2004 Saturn L300
78 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)
TSB List for the 2004 Saturn L300
Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 L300 are official communications between Saturn & 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
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TSB #040235008
CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030232045
MOAN OR GROAN NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
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TSB #020232009
POWER STEERING SYSTEM NOISE AND/OR LEAK DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
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TSB #3099
ROUTING THE LONGER TUNED POWER STEERING HOSE PER TSB 03-02-32-045. *SC Read More »
SUSPENSION
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TSB #990091002D
STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #99T55C
SOME CONSUMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT A STEERING WHEEL SHAKE OR VIBRATION FELT WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. Read More »
ENGINE (PWS)
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TSB #PIP5029G
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON OR ENGINE MISFIRE, ROUGH IDLE, EXTENDED CRANK, OR CRANK NO START IN SOME CASES. Read More »
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TSB #PI1394A
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE. Read More »
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TSB #000601012F
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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TSB #709
OIL LIFE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURES - CARS. GM TECH LINK. *TT Read More »
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TSB #040604008
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0135 HO2S HEATER CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE BANK 1 SENSOR 1 AND/OR DTC P0155 HO2S HEATER PERFORMANCE BANK 2 SENSOR 1. *MR THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS 04-06-04-008. Read More »
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TSB #3116
SES ILLUMINATED ENGINE MISS/MISFIRE FEEL OR ROUGH IDLE. *SC Read More »
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TSB #3135
POP NOISE FROM ENGINE AREA DURING HEAVY THROTTLE INPUT. *TC Read More »
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TSB #3668
TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE. *TT Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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TSB #PIP-4495C
GM: THERE MAY BE NOISE COMING FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD, BECAUSE OF LOW OIL PRESSURE WHICH IS CAUSED BY DEBRIS. *RM Read More »
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TSB #3933
TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT. *KB Read More »
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TSB #040604085
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) AND/OR REDUCED POWER LAMP ILLUMINATING FOLLOWING COLD ENGINE START UP IN SUBFREEZING TEMPERATURES, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0638, P1510 AND/OR P1516 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). Read More »
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TSB #040601004
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE SUPPORT DURING REMOVAL OF RIGHT FRONT ENGINE MOUNT ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »
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TSB #040601011
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE FOR ENGINE BLOCK CLEARANCE, CYLINDER HEAD CLEARANCE AND FASTENER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. *TT Read More »
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TSB #040604027
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - ADD DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0504. *TT Read More »
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TSB #040601010
BLUE SMOKE AT ENGINE START-UP. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030090003
OIL FILTER CAP ASSEMBLY AND OIL FILTER ELEMENT DESIGN CHANGE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #3433
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT AND SEVERE ENGINE MISFIRE ON CYLINDERS 1 AND 4 OR CYLINDERS 2 AND 3. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB Read More »
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TSB #3859
LOW OIL PRESSURE - INSPECT OIL FILTER FOR DAMAGE. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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TSB #030604017I
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE USE OF DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVES IN AN ENGINE, ARE NOT REQUIRED UNLESS THE CUSTOMER DESIRES ADDITIVES TO PREVENT FUEL CONCERNS DEPENDING ON FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS. Read More »
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
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TSB #040604008
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0135 HO2S HEATER CIRCUIT PERFORMANCE BANK 1 SENSOR 1 AND/OR DTC P0155 HO2S HEATER PERFORMANCE BANK 2 SENSOR 1. *MR THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS 04-06-04-008. Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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TSB #PIE-0012
SATURN: E109213-FUEL SMELL/ODOR OR LEAK NEAR FUEL TANK AREA *ENGINEERING INFORMATION). CUSTOMERS COMPLAIN ABOUT A FUEL SMELL/ODOR WHILE DRIVING OR AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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TSB #PIE-0012
SATURN: E109213-FUEL SMELL/ODOR OR LEAK NEAR FUEL TANK AREA *ENGINEERING INFORMATION). CUSTOMERS COMPLAIN ABOUT A FUEL SMELL/ODOR WHILE DRIVING OR AFTER THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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TSB #06081
SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-FUEL TANK CAP. *KB Read More »
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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TSB #030849022A
FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYS AN ERRATIC OR FALSE READING OR NO START CONDITION AFTER VEHICLE IS SHUT OFF WITH LOW FUEL LEVEL. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS DATED 12/01/03. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACES PREVIOUS DATED 08/01/04. Read More »
POWER TRAIN
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TSB #040730020
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1811 MAXIMUM ADAPT AND LONG SHIFTS. *TT Read More »
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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TSB #070730025
INFORMATION ON 4T40-E (MN4) AND 4T45-E (MN5) FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTC P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, HARSH SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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TSB #PIC5491J
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. Read More »
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TSB #PIP5094A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT ,WHEN TESTING ANY CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR RESISTANCE, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL RELATED TERMINAL PIN FIT AND TENSION BE CHECKED WHEN THE TEST STEPS REQUIRE DISCONNECTION ... Read More »
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TSB #PIT5485B
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
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TSB #PIC-5050-A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. Read More »
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TSB #PIC-4935-E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
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TSB #PIC4935E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
