2000 Saturn SL Steering problems

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 saturn sl. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the key could be removed and the vehicle would continue to operate as normal. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire ignition system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Had a few months, hot summer and key would not turn in ignition. Manual that came with car said this could happen and if it did to turn the wheel, jiggle the shift, etc. Would not have this trouble except in hot weather. On oct 29, 2010 I had lock cylinder & keys replaced at my expense by an authorized gm dealership. Now it is doing it again (6/26/2014) with only 44,000 actual miles on it. Only authorized dealership has ever worked on this vehicle. This has happened to my daughter who has a newer saturn and to a saturn of my granddaughters. I hate to have to spend another $310 at my expense to fix this known defect. *Tr

While driving, the steering wheel wandered on its on. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to the dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the vehicle was operating as designed. *Jb

While driving 20 mph consumer lost steering control. Consumer managed to pull over, and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak

Had to replace transmission casing had a bad leak wiring harness from ignition caught on fire putting me and my families life at risk rattles real bad in rear portion of car heater quit working

Consumer noticed while looking over rear bakes steering wheel was in the wrong position. Dealer was contacted technician could not repair because vehicle was not under warranty. *Ak

Consumer will elaborate on a complain about steering wheel problem. *Ak

While driving at 55 mph, consumer felt the front wheels locking up. Consumer had vehicle service by the dealership who indicated that the pin in the transmission broke in two. This resulted in the bolt coming loss and busting casing around the transmission. Please provide more details. Ts

A grinding sound would apperar when making a turn while driving. Dealer contacted, and replaced steering column.*Ak

This is the 2nd time in seven months the power steering has had to be repaired on this car. At only 20,000 miles, I consider that to be unusual. Is this problem endemic in all sl200 or did I just get a lemon? *Ts ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***761005

Interior overhead sagging above dome light, tried to have dealer fix (same condition after "repair"). Traction control button failed, had to be replaced. Ash tray light failed 3 times, dealer replaced. Ventilation blower only works on high speed - all other speeds burned out over 2 weeks (could smell electrical burning). Remote control works half of the time, no improvement after dealer replaced batteries, saying "white film" was a known cause of remotes not working. Change oil light came on 1000miles after last...