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2006 Saturn ION
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 8

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 701–739 of 739, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Aug 1, 2005–May 1, 2006.

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May 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

060866009

NHTSA communication ID: 10020711

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WATER LEAK, WET OR STAINED CARPET IN TRUNK, WATER OR DIRT ACCUMULATES UNDER THE CARPET IN SPARE TIRE WELL (INSPECT TAIL LAMP WIRING HARNESS AND REWRAP, IF NECESSARY). *KB

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10020711 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

040845005

NHTSA communication ID: 10007431

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NO CRANK, NO START WHEN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES IS COLD - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) B2960 AND OR B3033 ARE SET. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH.

Source record 10007431 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

060842001

NHTSA communication ID: 10019590

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PARKING LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, LICENSE PLATE LAMPS, AND SIDE MARKER LAMPS DO NOT ILLUMINATE AUTOMATICALLY WHEN FOG LAMPS ARE TURNED ON. *TT

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10019590 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050604073

NHTSA communication ID: 10019583

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED, USUALLY WITHOUT DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0128, P0326, PO420, P0717, P2431 SET ON L61 ENGINE (FOLLOW SI, AND IF NECESSARY, REPROGRAM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) WITH NEW SERVICE CALIBRATION). *AK

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10019583 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050309010

NHTSA communication ID: 10018679

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IDENTIFYING CORRECT DESIGN LEVEL OF REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY. *JB

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10018679 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050730016

NHTSA communication ID: 10017512

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM) SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE DURING DIAGNOSIS AND/OR SERVICE. *TT UPDATED. *NM

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).

Source record 10017512 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

030139011A

NHTSA communication ID: 10003506

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WATER LEAKS INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT WITH VEHICLE IN INCLINE/UPHILL POSITION. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED PREVIOUS VERSION DATED 08-01-03. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10003506 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050232002A

NHTSA communication ID: 10017423

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE/STEERING WHEEL HARD TO TURN, PWR STR MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) AFTER JUMP STARTING VEHICLE. *TT

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10017423 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

709

NHTSA communication ID: 10018126

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL LIFE SYSTEM RESET PROCEDURES - CARS. GM TECH LINK. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10018126 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050848003

NHTSA communication ID: 10017502

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR DEFOGGER GRID INOPERATIVE OR INCOMPLETE DEFOGGING OF REAR GLASS. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW.

Source record 10017502 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050307001A

NHTSA communication ID: 10013462

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PREMATURE AND/OR IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR. *TT

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10013462 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4553

NHTSA communication ID: 10022423

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PASSENGER SEATBELT LIGHT ON WITH NOBODY IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. *KB

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT.

Source record 10022423 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4014

NHTSA communication ID: 10021074

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PARTS UPDATE - TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER DESIGN CHANGE. *KB

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10021074 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3859

NHTSA communication ID: 10020923

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOW OIL PRESSURE - INSPECT OIL FILTER FOR DAMAGE. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10020923 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3759

NHTSA communication ID: 10019868

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SES LIGHT DUE TO P060E DTC - INSPECT CIRCUITS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10019868 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3958

NHTSA communication ID: 10019866

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

BCM SERVICE PART NOT AVAILABLE FOR TSB 04-08-45-005C. *AK

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.

Source record 10019866 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3708

NHTSA communication ID: 10019421

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE RPM LIMITED TO 4,000 RPM - MONITOR TR SWITCH INPUT TO TCM. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10019421 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3645

NHTSA communication ID: 10019282

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SATURN ONLY-FUEL GAUGE READS BELOW FULL AFTER FILLING THE FUEL TANK. *AK

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.

Source record 10019282 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3673

NHTSA communication ID: 10019203

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND/OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0833 STORED. THE CONDITION MAY NOT BE ABLE TO BE DUPLICATED BY THE DEALER YET THE CONSUMER MAY HAVE A REPEAT CONCERN. *AK

Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.

Source record 10019203 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3648

NHTSA communication ID: 10018915

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HESITATION ON ACCELERATION AFTER INTERNAL ENGINE REPAIRS - CHECK INJECTOR HARNESS ORIENTATION. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD.

Source record 10018915 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3757

NHTSA communication ID: 10018645

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUNROOF INOPERATIVE BINDING OR STUCK. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10018645 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3627

NHTSA communication ID: 10018624

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUEL TANK IS SLOW TO FILL AND/OR DTC P0446 - INSPECT EVAP VENT PIPE. THE SES LAMP MAY BE ILLUMINATED DUE TO A P0466 DTC. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP.

Source record 10018624 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3618

NHTSA communication ID: 10018622

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ALERT - ECM MAY LOCK UP DURING PROGRAMMING WITH DISC 10. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10018622 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3646A

NHTSA communication ID: 10018604

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SES LIGHT DUE TO DTCS P1516 AND P1682 - ECM CALIBRATION PENDING. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10018604 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3634A

NHTSA communication ID: 10018581

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SES LIGHT DUE TO A P0326 DTC - INSTALL NEW ECM CALIBRATION. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10018581 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3628

NHTSA communication ID: 10018543

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

P2431 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE AFTER ECM REPLACEMENT - INSPECT ECM PART NUMBER. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10018543 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3629

NHTSA communication ID: 10018541

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PROGRAMMING ALERT: PROGRESS BAR ON TECH 2 MAY NOT DISPLAY 100%. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10018541 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3562C

NHTSA communication ID: 10018539

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT DUE TO P0420 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE ON LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES - UPDATE ECM CALIBRATION. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Source record 10018539 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3642

NHTSA communication ID: 10018533

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SES LIGHT WITH A P0230 DTC AND NO PERFORMANCE CONCERNS - REPLACE ECM. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10018533 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3644

NHTSA communication ID: 10018532

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MOMENTARY SAG ON LIGHT TO MODERATE ACCEL WHEN COLD - VALVE DEPOSITS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Source record 10018532 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3506A

NHTSA communication ID: 10018530

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INCORRECT MILEAGE DISPLAYED AFTER PROGRAMMING A NEW BCM. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 - 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT (CANADA ONLY). *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10018530 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3310D

NHTSA communication ID: 10017261

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT DUE TO A P0171 - INSPECT AIR INTAKE AND OIL DIPSTICK. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10017261 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3253

NHTSA communication ID: 10017096

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10017096 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3433

NHTSA communication ID: 10017032

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10017032 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3492

NHTSA communication ID: 10017021

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO A P0171 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC). *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10017021 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3404

NHTSA communication ID: 10016822

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MACHINING DEBRIS ON THE OIL FILTER ELEMENT. *SC

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10016822 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3512C

NHTSA communication ID: 10016533

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT DUE TO A P1182 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE - POTENTIAL CAUSES AND ISSUES. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10016533 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3677

NHTSA communication ID: 10016532

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIRBAG ON LIGHT (AOL) INDICATOR LOOSE OR PUSHED IN. TO INCLUDE 2006 SATURN ION. *TT UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 10016532 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3421B

NHTSA communication ID: 10014807

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE STALLS, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC). INCLUDING 2005-06 PONTIAC PURSUIT. *TT *SC

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10014807 at NHTSA