On or about 9/12/2012, I was driving in my Saturn Ion going 45 miles an hour, in heavy morning traffic, when in an instant my car decelerated and was at a slow crawl. I could not get any acceleration even when pressing the gas. I was only a couple blocks away from work, so I coasted until I got there. I was almost hit. But I could not go any faster. I was afraid to turn off the car for fear that it would not start up again. I was afraid to drive it and I called to have it towed to the dealership to have it looked at. Henderson Chevrolet looked at it and said that it was the computer motherboard of the car. This was replaced at a cost to me of $800+. it happened again on 11/20/12. The car went from 30 to 5 miles per hour in a split second! no warnings. I took it back to the dealership. They said that they had no idea what want going on with it nor why it was doing this. Their suggestion to me was to get another vehicle. What my Saturn did is the same thing described in the ignition recall. When this happened to me, there was no recall. No one thought of looking at the ignition. When I lost power, my thought was not gee, maybe my keys are too heavy & my car turned off! me see if my ignition turned off when I went over that bump. Had the recall ignition problem had been something that GM was aware of at the time and notice was received, the mechanic would have known that this was the problem. But I replaced the brain of my car at $800 when it was not needed. Not wanting it to happen again (say on the freeway), I traded in the car. I feel that I should be reimbursed for the costs I paid to repair my vehiclewhen it should have been taken care of by the recall. My experience happened before anyone knew about this kind of thing happening to these vehicles. The consumer has since traded the vehicle. Updated 07/28/14

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign numbers: 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system) and 14V171000 (electrical system); however, the parts were unavailable to repair the vehicle. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer could specify when the parts would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Clayton, OH, USA

Ihavea2006saturnion ijustgotmynewignitionputinon6/12/14andon6/17/14iwasdrivingdowntheroadabout55mphand thecarturnedoff, iwasabletogettothesideoftheroadsafely, itookittothegmdealerandtheysaiditwastheecmthatcost$873, ihaveheardofafewotherpeoplethatthishappenedto.justwonderingifthisisrelatedtotheignition, oriftheydidsomething?

- Lexington, MI, USA

2006 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch reimbursement.

- Hopkinsville, KY, USA

I first bought my 2006 Saturn Ion in March of 2013. Three days later I notice that when I would get on the highway my car would sway extremely bad. Our hwy speed is 75. Going 70mph was too much and it would sway a lot. Mind you I was pregnant at the time. The car spun out as I was exiting the highway. I was terrified because cars were right behind me. Thank god I got out of the way before I got hit. You can understand how upset I was due to the fact that I was 4months pregnant at the time. Since then my husband has spun out 5 times driving our car. We've taking it to the mechanics multiple times and they don't even know what to do with it. Our wheel alignments are fine. Also, our key gets stuck in the ignition a lot upon turning it off. So we have to use the button which is in the steering wheel just to get them out. Also, lately the car picks and chooses when it wants to accelerate. Lately I can floor it and the car will still be going 30mph. Also, lately when we go to turn on the car, it takes awhile and makes a sound as if the battery is dead, but then it soon comes on. I have had nothing but problems with this car from the start. I thought this was a good buy, but everyday I regret it and I fear for me, my husband, and my child's safety. Please do something about this issue. Matter of fact just take our cars. We don't need them fixed. Just take them please!

- Killeen, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated there were numerous attempts before the vehicle would start. Additionally, the vehicle stalled and the failure recurred five times. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 14V047000 (air bags, electrical system. The failure occurred after the recall repair was performed. The vehicle was not repaired for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 79,826.

- Mt. Hollie, NC, USA

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.

- Adams Center, NY, USA

2006 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle electrical system issues. 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. 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

- Hedgesville, WV, USA

Submission from constituent re 2006 Saturn Ion safety defect. The consumer experienced a problem with the ignition switch. She was informed, by the dealer, the part was not available.

- Miami, FL, USA

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?

