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 | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V281000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/2004 to 05/31/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 670 | 06/09/2004 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/08/2004 | 06/21/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain vehicles equipped with supercharged 2.0l 4-cylinder (lsj) engine were built with a fuel feed pipe that could crack and leak fuel near the fuel rail. if fuel leaks from the fuel feed pipe, there would be a noticeable fuel odor around the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel feed pipe assembly. owner notification began on june 9, 2004. owners should contact saturn at 1-800-972-8876. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 04053.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||
| 02/29/2012 | 146000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion 2. the contact stated that an offensive odor of gasoline fuel was emitted inside of the vehicle. the contact noticed that the rear seat was soaked with fuel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they advised the contact that the fuel lines and fuel filter were rusted, causing the fuel to leak into the rear seats of the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired with a new fuel system. the failure mileage was 146,000 and the current mileage was 146,100. kmj | |||
| 02/29/2012 | 146000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion 2. the contact stated that there is a really bad odor of fuel inside of the vehicle. the contact then noticed that the back seat will be soaked with fuel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where they stated that the fuel lines and fuel filter were rusted out causing the fuel to leak into the back seats of the vehicle. the vehicle was repaired with a new fuel system. the failure mileage was 146,000 and the current mileage was 146,100.cv | |||
| 01/22/2009 | 500 | 1 | |
| Hi, i have a 2004 saturn ion, with only 22,000 miles on it. it seems to have a problem starting in cold weather. i had to take my moms 1988 buick to work yesterday because my car wouldn't start in the cold! it happened about two weeks ago, and i waited about 10 minutes and it started right up. about a month ago it happened when i was going out to lunch, same thing after ten minutes it started right up. i can't keep being late for work and missing appointments and when i take my wife's car she has to walk 15 blocks with the kids to school and if it's too cold for this car to start i don't really want my kids to walk. i called saturn today and was told they're not aware of any problems, yet when you search the internet there's thousands of people complaining about this. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance for your help in this matter. *tr | |||
| 01/22/2009 | 65000 | 1 | |
| Just about every day i have problems starting my car in the cooler temperatures. the ignition tries to start up, but then does nothing. i can understand when this is a problem in -20 | |||
| 10/20/2008 | 32000 | 1 | |
| After a few stops, no matter what the temp is outside/nice or cold... my car will not start. it simply clicks and will not turn over... feels/sounds like it is not getting any fuel. if i wait 10 minutes or so and then try again, the car will start. i have had it stall while i'm driving when it's cold out. i have had it to the shop numerous times and they can not find anything wrong with it!!! my engine light is on due to gross leak emission control, and they can not correct the issue!!!! there have been numerous complaints about this and the manufacturer will not take responsibility, however they do not mind charging me each and every time i take it in, and each and every time they have neglected to fix the problem!!! frustrated *tr | |||
| 10/12/2008 | 35000 | 1 | |
| When the temperature is cold (usually below 40), my car will not start. it simply clicks and security sensors start coming on. if i wait 10 minutes or so and then try again, the car will start and promptly stall out. i have had it stall while i'm driving when it's cold out. there are numerous complaints about this and the manufacturer will not take responsibility. *tr | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 09/17/2004 | 2011 | 1 | 07/17/2004 |
| Saturn ion 2004 i4, engine light came on, was looked at on 19th sept 2004 by dealership. on sep 20th i went to put gas in the car and i could not. gas spilled out of the car. i can not drive the car, as it will now allow me to put gas in the car. i was stuck at home after returning from gas station.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 05/19/2008 | 23800 | 1 | 10/01/2004 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion. the contact took her vehicle to the service station for routine maintenance. the fuel gauge was not monitoring the fuel, and was indicating that the fuel tank was empty. the fuel sensor was repaired. when the mechanic replaced the fuel sensor, he discovered that the gas pump was corroded and needed to be replaced because it was a fire hazard. the repair of the fuel pump, including diagnostic parts and labor was $900. saturn customer service department stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v281000 (fuel system, other:delivery:fuel pump). the contact has pictures. the current and failure mileages were 23,800. updated 06/17/08. *lj updated 06/16/08 | |||