2008 Saturn Astra Technical Service Bulletins

792 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Saturn Astra. 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.

• 10137469Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10126192Nov 20, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding customer concerns not duplicated and which labor operations to claim when the concern cannot be duplicated. Also provides information on how to submit claims within the global warranty managment.
• 10126197Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information for requesting a new key code for customers with lost or stolen keys
• 10126196Nov 13, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key code security rules and regulations for Canada only.
• 10138200Nov 12, 2012Body and structure, Equipment, Electrical system. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10137457Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10126200Nov 12, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10126198Nov 12, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent released vehicles so that vehicles can be fixed right the first time in for service.
• 10112560Nov 9, 2012Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about brake rotors on new vehicles and replacement parts from General Motors Service Parts Operations. Technician should be advised the costing should not be removed from the brake rotor it will wear off with normal brake usage. Dealer should communicate to the customer this condition is a normal operating characteristic of their…
• 10138191Nov 8, 2012Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10137448Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10126203Nov 8, 2012Equipment. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on what should be considerd warranty damage or damage that was at fault of the cutomer and how to properly claim them on the warranty paperwork
• 10112529Nov 1, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an OnStar system that will not power up. Technician should turn off the ignition and cancel retained accessory power. After the vehicle has powered down, remove power to the OnStar module for five minutes. After the power has been removed for five minutes, if the OnStar system is working release the vehicle.
• 10112528Nov 1, 2012Electrical system. 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…
• 10112509Oct 22, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Saturn Astra unable to communicate with the scan tool. Technician will need to use a blue card for the Tech 2 and use Tis-2-Web to download the latest version ASTRA software.
• 10112494Oct 18, 2012Equipment. 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.
• 10118635Oct 15, 2012Visibility (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.
• 10118634Oct 15, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the change in automatic transmission add conditions documentation and claim submissions
• 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.
• 10112468Oct 12, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the percentage of Ultraviolet protection or tint offered by the windshield or side glass. Technician should be advised Windshield reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 4% or less. Front side door glass reduces Ultraviolet rays down to 35% or less. Windshields are SOLAR glass with a light transmittance of >/=70%. Front door glass are…
• 10112465Oct 11, 2012Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a message on the radio "maximum number of phones are currently paired to the vehicle". Dealer should advise the customer this is normal operation of the vehicle due to the maximum number of five phones can be paired to a vehicle.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 10118623Oct 9, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs offered through GM.
• 10118619Oct 5, 2012Equipment. This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the field the first time.
• 10246951Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10071867Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10062512Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10037845Mar 1, 2011Air bags, Electrical system. Gm: corrosion of a wire harness is causing the air bag warning light to illuminate. *rm updated 6/24/11.
• 10037942Jan 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there is a trouble code stored. 2008-2009 saturn astra.
• 10038226Dec 1, 2010Engine cooling. Gm: there may be a lack of power or a rattle noise from the engine with stored trouble codes.
• 10037844Dec 1, 2010Electrical system. Gm: the horn could become inoperative because of loose elctrical connections from vibrations.
• 10032898Jun 1, 2009Exterior lighting. Saturn: diagnosing rear lights inoperative. In rare cases, customers may comment of a message on the dic to check the rear lights, or complain of the rear lights on the vehicle are inoperative. Further investigation may reveal the codes b146a, b146c, b146d, b146f, b2545 or b3880 stored in the rec.
• 10030728May 1, 2009Engine cooling, Equipment. Saturn: intake camshaft position system slow response (p000a); exhaust camshaft position system slow response (p000b); intake camshaft position system performance (p0011); exhaust camshaft position system performance (p0014); this may be caused by or both of the camshaft actuator solenoid filter screens that may have cracked.
• 10030249Apr 1, 2009Electrical system. Saturn: intermittently functioning or inoperative systems, door locks, rear lift gate, interior dome lamps. The concerns are related to the rear electrical center (rec). (2008-2009 astra canada model only).
• 10030212Feb 1, 2009Tires. Saturn: over an extended period of time, one or more tires may consistently lose air at a rate faster than the other tires. This loss of air is correctly indicated by the tire pressure monitoring system.
• 10025626May 1, 2008Engine cooling, Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil)/check engine light on, dtcs p0442, p0455, p0456 set (diagnose and replace fuel fill cap and filler pipe, if necessary).
• 10025129Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil)/check engine light on, dtc's p0442, p0455, p0456 set (diagnose and replace fuel fill cap and filler pipe, if necessary).
• 10024585Mar 1, 2008Electrical system. Identifying battery cables when jump starting.
• 10024207Feb 1, 2008Steering. Power steering whine noise.
• 10024206Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission fluid leaking at cooler lines.
• 10021114Feb 1, 2008Other or unknown. Trailer, recreational and disabled vehicle towing information. *kb updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 10/09/07. *nj updated 4/3/08.

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