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2007 Saturn ION
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 9

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 801–835 of 835, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 1, 2006–Nov 1, 2011.

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Nov 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC-5580

NHTSA communication ID: 10043015

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SATURN: LOW BRAKE FLUID WARNING AND/OR RED BRAKE LIGHT ON DUE TO POSSIBLE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR OR FLUID SWITCH BEING REPLACED. BRAKE AND BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION NOT AFFECTED. *PE UPDATED 2/8/12. *PE

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID.

Source record 10043015 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05-09-40-002E

NHTSA communication ID: 10037184

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: SERVICE BULLETIN EXPLAINING WHEN THE SAFETY BELTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LOCK. *RM UPDATED 12/6/11. *PE

Source components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING.

Source record 10037184 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PB-10037A

NHTSA communication ID: 10038759

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: ONSTAR IS MAKING INCOMPLETE CALLS WITHOUT THE DRIVER KNOWING. WHEN HAVE A DATA CONNECTION. *RM

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10038759 at NHTSA
Mar 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4495C

NHTSA communication ID: 10038510

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GM: THERE MAY BE NOISE COMING FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD, BECAUSE OF LOW OIL PRESSURE WHICH IS CAUSED BY DEBRIS. *RM

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10038510 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

040308006

NHTSA communication ID: 10007892

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CLUCK, THUMP OR RATTLE NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION WHILE DRIVING OVER ROUGH ROAD CONDITIONS OR WHEN BRAKING (REPLACE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM REAR BUSHING). *MJ UPDATED 10/5/07. *NJ UPDATED 5/20/11. *PE

Source components: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM.

Source record 10007892 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

060232002

NHTSA communication ID: 10019478

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF ELECTRIC POWER STEERING (EPS) SYSTEM DURING EXTENDED LOCK-TO-LOCK (MAXIMUM STEERING WHEEL ROTATION) USAGE. *TT UPDATED 3/30/11. *PE

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10019478 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-08020

NHTSA communication ID: 10033034

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SATURN CHEVROLET SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SOME 2004-07 SATURN ION RED LINE AND 2005-07 CHEVROLET COBALT SS VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L 4 CYLINDER (RPO LSJ) ENGINE, MAY HAVE ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MAL) AND/OR LACK OF ENGINE POWER. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR.

Source record 10033034 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

070232007

NHTSA communication ID: 10022958

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTIC TIPS FOR POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE/STEERING WHEEL HARD TO TURN, POWER STEERING MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON DIC, DTC'S C0176, C0176, C0475, C0476, C0550, U2105, U2107 SET. *NJ UPDATED 2/17/10. *PE UPDATED 3/01/10. *PE

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10022958 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4674

NHTSA communication ID: 10033184

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

CHEVROLET/PONTIAC/SATURN: BLOCKED SHIFT, GEAR HOP OUT 1ST, 3RD, 5TH GEAR OR DIFFICULTY SHIFTING. THE SHIFT LEVER ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS ROLL PIN CAN BACK OUT AND CONTACT THE SHIFT COVER DURING A SHIFT EVENT. THIS CAN CAUSE AN INCOMPLETE, BLOCKED SHIFT OR DIFFICULTY SHIFTING THE TRANSMISSION. *PE

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10033184 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIP-4651

NHTSA communication ID: 10032886

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SATURN/PONTIAC/CHEVROLET: SOFT SHIFTS, ERRATIC SHIFTS, DTC P1811. VEHICLES WITH A HYDRAMATIC 4T45 TRANSAXLE MAY HAVE SOFT SHIFTS OR SHIFTS ERRATICALLY. THESE CONDITIONS MAY APPEAR INTERMITTENTLY OR SET A DTC P1811. DURING DIAGNOSIS, A LOW OR HIGH LINE PRESSURE (ACTUAL VERSUS DESIRED) MAY BE OBSERVED. *PE

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10032886 at NHTSA
Jun 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050232002

NHTSA communication ID: 10020740

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

POWER STEERING INOPERATIVE/STEERING WHEEL HARD TO TURN, PWR STR DISPLAYED ON DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC). AFTER JUMP STARTING THE VEHICLE. *KB (REPLACE FUSE AND INSTRUCT OWNER HOW TO JUMP START VEHICLE). UPDATED 2/17/10. *PE

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10020740 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

070730005

NHTSA communication ID: 10022473

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

4T45 TRANSMISSION, MIL/SES ON, DTC P1818, POWER DOOR LOCKS, CRUISE CONTROL, SHIFT INTERLOCK OR RETRACTABLE HARDTOP INOPERATIVE, ENGINE SPEED REVS LIMITED, HYBRIDS-AUTOSTOP, REGEN OR BOOST INOPERATIVE. (REPROGRAM TCM). *KB UPDATED 11/02/07. *NJ UPDATED 8/5/09. *PE

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

Source record 10022473 at NHTSA
Dec 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

000310006

NHTSA communication ID: 10021115

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON TIRE RADIAL FORCE VARIATION (RFV). 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS INCLUDING 2008 AND PRIOR HUMMER H2, H3 AND 2005-08 SAAB 9-7X AND 2000-05 SATURN L SERIES AND 2003-07 SATURN ION. *KB UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ UPDATED 5/27/09. *PE

Source components: SUSPENSION.

