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2002 Saab 9-5 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

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TSB Date Problem Area TSB Text
10/19/16 NHTSA ID: 10082869
TSB ID: PI1394A

This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
10/18/16 NHTSA ID: 10082814
TSB ID: 000601012F

This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
08/07/09 NHTSA ID: 10030148
TSB ID: PIC-4089A

Saab: steering wheel controls inoperative or incorrect function. updated 5/23/11.
12/29/06 NHTSA ID: 10020715
TSB ID: 2102554

Noise from the timing chain and oil sludge in the engine.
09/24/02 NHTSA ID: 633837
TSB ID: 2102355

Customer satisfaction campaign 15411 regarding oil leakage at the oil thermostat plug.
10/14/11 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10041654
TSB ID: PIP-3200A

Saab: when attempting to program the service replacement tcm, sps programming error appears.
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10/15/03 Transmission and Drivetrain NHTSA ID: 10003278
TSB ID: 445

Harsh upshift or downshift from 1st and 2nd or 2nd and 3rd gears.
11/03/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083898
TSB ID: PIT5485B

This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm technical assistance center onstar group for further assistance.
11/03/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083884
TSB ID: PIT5389A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. the vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or red onstar buttons.
10/25/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083509
TSB ID: PIC5088F

This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. the vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
10/25/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083484
TSB ID: PIC4935E

This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
10/25/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10083489
TSB ID: PIC5050A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
08/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078734
TSB ID: PIC-5050-A

This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. a customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar that has been previously disabled by onstar. dealer is to ca
08/16/16 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10078735
TSB ID: PIC-4935-E

This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. when performing battery parasitic drain test, there may be some confusion as to what th
07/15/11 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10039281
TSB ID: SB-071511

Gm: the wipers, turn signals, and power windows are inoperative. 1999-2009 saab 9-5.
06/08/10 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10032899
TSB ID: PIC-5195

Saab: windshield wiper/radio concern after ip harness replacement-keywords. high speed wipers inoperative and or a concern with the radio operation after ip harness replacement. may comment of additional connectors or of wiring that does
02/09/09 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10027804
TSB ID: 08089-B

General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. updated 2/17/09.
11/14/08 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10026586
TSB ID: 08-089

Buick\cadillac\chevrolet\gmc\hummer\oldsmobile\pontiac\saab\saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer r
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02/08/05 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10011994
TSB ID: 1002442

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01/02/04 Electrical and Air Conditioning NHTSA ID: 10004714
TSB ID: 15412

Customer satisfaction campaign 15412 - securing the direction indicators.
02/06/12 Other NHTSA ID: 10042986
TSB ID: SB-10-08-50-003B

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.
05/17/06 Other NHTSA ID: 10019953
TSB ID: 01092006

Door locks inoperative.
04/14/03 Other NHTSA ID: 10001073
TSB ID: 03001

A safety defect may exist where changing back and forth between alloy and steel wheels, may cause rust and other contaminants to build up on the mating surface of the wheel hub and cause the wheel bolts to fatigue and possibly break.

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Saab 9-5 TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)

Some things are often misunderstood about recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). Plus a disclaimer.

  1. Recalls do not have to be issued only because something is prone to failure. NHTSA (a government agency) can only require a recall if a failure will affect safety, emissions, fuel economy, or compliance with some other regulation or law. Manufacturers can voluntarily recall cars for problems that do not affect these, though.
  2. Recalls often apply to only some cars of a specific model year, rather than all of them. You should receive a letter from the manufacturer if your car has been recalled. You can also check with the dealer, which will know which (if any) recalls pertain to your car.
  3. The primary purpose of TSBs is to inform dealers about known problems with a car and how to fix them. They are not the same as recalls. As with recalls, TSBs often only apply to some cars, not the entire model year.
  4. Dealers often will not provide a preventive repair just because a problem described in a TSB might happen to your car. They'll usually want to observe symptoms that the problem is already affecting your car.
  5. Even if there are symptoms, a manufacturer doesn't have to pick up the cost of a TSB repair if the car is out of warranty, though sometimes they do.

We provide the text of recalls and TSBs as provided by NHTSA. There can be errors in the text. If you sign up for notifications in My Garage, we will try to get these to do, but for various reasons (some beyond our control) cannot guarantee you will receive them. When in doubt about a recall or TSB, contact the dealer.