2006 Saturn Ion Technical Service Bulletins

736 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2006 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.

• 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…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10250094May 1, 2012Steering. Special Coverage Adjustment ? Power Steering Assist
• 10246581May 1, 2012Steering. Special Coverage Adjustment ? Power Steering Assist
• 10033564May 1, 2012Steering. Saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-power steering assist. Some vehicles equipped with electric power steering may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist, which could occur at any time while driving the vehicle. If the power steering assist is lost, a chime will be heard and the message center will display a pwr str warning message. *pe…
• 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.
• 10043015Nov 1, 2011Brakes. Saturn: low brake fluid warning and/or red brake light on due to possible brake fluid reservoir or fluid switch being replaced. Brake and brake pedal operation not affected. *pe updated 2/8/12.
• 10037184Oct 1, 2011Seat belts. Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11.
• 10038759Apr 1, 2011Electrical system. Gm: onstar is making incomplete calls without the driver knowing. When have a data connection.
• 10038510Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris.
• 10033524Jul 1, 2010Engine cooling. Buick chevrolet gmc saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Malfunction indicator light may not illuminate for secondary air injection system faults. Models lucerne, trailblazer, envoy, and ion.
• 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.
• 10033034Jan 1, 2010Engine cooling. Saturn chevrolet service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Some 2004-07 saturn ion red line and 2005-07 chevrolet cobalt ss vehicles, equipped with 2.0l 4 cylinder (rpo lsj) engine, may have illumination of the malfunction indicator lamp (mal) and/or lack of engine power. This may be caused by failure of the catalytic converter.
• 10031404Sep 1, 2009Engine cooling. Chevrolet saturn pontiac service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment, engine control module, emission related reprogramming. Engine control modules on certain vehicles may randomly fail to respond to single information requests made by an on board diagnostic (obd) emission test device, generic scan tool, or other aftermarket devices that plug into the vehicle's data…
• 10022958Aug 1, 2009Steering. Diagnostic tips for power steering inoperative/steering wheel hard to turn, power steering message displayed on dic, dtc's c0176, c0176, c0475, c0476, c0550, u2105, u2107 set. *nj updated 2/17/10. *pe updated 3/01/10.
• 10033184Jul 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: blocked shift, gear hop out 1st, 3rd, 5th gear or difficulty shifting. The shift lever on the manual transmissions roll pin can back out and contact the shift cover during a shift event. This can cause an incomplete, blocked shift or difficulty shifting the transmission.
• 10020740Jun 1, 2009Steering. Power steering inoperative/steering wheel hard to turn, pwr str displayed on driver information center (dic). After jump starting the vehicle. *kb (replace fuse and instruct owner how to jump start vehicle). Updated 2/17/10.
• 10022473Apr 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. 4t45 transmission, mil/ses on, dtc p1818, power door locks, cruise control, shift interlock or retractable hardtop inoperative, engine speed revs limited, hybrids-autostop, regen or boost inoperative. (reprogram tcm). *kb updated 11/02/07. *nj updated 8/5/09.
• 10021115Dec 1, 2008Suspension. Information on tire radial force variation (rfv). 2008 and prior gm passenger cars and light duty trucks including 2008 and prior hummer h2, h3 and 2005-08 saab 9-7x and 2000-05 saturn l series and 2003-07 saturn ion. *kb updated 4/11/08. *nj updated 5/27/09.
• 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.
• 10023942Oct 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Information on 4t40-e (mn4) and 4t45-e (mn5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body reconditioning, dtc p0741, p0742, p0751, p0752, p0756, p0757, p1811, harsh shifts, slips, no drive, no reverse.
• 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
• 10022423Aug 13, 2007Seat belts. Passenger seatbelt light on with nobody in the front passenger seat.
• 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.
• 10021121Jan 1, 2007Engine cooling. Lsj, l61, lk5, l52, ll8 engine - reduced engine power, mil/ses light, dtc p1516, p2135, p2138.
• 10021111Jan 1, 2007Air bags. Airbag readiness light on with dtc b0081 or b0092 set in passenger presence system (pps) sdm.
• 10020951Oct 1, 2006Steering. Information on inadvertent turning of key cylinder, loss of electrical system and no dtc's.

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