Front driver's seatbelt is difficult to snap in. Power steering works intermittently while driving and braking

- Mesquite, TX, USA

My complaint number is 11061303 I complain about power steering went out and I did not receive a recall notice. I guess when they did the ignition recall and I brought it in they supposedly did the power steering too on Dec 12 2014. Even if they did this the power steering should not go bad in 3 years. My car is garage kept.

- Osceola, IN, USA

Power steering light came on and lost steering found out they had recall never was informed of the matter or recall. Had a problem with gas line about a year ago took to dealership cause there was an extended warranty but was told mine wasn't covered even though it should of been cost me 900 dollars. Only recall I received was for ignition.

- Osceola, IN, USA

Over the last three to four years my power steering has went out my front passenger tire has almost fallen off twice I had to have it fixed my car don't want to start after I fill it up it's sputters every time and I've had literally had to get cut out of my seatbelt because it would not unlatch and mikey don't want to come out of the ignition have the time. The power steering went out while driving the tire almost fell off while driving and of course I'm stopped when I'm fueling and I was stopped when I was stuck in my seatbelt and stopped every time I try to take my key out

- Sulphur, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced by a dealer (horne motors of show low, 1-888-522-8962, 1700 S white mountain rd, show low, AZ 85901) for a manufacturer recall concerning the electrical system. The recall remedy caused a failure and no solution pertaining to the ignition switch, which also affected the steering. The dealer replaced the fuel pump, steering column, and ignition. The dealer also provided two keys that were to be reprogrammed; however, they failed to lock and unlock the doors. The contact had to use the key fob. In addition, the steering wheel locked when making a left turn and the vehicle stalled several times intermittently. The vehicle was inspected by three locksmiths. One of the locksmiths stated that the steering column was loosely connected. The vehicle was also serviced by (molle Chevrolet, (816) 229-8800) who stated that there was no warranty and recall to provide a solution. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Concho, AZ, USA

Since having the recalls for the ignition done - when the car is placed in park I have to pull the shifter toward reverse to get the key out. Also since the recalls were done all the sudden my steering rack is making a clunking noise which my mechanic is saying will soon need replaced. It was perfectly fine before the recalls for the ignition and such were done on my car. Literally the days after is when it started and the dealership said that it is because my car is old. Not buying that answer. All of this has to be tied to a recall, I take great care of my car. I just had the control arms replaced as well and the mechanic said they were near disintegrated!

- Lititz, PA, USA

Powering sterring light on agaagain very hard to drive had to use flasers to get home from church this went onm Saturday and sundaty by moday it corrected itself however it icalled holman cadiilc were I get it serviced they never called me back wwith a straight answer on what they wamt me to

- Mount Laurel, NJ, USA

Steering randomly fails in the middle of a turn, as if it "sticks" and I have to force the steering wheel back to center. I'm concerned that this could cause an accident if the driver had to make an evasive menouver or is inexperienced and not expecting it to fail. This occurs while moving, and while parked, on any street or highway.

- Watertown, WI, USA

My car had the power steering motor replaced under a safety recall in 2012. Now the same problem has happened again, and the power steering motor has gone out. I missed the special extended warranty for this by 2 days - it expired on 3/27/17, and it went out again on my car on 3/29/17. Now I'm told it cannot be repaired again under the safety recall. It seems to me that if a part is covered under a safety recall because it can fail, is replaced, then fails again, there is still a problem with that part being used in the car. It should still be able to be replaced at no charge to the owners. I know that for 2003 Saturn Ion the recall appies to the life of the car.

- Austin, TX, USA

I have a Saturn Ion and I am having an issue described in a recall. I took my vehicle in to a GM dealer and called the GM customer service and they are refusing to honor the recall. The vehicle losses power steering periodically and it is very scary to drive.

- Bothell, WA, USA

The power steering all of the sudden goes out and it makes it difficult to turn. I almost got an accident today while driving 50 mph on the freeway, because the power steering just stopped working. This has been happening more often, and it occurs at speed greater than 35 mph. I searched online and found that there was a recall for this problem, but GM customer service told me that there is no active recall.

- Bothell, WA, USA

Saturn Ion 2007 recall the other day I got an alert on the display of my car that stated "pwr strg" I was on the expressway and almost got into an accident that could have killed my 3 young children and myself. We were terrified. I was able to get on the shoulder of the highway by forcing the stirring wheel to turn. I then looked under the hood to see if I had a leak of power stirring fluid but to my surprise did not find anywhere that would indicate such a thing. When I turned the car back on to see what could be the problem the msg was gone. I was able to drive the car home but before I got home the msg came back on and I had to repeat it almost getting into a second car accident. I immediately did research on what could be the problem once I got safely home and found out that GM had recalled the "power steering electric motor assist" due to others having the same problem. When I called GM to get assistance they told me that they would not cover the charges due to the previous owner getting the replacement of the same part back in 2014. I disagree with the decision that I should be responsible for replacing and paying for the part that has been recalled for the exact same reason. Power steering going out for no reason at all and then returning once I start the car back up. I believe they placed another defective steering motor in the car and my families safely should not be compromised for this over sight. I cannot afford to replace it and should not have to since it is not something different that is wrong but the same exact thing. I would like to know my rights on this issue and if they are still liable for replacing this part or am I.

- Ellenwood, GA, USA

Sudden power steering failure, the steering continued to work but without the power assist. We were attempting to back out of the driveway, very low speed, turning. This reset with shutting the car off and restarting. GM/Saturn state this is not covered by the recall.

- Cary, NC, USA

I own a Saturn which I got used.the power steering went out so I took it to the dealer.found out the recalls have all been done that has to do with the power steering but the code the scanner gave is a C0550 which is a failure of the power steering column internal controller issue.other GM carss with the same recalls that my car has had done include the column but not mine.it seems that they seem to share ste same componets and failures.this part alone is over $500 without labor.the tech told me that its not a hard job and hes done alot of them.searching the internet alot of people have had to replace the column.there seems to be a problem but customers like me aree having to pay for the correction

- Henderson, TN, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering and the power steering warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was a result of an internal fault in the steering column. The vehicle was not repaired. Four months prior to the failure, the vehicle was remedied per NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,123.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

Loss of power steering again. This will be my third recall replacement part. Power steering has failed and repaired by 2 GM dealerships. GM suggested for safety reasons towing car would be advised but guess who has to pay for the towing me not GM who manufacturer unsafe vehicles. NHTSA you've lost interest in helping and moved on to the next manufacturer air bag problem. I now understand what risk means. My car falls in that risk percentage.

- Rancho Cucamonga, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel and smelled most of the time. The check engine light remained illuminated and the vehicle did not start at the first attempt. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures, but did not offer any assistance. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The failures were not remedied. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Power steering goes in and out very dangerous to drive or control ignition switch repaired this is just as dangerous models Pontiac G and Chevy cobalts have same power steering module and were recalled not Saturn models.

- Palos Heights, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2007 Saturn Ion. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the steering wheel became inoperable while the battery warning light illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V153000 (steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Aurora, IL, USA

A general motor recall has been issued in the past for a loss of power steering only on certain vehicles in the past year. A problem is corrosion of the electric power steering module and the torque sensor connector may cause a loss of the power steering. This will cause greater operating power by the driver under low speed driving and causes a greater chance of an accident or death because the difficulty in driving a vehicle effected by this problem. GM has made this a recall to be fixed in the dealer, but only certain vehicles, the Saturn Ion was involved, and I had it corrected, but what I experienced before, is back again, and I believe the power steering assist is defective again. Many recalls in the past have been reoccurring issues with vehicles, and this may be another one.

- Aurora, IL, USA