE ANOTHER VEHICLE UNTIL THIS IS FIXED IN FEAR OF CAUSING A HUGE ACCIDENT. COST OF THIS REPAIR ON AVERAGE IS OVER $1100. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS HAD THIS EXACT PROBLEM, MANY HAVE AND HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT IT. I WAS ALMOST IN A HUGE ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS, I COULD ONLY IMAGINE HOW MANY COULD HAVE BEEN HURT HAD I NOT ACTED QUICKLY THE WAY I DID. *TR

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH SHASTA ON VERY WINDY AND DANGEROUS ROADS SURROUNDED BY BIG RIG TRUCKS AND OTHER VEHICLES WHEN MY POWER STEER ON MY 2006 SATURN ION COMPLETELY STOPS WORKING. I STARTED TO LOOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE WHEN I WENT TO TURN ON A TURN AND WAS ALMOST HIT BY TWO BIG RIG TRUCKS. AFTER LOTS OF SCREECHING AND HONKING I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER I TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF THEN BACK ON, THE STEERING CONTINUED TO WORK AGAIN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE POWER STEERING SINCE THEN HAS CONTINUED TO SHUT OFF AND I AM NOW FORCED TO DRIVE ANOTHER VEHICLE UNTIL THIS IS FIXED IN FEAR OF CAUSING A HUGE ACCIDENT. COST OF THIS REPAIR ON AVERAGE IS OVER $1100. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WHO HAS HAD THIS EXACT PROBLEM, MANY HAVE AND HAVE WRITTEN ABOUT IT. I WAS ALMOST IN A HUGE ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS, I COULD ONLY IMAGINE HOW MANY COULD HAVE BEEN HURT HAD I NOT ACTED QUICKLY THE WAY I DID. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. INTERMITTENTLY THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THERE WAS A LOST OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $900.00 TO REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEAR BOX. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND HE WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 32,000. UPDATED 12/07/09. *LJ UPDATED 12/08/09.*JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. INTERMITTENTLY THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THERE WAS A LOST OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY $900.00 TO REPAIR THE STEERING COLUMN AND GEAR BOX. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND HE WAS REFERRED TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 32,000. UPDATED 12/07/09. *LJ UPDATED 12/08/09.*JB

I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 1 IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA WHEN A BELL BEEPED AND MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I ALMOST GOT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN I TRIED TO GET OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK & SEE IF THE FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT. NO ONE COULD FIND THE FLUID CONTAINER. WHEN WE RESTARTED THE CAR, THE LIGHT WENT OUT FOR AWHILE AND IT WAS OK BUT IT CONTINUED TO COME ON TILL I GOT IT HOME & PARKED IT. *TR

I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROUTE 1 IN KEY WEST, FLORIDA WHEN A BELL BEEPED AND MY POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON AND I ALMOST GOT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN I TRIED TO GET OFF THE ROAD TO CHECK & SEE IF THE FLUID HAD LEAKED OUT. NO ONE COULD FIND THE FLUID CONTAINER. WHEN WE RESTARTED THE CAR, THE LIGHT WENT OUT FOR AWHILE AND IT WAS OK BUT IT CONTINUED TO COME ON TILL I GOT IT HOME & PARKED IT. *TR

ELECTRIC ASSIST POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. STOP THE CAR AND SHUT IT OFF. THE STEERING WORKS WHEN THE CAR IS RESTARTED. *TR

ELECTRIC ASSIST POWER STEERING STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING. STOP THE CAR AND SHUT IT OFF. THE STEERING WORKS WHEN THE CAR IS RESTARTED. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $950.00 THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 96,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED AT AN EXPENSE OF $950.00 THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 96,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. HE STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN HE LOST POWER STEERING. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WHILE STEERING. OCCASIONALLY HE CAN RESTART THE VEHICLE AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,453.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. HE STATED THAT INTERMITTENTLY THE POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, AND THEN HE LOST POWER STEERING. AS A CONSEQUENCE HE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY WHILE STEERING. OCCASIONALLY HE CAN RESTART THE VEHICLE AND RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,453.

POWER STEERING ON 2006 SATURN ION 3 RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS AT UNSUSPECTED TIMES, AND DRIVERS ARE NOT PREPARED FOR HOW HARD IT IS TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT AS OF YET BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. DURING INTERNET RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THE SATURN ION MODELS. A 16 YEAR OLD IS NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR IF THIS HAPPENS TO THEM. *TR

