2004 Saturn Vue Technical Service Bulletins

398 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 Saturn Vue. 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.

• 10138200Nov 12, 2012Equipment, Electrical system, Body and structure. 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…
• 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.
• 10118626Oct 10, 2012Equipment. This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use - Dealer Empowerment Labor Operations and Customer Enthusiasm
• 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.
• 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.
• 10038510Mar 1, 2011Engine cooling. Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris.
• 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.
• 10032327Dec 1, 2009Transmission and drivetrain. Saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. New special reimbursement policy for vehicles equipped with variable transmission with intelligence (vti) transmission-50 percent of transmission repair cost will be paid by gm or customer may elect the option of $5,000 customer credit instead of repair. Csc letter was received.
• 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.
• 10027804Nov 1, 2008Electrical system, Equipment. 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.
• 10021332Apr 1, 2008Exterior lighting. Daytime running lamps (drl) inoperative (inspect/replace drl resistor). *kb updated 7/11/08.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10021338Feb 1, 2007Steering. Information on servicing vehicles using new ignition start switch housing (ignition lock module) without steering column lock.
• 10020923Jan 30, 2007Engine cooling. Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. *kb updated 10/18/07.
• 10020821Jun 1, 2006Engine cooling. Service engine soon (ses)/malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and/or engine driveability concerns.
• 10019228Feb 21, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. M86/m94 transmission information to disassemble third fourth and fifth gear.
• 10019424Feb 9, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Torque converter shudder.
• 10018915Jan 25, 2006Electrical system. Hesitation on acceleration after internal engine repairs - check injector harness orientation.
• 10018547Jan 6, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Remanufactured vt25e transmission quality issues. Inoperative, noise, slip, low pressure or leak related concern.
• 10019511Jan 1, 2006Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission fluid leak from right hand axle seal area.
• 10017374Jan 1, 2006Brakes. Rattle noise from front of vehicle at slow speeds on rough surfaces when brake pedal is not applied.
• 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.
• 10016557Sep 22, 2005Brakes. Anti-lock braking system (abs) light on diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0551 after replacing the ebcm.
• 10016520Sep 20, 2005Vehicle speed control. Supplement to 05-06-01-003a - wrong throttle gasket part number.
• 10017856Sep 1, 2005Electrical system. Svs wrench lamp illuminated with dtc b1372 set and dtcs u2105, u2106, and/or u2108 also set (active or in history).
• 10017570Sep 1, 2005Engine cooling. Fuel nozzle shuts off intermittently or prematurely during fuel fill and/or ses lamp on with dtc p0446 evap vent system performance set.
• 10017501Sep 1, 2005Suspension. Information on identifying proper design level and torque spec change for front lower control arm.
• 10014999Sep 1, 2005Equipment. Updated recreational vehicle towing information and procedures.
• 10017325Apr 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Delayed activation of automatic headlamps in low ambient light conditions.
• 10012749Apr 1, 2005Vehicle speed control. Cruise control inoperative and/or service engine soon (ses) telltale illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0571 stored in powertrain control module (pcm).
• 10015047Mar 1, 2005Electrical system. Service engine soon telltale illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0742.
• 10015043Mar 1, 2005Electrical system. Interior dome lamp will not turn off when doors are closed or horn sounds intermittently in alarm mode.
• 10017447Feb 1, 2005Suspension. Service manual update - lower control arm ball stud nut torque specification changes.
• 10017446Feb 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Intermittent hesitation during vehicle launch.
• 10015762Jan 1, 2005Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel filter replacement. Gm tech link.
• 10016790Dec 1, 2004Equipment. Service manual update-wiper/washer systems schematics.
• 10012747Oct 1, 2004Equipment. Compact disc (cd) will not eject/load or cd function inoperative in 6-disc cd mp3 player/radio.
• 10014251Jul 1, 2004Equipment. Oil life system reset procedures-trucks. Buick terazza 2005, gmc sierra denali 2002-2003, gmc b7 chassis medium duty 2003-2005 and gmc 560 c-series 2003-2005
• 10012701Feb 1, 2004Transmission and drivetrain. On wheel movement in snow or slippery surfaces.

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