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:
- $450
- Average Mileage:
- 40,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace fuel line and pump (1 reports)
fuel system problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Car had a small exhaust line leak in back when I got this car not long ago. Parked it in my garage and when entering garage next day thought the odor smelled more like un-burnt gasoline and not like a smelly exhaust leak smell. Noticed the fuel consumption was quite high and considering I was putting super fuel in it after driving in rainfall, I noticed what appeared to be gasoline traces near passenger rear side.
Turns out problem is identical to recall for fuel pump delivery issue. Line connected to fuel pump corroded and punctured, need to replace pump and remove fuel tank. Local garage mechanic says well known problem, he says most GM's fuel lines rot and split open.
What a piece of junk.
- dave_s, Sherbrooke, QC, canada