What would cause my 2007 saturn ion to diesal after I turn it off and it stumbles sometimes on take off it also has a stronge smell of gas coming from the rear

Stephen Pearson

• 49 Answers
• Posted on Nov 29, 2008

SOURCE: engine misfiring/fuel coming out exhaust

Sounds like you may need to inspect and replace your fuel line from front to rear. no other reason for your problem.

SOURCE: saturn ion,sometimes wont start

The problem is in the ignition - the grease gets thick in the cold and doent turn quite right the first time. everything turns on, but the anti theft system thinks you have the wrong key so shuts off pwer to the starter. it takes 8-10 mintues to reset. That is why it normally starts when you come back later. I have had the same problem and done tons of reseach. Right now my temp solution has been a small heater and an extention cord. I keep it plugged in over night on a medium setting - just enough to keep the inside temp above freezing. I am also researching remote starts because saturn dealership charges $250 to replace the ignition, and a remote start will run about $300. Saturn wont do a recall because they feel it is not a safety hazard. I say that is bull. Good luck!

SOURCE: strong gas smell coming from my cobalt at all times

Look in the back of the car. The fuel pump lines like to break. You will not be able to see them, but you will smell and see that the fuel tank is wet. Call your local dealership, have you vin # and milage, ask them if it's covered by warrenty.

SOURCE: saturn ion,sometimes wont start

There is a guide on this site that tells you how to fix the passlock problem

http://moontaj.com/passlock

SOURCE: While idling, or sitting in park the car shakes

car needs a tune up plus it sounds like the moter mounts could be broke is why the car is shaking