2008 Saturn Aura Technical Service Bulletins

999 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Saturn Aura. 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.

• 10037498Nov 1, 2010Engine cooling. Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold.
• 10037313Nov 1, 2010Fuel system, Electrical system. Gm: malfunction light is on and a check gas cap message displayed. There are many possible causes.
• 10032206Oct 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain, Vehicle speed control, Exterior lighting. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: intermittently brake lights (stop lamps) do not function correctly, extended travel to shift out of park, cruise control inoperative, dtcs c0161/c0277 set (perform repair as outlined). *pe updated 5/11/11.
• 10023739Sep 1, 2010Electrical system. No start no crank intermittently/no communication over high speed lan. *nj updated 8/7/09. *pe updated 3/11/11. *pe updated 3/16/11.
• 10033526Jul 1, 2010Electrical system. Saturn chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Loss of hybrid function-replace batteries. The hybrid function on these vehicles may become inoperative. Check engine light will illuminate in instrument panel and/or service hybrid message in driver information center, the engine will run in gasoline engine mode and fuel economy would reduced. Csc letter was received. Models aura, vue…
• 10019478Jun 1, 2010Steering. Normal operating characteristics of electric power steering (eps) system during extended lock-to-lock (maximum steering wheel rotation) usage. *tt updated 3/30/11.
• 10025605Mar 1, 2010Engine cooling. Intermittentstall when coming to a stop or engine chuggles prior to a stop, hybrid dtc p1a6f. Vehicles equipped with 4t45e transmission including hybrid. *pe updated 11/15/10.
• 10032391Aug 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Saturn/gmc/pontiac/buick/chevrolet: no reverse. The vehicle may have the concern of no reverse with or without one or several of the following diagnostic codes set-p0776, p2723 or p2715.
• 10032292Aug 1, 2009Steering. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: steering column tilt wheel release lever inoperative/broken (replace tilt wheel release lever kit and/or release lever retainer (tilt teeth)).
• 10032204Jul 1, 2009Fuel system, Engine cooling. Chevrolet/saturn: difficulty filling fuel tank, mil/ses light illuminated dtc p0446 - evaporative emissions (evap) vent system performance (inspect/clean evap canister vent valve solenoid and install screen).
• 10024543Jul 1, 2009Engine cooling. Rough engine idle, misfire (dtc p0300) or noise from engine compartment. *nj updated 6/11/10.
• 10032886Jun 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: soft shifts, erratic shifts, dtc p1811. Vehicles with a hydramatic 4t45 transaxle may have soft shifts or shifts erratically. These conditions may appear intermittently or set a dtc p1811. During diagnosis, a low or high line pressure (actual versus desired) may be observed.
• 10032865Jun 1, 2009Equipment. Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: the hvac blower motor is being noisy or inoperative. If vehicle has encountered the listed condition, evaluate the vehicle for the following conditions. Document the evaluation results on repair order. When completed, before performing additional steps, contact an engineer. Do not remove or service assembly without direction from an engineer.
• 10030749May 1, 2009Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Pontiac/chevrolet/saturn: the rear door will not open from either the inside or outside handle (door unlocked). If the outside door handle rod is mis adjusted when the door is locked then closed, the locking mechanism internal to the latch may not be able to release.
• 10030746May 1, 2009Electrical system. Chevrolet/opel/saturn/cadillac/pontiac: a low battery condition on any of the above listed vehicles could potentially cause the sir light to come. The sdm under low power situations could set codes b0083 and b0084.
• 10030745May 1, 2009Other or unknown. Pontiac/saturn/chevrolet: a traction control light comes on. After further investigation a c0561-71 code may be the only code stored in the ebcm. Check to see if there is any other codes stored anywhere else on the vehicle. If there are, then diagnose them first.
• 10030729May 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Saturn/chevrolet/gmc/buick/pontiac: ses light and/or no reverse; a slip/flare or harsh shifts in drive range 3rd and/or 5th gear. Codes p0776 clutch pressure control (pc) solenoid 2 - stuck off and p0842 transmission fluid pressure (tfp) switch 1 circuit low voltage may be set.
• 10030685Apr 1, 2009Engine cooling, Fuel system. Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: the fuel gauge does not rise above the 3/4 mark after a fill up or the fuel gauge appears stuck. An illumination of the check engine light. On rare occasions, the fuel gauge does not read the correct level which may result in a no start condition due to a low fuel level.
• 10030112Apr 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. General motors: an automatic transmission concern of no movement, no reverse or slipping. These concerns may be due to an issue with the direct clutch.
• 10030093Apr 1, 2009Electrical system. General motors: the instrument gauges appear to be erratic/inaccurate or are inoperative. This condition may be intermittent and occur over one or multiple ignition cycles, eventually resetting itself.
• 10028285Dec 1, 2008Brakes. Chevrolet: unable to relearn the brake pedal position (bpp) sensor.