POWER STEERING ON 2006 SATURN ION 3 RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS AT UNSUSPECTED TIMES, AND DRIVERS ARE NOT PREPARED FOR HOW HARD IT IS TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT AS OF YET BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, BUT IT NEEDS TO BE CORRECTED. DURING INTERNET RESEARCH, I FOUND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THE SATURN ION MODELS. A 16 YEAR OLD IS NOT GOING TO BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE CAR IF THIS HAPPENS TO THEM. *TR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT WILL INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. SOMETIMES THE PROBLEM WILL OCCUR JUST AFTER STARTING THE CAR, SOMETIMES IT WILL WAIT UNTIL AFTER 30 MINUTES OF CONTINUOUS DRIVING. IT USUALLY HAPPENS AFTER A TURN, BUT HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, ALMOST PUTTING ME INTO A WALL ON THE FREEWAY ON-RAMP. DEALER SAYS STEERING COLUMN NEEDS REPLACED, WITH EXPENSIVE PARTS, AND MORE EXPENSIVE LABOR CHARGES. *TR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING UNIT WILL INTERMITTENTLY GO OUT, CAUSING IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. SOMETIMES THE PROBLEM WILL OCCUR JUST AFTER STARTING THE CAR, SOMETIMES IT WILL WAIT UNTIL AFTER 30 MINUTES OF CONTINUOUS DRIVING. IT USUALLY HAPPENS AFTER A TURN, BUT HAS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURN, ALMOST PUTTING ME INTO A WALL ON THE FREEWAY ON-RAMP. DEALER SAYS STEERING COLUMN NEEDS REPLACED, WITH EXPENSIVE PARTS, AND MORE EXPENSIVE LABOR CHARGES. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. HE STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IT REACTIVATES WHEN YOU TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON . THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST MONTH. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY INFORMED HIM TO CONTACT NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT SO THAT A RECALL CAN BE ISSUED. HE HAS RESEARCHED THAT MANY CONSUMERS ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE REPAIRS DONE UNDER OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51000. BL UPDATED 10/5/09 *CN THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE STEERING MOTOR. UPDATED 10/07/09

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. HE STATES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT AND A WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IT REACTIVATES WHEN YOU TURN THE VEHICLE BACK ON . THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 25 TIMES WITHIN THE LAST MONTH. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY INFORMED HIM TO CONTACT NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT SO THAT A RECALL CAN BE ISSUED. HE HAS RESEARCHED THAT MANY CONSUMERS ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN IN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE REPAIRS DONE UNDER OWNERS EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51000. BL UPDATED 10/5/09 *CN THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE STEERING MOTOR. UPDATED 10/07/09

WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY ON A CURVED RAMP THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY WENT OUT. IT WAS VERY VERY HARD TO STEER. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT THE POWER STEERING STARTING WORKING AGAIN. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR A SHORT DISTANCE, AGAIN SUDDENLY NO POWER STEERING. EVERY TIME THE CAR IS TURNED OFF IT RESETS THE POWER STEERING. IT WILL GO OUT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE AND IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. THIS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE BY THE SATURN MANUFACTURER. WILL PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE A RECALL IS ISSUED TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM? I BET IF THE CEO OF SATURN/GM OWNED A CAR WITH THIS PROBLEM AND HIS WIFE,DAUGHTER,SON OR MOTHER WAS DRIVING IT, A RECALL WOULD BE DONE IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. THE COST OF REPAIR IS OVER $1000.00 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. HOW CONVENIENT FOR THE DEALER TO MAKE MONEY FROM A POSSIBLE DEADLY SITUATION. *TR

WHILE ENTERING THE HIGHWAY ON A CURVED RAMP THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY WENT OUT. IT WAS VERY VERY HARD TO STEER. AFTER TURNING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT THE POWER STEERING STARTING WORKING AGAIN. AFTER DRIVING THE CAR A SHORT DISTANCE, AGAIN SUDDENLY NO POWER STEERING. EVERY TIME THE CAR IS TURNED OFF IT RESETS THE POWER STEERING. IT WILL GO OUT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE AND IN ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. THIS SHOULD BE COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE BY THE SATURN MANUFACTURER. WILL PEOPLE HAVE TO DIE BEFORE A RECALL IS ISSUED TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM? I BET IF THE CEO OF SATURN/GM OWNED A CAR WITH THIS PROBLEM AND HIS WIFE,DAUGHTER,SON OR MOTHER WAS DRIVING IT, A RECALL WOULD BE DONE IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. THE COST OF REPAIR IS OVER $1000.00 FOR PARTS AND LABOR. HOW CONVENIENT FOR THE DEALER TO MAKE MONEY FROM A POSSIBLE DEADLY SITUATION. *TR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT FINALLY WENT OUT COMPLETELY. I TOOK IT THE SATURN DEALER A WHILE BACK AND WAS TOLD THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY HAD A PINCHED WIRE AND BAD FUSE $200.00 AND THE NEXT DAY SAME THING HAPPENED TOOK BACK TO DEALER THAT'S WHEN THEY TOLD ME $1500.00 PLUS TO CHANGE COLUMN I AM AN ELECTRONICS TECH AT LOCKED THERE WAS NO BAD FUSE BEFORE OR AFTER THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT AND NO PINCHED WIRE WITH TAPE THAT THEY SAID THEY REPAIRED I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THIS IS ALSO THE SAME SYSTEM USED ON THE COBOLT, MALIBU AND PONTIAC ALL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I CALLED G.M. AND WAS TOLD THEY AREN'T HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR STEERING SO NO RECALLS WERE MADE , I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE INTERNET POSTINGS BUT THEY HUNG UP ON ME I JUST GOT A PHONE CALL FROM A NEPHEW WITH A 2006 SATURN ION 2 HAS EXACT SAME PROBLEM HE'S ASKING FOR MY HELP TOLD HIM I'M IN SAME PROBLEM COULD NOT HELP IF G.M IS HAVING THIS MUCH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WITH THEIR CARS THEY SHOULD MAKE A RECALL AND TAKE CARE OF IT I OWN SEVERAL OTHER G.M PRODUCTS BUT I'M READY TO CHANGE TO JAPANESE MADE PRODUCTS MORE RELIABLE THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WHEN YOU LOSE STEERING UNEXPECTEDLY CHECK THE INTERNET AS I DID HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH SMALL G.M MADE CARS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND SOME PAY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ONLY TO HAVE IT HAPPEN AGAIN. THANKS *TR

