2006 Saturn ION Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 4
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–400 of 739, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 14, 2015–Mar 29, 2016.
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Mar 29, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
PI0572C
NHTSA communication ID: 10112829
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides information on GM is implementing a new service strategy that uses a set of universal coaxial repair kits to service vehicles. This only applies to cable used for high frequency signals, such as cellular (OnStar®), satellite radio (XM) and GPS (navigation). The kits do NOT apply to the AM/FM cables.
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This technical bulletin provides a procedure to relearn the power folding mirriors and road test to correct a conditon of power fold away mirriors glass shakes or flutters at normal driving speeds
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician after the OnStar Canada upgrade the OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email report is inoperative. Please communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
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This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak and that this is considered a normal conditon and no repairs are necessary
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the coil grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.
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This informational bulletin provides information on New Vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Delivering Quality Vehicles and Generating Higher CSi Scores
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that if OnStar is unable to configure the vehicle after the OnStar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and Onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. Dealers should receive a sheet with the kit that provides steps to assist with handling this error. Dealer will follow one of the listed steps to resolve the issue. If there are still configuration issues, please contact the OnStar Technical Assistance Centre for assistance.
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This informational bulletin provides information on the proper mounting paste to apply to tires when mounting and balancing them to prevent conditions like Vibration Shortly After Tires are Mounted/Preventing Vibration from Wheel Slip (Tire Sliding on Wheel)
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
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THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER PART NUMBER 12594525 AND IT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE THROUGH GENERAL MOTORS. DEALER WILL NEED TO LOCATE A RADIATOR REPAIR SHOP TO SEE IF THE OIL COOLER CAN BE REPAIRED OR LOCATE A GOOD USED ENGINE OIL COOLER. IF THE COOLER CANNOT BE REPAIRED OR A USED ONE CANNOT BE FOUND, REPLACE THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY WITH A (NEW OR USED) SECOND DESIGN 2.4 LE5.
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This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
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This informational bulletin provides information on Unscheduled Supplemental Services (Including Flushing Services and Additives) and Proper Use of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules (U.S. Only)
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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. 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.
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This informational bulletin provides information on Behavior of Non-Upgraded OnStar Equipped Vehicles Operating in Canada after Decommissioning of 2G CDMA Cellular Networks
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This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for OnStar Vehicle Communication Interface Modules (VCIM) (GMNA Only)
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when dialing certain numbers using OnStar Hands-free Calling, the audio is distorted or has poor quality after performing the OnStar Canada Upgrade. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that if OnStar is unable to configure the vehicle after the OnStar 15-08-44-001 upgrade and Onstar receives a 118 error code when attempting to configure the vehicle. Dealers should receive a sheet with the kit that provides steps to assist with handling this error. Dealer will follow one of the listed steps to resolve the issue. If there are still configuration issues, please contact the OnStar Technical Assistance Centre for assistance.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about what XM offerings are available for vehicles. A dealer or customer can access the website listed below for vehicle specific XM offerings and availability.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442 has been verified do not disturb any of the fuel system components. The technician now can use the scan tool to close the Evaporative Emissions System. If possible change the tank pressure sensor units from inch_H2O to milimeter_Hg for better resolution. Now the vehicle can be stared to monitor the tank pressure sensor output value for approximately two minutes. If the tank pressure sensor value does change, pressurize the fuel tank side of the purge solenoid with the GE 41413-A / J 41413-A and the necessary adaptors. Now add smoke and allow pressure to stabilize for 2 minutes. If smoke is allowed to pass through the purge solenoid, replace the purge solenoid. If the tank pressure sensor value does not change, then install CH-48096 adaptor between the purge line from the canister and the purge solenoid. With the Evaporative Emissions System closed, pressurize the system through the CH-48096 adaptor and allow the system to completely stabilize, by observing the Press / Vac Gauge for a minimum of 5 minutes. Now add smoke to the system with GE 41413-A / J 41413-A after system stabilization. Now inspect the purge solenoid, engine side, fuel cap, canister vent solenoid filter and any line quick connects. When the leak is unable to be located, test under a vacuum condition. his type of leak may be detected by using the scan tool Purge/Seal function to create a vacuum in the Evaporative Emissions System and then observe the FTP sensor parameter for vacuum decay.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
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This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician what to inspect if codes P0016 and/or P0017 are setting on a properly timed engine or a condition of the vehicle cranks but will not start. Technician should inspect the respective intake or exhaust camshaft reluctor to see if it has spun on the camshaft. The reluctor cannot be repositioned so the camshaft must be replaced. The new camshafts come with the reluctor already pressed on in the correct position.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that "We recently 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."
