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2003 Saturn LS TSBs

71 Technical Service Bulletins across 10 categories

Engine

24 bulletins
11007208

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.

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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

10252735

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with...

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conductive finish.

10251890

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct...

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conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

10250775

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...

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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

10249579

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

10242262

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service...

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personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

10235802

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft...

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issue.

10234141

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft...

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issue.

10227674

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.

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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

10227056

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...

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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

10222770

This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle...

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Identification.

10210321

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.

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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

10209980

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...

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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

10201098

OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification

10190932

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.

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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.

10190931

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.

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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.

10190503

OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification

10184105

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.

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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

10176607

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct...

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conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

10141360

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are...

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one of the most challenging complaints to accurately diagnose and repair. Technician will need to use Pico Oscilloscope Diagnostic Kit to effectively diagnosis vehicles. Technician should drive the vehicle will using the Pico Oscilloscope to record data. After the data is recorded it should be reviewed to determine the root cause of the concern. If a repair attempt made the concern better but not eliminated or had no affect at all, and are requesting assistance from General Motors Technical Assistance Center record another Pico file and save it to the computer. After the new Pico Oscilloscope data has been saved email the data to General Motors Technical Assistance Center in the subject line include “Vibration” “Business Associate Code” and the last 8 of the Vehicle Identification Number.

10123211

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a loud tick...

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or rattle noise under the hood at all operating conditions. Technician will need to check the lower and oil pressure to the upper end oil pressure. Technician will need to inspect the oil feed orifice in the cylinder head. Technician will clean out and debris found in the orifice.

10118233

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats.

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Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.

10042986

GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES...

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REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE

10027804

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION.

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*PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

14 bulletins
11002312

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes...

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E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.

11000576

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and...

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the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.

10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10244201

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada...

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Only).

10234110

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10232287

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

10228906

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and...

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the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.

10224820

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada...

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Only).

10222796

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10214869

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10211658

This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with...

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independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).

10209921

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10118917

This Warranty Admin bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the...

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warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.

10118626

This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor...

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Operations and Customer Enthusiasm

Other

13 bulletins
11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

11004557

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product...

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Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

10245951

Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.

10245950

Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States

10244214

This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.

10190337

Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify...

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the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component

10190320

IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide

10123222

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles.

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A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.

10118914

This informational bulletin explains the programming method quick reference guide for the IPC Odometer.

10118859

This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047K to add the 2014 model year.

10118858

This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047 to add the 2014 model year.

10118619

This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the...

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first time.

10096026

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT FINDING NEEDLE BEARINGS DURING AN OIL CHANGE.

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TECHNICIAN WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THE ROLLER ROCKERS TO INSPECT THEM. ONLY REPLACE THE ROLLER ROCKER THAT IS MISSING NEEDLE BEARINGS. BE SURE TO CLEAN THE OIL DRAINS TO RETRIEVE THE NEEDLE BEARINGS. EACH ROLLER ROCKER HAS 66 BEARINGS.

Electrical

6 bulletins
11006621

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles.

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It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.

10246952

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

10246951

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

10246631

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

10190512

OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar stating that "We recently...

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tried to provide a software update to the OnStar hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated remotely. As a result, some of your OnStar system functions may not be working as expected." The customer is further instructed in this letter to "Please contact your dealer or any dealer near you as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this no-cost software update. Your dealer will reprogram your OnStar module with an update. This is for vehicles that have previously received the Canada upgrade as described in Service Bulletin #15-08-44-001F."

10130562

This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look up...

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applications.

Lighting

4 bulletins
10249011

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or...

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Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

10118256

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the programming and activation of the OnStar system.

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For many 2008 and prior model year GM vehicles, the programming is performed using the Tech 2 and the activation is initiated by a Service Programming System. For the 2010 and UP model year vehicles, the OnStar set-up procedure and OnStar Activation request have been combined into a single programming event called OnStar Set-up and Activation in Service Programming System.

10113614

This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of vehicle...

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headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage that are not considered warrantable.

10026586

BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER RE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT ANALOG WIRELESS NETWORK STARTING IN 2008. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 12/1/08. *PE

Infotainment

3 bulletins
10252163

XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.

10247681

Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.

10125956

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may not receiving all channels on the XM band.

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Technician will need to use a scan tool and verify current Digital Radio Receiver Status under Data Display. Technician will need to look at the second line labeled Digital Radio Receiver Status will display a number of 00 - 04. Technician will repair per the status code.

Body & Paint

3 bulletins
10232136

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and...

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Replacement Guidelines.

10190934

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

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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

10190933

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

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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

Tires & Wheels

2 bulletins
10244274

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all...

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repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

10235799

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all...

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repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

HVAC & Climate

1 bulletin
10233330

This bulletin provides an updated repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a musty odor from A/C system, most...

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noticeable at vehicle start-up.

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10118880

This informational bulletin provides an update for 13-00-89-004C to include updated information.