ELECTRIC POWER STEERING HAS BEEN INTERMITTENT FINALLY WENT OUT COMPLETELY. I TOOK IT THE SATURN DEALER A WHILE BACK AND WAS TOLD THE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY HAD A PINCHED WIRE AND BAD FUSE $200.00 AND THE NEXT DAY SAME THING HAPPENED TOOK BACK TO DEALER THAT'S WHEN THEY TOLD ME $1500.00 PLUS TO CHANGE COLUMN I AM AN ELECTRONICS TECH AT LOCKED THERE WAS NO BAD FUSE BEFORE OR AFTER THEY SAID THEY FIXED IT AND NO PINCHED WIRE WITH TAPE THAT THEY SAID THEY REPAIRED I HAVE SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM THIS IS ALSO THE SAME SYSTEM USED ON THE COBOLT, MALIBU AND PONTIAC ALL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM I CALLED G.M. AND WAS TOLD THEY AREN'T HAVING ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEIR STEERING SO NO RECALLS WERE MADE , I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE INTERNET POSTINGS BUT THEY HUNG UP ON ME I JUST GOT A PHONE CALL FROM A NEPHEW WITH A 2006 SATURN ION 2 HAS EXACT SAME PROBLEM HE'S ASKING FOR MY HELP TOLD HIM I'M IN SAME PROBLEM COULD NOT HELP IF G.M IS HAVING THIS MUCH ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WITH THEIR CARS THEY SHOULD MAKE A RECALL AND TAKE CARE OF IT I OWN SEVERAL OTHER G.M PRODUCTS BUT I'M READY TO CHANGE TO JAPANESE MADE PRODUCTS MORE RELIABLE THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM WHEN YOU LOSE STEERING UNEXPECTEDLY CHECK THE INTERNET AS I DID HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WITH SMALL G.M MADE CARS ARE HAVING THIS PROBLEM AND SOME PAY TO HAVE IT REPAIRED ONLY TO HAVE IT HAPPEN AGAIN. THANKS *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. CAUSED DRIVER TO VEER ACROSS 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC AND ALMOST INTO THE CEMENT MEDIAN WALL. HAS NOT RECURRED SINCE THAT DAY BUT THERE WERE 4 INCIDENTS IN ONE DAY. SEEMS TO BE FINE AT SLOWER SPEEDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO SATURN DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD NOT TO PLUG EXTERNAL ELECTRIC DEVICES INTO THE POWER SOURCE IN THE CAR, SUCH AS GPS, IPOD, ETC. AS THIS CAN INTERFERE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I HAVE BEEN TO MANY SITES ON THE INTERNET AND SEEN NUMEROUS CASES OF THIS HAPPENING IN SATURN IONS MODEL YEARS BETWEEN 2003-2007. *TR

2006 SATURN ION POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. CAUSED DRIVER TO VEER ACROSS 4 LANES OF TRAFFIC AND ALMOST INTO THE CEMENT MEDIAN WALL. HAS NOT RECURRED SINCE THAT DAY BUT THERE WERE 4 INCIDENTS IN ONE DAY. SEEMS TO BE FINE AT SLOWER SPEEDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO SATURN DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. TOOK VEHICLE TO ANOTHER REPAIR SHOP AND WAS TOLD NOT TO PLUG EXTERNAL ELECTRIC DEVICES INTO THE POWER SOURCE IN THE CAR, SUCH AS GPS, IPOD, ETC. AS THIS CAN INTERFERE WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. I HAVE BEEN TO MANY SITES ON THE INTERNET AND SEEN NUMEROUS CASES OF THIS HAPPENING IN SATURN IONS MODEL YEARS BETWEEN 2003-2007. *TR

SATURN ION 2006 POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT THIS COULD GET ME KILLED LIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS. *TR

SATURN ION 2006 POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT THIS COULD GET ME KILLED LIVING IN THE MOUNTAINS. *TR

THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING, AND THE STEERING BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON, IT WORKS FINE FOR A FEW MILES THEN THE POWER STEERING CUTS OFF AGAIN. *TR

THE POWER STEERING LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING, AND THE STEERING BECOMES EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF AND TURNED BACK ON, IT WORKS FINE FOR A FEW MILES THEN THE POWER STEERING CUTS OFF AGAIN. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING, THERE WAS A DINGING SOUND AND THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. ONCE THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON, POWER STEERING RESUMES FOR AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF IT WERE TO GO OFF MID-TURN. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING, THERE WAS A DINGING SOUND AND THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. ONCE THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON, POWER STEERING RESUMES FOR AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF IT WERE TO GO OFF MID-TURN. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING, THERE WAS A DINGING SOUND AND THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. ONCE THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON, POWER STEERING RESUMES FOR AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF IT WERE TO GO OFF MID-TURN. *TR