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about gasoline powered cars, mid-size trucks, light duty trucks, and heavy duty trucks with premature catalytic converter failures. It is recommended to inspect for a poor crimp on the grounds ring terminal at the engine block for the bank with the concern and repair the wire.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.
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This informational bulletin provides additional information to the technician on how to check for Tire Radial Force Variations and the difference between balancing a flange and flangeless rim.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle's odometer appears to be inaccurate relative to a known distance traveled. Technician should obtain a hand-held GPS unit to test the odometer. If a hand held GPS unit is not available, the only other option is to verify the miles traveled using a surveyor's wheel or a dynamometer.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that has a red LED and DTC B2455 setting current in the Vehicle Communication Interface Module after performing Canada upgrade. Technician will need to gain access to the Vehicle Communication Interface Module. After gaining access to the Vehicle Communication Interface Module pull the tape back on the X2 connector then tape the bare wires individually to prevent them from shorting.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are 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.
Source components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · SUSPENSION.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides retail, wholesale and fleet personnel with General Motors recommendations for customer concerns related to wheel alignment.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the incoming caller ID may no longer be available or displayed after the Canada OnStar upgrade. Dealer should communicate to the customer that we apologize for this inconvenience and that General Motors is working on a solution for this concern.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to help determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory or aftermarket Compressed Natural Gas, Liquefied Petroleum Gas, or Bi-Fuel Systems. Technician will check for the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label. By using the engine Regular Production Option Code as well as the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label, technician can confirm the vehicle has a factory installed alternative fuel system or who the manufacturer is of the aftermarket fuel system.
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14728B - Special Coverage (revised Warranty Transaction Section). Certain 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac Pursuit, Pontiac G4, and Saturn ION vehicles and certain 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles and certain 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles may have a cracked fuel tank inlet control valve. Vehicles that have had a fuel-tank removal procedure are especially at risk for this condition, as the tank-removal process can damage the inlet control valve. This condition may cause fuel or fuel vapor to leak from the fuel tank. A vehicle with this condition may display an illuminated Service Engine Soon (SES) light, leak fuel onto the ground under the rear of the vehicle between the rear tires during or after fueling, or emit a strong fuel odor from the rear of the vehicle. Dealers are to replace the fuel tank and compatible fill pipe to correct the condition.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides dealership personnel with policy and procedure requirements for essential tools that include consumable parts (U.S. Only).
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This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating and/or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking.
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14728A - SPECIAL COVERAGE (REVISED PART INFORMATION). CERTAIN 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC PURSUIT, PONTIAC G4, AND SATURN ION VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G5, AND SATURN ION VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT AND PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CRACKED FUEL TANK INLET CONTROL VALVE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A FUEL-TANK REMOVAL PROCEDURE ARE ESPECIALLY AT RISK FOR THIS CONDITION, AS THE TANK-REMOVAL PROCESS CAN DAMAGE THE INLET CONTROL VALVE. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE FUEL OR FUEL VAPOR TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. A VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION MAY DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, LEAK FUEL ONTO THE GROUND UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE REAR TIRES DURING OR AFTER FUELING, OR EMIT A STRONG FUEL ODOR FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND COMPATIBLE FILL PIPE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about customers that may complain of various concerns when using Bluetooth components. Technician should use the Preliminary Information to gather information from the customer on their Bluetooth device and the concern they are having before calling General Motors Technical Assistance Center.
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14728 - SPECIAL COVERAGE. CERTAIN 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC PURSUIT, PONTIAC G4, AND SATURN ION VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2007 CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G5, AND SATURN ION VEHICLES AND CERTAIN 2008 CHEVROLET COBALT AND PONTIAC G5 VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CRACKED FUEL TANK INLET CONTROL VALVE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A FUEL-TANK REMOVAL PROCEDURE ARE ESPECIALLY AT RISK FOR THIS CONDITION, AS THE TANK-REMOVAL PROCESS CAN DAMAGE THE INLET CONTROL VALVE. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE FUEL OR FUEL VAPOR TO LEAK FROM THE FUEL TANK. A VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION MAY DISPLAY AN ILLUMINATED SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT, LEAK FUEL ONTO THE GROUND UNDER THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE BETWEEN THE REAR TIRES DURING OR AFTER FUELING, OR EMIT A STRONG FUEL ODOR FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND COMPATIBLE FILL PIPE TO CORRECT THE CONDITION.
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This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on new vehicle Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) process and to encourage delivering quality vehicles and generating higher CSi scores.
