2005 Saab 9-7X Technical Service Bulletins

519 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Saab 9-7X. 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.

• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10038294Jan 1, 2012Seat belts. Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm updated 4/3/12.
• 10032332Dec 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). *pe updated 3/26/10. *pe updated 6/6/11. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10029924Dec 1, 2011Air bags. General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. This may be caused by a loose, missing, or broken connector position assurance (cpa) retainer at the air bag for the set dtc. Includes trailblazer ext. *pe updated 8/16/10. *pe updated 3/12/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10036464May 1, 2011Engine cooling. Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc/hummer/pontiac/saab: oil consumption and/or exhaust smoke-possible pcv baffle or lifter concern. Upon inspection, obvious oil will be found in the intake manifold and/or pcv vacuum tube. *pe updated 3/21/11. *pe updated 5/9/11. *pe updated 5/25/11. *pe updated 06/16/2011. *kb updated a second time on 06/16/2011. *kb updated 6/27/11.
• 10037933Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. There are multiple possible causes.
• 10030590Jun 1, 2010Suspension, Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc/buick/oldsmobile/saab: bump or thump noise is heard coming from the rear suspension or felt in the floor. The information affect vehicles with g67 automatic level control rear suspension. *pe updated 3/30/11.
• 10022702Jun 1, 2010Engine cooling. Intermittent mil/ses, dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-2008 gm passenger cars and light duty trucks including saturn. *nj updated 11/19/10. *pe updated 3/30/11.
• 10032462Aug 1, 2009Steering. Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. Analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditions has indicated a high number of no trouble found results. All 1997-2010 vehicles and light trucks; 2010 and prior hummers h2/h3 and saab 9-7x vehicles.
• 10021799Apr 1, 2009Fuel system. Various driveability functions due to clogged fuel injectors, mil/ses dtc's p0171, p0172, p0174, p0300, p1174, p1175. *kb updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 8/4/09.
• 10011124Apr 1, 2009Suspension, Tires. Tire puncture repair procedures for all cars and light duty trucks. 2008 and prior gm passenger cars & light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x. *tt updated. *kb updated 4/11/08. *nj updated 8/4/09.
• 10030106Feb 1, 2009Seat belts. General motors: the seat belt buckles not operating and /or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking. Affects 2010 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks, including saturn.)
• 10021115Dec 1, 2008Suspension. 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.
• 10026804Oct 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion. All 2000-2006 light duty trucks equipped with the light duty automatic transmission.
• 10024266Feb 1, 2008Fuel system. Use of e85 fuels in vehicles not certified by gm as being flexfuel compatible / aftermarket conversion of vehicles to operate on e85 fuels. 2008 & prior gm passenger cars and trucks not flexfuel (e85) compatible (including saturn), hummer h2, h3, also 2005-08 saab 9-7x.
• 10012707Feb 1, 2008Engine cooling. Unnecessary engine crankcase and subsystems flushing services, additive recommendations and proper utilization of gm simplified maintenance schedule to enhance customer service experience. 2008 and prior gm cars and trucks. *tt updated 3/31/08.
• 10032850Jan 1, 2008Tires, Equipment. 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.
• 10017464Jan 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Service 4wd light illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0374 set. *tt updated 10/05/07. *nj inspect wiring harness to transfer case speed sensors, replace wiring harness. Updated 7/18/08
• 10020881Dec 13, 2007Air bags. Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07.
• 10014497Nov 1, 2007Exterior lighting. Headlamps condensation and replacement guidelines. Kaperii. *tt 1993-2008 gm passenger cars and trucks including saturn. *kb updated 2/26/08.
