Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 3958 | 10019866 | Bcm service part not available for tsb 04-08-45-005c. *ak | 05/05/2006 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| 3122 | 01/01/2004 | 10009968 | Delay into reverse or no reverse after valvebody replacement. *sc | 11/02/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||||
| 030524001 | 03/01/2005 | 030524001A | 10005175 | Service information regarding saturn rear drum wheel cylinder inspections. *tt update. *tt | 02/10/2004 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/04/2013 | 1 | ||
| I was driving on the interstate at 65 mph and the power steering light came on and the steering wheel clicked and became stiff. there was no prior indication that anything was wrong. i could no longer turn right and left turns were almost impossible. the brakes started having trouble as well. i almost got in accident because the right side was not working. then when i made it to a spot and turned the car on and off it was working again. then about 30 min later it did the same thing again. i had some check the fluid and it was fine and so was the belt. also, my left indicator will not work. i have taken it to the dealer and several mechanics and it keeps melting the socket. *tr | |||
| 05/31/2007 | 0 | 0 | 11/10/2004 |
| Rotors on 2004 saturn ion brakes are prematurely rusting prior to normal rotor wear and tear and should be replaced by the manufacturer at no cost to consumer due to their obvious very poor quallity. | |||
| 04/23/2007 | 45326 | 1 | 01/11/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2004 saturn ion 2. while driving 25 mph, the contact attempted to turn the wheel and it locked. the brakes failed and the vehicle crashed into a pole. the air bag deployed, but the driver was injured. saturn stated that the vehicle is not a defect. the vehicle was destroyed. the current and failure mileages were 45,326. | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 1 | 10/29/2004 | |
| 2004 saturn ion experiencing problems with the brake equipment.*mr *nm | |||
| 05/30/2005 | 16272 | 4 | 10/29/2004 |
| Dt: the contact states that while in reverse the brakes make a loud noise, the brakes are not functioning properly. while driving forward the brakes do not function, but do not make any noise. *ak there was a shimmy at 60- 65 mph and there was noise coming from the front end. the sway bar links and bushings were replaced. *sc *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/24/2004 | 62000 | 3 | |
| There would be extended stopping distance and the brake pedal would go to the floor. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/07/2005 | 47 | 3 | |
| Vehicle is experiencing problems with the brakes. while driving, the brakes would make a clicking noise and when applying the brake there was a pulsing which would make it hard to keep the vehicle in line. the brakes were useless. owner took the vehicle to the dealer but they were unable to diagnose the problem. provide further details. *nm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/19/2004 | 6000 | 1 | 06/21/2004 |
| Vehicle vibrated/shook during braking. vehicle was taken to the dealer, who noticed rust on the left rotor, which was turned, and both rear brakes were cleaned and readjusted. *ak | |||
| 09/03/2004 | 50 | 5 | |
| Received first saturn ion 04 and within one week of purchase car was displaying clear signs of either an electrical or computer problem. was replaced with a second ion o4. noticed a strange clunking sound. brought car in at 3600 miles, and it was transmission mounts, wheel bearings, axels, and break rotors. car was returned with a broken piece in the interior, and smelling of burning plastic. i believe that this car is defective, and saturn refuses to do anything other than make repairs under warranty. i think that i should be issued a refund, due to faulty construction. *nm | |||