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This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on interior cleaning of Instrument Panel (IP), hard or plastic surfaces, seats, carpet, leather, vinyl, fabric cleaner, stain remover, restorer and product availability.
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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. After the vehicle has powered down remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle. If the OnStar system is still inoperative continue with published Service Information diagnostics.
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12191B - SPECIAL COVERAGE (REVISED PARTS). SOME 2006 MODEL YEAR PONTIAC PURSUIT, 2006-2007 MODEL YEAR SATURN ION, 2006-2009 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET COBALT, 2007-2009 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET EQUINOX, PONTIAC G5, AND TORRENT, AND 2008-2009 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET UPLANDER AND PONTIAC MONTANA SV6 VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON THE FUEL PUMP MODULE MAY CRACK. IF EITHER OF THESE PORTS DEVELOP A CRACK, FUEL WILL LEAK FROM THE AREA. THE CUSTOMER MAY NOTICE A FUEL ODOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR AFTER IT IS PARKED. IF THE CRACK BECOMES LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY BE OBSERVED DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED. IF A VEHICLE INVOLVED IN THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE DEMONSTRATES THE CONDITION OR SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED ABOVE, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, AND ON 2006-2008 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC PURSUIT, G5, AND SATURN ION VEHICLES, DEALER ARE TO ALSO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL FILLER PIPE OR FILLER HOSE, IF NECESSARY, REGARDLESS OF THE VEHICLE'S AGE OR MILEAGE.
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09275C - SPECIAL COVERAGE (REVISED PARTS). SOME 2006 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G4, AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, CALIFORNIA, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, AND TEXAS; AND SOME 2007 MODEL YEAR CHEVROLET COBALT, PONTIAC G5, AND SATURN ION VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN ALABAMA, ARKANSAS, GEORGIA, HAWAII, LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AND TENNESSEE MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON THE MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY (MRA) MAY CRACK. IF EITHER OF THESE PORTS DEVELOP A CRACK, FUEL WILL LEAK FROM THE AREA. THE CUSTOMER MAY NOTICE A FUEL ODOR WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR AFTER IT IS PARKED. IF THE CRACK BECOMES LARGE ENOUGH, FUEL MAY BE OBSERVED DRIPPING ONTO THE GROUND AND VEHICLE PERFORMANCE MAY BE AFFECTED. IF A VEHICLE INVOLVED IN THIS SPECIAL COVERAGE DEMONSTRATES THE CONDITION OR SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED ABOVE, DEALERS ARE TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP MODULE, AND IF NECESSARY, THE FUEL TANK AND FUEL TANK FILLER PIPE OR FILLER HOSE, REGARDLESS OF THE VEHICLES AGE OR MILEAGE.
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This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel regarding warranty codes generated by EL-50313 Midtronics GR8 Battery Tester/Charger required for claim processing on labor operations 4041510, 4041520 and 250 mile/400 km labor operation restriction (North America ONLY).
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
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CHEVROLET/PONTIAC/SATURN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON FUEL PUMP MODULE, PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT MAY BE CRACK AND WILL DEVELOP A FUEL LEAKAGE WHEREBY FUEL ODOR IS NOTICED, WHEN DRIVEN OR PARKED. PARTS AVAILABILITY WILL DONE IN PHASES. 2006-2009 COBALT, 2007-2009 G5, 2006-2007 ION, 2006 PURSUIT AND THEN 2008-2009 EQUINOX, UPLANDER, MONTANA SV6, TORRENT. *PE UPDATED 10/17/13. *PE UPDATED 11/6/15. *PE
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SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; FUEL ODOR OR SPOTTING ON GROUND; REPLACE FUEL PUMP MODULE. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH PLASTIC SUPPLY OR RETURN PORT ON MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY (MRA) MAY CRACK. MODELS 2006-07 COBALT, G4, ION, 2007 G5. *PE UPDATED 7/1/10. *PE UPDATED 6/26/13. *PE UPDATED 10/30/15. *PE
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This technical bulletin provides repair information for repairing the IP to body harness connector to correct a customer concern for intermittent Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated with Reduced Engine Power displayed and DTC P2138 set.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about being unable to receive OnStar ?Over The Air? updates. Technician will need to press the OnStar button and verify they have an active account and that the call connects with data and location.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have the OnStar wireless fidelity inoperative. Technician will need to contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center with a scan tool connect to the vehicle for further assistance.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to receive OnStar Hands Free Calling calls and or the OnStar center is unable to perform remote services. Technician will need to push the OnStar Blue button and verify the system successfully connects to an advisor. Place an outbound personal call from the vehicle and verify it connects. Place an inbound call to the vehicle making sure to dial using the 11 digit phone number (1 + area code + number). If outbound calls can be placed and only incoming calls fail. Cycle power to the Vehicle Communication Interface Module and retest inbound call to the vehicle. If the power cycle corrects the concern and the module manufacturer is continental, replace the Vehicle Communication Interface Module. If the power cycle corrects the concern and the module manufacturer is LG, please record information from the latest version of PIC4310 and call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. If the concern is still present after the power cycle, please record information from the latest version of PIC4310 and call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.
