2008 Saab 9-7X Technical Service Bulletins

787 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 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.
• 10037941Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: service engine soon light is on with a misfire and a possible tick noise.
• 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.
• 10030725Dec 1, 2010Engine cooling. Saab/hummer/gmc/chevrolet: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtcs p0300-p0306, engine runs rough (inspect for water intrusion in spark plug recess area, replace spark plug and ignition coil, seal ignition coil bolt hole vents and seal hood air grille). *pe updated 6/7/11.
• 10024221Nov 1, 2010Brakes. Service stabilitrak indicator illuminated dtc c0131. *nj updated 3/15/10. *pe updated 5/25/11.
• 10037130Oct 1, 2010Brakes. Gm: the abs lights may come on intermittently with three possible trouble codes.
• 10036485Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling. Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saab: excessive oil consumption and/or blue exhaust smoke-investigation update. In most cases did not start until the engine accumulated approximately 30,000 miles or more.
• 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.
• 10024405May 1, 2009Wheels. Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x with cast aluminum wheels. *nj updated 10/23/09.
• 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.)
• 10026649Jun 1, 2008Exterior lighting. Gmc: intermittent ses light due to dtcs p013b and/or p0411 dtc.
• 10023732Jun 1, 2008Brakes. Vehicle shakes or vibrates at highway speeds. *nj updated 8/25/08.
• 10025670May 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. 4l60-e/4l65-e/4l70-e automatic transmission fluid leak from oil pump or bell housing area (replace torque converter hub-to-oil pump seal assembly). Attn: this bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to december 2007.
• 10024523Mar 1, 2008Electrical system. Various electrical concerns mil ses abs light lamp or indicator illuminated.
• 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.
• 10024225Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Current or intermittent dtc p0741 tcc stuck off. Equipped with 4l60e, 4l65e or 4l70e (rpo m30, m32, m70) automatic transmission.
• 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.
• 10020881Dec 13, 2007Air bags. Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07.
• 10022262Nov 1, 2007Tires. Tire pressure monitor system concerns. *kb 2008 passenger cars and trucks (including saturn). Updated 2/26/08.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10021019Feb 22, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Slip condition in 2nd, 3rd, or 4th. Damaged 2-4 or 3-4 clutch. *kb updated 10/31/07.
• 10020964Feb 2, 2007Brakes. Abs light on dtc c0040 stored. *kb updated on 09/21/07.

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