Saturn Field Product Reminder-Vehicle Fix It Right the First Time Issues, Parts Restriction Information and Service Bulletins Released in May, 2005
| Subject: | Saturn Field Product Reminder -- Vehicle "Fix It Right the First Time" Issues, Parts Restriction Information and Service Bulletins Released in May, 2005 |
| Models: | 2006 and Prior Model Year Saturn Vehicles |
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Model Year(s) | Vehicle Line(s)/Condition | Do This | Don't Do This | Reference Information/Bulletin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
New Issues | ||||
2003-2005 | ION squeak, rattle, pop or creak noise from front end of vehicle. | Replace front stabilizer shaft bushing and/or clamp. | Don't replace stabilizer link. | 04-03-08-003A |
2005 | ION battery discharged after vehicle has not been used for approximately 5 days. | Reprogram Engine Control Module (ECM) with TIS version 5.0 or greater. | Don't recharge battery without updating calibration. | 05-06-04-036 |
2005 | ION - fuel gauge stays on empty with fuel remaining and/or SES lamp illuminated with DTC P0461 "Fuel Level Sensor Performance" set. | Reprogram ECM with TIS version 5.0 or greater. | Don’t replace instrument cluster, ECM, BCM, or fuel level sender. | 05-06-04-020A |
2005 | ION - SES lamp Illuminated with DTC P0420 "Catalyst System Low Efficiency" set. | Reprogram ECM with TIS version 5.0 or greater. | Don’t replace ECM, O2 sensor, or catalytic converter. | 05-06-04-020A |
2005 | ION - fluctuating speedometer and/or tachometer with DTC U1064 "Lost Communication with BCM Dash Integration Module (DIM) set. | Reprogram ECM with TIS version 5.0 or greater. | Don’t replace BCM or instrument cluster. | 05-06-04-020A |
1993-2005 | Saturn vehicles with exterior lamp condensation. | Reference bulletin for guidelines on when an exterior lamp should be replaced. | Don't replace an exterior lamp when lamp exhibits normal amounts of moisture or condensation. | 01-08-42-001C |
2006 | ION w/ 2.4 LE5 Relay w/ 3.9 LZ9 | Reference bulletin for guidelines on engine exchange program for RPO LE5 and RPO LZ9. | Don't perform repairs on engine or engine components before referencing the engine exchange program bulletin. | 05-06-01-012 |
Category Type | Subject | Model(s) | Model Year(s) | Bulletin Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Engine | Inventory Upgrade - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software Upgrade (Reprogram ECM) | ION Vehicles with 2.2L Four-Cylinder Engine (VIN F - RPO L61) with VIN Breakpoints | 2005 | 05538B |
Engine | Product Emission - PCM Integrated Circuit Chip Damage (Replace PCM) | Relay Vehicles built between 5D251975 and 5D260394 | 2005 | 05539A |
Body & Accessories | Customer Satisfaction Program - Automatic Door Lock Feature | Relay Vehicles built between 5D112157 and 5D204366 | 2005 | 05024 |
Category Type | Subject | Model(s) | Model Year(s) | Bulletin Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General Information | Saturn Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Changes (U.S. Only) | Saturn Vehicles | 1991-2006 | 05-00-89-020A |
General Information | General Motors Dealership Critical Equipment Requirements and Recommendations (Canada Only) | Saturn Vehicles in Canada only | 1991-2006 | 05-00-89-029 |
HVAC | Updated Requirement for A/C Refrigerant System Repairs That Are Submitted for Warranty Reimbursement (Canada Only) | Saturn Vehicles in Canada only | 2001-2006 | 05-01-38-008 |
Steering | Power Steering Inoperative/Steering Wheel Hard to Turn, PWR STR Displayed on DIC After Jump Starting Vehicle (Replace Fuse and Instruct Owner How to Jump Start Vehicle) | ION | 2003-2006 | 05-02-32-002 |
Suspension | Rear Suspension Torque Specifications | VUE | 2002-2003 | 05-03-09-004 |
