I thought I would give an update. I took the car back to the dealer explaining that it still ran hot and they agreed to have another look since they had signed off on the diagnosis. I was told that:
>The fan was working and started within 4 degrees of when it should
>One mechanic said that the temperature gauge reading at the 3/4 mark was normal
> A "manager" said he could replace some kind of control system for $140 but would not elaborate or show schematic of what when I asked and would not explain if that was necessary to make it function correctly [nothing was in writing].
I was also made uncomfortable when it seemed a light needed to be flashed in my eyes whenever I wanted to ask follow up questions or read the forms put in front of me to sign. The car now has the temp gauge go up to the “3/4” mark and over to near the red before coming back down and does so repeatedly while driving. I think I am done with the former Saturn dealer I bought the vehicle from [used] unless they offer a solution for no extra charge.