2003 Saturn Ion Technical Service Bulletins

398 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Saturn Ion. 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.

• 10246952Jun 1, 2014Equipment. Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10137929May 22, 2014Electrical system. This informational bulletin advises the technician to update the Onstar from an analog system to a digital system if the customer wishes.
• 10137919May 19, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10137901May 9, 2014Fuel system. This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
• 10061199May 9, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061191May 9, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10247335May 1, 2014Electrical system. Replace Ignition Key
• 10247334May 1, 2014Electrical system. Replace Ignition Key
• 10247313May 1, 2014Electrical system. Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
• 10247312May 1, 2014Electrical system. Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
• 10247311May 1, 2014Electrical system. Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
• 10247278May 1, 2014Electrical system. Ignition Switch Replacement
• 10067237May 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061170Apr 25, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061113Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10135219Apr 22, 2014Exterior lighting. This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for warranty replacement.
• 10135218Apr 22, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered warrantable.
• 10111810Apr 17, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about installing General Motors Accessory pats. Technician can check Service Information for some accessories. Technician can also contact Partect for assistance. Technician can also contact Techline Customer Support Center for programming issues.
• 10135201Apr 14, 2014Equipment. This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right the first time by listing possible concerns to specific vehicles.
• 10061161Apr 11, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061157Apr 11, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061156Apr 11, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10247333Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Replace Ignition Key
• 10247332Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Replace Ignition Key
• 10247310Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
• 10247309Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
• 10247277Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Ignition Switch Replacement
• 10247276Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Ignition Switch Replacement
• 10067236Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067235Apr 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061146Mar 27, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10137866Mar 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10061132Mar 17, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10061138Mar 14, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10111850Mar 5, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that when a Canadian customer may comment that when they travel to the United States, they are unable to connect to OnStar or use hands free calling. Dealer can advise the customer that the existing cell phone provider not having roaming agreements in areas outside of Canada.
• 10111846Mar 4, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about a customer?s request to install OnStar Bluetooth. Dealer should be advised at this time, there are no provisions to add this option to vehicles that were not built with it.
• 10061128Mar 4, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10247681Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
• 10245950Mar 1, 2014Equipment. Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
• 10111964Feb 26, 2014Electrical system. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have the OnStar system does not respond properly to some numbers and/or voice commands. Dealer should direct the customer to review the operational characteristics in the OnStar Users Guide.
• 10061099Feb 26, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10138621Feb 17, 2014Equipment. This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to replacing parts that may be un necessary.
• 10111927Feb 12, 2014Fuel system, Equipment, Brakes. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0442. Technician will need to review Techlink article from May 2013 titled "Using the Evaporative Emissions System Tester" Technician will need to follow these steps to help diagnose the issue. First after the P0442…
• 10111894Feb 4, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that General Motors and General Motors of Canada Company do not support cross border sales. The General Motors of Canada Customer Care Centre is the sole authorized provider of a certification confirmation letter which helps our customers identify if their vehicles meets the required USA regulatory standards necessary for importation…
• 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…
• 10112013Jan 22, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have an issue when using Bluetooth voice recognition with an iPhone. Technician should work with the customer to insure the phone contacts to not have any Emojis loaded to any contact.
• 10111997Jan 16, 2014Equipment. This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician that a noise or a vibration in the vehicle that seems to be abnormal may not have been there when the vehicle was purchased. Technician should look for Non - General Motors aftermarket accessories installed on the vehicle that can cause these issues.
• 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…

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