- Ft Worth, TX, USA

I am the unfortunately owner of a government motors products that is subject to a recall. I have received now 10 notifications in almost 90 days demanding I have this recall performed immediately. In the course of nearly 90 days, I have contacted 5 different dealers and have been told the same thing; "we will take your name and number and contact you when we can perform the recall?. while I understand with an inferior product, made worse by government intervention into a private business, requires recalls and due to the high volume of cars subject to the recall due to the government picking GM as a company to promote, part production may be limited, I do not understand why I get these letters. I would happily comply with the recall, as a matter of safety, but when the dealer refuses to provide the recall, I cannot comply. The last letter I received was a post card that implied serious consequences could result and even had a date ?as of May 24th this has not been performed." I am fully aware and I have not spent over 3 hours between calls and letters trying to comply with this pseudo-government demand. Please provide guidance on how to proceed. The last agent at GM I spoke with said that they would continue to mail letters as they are directed by the government to do so. So I ask you, the government Agency partially responsible, please stop sending me letters to do what is not possible to do. I am aware of the recall. I have done what I have been instructed to do by each letter I have received and I have been assured my name and number is on a list to contact me when they can provide the recall. Unlike the average american I do have a little bit of common sense and take personal responsibility for my vehicles.

- Conyers, GA, USA

The first time it happened, I was driving about 20 mph in traffic when my Saturn Ion shut off in the middle of the road. The person behind me was only inches away from hitting me; she had to slam on brakes. I was able to start right back up, but it was very close to causing an accident. The incident with the car shutting off has happened multiple times. Mechanic could not figure out the problem, the problem is still happening, and I'm afraid to drive my vehicle.

- Columbus, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number 14V04700 (air bags, electrical system); however, the part was not available to do the repairs. The manufacturer had not been notified. The vehicle had not experienced the failure.

- Canton, MS, USA

I was driving the 2006 Saturn Ion in my neighborhood. I reached the intersection at the end of my street and came to a stop/yield. As I took my foot off the brake to shift to the gas and began steering to turn left, the engine suddenly turned off. The battery light on the dash appeared. I was able to put the car in park, turn off the vehicle, and restart it. I returned home instead of continuing my trip. My vehicle is affected by the recall with campaign id number 14V-047. I had removed all additional keys from my keyring as recommended in the three recall letters I received, but I still believe that this issue was related to the issue the ignition switch. I have chosen to file this complaint because one of the letters I received from [xxx]of GM asserted that the vehicle was safe to drive as long as there were no additional keys on the keyring. A link to the letter in question is: www-ODI.NHTSA.dot.gov/acms/cs/jaxrs/download/doc/ucm454782/rcorrd-14V047-1697.pdf information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Norman, OK, USA

Electrical problem with interior lighting also problem with electrical power door lock (driver side) and power windows, in which all riders feel they are suffocating.due to unattainable natural air.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number 14V171000 (electrical system) but was informed that the parts were unavailable. The dealer was unable to provide an expected date for the part. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The contact had not experienced the failure.

- Germantown, MD, USA

2006 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle ignition recall repairs and seeks reimbursement. The consumer stated 2 years ago, the ignition completely froze and the vehicle had to be towed to a local garage. The consumer believed the ignition problem he experienced was related to the current recall. Also, the air bag light illuminated and the moonroof wouldn't close.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

2006 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice. The consumer stated the vehicle has been at the dealer for 3 weeks, due to lack of parts. Last year, the consumer's wife experienced the exact failure, the vehicle was being recalled for.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

2006 Saturn Ion. Consumer writes in regards to ignition switch recall notice repairs. The consumer stated the key would not turn, to shut the vehicle off.

- North Webster, IN, USA

Car would not turn off when I parked in my drive way, GM took 1 hr ad 1/2 to come to my house. Fortunate it did not happen on the road. NHTSA and GM knew of this recall before it happened to me. Why did the NHTSA not report this" I paid for the repair not knowing of the recall. The media made me aware and I got a refund much later. My car is on its 6th recall. 2 are pending. Again I found out from the media. I called GM, they are taking their time in these repairs. I called GM on 3-18-14 about these 2 current recalls, I feel they are putting me on the back burner to repair them. How many recalls can 1 car have before its considered unsafe??? what are my rights? is this car a lemon or just an accident waiting to happen/???" your site says there's another recall for my car for the head lights. That will make a 7th recall. The NHTSA is suppose protect the consumers. My car makes me very nervous. GM should have tested more before selling it to the public. I now know why GM stopped making my Saturn.

- Manchester, NJ, USA