• 10028173Nov 1, 2008Engine cooling. Pontiac saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Exhaust system rattle-replace exhaust hangers. Hanger used to secure exhaust system to underbody of vehicle may separate. Would hear a rattle or clunking noise when driving over rough roads. Csc letter was received.
• 10020691Sep 30, 2008Engine cooling. 3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc. Dtc codes, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. *kb the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved.
• 10026669Sep 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc: intermittent ses light, dtc p2101 with potentially multiple other dtc's set. This condition could be caused by a pcm circuit shorted to ground.
• 10026163Jul 1, 2008Brakes. Gmc: unable to relearn the brake pedal position (bpp) sensor. Have difficulty performing the brake pedal position (bpp) relearn. Models chevrolets, pontiacs and saturns.
• 10026124Jul 1, 2008Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Gmc: wipers stop in intermittent operation. When operating the wipers in intermittent mode, the wipers stop at a position other then at the bottom of the stroke.
• 10026004Jul 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Gmc: 4t45-3 automatic transmission (rpo mn5/me7) - no reverse, binds in reverse, no movement, dtc p0756 (perform appropriate repair as outlined in bulletin). On some hybrid and non-hybrid vehicles.
• 10029007Jun 1, 2008Engine cooling. Chevrolet pontiac saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged; inspect/install new insert. May have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert.
• 10026685Jun 1, 2008Brakes. Gmc: brake pedal clunk possible brake drag c0131. With steering wheel adjusted in full down position, there may be a clunk when the brake pedal is released.
• 10026606Jun 1, 2008Engine cooling. Chevrolet pontiac saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged-inspect/install new insert. Vehicles may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert that will be installed too far into the oil pan hole. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 10024157Jun 1, 2008Electrical system. Saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Loss of hybrid function - voltage imbalance. Green line hybrid vehicles. Csc was received. *nj updated 12/19/08.
• 10025185Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling. Lat, bas, engine runs rough when cold, misfire, mil/ses light illuminated, dtcs p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 (replace all four fuel injectors).
• 10025124Apr 1, 2008Engine cooling. Lat, bas, engine runs rough cold, misfire, mil/ses light illuminated, dtc's p0300, p0301, p0303, p0304 (replace all four fuel injectors). Models affected: 2007-2008 saturn aura hybrid, 2008 vue with 2.4l I-4 cylinder engine (vin's 5, z - rpo lat) built prior to 12/01/07.
• 10024623Mar 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Dtc's p0011, p0014, p0021, p0024, p0341, p0346, p0366, or p0391. With 3.6 ly7 or llt.
• 10020816Mar 1, 2008Steering. Clunk, knock or rattle noise from front of vehicle while driving or turning over bumps at low speeds. *kb (diagnose noise - lubricate inner and outer steering shaft, reposition I-shaft, add foam to radiator surge tank mounting bracket and/or replace steering gear, if necessary). Updated 5/15/08.
• 10024203Feb 10, 2008Engine cooling. Service engine soon light illuminated and dtc p0011, p0016, p0300. Equipped with 3.5l lze, lz4 (vin codes k, n) and 3.9l lz9, lzg, lgd engine (vin codes 1, 3, w).
• 10022916Feb 1, 2008Transmission and drivetrain. Diagnosis for service fast learn adapts fails, no forward or no reverse. *nj updated 4/1/08.
• 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.
• 10021397Dec 13, 2007Electrical system. Cam sensor dtc's. *kb (equipped with 3.5l lz4, lze, or 3.9l lz8, lz9 engine) updated 12/13/07.
• 10020881Dec 13, 2007Air bags. Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07.
• 10023655Dec 1, 2007Engine cooling. Service update for inventory and customer vehicles intake manifold tuning (imt) valve - inspect/replace expires with base warranty.
• 10023981Nov 1, 2007Brakes. Antilock brake system (abs) light on, electronic stability control (esc)/traction control system (tcs) light on, service esc message in dic, dtc's c0035, c0040, c0045, c0050 set (reprogram electronic brake control module (ebcm)).
• 10023956Nov 1, 2007Engine cooling. Service update for inventory and customer vehicles - on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements - reprogram engine control module - expires with 8 year/80,000 mile (130,00 km) emission controller warranty period.
• 10023954Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission software and calibration update on certain 2007-08 my gmc.
• 10023418Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. Intermittent misfires with p0300 (with 3.6 ly7).
• 10022770Sep 26, 2007Engine cooling. Diagnostic for dtc p1808 keywords auto auto, stop autostop auto, start autostart, aux, auxiliary bas code dtc ecm engine hybrid inoperative lat light mil no p1808 pump ses start, stop, switch tfp.
• 10023155Sep 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Service update for inventory and customer vehicles - transmission software and calibration update - expires with base warranty.
• 10020923Jan 30, 2007Engine cooling. Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07.
• 10016532Sep 20, 2005Air bags. Airbag on light (aol) indicator loose or pushed in. To include 2006 saturn ion. *tt updated 08-15-07.

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