Saturn Field Product Reminder - Vehicle Fix It Right the First Time Issues, Parts Restriction Information and Technical Bulletins Released in April, 2005
| Subject: | Saturn Field Product Reminder -- Vehicle "Fix It Right the First Time" Issues, Parts Restriction Information and Technical Bulletins Released in April 2005 |
| Models: | 2005 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 | ||||
1991-2005 | Saturn Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Changes (U.S. Only) | Review bulletin 05-00-89-020 with new TAC procedures and new contact number 1-877-446-8227 | Don’t contact technical assistance through 1-800-828-2112 prompt 1, since the TAC prompt will no longer be available through this telephone number in early May. | 05-00-89-020 |
2004-2005 | VUEs with Automatic Headlamps- Delayed Activation of Automatic Headlamps in Low Ambient Light Conditions | Reprogram Body Control Module [BCM]) | Don’t replace BCM or ambient light sensor | 05-08-42-006 |
2004-2005 | VUE built up to and including VIN Breakpoint 5S827146 - Interior Dome Lamp Will Not Turn Off When Doors Are Closed or Horn Sounds Intermittently in Alarm Mode | Install foam support as described in bulletin 05-08-42-002 | Don’t replace the BCM or door jamb switch | 05-08-42-002 |
2004-2005 | Saturn ION Red Line with 2.0L Engine (VIN P - RPO LSJ) - Built Up To and Including VIN Breakpoint 5Z139240 - Engine Lacks Power, Hesitates, and/or Stumbles on Hard Acceleration and/or Loses Some Power After High RPM Cruising in High Temperatures | Inspect Coolant Charge Pump Electrical Connector Terminal Location and Adjust If Needed | Don’t replace fuel pump or other engine components | 05-06-02-003 |
Category Tyep | Subject | Model(s) | Model Year(s) | Bulletin Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Body and Accessories | Non-Compliance - Installation of Rear Seat Center Belt Anchor Reinforcement Plate | L-Series Wagons | 2002-2004 | 05041 |
Engine/Propulsion System | Inventory Upgrade - Engine Control Module (ECM) Software Upgrade (Reprogram ECM) | Saturn ION Vehicles with 2.2L Four-Cylinder Engine (VIN F - RPO L61) with VIN Breakpoints | 2005 | 05538 |
Category Type | Subject | Model(s) | Model Year(s) | Bulletin Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General Information | Essential Service Tool Update #1 (U.S. Retailers Only) | Relay | 2005-2006 | 05-00-89-019 |
General Information | Saturn Technical Assistance Center (TAC) Changes (U.S. Only) | Saturn Vehicles | 1991-2005 | 05-00-89-020 |
Suspension | Low Tire Pressure, Leaking Cast Aluminum Wheels (Repair with Adhesive Sealant) | Saturn Vehicles | 1991-2005 | 05-03-10-003 |
Brakes | Service Information Regarding Rear Brake Drum Wheel Cylinder Inspections | Saturn Vehicles | 1991-2005 | 03-05-24-001A |
Engine/Propulsion System | Top Tier Detergent Gasoline (Deposits, Fuel Economy, No Start, Power, Performance, Stall Concerns) | Saturn Vehicles | 1991-2005 | 04-06-04-047D 05-06-04-022 |
Engine/Propulsion System | Engine Lacks Power, Hesitates, and/or Stumbles on Hard Acceleration and/or Loses Some Power After High RPM Cruising in High Temperatures (Inspect Coolant Charge Pump Electrical Connector Terminal Location, Adjust If Needed) | ION Red Line Vehicles with 2.0L Engine (VIN P - RPO LSJ) | 2004-2005 | 05-06-02-003 |
Engine/Propulsion System | Headlights and Interior Lights Flicker (Replace Generator) | Relay | 2005 | 05-06-03-003 |
Transmission/Transaxle | Incorrect Transmission Shifts, Poor Engine Performance, Harsh 1-2 Upshifts, Slips 1st and Reverse, Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Stuck Off/On, DTC P0730, P0756, P0757, P0741, P0742 | Relay | 2005 | 02-07-30-013D |
