NHTSA — Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings Problems

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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.

2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
63,317 miles

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2006 Saturn Ion fuel system problems

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2006 Saturn Ion Owner Comments

problem #3

Jul 092018

Ion

  • 57,000 miles

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The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact noticed fuel leaking underneath the fuel tank of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to andrew Chevrolet (1500 w silver spring drive, milwaukee, wi 53209, 1-414-228-6200) where it was diagnosed that the fuel line was rusted and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure mileage was 57,000.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

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problem #2

Aug 012012

Ion 4-cyl

  • 77,752 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that fuel fumes were emitted into the vehicle. The contact mentioned that fuel was leaking out of the reservoir lines. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel module and plastic reservoir needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09V419000 (fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 77,752. Updated 11/27/12 the consumer stated the problem was cracked fuel lines at the fuel module and that there was a recall but, the recall was not honored because of the state the vehicle was registered in. The local dealer would charge to look at the vehicle and the cost to repair the vehicle would be over $1000. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 12/11/2012

- Roanoke , VA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 092009

Ion

  • 55,200 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Saturn Ion. When the vehicle was stationary, the contact smelled a strong odor of fuel inside and outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and the technician stated the failure was contributed to a crack in the fuel tank line. The fuel pump was replaced by an independent mechanic. The contact had concerns of a potential safety hazard. The failure mileage was 55,200 and the current mileage was 55,595. Updated 12/07/09. The dealer also fixed the front window that had dropped into the door, a cracked speaker and dome light. Updated 12/08/09.

- Bakersfield, CA, USA

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