• 10022914Oct 4, 2007Electrical system. One of the following concerns when programming the mileage or the hours into an exchange instrument panel cluster that is received from an electronic service center (esc).
• 10023913Oct 1, 2007Equipment. Ei07213 - no cold air from vents, a/c inoperative, blows warm air (reset hvac control module)
• 10022660Sep 18, 2007Suspension. Boom/rumbling noise at highway speed
• 10023223Sep 1, 2007Latches, locks and linkages. Rear liftgate glass may not lock when using remote keyless entry (rke), key fob transmitter or door lock switch, and/or liftgate hatch or liftgate glass may lock then unlock when rear liftgate glass button is depressed (reposition lock cylinder wave washer and adjust lock rod)
• 10023218Sep 1, 2007Electrical system. Service alert: concerns with aftermarket fuses in gm vehicles 2008 and prior gm passenger cars and light duty trucks (including saturn)
• 10019884Aug 1, 2007Engine cooling, Fuel system. Usage of e85 fuels in gm vehicles. 1997 - 2008 all gm cars and trucks. 1997 - 2008 all saturn vehicles. *tt updated. *kb updated on 10/22/07.
• 10012694Aug 1, 2007Steering. Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 10/09/07.
• 10021675Jun 15, 2007Electrical system. Lights flicker erratic operation of vehicles electronics.
• 10015038Jun 1, 2007Seat belts. Safety belt locking conditions (normal operating characteristic). 2005-2008 gm passenger cars and light duty trucks (including saturn) . *tt updated 04-27-07. *kb updated 11/29/07.
• 10021447May 1, 2007Tires. Information on proper tire pressure. All gm passenger cars and light duty trucks from 2007 and prior.
• 10021206Mar 22, 2007Electrical system. Horn inoperative at times.
• 10021449Mar 1, 2007Other or unknown. Information on passenger occupant sensing system concerns with custom upholstery, accesory seat heaters or other comfort enhancing devices. All 2007 and prior gm passenger cars and light duty trucks including saturn
• 10021085Mar 1, 2007Body and structure. Liftgate glass will not lock unless lock is press a second time.
• 10021019Feb 22, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07.
• 10020914Jan 29, 2007Steering. Bind or shudder on turns.
• 10021113Dec 1, 2006Other or unknown. Car and truck fix it right the first time issues. This bulletin includes 2007 and prior passenger cars and trucks including saturn.
• 10021103Dec 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Delayed engagement when shifting into these positions. Park into reverse, nuetral into drive, nuetral into reverse, and park into drive. This bulletin includes all 2000 - 2007 gm light duty trucks.
• 10020957Oct 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Revised rear axle fluid capacity and fluid level checking specification.
• 10018986Oct 1, 2006Engine cooling. Service engine soon (ses) or check engine light on, dtc p0526, p0480, p1481, and p1484 set. *tt updated.
• 10020879Sep 1, 2006Engine cooling. 4.2l ll8 engine flashing and/or mil/ses light. Rough idle, misfire. Dtc p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304, p0305, and p0306.
• 10020763Sep 1, 2006Suspension. Information on proper wheel changing procedures and cautions. 2007 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks including saturn.
• 10020762Sep 1, 2006Fuel system. Fuel system treatment plus, fuel sending unit corrosion and fuel system deposits. 2007 and prior gm passenger cars and trucks including saturns.
• 10020233Aug 21, 2006Electrical system. Ses light due to a p2138 - possible fuel level sensor circuit short.
• 10020824Jun 1, 2006Air bags. Sir light on, dtc's b0022, b0024, b0026, b0042, b0043, b0044.
• 10020840May 1, 2006Electrical system. Updated transfer case connector service kit now available for transfer case speed sensor wire harness connector that comes loose or connector retainer clip breaks. 2007 and prior gm light duty trucks.
• 10020811May 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. 4l60-e / 4l65-e / 4l70-e automatic transmission product update. 2005 gm passenger cars and light duty trucks.
• 10019456Mar 15, 2006Engine cooling. A rough idle/running concern may be encountered with a p0014 and/or p0017 dtc.
• 10019419Mar 15, 2006Engine cooling. Rough idle with dtc p0014 and/or p0017 - inspect cam actuator solenoid screens and crankshaft end play.
• 10019176Feb 16, 2006Electrical system. Tire pressure monitor fault with tire pressure display of zero on the instrument panel.

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