2004 Saturn Ion Technical Service Bulletins

450 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 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.

• 10027804Nov 1, 2008Equipment, Electrical system. General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09.
• 10026586Jun 1, 2008Equipment. Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactivation. Fcc ruled in 2002 wireless carriers would no longer re required to support analog wireless network starting in 2008. *pe csc letter was received. Updated 12/1/08.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10022484Dec 31, 2007Engine cooling. Intermittent ses light due to dtc's p060e, p2135, and/or p2138. *kb updated 2/27/08.
• 10017497Sep 1, 2007Steering. Ei05093 - clunk noise in steering system at slow speeds while turning and/or driving over bumps. *tt (replace intermediate shaft). Updated 10/05/07. *nj updated 11/02/07
• 10021919Apr 1, 2007Electrical system. Floor plan corrosion (rust) perforation in battery compartment.
• 10021453Apr 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Mg3, m86 transaxle grinding/whining noise in 3rd or 4th gear, excessive engagement or disengagement effort while shifting into 3rd or 4th gear, will not shift into either 3rd or 4th gear. (replace complete output shaft assembly).
• 10021074Mar 1, 2007Other or unknown. Parts update - timing chain tensioner design change.
• 10020923Jan 30, 2007Engine cooling. Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07.
• 10020951Oct 1, 2006Steering. Information on inadvertent turning of key cylinder, loss of electrical system and no dtc's.
• 10020838Jun 1, 2006Engine cooling. Engine malfunction indicator lamp (mil)/service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated with dtc p0171.
• 10019866May 5, 2006Brakes. Bcm service part not available for tsb 04-08-45-005c.
• 10019228Feb 21, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. M86/m94 transmission information to disassemble third fourth and fifth gear.
• 10019190Feb 17, 2006Engine cooling. Service engine soon light due to p0300 - inspect fuel system for rust contamination.
• 10018915Jan 25, 2006Electrical system. Hesitation on acceleration after internal engine repairs - check injector harness orientation.
• 10018624Jan 9, 2006Fuel system. Fuel tank is slow to fill and/or dtc p0446 - inspect evap vent pipe. The ses lamp may be illuminated due to a p0466 dtc. *tt updated 08-15-07.
• 10018547Jan 6, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Remanufactured vt25e transmission quality issues. Inoperative, noise, slip, low pressure or leak related concern.
• 10018532Jan 5, 2006Engine cooling. Momentary sag on light to moderate accel when cold - valve deposits.
• 10018530Jan 5, 2006Electrical system. Incorrect mileage displayed after programming a new bcm. Various models including 2005 - 2006 pontiac pursuit (canada only).
• 10018679Nov 1, 2005Suspension. Identifying correct design level of rear axle assembly.
• 10017218Oct 28, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Manual transaxle gear rattle noise heard during cold ambient temperatures with clutch pedal released (up) and engine rpm 1500-2500. Noise will not be present when clutch pedal is pressed to the floor.
• 10017133Oct 26, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Transaxle slips, no third gear, engine flare during shift after transaxle service.
• 10017119Oct 25, 2005Engine cooling. Sulfur odor from exhaust.
• 10017032Oct 21, 2005Engine cooling. Service engine soon (ses) light and severe engine misfire on cylinders 1 and 4 or cylinders 2 and 3. *tt updated 08-15-07.
• 10017021Oct 21, 2005Electrical system. Service engine soon (ses) light at highway speeds due to a p0171 diagnostic trouble code (dtc).
• 10016948Oct 18, 2005Suspension. Clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning maneuver.
• 10017423Oct 1, 2005Steering. Power steering inoperative/steering wheel hard to turn, pwr str message displayed on driver information center (dic) after jump starting vehicle.
• 10016533Sep 20, 2005Electrical system. Service engine soon (ses) light due to a p1182 diagnostic trouble code - potential causes and issues.
• 10016527Sep 20, 2005Electrical system. Crank no start, hard start, or service engine soon (ses) light after campaign 05522.
• 10016524Sep 20, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Shift control knob loose or detached from shift control lever.
• 10016520Sep 20, 2005Vehicle speed control. Supplement to 05-06-01-003a - wrong throttle gasket part number.
• 10018126Sep 1, 2005Engine cooling. Oil life system reset procedures - cars. Gm tech link.
• 10017827Sep 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Shift control knob loose or detached from shift control lever.
• 10017502Sep 1, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear defogger grid inoperative or incomplete defogging of rear glass.
• 10013462Aug 1, 2005Suspension. Premature and/or irregular tire wear.
• 10014807May 10, 2005Electrical system. Engine stalls, loss of electrical systems, and no diagnostic trouble code (dtc). Including 2005-06 pontiac pursuit.
• 10015047Mar 1, 2005Electrical system. Service engine soon telltale illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0742.
• 10015025Mar 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Low speed grind noise and or hesitation while driving.
• 10015024Mar 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent no movement in drive or reverse with or without diagnostic trouble codes.
• 10015022Mar 1, 2005Engine cooling. Engine lacks power hesitates and or stumbles on hard acceleration and or loses some power after high rpm cruising in high temperatures.
• 10012702Mar 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Turn signal indicator flashing faster than normal and corresponding front turn signal bulb inoperative. *eh updated
• 10017446Feb 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent hesitation during vehicle launch.
• 10013465Jan 1, 2005Engine cooling. Engine runs rough after extended crank, and/or engine hesitation on acceleration after initial cold start during ambient temperatures below 10 degrees c (50 degrees f).
• 10013847Nov 24, 2004Exterior lighting. Update-2003-2004 ion sedan turn signal lamp/drl saturn letter to owners.
• 10012086Nov 18, 2004Exterior lighting. Daytime running lights (drl) / turn signal bulb. Replacement and drl jumper kit installation. Latest part availability and shortage information. Stocking policy message.
• 10012748Oct 1, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Sunroof drain hose rattle.
• 10012747Oct 1, 2004Equipment. Compact disc (cd) will not eject/load or cd function inoperative in 6-disc cd mp3 player/radio.
• 10014346Aug 1, 2004Engine cooling. Oil life system reset procedures - cars.
• 10012701Feb 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. On wheel movement in snow or slippery surfaces.

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