Source record 10021115 at NHTSA
Feb 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

03-00-89-033

NHTSA communication ID: 10021114

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TRAILER, RECREATIONAL AND DISABLED VEHICLE TOWING INFORMATION. *KB UPDATED 08-15-07. *KB UPDATED 10/09/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/3/08. *NJ

Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.

Source record 10021114 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-00-03-10-006C

NHTSA communication ID: 10032850

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION ON TIRE RADIAL FORCE VARIATION. VEHICLE MUST BE DRIVEN BEFORE MEASURING TIRES ON EQUIPMENT HUNTER GSP9700 TOENSURE REMOVAL OF ANY FLATSPOTTING. MODELS INCLUDE ALL GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS, AS WELL AS CERTAIN HUMMERS, SAABS, AND SATURNS. *PE

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · TIRES.

Source record 10032850 at NHTSA
Dec 31, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

4175

NHTSA communication ID: 10022484

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INTERMITTENT SES LIGHT DUE TO DTC'S P060E, P2135, AND/OR P2138. *KB UPDATED 2/27/08. *NJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10022484 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

070730025

NHTSA communication ID: 10023942

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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. *NJ

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10023942 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050232005

NHTSA communication ID: 10017497

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EI05093 - CLUNK NOISE IN STEERING SYSTEM AT SLOW SPEEDS WHILE TURNING AND/OR DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT (REPLACE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT). UPDATED 10/05/07. *NJ UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10017497 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

070861005

NHTSA communication ID: 10021919

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FLOOR PLAN CORROSION (RUST) PERFORATION IN BATTERY COMPARTMENT. *KB

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.

Source record 10021919 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

070729001

NHTSA communication ID: 10021453

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MG3, M86 TRANSAXLE GRINDING/WHINING NOISE IN 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, EXCESSIVE ENGAGEMENT OR DISENGAGEMENT EFFORT WHILE SHIFTING INTO 3RD OR 4TH GEAR, WILL NOT SHIFT INTO EITHER 3RD OR 4TH GEAR. (REPLACE COMPLETE OUTPUT SHAFT ASSEMBLY). *KB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10021453 at NHTSA
Jan 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

060941008

NHTSA communication ID: 10021111

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIRBAG READINESS LIGHT ON WITH DTC B0081 OR B0092 SET IN PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM (PPS) SDM. *KB

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 10021111 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

050235007

NHTSA communication ID: 10020951

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON INADVERTENT TURNING OF KEY CYLINDER, LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND NO DTC'S. *KB

Source components: STEERING.

Source record 10020951 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

060604047

NHTSA communication ID: 10020888

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SES LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DTC'S P0171, P0300, P1133 SET, REDUCED PERFORMANCE, HARD START, INTERMITTENT LACK OF POWER. *KB

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP.

Source record 10020888 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

060603007

NHTSA communication ID: 10020822

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INFORMATION ON REPLACING 36 VOLT POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE NUT WHEN PERFORMING ANY PROCEDURE REQUIRING REMOVAL OF POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE NUT. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10020822 at NHTSA
Sep 29, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3932

NHTSA communication ID: 10020477

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK SLIPPING CLUTCH OR BROKEN AXLE SHAFT. *KB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT · POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY · POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10020477 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

060849018

NHTSA communication ID: 10020891

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE READINGS, FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY WHEN THER IS FUEL IN THE TANK, LOW FUEL MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN DIC, DTC P0461. *KB

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.

Source record 10020891 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

3980

NHTSA communication ID: 10021695

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HARD TO SHIFT AND OR SLIPPING CLUTCH. *KB

Source components: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10021695 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

3875

NHTSA communication ID: 10020971

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INTERMITTENT POWER LOSS IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURES WITH POSSIBLE DTC'S P0171, P0300, AND/OR P1133. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10020971 at NHTSA
Not reportedService Bulletin/Repair Instructions

3876

NHTSA communication ID: 10020970

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUEL GAUGE EMPTY OR LOW FUEL INDICATOR LIGHT - POSSIBLE DTC P0461. *KB

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

Source record 10020970 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

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

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

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