CarComplaints.com Notes: When it comes to the 2006 Ion, the biggest questions are: what big problem is going to pop up next? And how long until GM chooses to address it?
The 2006 Ion has a defective ignition switch that gave owners fits. Their keys would get stuck in the ignition, the engine wouldn’t shut off or in some cases it would shut off at the most dangerous time. The ignition was eventually recalled as part of one of the largest recalls of all-time , but it took GM 10 years to do it. Then there’s this car’s temperamental power steering which is prone to stop working randomly while driving. It too was eventually recalled, even if GM took their sweet time about it.
Lastly, it turns out a car built with plastic doors, fenders and bumpers – while fun for a game of “shopping cart bocce” – is horrible for safety.
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fairly significant- Typical Repair Cost:
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- Average Mileage:
- 65,250 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- no solution yet (1 reports)
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
The car was working fine one minute but the next time I tried to use it, the instrument cluster started flashing warning signs about power steering and all of the gauges including speedo, fuel, tach etc etc. would stop working then start again. I certainly do not feel safe in this car any longer given the numerous reports by other users. NOT Good! I am awaiting further notification from GM as to when the re-called ignition switch problem can be fixed (part replaced) but I see that this hasn't fixed the problem for others.
- Frank S., St. Albert, Alberta, canada