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TSB #PIT5485A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
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TSB #PIC3278F
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. Read More »
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TSB #08089-B
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE Read More »
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TSB #030856002
INTERMITTENT SECURITY TELLTALE ILLUMINATION AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2960. *TT Read More »
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TSB #04E01
SPARK PLUG INSPECT/REPLACE - PRODUCT EMISSION RECALL. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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TSB #PIC-4935-E
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
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TSB #3648
HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER INTERNAL ENGINE REPAIRS - CHECK INJECTOR HARNESS ORIENTATION. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
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TSB #3419
IGNITION KEY WILL NOT ROTATE BACK TO OFF POSITION OR SHIFT LEVER WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK. *TT Read More »
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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TSB #15-08-44-001H
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVODES INFORMATION ON THE GM OF CANADA ONSTAR CELLULAR COMMUNICATION UPGRADE. Read More »
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TSB #08089-B
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE Read More »
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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TSB #SB-020842001B
GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES AND TRUCKS: SUBJECT REGARDING, 2002 AND PRIOR PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS, CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES. *SLC UPDATED *EH UPDATED 3/30/11. Read More »
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TSB #040842001
INFORMATION ON INTERMITTENT DIMMING (FLICKERING) OF HEADLAMPS AND/OR INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING-NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC. THIS MAY OCCUR BECAUSE OF TRANSIENT CURRENT LOADS ON THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION. Read More »
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TSB #040842007
SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE REGARDING HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT. *TT Read More »
SEAT BELTS
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TSB #09-09-40-001A
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. Read More »
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
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TSB #09-09-40-001A
GM: THERE ARE SEAT BELT PROBLEMS: DIFFICULTY LATCHING AND UNLATCHING BUCKLE. BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON IS STICKING. SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LIKELY CAUSED BY STICKY BEVERAGES THAT ARE SPILLED INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY
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TSB #3039
LOWER EDGE OF THE REAR FASCIA IS NOT EVEN OR APPEARS TO SAG IN THE MIDDLE. *TT Read More »
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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TSB #3036
DARK RECTANGLES OR CIRCLES IN THE CENTER OF THE ROOF. *TT Read More »
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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TSB #3510
SUPPLEMENT TO 05-06-01-003A - WRONG THROTTLE GASKET PART NUMBER. *TT Read More »
TIRES
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TSB #SB-00-03-10-006C
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION ON TIRE RADIAL FORCE VARIATION. VEHICLE MUST BE DRIVEN BEFORE MEASURING TIRES ON EQUIPMENT HUNTER GSP9700 TOENSURE REMOVAL OF ANY FLATSPOTTING. Read More »
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TSB #3037
THUMP NOISE/VIBRATION/FLAT SPOTTED TIRES ON VEHICLE. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT
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TSB #PIC5491J
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. Read More »
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TSB #PIP5226A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE. TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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TSB #PIC5050A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. Read More »
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TSB #PIC3278F
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS NEEDED TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE UNWANTED OR PHANTOM PHONE CALLS. Read More »
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TSB #08-089
BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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TSB #16NA260
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 »
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TSB #PIC5088F
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS. Read More »
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TSB #040844015
RETURN FORM FOR COMPACT DISCS (CDS) OR DIGITAL VERSATILE DISCS (DVDS) THAT ARE STUCK IN CD PLAYER WHEN RETURNED AS A CORE RETURN. *TT Read More »
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TSB #040844006
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING INSTALLATION OF A SATURN RADIO WITH TAPE PLAYER INTO A 2004 OR 2005 MODEL YEAR SATURN VEHICLE. TO INCLUDE 2005 SATURN ION AND VUE. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030844019
LOW VOLUME TICKING NOISE, RADIO VOLUME RESOLUTION OR CD WILL NOT LOAD/EJECT. *TT Read More »
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TSB #030844017
CHANGES TO THE AM/FM STEREO AND AUDIO DISC PLAYER RADIO ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC MODES AND CD LOAD OPERATION. *TT Read More »
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
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TSB #PIT5485B
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
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TSB #PIT5389A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS. Read More »
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TSB #PIT5485A
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Read More »
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TSB #08089-B
GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. *PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE Read More »
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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TSB #SB-00-03-10-006C
GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION ON TIRE RADIAL FORCE VARIATION. VEHICLE MUST BE DRIVEN BEFORE MEASURING TIRES ON EQUIPMENT HUNTER GSP9700 TOENSURE REMOVAL OF ANY FLATSPOTTING. Read More »
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
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TSB #040137005
INFORMATION REGARDING AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR NOISE AT ENGINE START (A/C OR DEFROST MODE SELECTED) OR AT A/C OR DEFROST ACTIVATION (AFTER ENGINE START). *TT Read More »
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TSB #030139012
ODOR FROM AIR CONDITIONING AT VEHICLE START-UP. *TT Read More »
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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TSB #030089033A
TRAILER, RECREATIONAL AND DISABLED VEHICLE TOWING INFORMATION. *TT *SC Read More »
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TSB #030089032
RECREATIONAL AND DISABLED VEHICLE TOWING INFORMATION. *TT Read More »