Suspension | Rear Suspension Torque Specifications | VUE | 2004 | 05-03-09-005 |
Suspension | Trim Height Specifications | ION | 2003-2005 | 05-03-06-002 |
Suspension | Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications | ION | 2003-2005 | 05-03-08-008 |
Engine | DEX-COOL Coolant - New Leak Detection Dye J-46366 - Replaces J-29545-6 | Saturn Vehicles | 1996-2005 | 05-06-02-002 |
Engine | Instructions for Using GE-47716 Vac-N-Fill Coolant Refill Tool | Saturn Vehicles | 1991-2005 | 05-06-02-006 |
Engine | SES Lamp Illuminated with DTC P0300, P0315, P0507, P1574, and/or P1621 Set and/or Cruise Control is Inoperative (Reprogram ECM with Updated Calibration) | ION | 2005 | 05-06-04-005A |
Engine | SES Lamp On w/DTCs U1064, P0461 and/or P0420 Set, Fuel Gauge Stays on Empty w/Fuel Remaining, Fluctuating Speedometer/Tachometer and/or Vehicle Theft Security Lamp On (Reprogram ECM) | ION | 2005 | 05-06-04-020A |
Engine | Engine No Crank, No Start, Battery Discharged after the Vehicle Has Not Been Used for Approximately Five Days (Reprogram ECM) | ION | 2005 | 05-06-04-036 |
Engine | Service Information Regarding a Pop/Clunk Noise From the Rear of the Vehicle on Initial Cold Start and/or During the Warm-Up Drive Cycle (Inform Customer of Normal EVAP Vent Solenoid Operation) | VUE | 2002-2006 | 04-06-05-009B |
Transmission/Transaxle | Transaxle Gear Rattle Noise in Cold Ambient Temperatures with Clutch Pedal Released (Up) at 1500-2500 RPM (Install Leaf Springs Between Blocker Ring/Synchronizer Hub for 3rd, 4th, 5th, Reverse Gears) | ION Red Line | 2004-2005 | 05-07-29-004 |
Body & Accessories | Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines | Saturn Vehicles | 1993-2006 | 01-08-42-001C |
Body & Accessories | Compact Disc (CD) Player Inoperative - Will Not Load, Will Not Eject or Will Not Play (Remove Both Radio Fuses to Reset Radio) | S-Series L-Series VUE ION with U1C, US8, or US9 radio | 2000-2002 2000-2005 2002-2005 2003-2005 | 04-08-44-018A |
Body & Accessories | Various Radio/CD Player Concerns (Replace Radio) | Relay | 2005 | 04-08-44-023B |
Body & Accessories | Exchange Program - Saturn Relay Radio Receiver Ordering Process | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-44-007A |
Body & Accessories | Hard/No Start, Stall, Fuel Gauge Inoperative/Fluctuates, SES/Check Engine Light On, ABS Warning Light On, TCS Warning Light On, TCS Activation, Service Traction System Message Displayed, All-Wheel Drive Disable Message Displayed, DTCs Set (Repair Connector) | Relay | 2005 | 01-08-45-005C |
Body & Accessories | Information on Service Support and Technical Assistance for OnStar® (U.S. Only) | Saturn Vehicles with OnStar® | 2002-2006 | 05-08-46-003A |
Body & Accessories | Service Support and Technical Assistance for OnStar® and/or XM® Radio | L-Series VUE ION Relay with OnStar® (RPO UE1) and/or XM® Radio (RPO U2K) | 2002-2005 2002-2006 2003-2006 2005-2006 | 04-08-46-001A |
Body & Accessories | Erratic Fuel Gauge Readings (Reprogram ECM) | ION | 2005 | 05-08-49-004A |
Body & Accessories | Intermittent Security Light On, False B3055 DTC Set (Reprogram BCM) | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-49-016 |
Body & Accessories | Speedometer Drops to Zero When Using OnStar (Reprogram IPC) | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-49-017 |
Body & Accessories | Pop, Snap or Creak Type Noise In Front End (Adjust Bumper Clearance) | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-62-003 |
Model Year(s) | Component on Restriction | Reference Info/Bulletin/Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
2004-2005 | XM Digital Radio Receiver | Bulletin 04-08-44-009A, GM Technical Assistance Center 1-877-446-8227, prompt 3, prompt 0 |
