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.
8.0
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 123,500 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (2 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
My engine light keeps coming on. I am constantly getting code P2138. I have taken it mechanics on several occasions and had it repaired. The problem kept recurring. So I googled it and there was info online indicating that there is a bulletin alerting a General Motors Mechanic’s of this recurring problem. So I had my car towed by an Onstar agent to a Chevy Dealer and told him about the info I found online, I alerted the service department of the GM mechanics alert. After checking my car the service department discovered there are multiple leaks in the car which have resulted in corrosion of the floor board, which they say needs to be replaced. Plus there are electrical problems created from leaks on the front dashboard and the sunroof. The dealer said it would cost $1400 to repair the leaks, but not the rusted out floorboard. He also felt I shouldn’t out anymore money in the car because of the rusted floorboard!!!!
Before I had car towed to dealer, it sat in driveway in 80-90 degree heat, and the engine light went out. But I had it towed anyway, because this keeps happening, and when I drive the car, it keeps stalling out on me and I have had to have the car towed. So now I have a car with less than $61,000 miles on it, and every time it pours rain, the engine light comes on. So I drove the car to get tested for echeck after the engine light went out after sitting in driveway in the sun. Well the engine light came on again by the time I made it to the echeck, and it failed the test. So it poured raining a few days later and this time the drivers floor flooded. It’s still water on the floor a month later, and the engine light is still on. Plus now my license has expired!!! So now I have a car that’s flooding on the drivers side, with the engine light on, and my license plate has expired. So at this point I don’t know what to do.
I have gotten one 30 day tag for $20 since then. but it has expired. I’m allowed an additional 30 day tag, but I’m really frustrated now. My car was in excellent running condition, has less than 62,000 miles. And I always had it serviced regularly. Plus the body looks really great except for scratches here or there. I don’t know for sure what’s going on with the engine light, the electrical shortages and the flooding. The flooding didn’t occur until I took it to the Chevy service center! Now what do I do? GM isn’t offering any help or explaining what’s really going on here?
- Evelyn M., Cleveland, US