AS I WAS DRIVING, THERE WAS A DINGING SOUND AND THE POWER STEERING MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED AND THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING. ONCE THE CAR IS SHUT OFF AND TURNED BACK ON, POWER STEERING RESUMES FOR AN UNKNOWN AMOUNT OF TIME. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY IF IT WERE TO GO OFF MID-TURN. *TR

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SATURN ION HAS BEEN FAILING EVERY FEW DAYS FOR THE LAST 4-6 WEEKS. USUALLY THE POWER STEERING RETURNS WHEN THE CAR IS RE-STARTED, BUT YESTERDAY AS SOON AS I STARTED DRIVING IT WENT OUT AND HAS STAYED OUT. *TR

THE POWER STEERING ON MY 2006 SATURN ION HAS BEEN FAILING EVERY FEW DAYS FOR THE LAST 4-6 WEEKS. USUALLY THE POWER STEERING RETURNS WHEN THE CAR IS RE-STARTED, BUT YESTERDAY AS SOON AS I STARTED DRIVING IT WENT OUT AND HAS STAYED OUT. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR THE MEDIAN. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $1,100 TO REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER STEERING FAILS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO VEER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC OR THE MEDIAN. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WOULD COST $1,100 TO REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000.

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING IN 2006 SATURN ION GOES OUT AT ANYTIME, MAKING THE VEHICLE VERY HARD TO CONTROL--MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS REPLACING ELECTRIC MOTOR AND STEERING COLUMN--VERY EXPENSIVE. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 ION SATURN AND I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY (NY) 684 WHEN A BEEPING SOUND CAME ON AND THE "POWER STEERING" LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR LOCKED UP. I WAS DOING 65 IN THE LEFT HAND LANE AND NO SHOULDER TO GO ONTO. THANK GOODNESS I WAS ABLE TO SOMEHOW GET TO A SAFE SPOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND CALL FOR HELP. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY SATURN. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. *TR

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING IN 2006 SATURN ION GOES OUT AT ANYTIME, MAKING THE VEHICLE VERY HARD TO CONTROL--MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDS REPLACING ELECTRIC MOTOR AND STEERING COLUMN--VERY EXPENSIVE. *TR

I HAVE A 2006 ION SATURN AND I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY (NY) 684 WHEN A BEEPING SOUND CAME ON AND THE "POWER STEERING" LIGHT CAME ON AND MY CAR LOCKED UP. I WAS DOING 65 IN THE LEFT HAND LANE AND NO SHOULDER TO GO ONTO. THANK GOODNESS I WAS ABLE TO SOMEHOW GET TO A SAFE SPOT ON THE HIGHWAY AND CALL FOR HELP. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY SATURN. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE. *TR

POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT AND ONLY 68K MILES. *TR

POWER STEERING KEEPS GOING OUT AND ONLY 68K MILES. *TR

NOTHING LED UP TO THIS FAILURE-I WAS JUST DRIVING ALONG WHEN THE PWRSTR ERROR MESSAGE CAME UP ON MY SCREEN AND THE POWER STEERING SHUT OFF. I WAS GOING 65 MPH ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AT THE TIME. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR BACK TO MY HOUSE. WHEN I STARTED IT UP LATER, THE PWRSTR ERROR MESSAGE WAS GONE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS OK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SINCE THE SATURN HAS AN ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN AND THE COST WOULD BE $1200. *TR

NOTHING LED UP TO THIS FAILURE-I WAS JUST DRIVING ALONG WHEN THE PWRSTR ERROR MESSAGE CAME UP ON MY SCREEN AND THE POWER STEERING SHUT OFF. I WAS GOING 65 MPH ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AT THE TIME. I WAS ABLE TO GET THE CAR BACK TO MY HOUSE. WHEN I STARTED IT UP LATER, THE PWRSTR ERROR MESSAGE WAS GONE AND THE POWER STEERING WAS OK. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENTIRE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SINCE THE SATURN HAS AN ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN AND THE COST WOULD BE $1200. *TR

POWER STEERING GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TR

POWER STEERING GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. HE WOULD LIKE THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN ONCE THE POWER STEERING FAILS. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,400.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE POWER STEERING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED. THERE WAS A RECALL, BUT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. HE WOULD LIKE THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS UNSAFE AND CANNOT BE DRIVEN ONCE THE POWER STEERING FAILS. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 45,400.

