1999 Saab 9-5

49 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 1999 Saab 9-5

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 9-5 are official communications between Saab & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
  • STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
  • POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
  • WHEELS
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

    • TSB #PIC-4089A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030148

      SAAB: STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECT FUNCTION. *PE UPDATED 5/23/11. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #PIC-4089A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030148

      SAAB: STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECT FUNCTION. *PE UPDATED 5/23/11. *PE Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE

    • TSB #3832069

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610153

      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 484 TO REPLACE THE ANTI-THEFT ALARM SIREN ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN SERIAL NO. RANGES X3000001 - X3001609. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #3832047

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #607548

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING THE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SIREN ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN X3000001 - X3001609. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #2102554

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020715

      NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #211

      Date Announced:
      APR 26, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619562

      TO ADDRESS AN EXTERNAL OIL OR COOLANT LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WHEN NO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR OTHER RUNNING COMPLAINTS HAVE OCCURRED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #200

      Date Announced:
      FEB 02, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604279

      INCORRECT ENGINE BEARING CAP TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

    • TSB #130089009

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10246631

      Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

    • TSB #200

      Date Announced:
      MAR 29, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #617823

      THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF ENGINE / EXHAUST NOISE FORM A COLD ENGINE OR WHEN TURNING A CORNER. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #4322038

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610147

      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 473 REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF SHIFT LOCK SOLENOID ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN SERIAL NO. RANGES X3000001 - X3023950. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

    • TSB #411

      Date Announced:
      SEP 18, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614920

      EXPERIENCING RATTLING NOISE HEARD FROM CLUTCH DISC HUB ON VEHICLES WITH MANUAL GEARBOXES AS FROM VIN X3000655 - X3086621. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #471

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619554

      SUBJECT REGARDING NEW UPDATE KIT FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #SB-071511

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039281

      GM: THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, AND POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. 1999-2009 SAAB 9-5. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #300

      Date Announced:
      OCT 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603064

      INFORMATION ON ELECTRICAL FAULT TRACING. *YC Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #SB-071511

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039281

      GM: THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, AND POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. 1999-2009 SAAB 9-5. *RM Read More »

    • TSB #3712128

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #612513

      THERE HAVE BEEN OCCASIONAL CASES WHERE THE WIRING HARNESS HAS COME TOO CLOSE TO THE ABS UNIT ON ALL VEHICLES WITHIN VIN X300853 - X3001441. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #2482262

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614917

      RECALL INFORMATION ON REPLACING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    • TSB #SB-071511

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10039281

      GM: THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, AND POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. 1999-2009 SAAB 9-5. *RM Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #8431953

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #604048

      PROCEDURES ON PREVENTING JUDDERING OF SIDE WINDOWS ( UNSMOOTH OPERATION ) FOR VEHICLES UP TO AND INCLUDING VIN X3001194 AND W3075121. *YC Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #843

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604270

      CUSTOMER COMPLAINT REGARDING OUTER DOOR MIRROR CASING COMING LOOSE. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #854

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619564

      ADDRESSING COMPLAINT OF NOISE CAUSED BY LEAVES ENTERING FAN HOUSING. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

    • TSB #PI0281D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190933

      Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Read More »

    • TSB #PI0281D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190934

      Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #8552199

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614095

      CUSTOMER SATISFICATION CAMPAIGN 827 ON REPLACING THE C-PILLAR TRIM ON ALL WAGON MODELS WITHIN VIN RANGES X3020150 - X3090057. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #844

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604271

      ADDRESSING COMPLAINTS OF WIND NOISE / WHISTLE AT 65 MPH WHERE THE A-PILLAR MEETS THE ROOF AND WINDSHIELD. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

    • TSB #835

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604272

      ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF WIND NOISE FROM FRONT DOOR WINDOWS. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #8312218

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614094

      IN CONNECTION WITH THE INTRODUCTION IN PRODUCTION OF A NEW SCREW FOR THE TRUNK (BOOT) LID HINGES, A SMALL OPENING IN ONE OF THE FASTENING HOLES TO THE WATER CHANNEL WAS SEALED. Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

    WHEELS

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190931

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190932

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    • TSB #03001

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001073

      A SAFETY DEFECT MAY EXIST WHERE CHANGING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN ALLOY AND STEEL WHEELS, MAY CAUSE RUST AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO BUILD UP ON THE MATING SURFACE OF THE WHEEL HUB AND CAUSE THE WHEEL BOLTS TO FATIGUE AND POSSIBLY BREAK. Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

    • TSB #364

      Date Announced:
      FEB 10, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #610154

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SEAT HEATER SWITCH OR SEAT FAN SWITCH WILL NOT ILLUMINATE OR DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WORKING. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190931

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190932

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #16NA260

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10082506

      THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO ... Read More »

    • TSB #3672249

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #614913

      CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 838: DISTURBANCES DUE TO WIRING HARNESS PROVISIONS FOR CD CHANGER . CARS AFFECTED ARE WITHIN VIN RANGES X3020001 - Y3046149. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #367

      Date Announced:
      NOV 19, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #603053

      ADDRESSING QUESTIONS REGARDING RADIO FREQUENCIES. *YC Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #17-NA-073

      Date Announced:
      FEB 21, 2023
      NHTSA ID:
      #10232287

      This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy. Read More »

    • TSB #Recalls

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10248444

      Vehicle Recalls Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190931

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    • TSB #99-08-51-007F

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190932

      Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Read More »

    • TSB #PI0281D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190933

      Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Read More »

    • TSB #PI0281D

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190934

      Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #381

      Date Announced:
      JUN 25, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #621490

      SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF TEST BRAKE LIGHTS MESSAGE DELETED FROM SID REPLACEMENT UNITS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #371

      Date Announced:
      JUN 16, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608077

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SID THAT DISPLAYS TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED MESSAGE OR A PROBLEM WITH WINTER OR SPORT BUTTONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #248

      Date Announced:
      JUN 10, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608079

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHECK ENGINE LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1230, P1240, P1251, P1530, P1614 IS FOUND. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #870

      Date Announced:
      AUG 04, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602796

      ADDRESSING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS WITH ACC PANEL DISPLAY. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #340

      Date Announced:
      APR 08, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602087

      ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON VERIFYING KEY OPERATION. *YC Read More »

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