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2001 Saturn SL
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–208 of 208, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jul 1, 2000–Nov 28, 2012.

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Nov 28, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC4310H

NHTSA communication ID: 10112607

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM).

Source record 10112607 at NHTSA
Nov 12, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010089010J

NHTSA communication ID: 10126200

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing customer comebacks, and the possibility of buyback situations by outlining specific guidelines, strategy and forms that will assist with this goal, by identifying, clarifying and documenting customer concerns accurately at each service visit.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10126200 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC4935D

NHTSA communication ID: 10112528

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that during battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what the normal power consumption reading should be from the OnStar system. Technician should understand the power cycles of the various OnStar systems. All Generation 6, 7, 8, and 9 systems are powered up continuously for 48 hours from ignition off. After 120 hours from ignition off, these systems then completely power off. The Onstar modules draw: * IGN ON - 240 to 400 Milliamp. * IGN OFF - 3 to 20 Milliamp for 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms. * IGN OFF - 0.2 to 0.8 Milliamp after 48 hours or 120 hours on Gen 9 and vehicle communication platforms.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10112528 at NHTSA
Oct 18, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIT3099J

NHTSA communication ID: 10112494

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory parts. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partech for assistance.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10112494 at NHTSA
Oct 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PIC5588A

NHTSA communication ID: 10246951

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10246951 at NHTSA
Nov 1, 2011Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-10-08-50-003B

NHTSA communication ID: 10042986

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

GENERAL MOTORS: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BULLETIN FOR ALL 2012 AND PRIOR GENERAL MOTOR TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES REGARDING THE ADJUSTABLE COMFORT AND CUSTOM UPHOLSTERY OF THE DRIVER AND THE PASSENGER HEAD RESTRAINT. *PE

Source components: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT.

Source record 10042986 at NHTSA
Sep 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00T48

NHTSA communication ID: 626009

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT BACK. *JG

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 626009 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

00T38

NHTSA communication ID: 614008

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT ABNORMAL WEAR OR A CUT ON THE INBOARD EDGE OF THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT BACK COVER. *TT

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 614008 at NHTSA