SATURN ION 3 (2006) INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR

SATURN ION 3 (2006) INTERMITTENT POWER STEERING FAILURE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. SPORADICALLY, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING COLUMN. TYPICALLY, AFTER HE RESTARTS THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM RESUMES AS NORMAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING UNIT AT THE COST OF $1,100. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. SPORADICALLY, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCES DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING COLUMN. TYPICALLY, AFTER HE RESTARTS THE VEHICLE, THE ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM RESUMES AS NORMAL. THE DEALER STATED THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE STEERING UNIT AT THE COST OF $1,100. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION WITH APPROXIMATELY 41K MILES. THE CAR IS LESS THAN 5 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING. THIS STARTED ON DECEMBER 2, 2008 AND HAS CONTINUED. I WILL BE DRIVING AND THE DASH LIGHT COMES ON, A CHIME SOUNDS, AND I LOSE POWER STEERING. ONCE I AM ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE IT WILL START WORKING AGAIN ONCE THE CAR IS RESTARTED. THERE IS NO SET PATTERN TO FOLLOW AS TO WHEN IT HAPPENS. ONE DAY I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE 10 MILES AND IT NEVER STOPPED WORKING. THE NEXT DAY IT STOPPED WORKING 6 TIMES DURING A 4 MILE TRIP. WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT THE VEHICLE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN AND I'M CONCERNED IT IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I CONTACTED MY SATURN DEALER AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT IF THE POWER STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE REPLACED IT IS GOING TO COST AROUND $1,100. *TR

I OWN A 2006 SATURN ION WITH APPROXIMATELY 41K MILES. THE CAR IS LESS THAN 5 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY STOPS WORKING. THIS STARTED ON DECEMBER 2, 2008 AND HAS CONTINUED. I WILL BE DRIVING AND THE DASH LIGHT COMES ON, A CHIME SOUNDS, AND I LOSE POWER STEERING. ONCE I AM ABLE TO GET OFF THE ROAD AND TURN OFF THE ENGINE IT WILL START WORKING AGAIN ONCE THE CAR IS RESTARTED. THERE IS NO SET PATTERN TO FOLLOW AS TO WHEN IT HAPPENS. ONE DAY I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE 10 MILES AND IT NEVER STOPPED WORKING. THE NEXT DAY IT STOPPED WORKING 6 TIMES DURING A 4 MILE TRIP. WHEN THE POWER STEERING GOES OUT THE VEHICLE IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN AND I'M CONCERNED IT IS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I CONTACTED MY SATURN DEALER AND TALKED TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT IF THE POWER STEERING COLUMN HAS TO BE REPLACED IT IS GOING TO COST AROUND $1,100. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MILDLY TURN THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIFT FORWARD. WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, PRODUCE ERROR CODES FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC, OR PROVIDE A REMEDY. LATER, THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 33,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MILDLY TURN THE STEERING COLUMN TO THE RIGHT, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO DRIFT FORWARD. WHEN SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AT 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE, PRODUCE ERROR CODES FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC, OR PROVIDE A REMEDY. LATER, THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 33,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION 2. SPORADICALLY, THE POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE FAILURE PREVENTS THE CONTACT FROM CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $900. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION 2. SPORADICALLY, THE POWER STEERING FAILS WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE FAILURE PREVENTS THE CONTACT FROM CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE PROPERLY. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE OR PROVIDE A REMEDY. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT THE COST OF $900. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS IN THE PROCESS OF NOTIFYING THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 53,000.

WE OWN 7 SATURN IONS. 3 OF THEM HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING FAIL WHILE DRIVING. THEY ARE USED FOR OUR BUSINESS. THE CARS ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE REPAIRS ARE NEARLY $1000 AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

WE OWN 7 SATURN IONS. 3 OF THEM HAVE HAD THE POWER STEERING FAIL WHILE DRIVING. THEY ARE USED FOR OUR BUSINESS. THE CARS ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO STEER WHEN THIS HAPPENS. IT MAY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE REPAIRS ARE NEARLY $1000 AT THE DEALERSHIP. *TR

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING CONSTANTLY FAILING. NO APPARENT REASON. NO CAR JUMPED OFF. NO CORRECTION AT THIS TIME. *TR

ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING CONSTANTLY FAILING. NO APPARENT REASON. NO CAR JUMPED OFF. NO CORRECTION AT THIS TIME. *TR

MY BUSINESS PARTNER AND I HAVE A FLEET OF 9 SATURN VEHICLES. 6 OF WHICH ARE SATURN ION'S. THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT ON ONE 2005 AND ONE 2006 ION'S WHILE THEY WERE BEING DRIVEN. IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE WHEN IT GOES OUT. THESE WERE FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES. 37,000 AND 53,000 MILES ON THE CARS. I AM WORRIED THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH ION'S. I ALSO AM WORRIED THAT IT WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN MY EMPLOYEES ARE DRIVING THESE CARS. THE REPAIR FOR EACH IS ALMOST $1,000. I FEEL LIKE SATURN SHOULD RECALL THESE CARS AND REPLACE THE PARTS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE. *TR

MY BUSINESS PARTNER AND I HAVE A FLEET OF 9 SATURN VEHICLES. 6 OF WHICH ARE SATURN ION'S. THE POWER STEERING HAS GONE OUT ON ONE 2005 AND ONE 2006 ION'S WHILE THEY WERE BEING DRIVEN. IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN THE VEHICLE WHEN IT GOES OUT. THESE WERE FAIRLY LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES. 37,000 AND 53,000 MILES ON THE CARS. I AM WORRIED THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH ION'S. I ALSO AM WORRIED THAT IT WILL CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN MY EMPLOYEES ARE DRIVING THESE CARS. THE REPAIR FOR EACH IS ALMOST $1,000. I FEEL LIKE SATURN SHOULD RECALL THESE CARS AND REPLACE THE PARTS THAT ARE DEFECTIVE. *TR

