How do i check the power steering fluid in a 2006 saturn ion ?

It has electric power steering and there is a fault with it. The ECM recognises this and won't left you drive it.

There was a recall on it.

Only 2006-2007 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, and Pontiac G6 models built between April and June 2006 are included in this recall. As with the initial recall-which included the Saturn Ion, Saturn Aura, Chevy HHR, and Chevy Cobalt-the electric power steering (EPS) in these vehicles can fail at any time while driving.Feb 17, 2015

GM Recalls 70,000 More Cars for Power-Steering Failures ...

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think you are being given the run around here ,no power steering
?? have a look under the bonnet for a belt driven pump or an electric one

are you shure this isn't electronic power steering? if so no power steering fluid on these. i have a 2006 gmc vehicle and it has electonic power steering. I had trouble with it and went looking for the fluid level only to learn there is none. i fixed the problem at least for now by finding the fuse for the power steering and pulling it. then replaced it and started the car and everything was ok. there have been some recalls on gm electronic steerings systems so you may have to check with a dealer. if this helps please reply and good luck

THis unit uses an electric motor for the Power Steering
It is located under the dash on the steering column. Remove the two bolts and unplug the wires...
You will have to remove the trime under the Steering column and the panel left end of the dash. Cost of the motor is $169.00 from the Saturn Dealership.

There is NO power steering fluid,,,your car DOES NOT have a fluid hydraulic system,,,its all electrical on the steering column,,,,the motor goes bad on the cloumn and causes it to cut out,,,,,if thats your issue,youre gonna need a new steering clomun

Check the power steering fluid level; fill if necessary. If the Power steering reservoir is full, then you have a problem requiring a mechanic to sort it out.

Regards,
matt

it is more than likley the power steer pump not pumping or the belt is broken

Should be a cap under the hood that says power steering fluid

I would start by doing a power steering fluid flush.

my friend has the same problem out of a 07 cobalt. they say it is a circuit breaker on power steering. electrical power steering. his is being replaced as we speak. probably a recall on that. might want to check into.