2008 Saab 9-5 Technical Service Bulletins

189 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Saab 9-5. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10078504Apr 18, 2016Engine. This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement
• 10078502Apr 15, 2016Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on gm’s policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
• 10078472Apr 12, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This informational bulletin provides information on a normal condition on tempered glass of spots showing on the rear and side windows when the vehicle is in the sunlight.
• 10083900Apr 8, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10083512Apr 5, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10078604Apr 5, 2016Electrical system, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or water leaks.
• 10078434Apr 1, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
• 10246963Jan 13, 2016Equipment. Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
• 10201098Dec 1, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10190512Dec 1, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10190503Dec 1, 2015Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
• 10247716Dec 1, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10247061Dec 1, 2014Electrical system. J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
• 10252163Nov 1, 2014Equipment. XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10247063Nov 1, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
• 10245951Nov 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
• 10248493Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Bluetooth Stays Connected After RAP Is Canceled.
• 10248492Sep 1, 2014Equipment. Bluetooth Stays Connected After RAP Is Canceled.
• 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
• 10250013Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
• 10247681Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
• 10245950Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
• 10190932Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10190931Feb 1, 2014Equipment, Wheels. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes…
• 10190934Jan 1, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10190933Jan 1, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the…
• 10253632Dec 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots.
• 10054243Nov 1, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure. General motors: the windows, front and rear, would bind, poor fit, misalignment, makes rattle or squeaking noises, moves slowly and is inoperative. Model 2008-2014 vehicles and trucks.
• 10254240Apr 1, 2013Equipment. Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
• 10245804Mar 1, 2013Equipment. Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
• 10084683Oct 15, 2012Equipment, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure for relearning the power folding mirriors and road testin to verify they correct a condtion of the power folding mirriors glass shakes, flutters at normal driving conditions.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10039281Jun 16, 2011Electrical system. Gm: the wipers, turn signals, and power windows are inoperative. 1999-2009 saab 9-5.
• 10030148Nov 1, 2010Steering. Saab: steering wheel controls inoperative or incorrect function. *pe updated 5/23/11.
• 10041654Sep 7, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Saab: when attempting to program the service replacement tcm, sps programming error appears.
• 10032868Jun 11, 2009Air bags. Saab: sir light on and b009200, b009205, or b009205 stored-keywords. Technician may find a b0092xx stored in acm/sd (airbag control module). It is intermittent in nature. Passenger presence system (pps) is a new feature for 2006. Should not be confused with earlier system used for determining seat position relative to airbag or seatbelt usage.
• 10032899Jun 1, 2009Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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 not seem to match the existing harness connectors.
• 10025012Apr 1, 2008Fuel system. Fuel pump/fuel gauge diagnosis/replacement.

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