Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V003000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/2002 to 09/30/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 127285 | 12/30/2003 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/05/2004 | 01/14/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.2l 4-cylinder (l61) engines were built with a fuel filter that could corrode prematurely on the exterior surface. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If corrosion on the exterior surface of the fuel filter progresses to the point of creating a hole in the shell, fuel droplets could form and drop to the ground. if an ignition source is present, a fire could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel filter assembly. owner notification began on december 30, 2003. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 03068.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||||
| 030604024A | 11/01/2003 | 030604024 | 10005299 | Excessive fuel pump buzzing, growling noise, vibration from rear of vehicle. *tt | 02/19/2004 |
| 030604024 | 04/01/2003 | 10001673 | Excessive fuel pump buzzing, growling noise, vibration from rear of vehicle. *tt | 06/18/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 030604022 | 03/01/2003 | 10001197 | Revised fuel inlet pipe to rail connection procedure and torque specification. *tt | 04/22/2003 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||||
| 3627 | 3627A | 10018624 | Fuel tank is slow to fill and/or dtc p0446 - inspect evap vent pipe. the ses lamp may be illuminated due to a p0466 dtc. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb | 01/09/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 03/02/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Car won't start when it gets cold out.(under 50) ignition turns and then engine stalls out. after a few attempts and waiting a half hour or so, it starts. (usually with a fuel smell and a backfire)apparently this is a widespread problem and i am concerned as this model has already had fuel filter assembly recall..mechanics say its the starter but when replaced, problem continues.. i have not had mine replaced yet because i'm not sure i want to go to that expense when it doesn't seem to fix the problem for others. the fact that i smell gas when it does start up concerns me and i am frankly concerned for my safety. *tr | |||
| 01/18/2009 | 92200 | 1 | |
| Failure of gm to notify me of 3 recalls on 2003 saturn ion. it is possible that this work has already been done, but i cannot tell at this time and would like this problem investigated. recalls are: nhtsa campaign id number: 04v547000 nhtsa campaign id number: 04v003000 *tr | |||
| 11/11/2008 | 74300 | 1 | |
| Beginning in the fall of 2006 i began to have a problem with the car revving up when the heat was on. at times this problem would stop after an oil change. i have taken the car to the dealership several times to have them take a look at it, but they can never seem to recreate the incident and have not found any thing with diagnostic testing. most recently i replaced the fuel pump because the car was having other problems. i am no experiencing a safety issue. when the car is on and has been running for at least 5-10 min. the engine reves up and the car idles very high 3 or 4 rpms. when i stop at a light or stop sign or for whatever reason the car stops fine but continues to idle high. the car has begun to lung forward when the engine idles high. i have had the brakes inspected and this is not the problem. i am not sure where else to go the dealership has not been able to help me and i am afraid that someone will get hurt because of this problem. *tr | |||
| 02/19/2007 | 23000 | 25 | 09/07/2003 |
| I purchased a 2003 saturn ion level 2 brand new for saturn of la crosse. approximently 25 times since i purchased this vehicle, the car will not start, and i have to wait approximently 10 minutes before the vehicle will start. i have not contacted any dealership at this point, but did find multiple people who are experincing the same problems. i am upset that saturn is not taking this matter more seriously and making a recall notice. does it have to start on fire or someone die before something is done? *nm | |||
| 01/12/2005 | 3 | ||
| I have a 2003 saturn ion coupe. when i would drive for a little while and let the car warm up, there are intermittent occasions where i will slow down suddenly, for example, the changing of a stop light, and when i either come to the stop or when i accelerate again, the car would in essence stall out and turn off. however the car would start right back up when i put it back in park. it happened once, maybe twice b4 i had a chance to realize it was a serious problem. on the 12th of january it stalled as i was making a right hang turn at an intersection and because of this, i lost power steering and hit the median and a rock bed on the median. there has been substantial damage to the vehicle and it is currently still in the shop. i do not know at this point in time the exact reason for the stall. just that i have done nothing but take good care of this car and see no reason for it do this. *nm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer having problems getting two recalls performed on the vehicle. *ph when the consumer tried to make an appointment, the dealership told the consumer he had heard of the recall but was not familiar with what it said, the consumer wanted to make an appointment for the weekend, but was told the most skilled mechanics worked weekdays. the consumer felt the dealership had only been minimally informed of the recall. *jb *nm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 06/19/2003 | 3 | 04/17/2003 | |
| March 22, 2003 i purchased an saturn ion 3. within the 1st the week there was problems starting the car. the car was in for service 2 times in 2 weeks. finally the engine light started flashing (3rd time). supposedly the car was fixed. 3 days later the dealer's service department called me at saturn corp.'s request to immediately return the car as the engine could blow up. the engine had a cracked cylinder which caused coolant to leak into the engine with about 650 miles. also, another saturn ion with 2500 miles was sitting in the dealer's lot with a cracked cylinder in the engine. i was released from the sale on april 17, 2003. i took a 2nd saturn ion 3 on april 17, 2003. this car has jerky steering problems coming out of turns and sever transmission problems. the car kicks when turning on the ignition, engine gets racketing when put into reverse, when changing gears - kicks, slides, and will surge, and bounce through gears between 30 mph to above 70 mph. the service manager said, all the ions drive this way. there's nothing wrong with the car. this car has been in for service 4 times. each time the car is returned worse than the time before.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 11/30/2004 | 33000 | 1 | 06/01/2003 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the freeway between 50-60 mph, the vehicle lost all electrical power. there is no warning when this occurs and the steering wheel also locks up. the vehicle is pulled over and restarted. the dealership replaced the ignition switch and fuel pump. the contact has been out of the country since the repair, last year; the vehicle has not been driven since repairs were made. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 11/09/2007 | 25 | 03/07/2003 | |
| Car won't start when it is cold. have to wait 15 minutes. saturn repaired the problem back in 10/05. it did it again in 2006 and now it is happening again in 2007. the car thinks that it is being stolen and cuts the fuel line to the car. *tr | |||