Transmission/Transaxle | Engine Flare During 2-3 Shift, Most Noticeable During Light to Moderate Acceleration (Reprogram TCM) | ION Vehicles with AF23-5 Automatic Transaxle (RPO M43) Built Prior to VIN Breakpoint 4Z113056 | 2003-2004 | 03-07-30-052C |
Transmission/Transaxle | Engine Flare During 2-3 Shift, Most Noticeable During Light to Moderate Acceleration (Reprogram TCM) | VUE Vehicles with AF33-5 Automatic Transaxle (RPO M09 or M45) | 2002-2003 | 05-07-30-008 |
Body and Accessories | Interior Dome Lamp Will Not Turn Off When Doors Are Closed or Horn Sounds Intermittently in Alarm Mode (Diagnose and Install Foam Support) | VUE Vehicles built up to and including VIN Breakpoint 5S827146 | 2004-2005 | 05-08-42-002 |
Body and Accessories | Exchange Program - Saturn Relay Radio Receiver Ordering Process | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-44-007 |
Body and Accessories | Information on Marking Radio and HVAC Controller Head Connectors if Disconnected at Same Time | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-44-009 |
Body and Accessories | OnStar Labor Operation Codes | Saturn Vehicles with OnStar | 1996-2005 | 05-08-46-005 |
Body and Accessories | Exchange Program - Saturn Relay Instrument Panel Cluster Ordering Process | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-49-009 |
Body and Accessories | General Windnoise/Waterleak Diagnostic Guide | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-58-001 |
Body and Accessories | Door Glass Inoperative (Replace Door Glass Insulator/Sash, If Necessary) | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-64-009 |
Body and Accessories | Broken Overhead Storage Compartment Latch(es) (Replace Latch[es]) | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-110-002 |
Restraints | Safety Belt Locking Conditions (Normal Operating Characteristic) | Saturn Vehicles | 2005 | 05-09-40-002 |
Category Type | Subject | Model(s) | Model Year(s) | Bulletin Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
General Information | Essential Service Tool Update #2 (U.S. Retailers Only) | Relay | 2005 | 05-00-89-022 |
General Information | Labor Time Guide Requests for Review (U.S. Retailers Only) | Saturn Vehicles | 1991-2006 | 05-00-89-026 |
Engine/Propulsion System | 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 | VUE | 2002-2005 | 04-06-05-009A |
Body and Accessories | XM Radio Labor Operation Codes | Saturn Vehicles | 2002-2006 | 03-08-44-001A |
Body and Accessories | Installation of Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) to ION·2 Vehicles | ION·2 Vehicles Not Equipped with Convenience Package (Vehicles with Power Locks but No Power Windows) | 2003-2005 | 03-08-52-006A |
Body and Accessories | Service Information Regarding Radio Upgrade/Downgrade Procedures | ION and VUE | 2004-2005 | 04-08-44-003A |
Body and Accessories | Cruise Control Inoperative and/or Service Vehicle Soon (SVS) "Wrench" Telltale Illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0571 Stored in Powertrain Control Module (PCM) (Reprogram PCM) | VUE Vehicles with 3.5L V-6 Engine (VIN 4 - RPO L66) | 2004-2005 | 04-08-68-004B |
Body and Accessories | Delayed Activation of Automatic Headlamps in Low Ambient Light Conditions (Reprogram Body Control Module [BCM]) | VUE Vehicles with Automatic Headlamps | 2004-2005 | 05-08-42-006 |
Body and Accessories | Various Radio/CD Player Concerns (Replace Radio) | Relay with CD Player MP3 Radio (RPO US8) or CD Changer MP3 Radio (RPO US9) | 2005 | 05-08-44-006A |
Body and Accessories | Saturn Relay Instrument Panel Cluster Ordering Process | Relay | 2005 | 05-08-49-009A |
Body and Accessories | Rear Fascia Paint/Finish Scratching or Scuffing (Install Rubber Bumpers) | ION | 2003-2005 | 05-08-62-001 |
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 |