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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND CALLED A MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED HER TO BRING HIM THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AT THE REPAIR SHOP, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING RESET ITSELF; THEREFORE, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT PROVIDE A DIAGNOSIS. HE TOLD THE CONTACT TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE RUNNING THE NEXT TIME THE FAILURE OCCURS. WHEN THE FAILURE RECURRED, THE CONTACT HEEDED THE MECHANIC'S INSTRUCTIONS, WHICH ALLOWED HIM TO PROVIDE A DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE DIAGNOSIS AND REFERRED HER TO THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY, WHICH ONLY COVERED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IF SHE ONLY PAID $448, THEY WOULD COVER THE REMAINING COSTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND CALLED A MECHANIC, WHO ADVISED HER TO BRING HIM THE VEHICLE. WHEN SHE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AT THE REPAIR SHOP, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING RESET ITSELF; THEREFORE, THE MECHANIC COULD NOT PROVIDE A DIAGNOSIS. HE TOLD THE CONTACT TO LEAVE THE VEHICLE RUNNING THE NEXT TIME THE FAILURE OCCURS. WHEN THE FAILURE RECURRED, THE CONTACT HEEDED THE MECHANIC'S INSTRUCTIONS, WHICH ALLOWED HIM TO PROVIDE A DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING MODULE WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THE DIAGNOSIS AND REFERRED HER TO THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OUTSIDE OF THE WARRANTY, WHICH ONLY COVERED THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IF SHE ONLY PAID $448, THEY WOULD COVER THE REMAINING COSTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 58,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 55,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THE POWER STEERING, BATTERY, AND COOLANT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFOREHAND. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51,000. UPDATED 10/16/08 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. UPDATED 10/21/08. *JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING. THE POWER STEERING, BATTERY, AND COOLANT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NO LONGER ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DIFFERENCES BEFOREHAND. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 51,000. UPDATED 10/16/08 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE KEY BECAME STUCK IN THE IGNITION. UPDATED 10/21/08. *JB

I BOUGHT MY 2006 ION BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 10 MILES ON IT NOW THE CAR IS AT 27K MILES AND NOW IT HAS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, I HAVE TAKEN IN TO DEALER MANY TIMES THEY HAVE REPLACED 1) INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 2) LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR BUSHING 3) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 4) STEERING RACK: AND ON TOP OF ALL THIS IT HAS BEEN 8 MONTHS AND MY CAR IS STILL NOT FIXED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH FOUND TSB'S FOR THIS BOTH OF WHICH THEY HAVE SUPPOSEDLY ALREADY DONE. *TR

I BOUGHT MY 2006 ION BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 10 MILES ON IT NOW THE CAR IS AT 27K MILES AND NOW IT HAS A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, I HAVE TAKEN IN TO DEALER MANY TIMES THEY HAVE REPLACED 1) INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 2) LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR BUSHING 3) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 4) STEERING RACK: AND ON TOP OF ALL THIS IT HAS BEEN 8 MONTHS AND MY CAR IS STILL NOT FIXED. THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH FOUND TSB'S FOR THIS BOTH OF WHICH THEY HAVE SUPPOSEDLY ALREADY DONE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND NEARLY CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH; HOWEVER, THE SPEED HAS VARIED. THE CONNECTING PANEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FELL OFF ONTO THE FREEWAY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 09/16/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/18/08*JB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 SATURN ION. THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND NEARLY CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH; HOWEVER, THE SPEED HAS VARIED. THE CONNECTING PANEL ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE FELL OFF ONTO THE FREEWAY. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. UPDATED 09/16/08. *LJ UPDATED 09/18/08*JB

I PURCHASED A 2006 SATURN ION IN JUNE, 2008. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE, BUT I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. I DON'T EVEN HAVE 50 THOUSANDS MILES ON THE CAR AND YET THE POWER STEERING IS CAUSING ME TO VEER OFF THE ROAD TO TURN A CORNER. THE STEERING GETS SO TIGHT THAT I CAN BARELY TURN THE VEHICLE, I CHECK WITH THE SATURN DEALERSHIP AND IT WOULD COST ME $1,000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL MECHANICS HAS SAID THAT IT COULD BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THAT I SHOULD LOOK INTO IT. PLEASE, IF YOU CAN BE OF HELP IN ASSISTING ME WITH FINDING ANYTHING OUT BEFORE I DO CRASH INTO A POLE OR DITCH, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERYDAY AND ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CAR ENGINE GETS HOT, IT DOES IT SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I CAN GET FROM ONE DESTINATION TO ANOTHER. IF I STOP AND CUT THE CAR OFF, IT WILL DRIVE SMOOTHLY, BUT AFTER AWHILE IT DOES IT AGAIN. I HAVE DODGED SEVERAL VEHICLES FROM HITTING THEM HEAD ON WHEN I TURN A CORNER. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE. *TR

