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Starla of Rolla, MO February 5, 2010

Ok EVERYONE WITH PROBLEMS WITH THERE SATURN ION STARTING IN THE COLD PLEASE LISTEN. Ok i have been having the same problems over and over took a while for the dealership to get it fixed but they finally did and this is all it took. At first when i took it in it was the same as everyone else battery bad bought a new one and no that does not work. went through alot of things but finally found out that i the ignition switch will always go bad in the saturn after a while and cause lots of problems in the winter. All you have to do is the the ignition switch replaces and they have to do a passlock thing with it to recongize with your car. they will know exactly what you mean when you tell them that. finally got my car back and its doing great here is the part number for the ignition switch 10392423. Trust me this will work do not let the dealership tell you that it is the battery or the starter i promise it is not i replaced both the ignition switch works!! Hope this helps here is my email if you have any questions piercejohn85@yahoo.com thanks

Kevin of Terra Alta , WV February 2, 2010

I have 2000 saturn 2.2 engine that lost power and then the engine jumped time and will not start

VIcki of Muskegon, MI February 1, 2010

2004 Saturn Ion, beginning in 2009 wouldn't start in cold weather. Wait 10-15 minutes, maybe it will start.

Pam of ionia, MI December 19, 2009

I am having a problem with my sons Saturn Ion 2004.When its cold it wont start,you wait 10 minutes then it starts.I have read many complaints on this problem so I called Saturn and they told me they are not aware of this problem.To many people are spending to much money trying to solve this problem and still not coming up with a solution.Could you please look into it.I just goggled Saturn Ion wont start and there are alot of complaints. Please look into this its is starting to cost people alot of money and the problem is still here.My son still owes on this car and this is not right for Saturn to not recognize there is a problem.

Michelle of Madison , TN December 18, 2009

My Saturn Ion wont start in the cold! I have been reading several internet forums and this is a common problem with the ignition switch! Saturn will mot recall the product and it is about a 200 repair.

Robert of Omaha, NE December 15, 2009

I have had problems with my 2004 Saturn Ion 2 starting in cold weather. I have tried replacing the battery, at which time I discovered the problem was not due to lack of electricity and that my battery did not need replacing. I have taken my car to a few different auto repair centers for engine and electrical system diagnostics, where the problem could not be identified, and I have wasted too much time and money. It has been suggested to me that I change my starter, my ignition cylinder, my spark plug wires, and even tamper with the electrical system which governs my security system.

After researching the issue on the Internet, I found that there are many additional GM owners who have had an identical problem. They too, have been given false information and have been unable to correct the issue. I want an answer for my problem. I wish for GM to research the issue, and offer to correct it at their own expense. I do not beleive it to be fair that GM has not been held accountable for the poor construction of certain vehicles.

Elizabeth of Detroit, MI November 24, 2009

My 2002 Satur L-series just stopped one day and I had it towed to Saturn They said it was the timing chain, someone else said the starter. I am out of 3500.00. I contacted GM headquarters no help they sound good but are no help just to lead people on. They side with the Saturn dealerships. My Vin# was also not recalled. What am I to do?

Ina of Duluth, MN November 23, 2009

My 2002 Saturn L200 with 102,000 miles timing Chain Guide rubbed against the Cylinder causing it to crack and leaked coolent into the engine. This same incident also happened two years ago when my car had only 75,000 miles on it. I contacted GM and after an investigation because my car was not under warrenty they refused to cover any costs. I either have to buy all new parts which will total over 5000 or I will have to purchase a new engine.

Yvonne of Berkeley, CA August 14, 2009

In May on my way to work I made a U-turn and my 2001 Saturn L200 Series engine cut off. Just thinking it stall I tried to start it back up. It would not start so I park it. That same day I received a post card in the mail about a recall on timing chain so I had my car tow to Concord Saturn and they told me my 2001 L Series was not part of recall and it would cost estimate 4800 to get fix I said no way it not worth that much and had pay to get it towed back to my place of resident. Now today I received the same recalled notice and I am wondering if I am not that part of recall why they keep sending me the notice.

Jennifer of Russell, IL July 22, 2009

My 2001 Saturn L 200 which I purchased brand new, my fourth and LAST Saturn I will be purchasing, just stopped running on my way home form work on a Sunday night. I took exceptional care of this car and it is in like new mint condition other than the fact that teh timing chain broke and detsroyed my engine!! My mechanic inofmred me that Saturn had a recall on the 2.2 4C motor, however when I called saturn customer serviec they said "Your in number is not one of the motors involved int the recall". Really, why not the timing chain broke just the same as the motors that are involved in the recall. I want to see this list of VIN numbers that are in the recall if it really exists?? I see GM is doign wonders with the tax payers money given to help them out of financial trouble, now who is going to help me??

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