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This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil cooler flow test essential tool J-45096 TransFlow®.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES.
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This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of vehicle headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage that are not considered warrantable.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about connectivity concerns when connecting an Apple device via USB cord. Technician should insure the customer is using an original equipment manufacturer Apple USB cable.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicle that may have an OnStar system that has progression tones when pressing the blue or red button. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center with the scan tool data from the OnStar system.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides technicians with infomation on fuel tank replacement and replacement/reftrofit of the matching fuel fill hose.
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The intent of this technical bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diagnostic methods to identify them.
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This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
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This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel information on unscheduled supplemental services (including flushing services and additives) and proper use of GM simplified maintenance schedules (Canada only).
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are travelling from Canada to the United States. While in the United States they are unable to receive Turn-by-Turn directions. Due to the existing cellular provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada to support transmitting of the packet data required for Turn-By-Turn feature to operate. The customer has 3 options while traveling through the United Sates. First if the vehicle is equipped with a navigation radio they can request a "Destination Download" to the vehicle. Second if the customer uses the OnStar RemoteLink app they can send the directions to the vehicle. The third option would be to have the vehicle loaded with a "500 phone number" The customer will no longer be able to use their Hands Free Calling minutes when the new 500 phone number is loaded. If a customer chooses to restore Hands Free Calling in the future a new phone number will be assigned to the vehicle; previous phone numbers are not available.
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14632A - Special Coverage (part name revised). On some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the vehicle?s transmission shifter may not properly transmit an electrical signal that allows the ignition key to be turned counter clockwise past the accessory mode to the ?LOCK? position after the vehicle has been shifted into park. If this occurs, the ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition cylinder without depressing the manual release plunger located on the underside of the steering column as described in the owner?s manual. A key left in the accessory position for an extended period of time may result in severe battery drain and a possible no start condition. In most cases, dealers are to replace the automatic transmission shifter. This repair will be made at no charge to the customer. However, the service procedure also requires dealers to utilize the Ignition Key Cannot Be Inserted, Rotated, or Removed from the Ignition Lock Cylinder diagnostic information table in SI to eliminate other possible causes before replacing the automatic transmission shifter.
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This warranty administration bulletin provides information to clarify proper transaction administration of GM Dealer Empowerment Program and Goodwill Cases.
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This preliminary informational bulletin provides a diagnostic tip for low line pressure or pressure regulator valve stuck after transmission service pump cover replacement.
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GENERAL MOTORS 2005-2011 CHEVROLET COBALT, HHR 2006-2010 PONTIAC SOLSTICE, G5,G4,2007-2010 SATURN SKY , 2003-2007 SATURN ION: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNERS LETTER. CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE UNABLE TO REMOVE IGNITION KEY DUE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER. *LJ UPDATED 6/16/15. *PE
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This informational bulletin provides information on control module diagnostics and configuration, programming using the TIS Service Programming System (SPS), set-up and warranty.
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This informational bulletin provides information on chemical staining, pitting, corrosion and/or spotted appearance of chromed aluminum wheels, along with warranty information regarding these conditions.
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This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. 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.
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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. Technician will need to determine what type of call the customer is having that is unwanted. The vehicle may receive an incoming call just like any other phone. Typically the customer will hear the phone ringing in the vehicle. This scenario also includes incoming Bluetooth calls. One type of unwanted call can be made if the key pad is faulty the OnStar system will try to make a blue button call for shorted voltage in the circuits. The OnStar module could have an internal fault and produce a "Phone Unavailable" audio message also it may have a Diagnostic Trouble Code U1500 or B1000. Refer to diagnostics for the Diagnostic Trouble Code making sure to follow any applicable Bulletins or Preliminary Information sheets. A "Ready" or "OnStar ready" audio message heard while driving. In some cases it has been found that the customer is inadvertently pressing the ?push to talk? button on the steering wheel controls. On rare occasions, other issues in the steering column or Steering Wheel Control system may induce this concern.