I PURCHASED A 2006 SATURN ION IN JUNE, 2008. I HAVE NOT HAD AN ACCIDENT WITH THIS VEHICLE, BUT I AM HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER STEERING. I DON'T EVEN HAVE 50 THOUSANDS MILES ON THE CAR AND YET THE POWER STEERING IS CAUSING ME TO VEER OFF THE ROAD TO TURN A CORNER. THE STEERING GETS SO TIGHT THAT I CAN BARELY TURN THE VEHICLE, I CHECK WITH THE SATURN DEALERSHIP AND IT WOULD COST ME $1,000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. SEVERAL MECHANICS HAS SAID THAT IT COULD BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND THAT I SHOULD LOOK INTO IT. PLEASE, IF YOU CAN BE OF HELP IN ASSISTING ME WITH FINDING ANYTHING OUT BEFORE I DO CRASH INTO A POLE OR DITCH, I WOULD APPRECIATE IT SO MUCH. THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS EVERYDAY AND ESPECIALLY WHEN THE CAR ENGINE GETS HOT, IT DOES IT SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE I CAN GET FROM ONE DESTINATION TO ANOTHER. IF I STOP AND CUT THE CAR OFF, IT WILL DRIVE SMOOTHLY, BUT AFTER AWHILE IT DOES IT AGAIN. I HAVE DODGED SEVERAL VEHICLES FROM HITTING THEM HEAD ON WHEN I TURN A CORNER. THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE. *TR

1. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE 2. IGNITION STUCK IN THE ON POSITION, NO ABLE TO PHYSICALLY TURN THE CAR OFF. 3. MECHANIC REMOVED THE IGNITION FUSE TO SHUT OFF THE CAR AND TOWED IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *TR

1. NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE 2. IGNITION STUCK IN THE ON POSITION, NO ABLE TO PHYSICALLY TURN THE CAR OFF. 3. MECHANIC REMOVED THE IGNITION FUSE TO SHUT OFF THE CAR AND TOWED IT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *TR

IGNITION LOCKED UP ON A 2006 SATURN ION AND COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. HAVE NOT RECEIVED A QUOTE FOR REPAIR YET. *TR

IGNITION LOCKED UP ON A 2006 SATURN ION AND COULD NOT TURN THE CAR OFF OR REMOVE THE KEY. HAVE NOT RECEIVED A QUOTE FOR REPAIR YET. *TR

VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW MARCH 4, 2006 STANDARD 3000 MILE SERVICE COMPLETED MAY 24, 2006 NO PROBLEMS AT TIME SERVICE DATE: AUGUST 7, 2006 MILEAGE 4963 TECH: DINO SCHAEFER ELECTRICAL:(1)CAR WOULD NOT START, STEERING: (2)RUBBING SOUND WHEN TURNING, OTHER: (3)ACCELERATION FEELS LIKE TRYING TOO HARD SOLUTION: IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED 2 & 3 UNVERIFIED SERVICE DATE: AUGUST 15, 2006 MILEAGE 5152 TECH: DINO SCHAEFER STEERING: (1) CAR WOULD NOT START SOLUTION: BODY CONTROL MODULE FAULTY/REPLACED [STILL HAD RUBBING AND ACCELERATION ISSUES BUT I DISMISSED AS QUIRKS OF CAR] SERVICE DATE: AUGUST 18, 2006 MILEAGE 5268 TECH: STEVE DELDONNO STEERING: (1) SQUEALING WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL SOLUTION: LUBED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOOT SERVICE DATE: AUGUST 30, 2006 MILEAGE 5457 TECH: JOHN CARLEN STEERING: (1) STEERING WHEEL STILL SQUEALING WHEN TURNING OTHER: (2) CUSTOMER REQUESTED ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION DUE TO LENGTH OF REPAIRS, MULTIPLE CONCERNS SOLUTION: (1) GEAR ASSEMBLY/POWER STEERING REPLACED (2) CUSTOMER PROVIDED WITH HERTZ RENTAL CAR VEHICLE REPOSSESSED BY GMAC FOR NON-PAYMENT SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 (DATE +/- 3 DAYS)AFTER CUSTOMER TRIED TO NEGOTIATE LOWER PAYMENTS DUE TO PENDING DISABILITY CASE GMAC REFUSED VEHICLE SOLD AT AUCTION GMAC DEMANDING PAYMENT OF REMAINING BALANCE PROBLEMS NOT WITH SATURN COMPANY BUT WITH GMAC SATURN MANAGER MARK IS OUTSTANDING I AM UNABLE TO FINANCE ANY NEW VEHICLE AT THIS TIME PENDING POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER DISABILITY APPEAL STILL REQUIRE VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT ELEMENTARY AGE CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH TOURETTE SYNDROME/ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND PETS TO VETERINARIAN UNABLE TO AFFORD ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ACTION WAS GMAC REASON FOR REPOSSESION REALLY FOR NONPAYMENT OR TO HIDE ION PROBLEMS? MY OPINION: GMAC USED SITUATION TO PROTECT THEMSELVES THANK YOU *TR

VEHICLE PURCHASED NEW MARCH 4, 2006 STANDARD 3000 MILE SERVICE COMPLETED MAY 24, 2006 NO PROBLEMS AT TIME SERVICE DATE: AUGUST 7, 2006 MILEAGE 4963 TECH: DINO SCHAEFER ELECTRICAL:(1)CAR WOULD NOT START, STEERING: (2)RUBBING SOUND WHEN TURNING, OTHER: (3)ACCELERATION FEELS LIKE TRYING TOO HARD SOLUTION: IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED 2 & 3 UNVERIFIED SERVICE DATE: AUGUST 15, 2006 MILEAGE 5152 TECH: DINO SCHAEFER STEERING: (1) CAR WOULD NOT START SOLUTION: BODY CONTROL MODULE FAULTY/REPLACED [STILL HAD RUBBING AND ACCELERATION ISSUES BUT I DISMISSED AS QUIRKS OF CAR] SERVICE DATE: AUGUST 18, 2006 MILEAGE 5268 TECH: STEVE DELDONNO STEERING: (1) SQUEALING WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL SOLUTION: LUBED INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT BOOT SERVICE DATE: AUGUST 30, 2006 MILEAGE 5457 TECH: JOHN CARLEN STEERING: (1) STEERING WHEEL STILL SQUEALING WHEN TURNING OTHER: (2) CUSTOMER REQUESTED ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION DUE TO LENGTH OF REPAIRS, MULTIPLE CONCERNS SOLUTION: (1) GEAR ASSEMBLY/POWER STEERING REPLACED (2) CUSTOMER PROVIDED WITH HERTZ RENTAL CAR VEHICLE REPOSSESSED BY GMAC FOR NON-PAYMENT SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 (DATE +/- 3 DAYS)AFTER CUSTOMER TRIED TO NEGOTIATE LOWER PAYMENTS DUE TO PENDING DISABILITY CASE GMAC REFUSED VEHICLE SOLD AT AUCTION GMAC DEMANDING PAYMENT OF REMAINING BALANCE PROBLEMS NOT WITH SATURN COMPANY BUT WITH GMAC SATURN MANAGER MARK IS OUTSTANDING I AM UNABLE TO FINANCE ANY NEW VEHICLE AT THIS TIME PENDING POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER DISABILITY APPEAL STILL REQUIRE VEHICLE TO TRANSPORT ELEMENTARY AGE CHILD DIAGNOSED WITH TOURETTE SYNDROME/ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVE DISORDER TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND PETS TO VETERINARIAN UNABLE TO AFFORD ATTORNEY FOR LEGAL ACTION WAS GMAC REASON FOR REPOSSESION REALLY FOR NONPAYMENT OR TO HIDE ION PROBLEMS? MY OPINION: GMAC USED SITUATION TO PROTECT THEMSELVES THANK YOU *TR

AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS, OUR 2006 SATURN ION'S POWER STEERING HAS GONE COMPLETELY OUT. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT IS ELECTRONIC AND THAT SEVERAL IONS HAVE COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE COST TO FIX THIS IS ESTIMATED AT $900. *TR

AFTER ONLY TWO YEARS, OUR 2006 SATURN ION'S POWER STEERING HAS GONE COMPLETELY OUT. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT IS ELECTRONIC AND THAT SEVERAL IONS HAVE COME IN WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE COST TO FIX THIS IS ESTIMATED AT $900. *TR

AROUND 15000 MILES, MY POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING, I TOOK IT TO THE SATURN DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE NEXT TIME I DROVE MY CAR, I GOT TO THE END OF MY STREET, AND THE POWER STEERING POPPED AND WENT OUT AGAIN. I AGAIN TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THEY SAID THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, BUT I WILL BE MAKING ANOTHER TRIP TO SATURN AS THE POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING AND THEN STARTS WORKING AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. ONE DAY, AS I WAS TURNING ACROSS A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING POPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF MY TURN. THIS IS HAPPENING TO ME DURING WHAT COULD BECOME VERY DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES.*CN

AROUND 15000 MILES, MY POWER STEERING QUIT WORKING, I TOOK IT TO THE SATURN DEALERSHIP, THEY SAID THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. THE NEXT TIME I DROVE MY CAR, I GOT TO THE END OF MY STREET, AND THE POWER STEERING POPPED AND WENT OUT AGAIN. I AGAIN TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THEY SAID THEY REPAIRED THE PROBLEM, BUT I WILL BE MAKING ANOTHER TRIP TO SATURN AS THE POWER STEERING QUITS WORKING AND THEN STARTS WORKING AGAIN WITHOUT WARNING. ONE DAY, AS I WAS TURNING ACROSS A 2 LANE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING POPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF MY TURN. THIS IS HAPPENING TO ME DURING WHAT COULD BECOME VERY DANGEROUS CIRCUMSTANCES.*CN

STARTED MY CAR AND DID NOT HAVE POWER STEERING... SHUT THE CAR OFF, AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND HAD POWER STEERING. *TR

STARTED MY CAR AND DID NOT HAVE POWER STEERING... SHUT THE CAR OFF, AND STARTED IT AGAIN AND HAD POWER STEERING. *TR

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED THREE TIMES. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING WAS OPERATING NORMALLY AND WOULD NOT NEED FIXED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE POWER STEERING FAILED THREE TIMES. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THE POWER STEERING WAS OPERATING NORMALLY AND WOULD NOT NEED FIXED. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE.