2003 Saturn Ion technical service bulletins
499 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2003 Saturn Ion.
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
- Unknown or other
- Electrical system
- Unknown or other
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
- This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the...
- This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement...
- This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License...
- This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR)...
- This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference...
- This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- Engine
- This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter...
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water...
- Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window: electrical heating element
- Unknown or other
- This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic...
- Power train
- This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple...
- Equipment
- Fuel system, gasoline
- Equipment
- This informational bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
- Equipment
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake...
- This informational bulletin provides information on key code security rules and information on GM keycode...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report...
- This informational bulletin provides information on key code security and information on GM key code look...
- Equipment
- This informational bulletin advises of a new fuel injection kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves,...
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Equipment
- Engine
- Equipment
- Electrical system
- Engine
- Equipment
- Engine and engine cooling
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
- Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage
- Equipment: electrical
- Electrical system: software
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This informational bulletin explains how to update the older Onstar module software to new software over GSA.
- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This informational bulletin provides information for dealers how to submit a product information report.
- Electrical system: software
- Steering
- Electrical system: software
- Engine
- This informational bulletin provides information on OnStar® VCIM is currently restricted parts
- Electrical system
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Electrical system
- 14632C
- This Warranty Admin bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures...
- This informational bulletin explains the programming method quick reference guide for the IPC Odometer.
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern
- This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform...
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern
- This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in...
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provides information on vehicles may rock or move slightly forward or rearward...
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
- Equipment: electrical
- This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp...
- This informational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle...
- This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
- This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for...
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Fuel system, gasoline
- OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
- OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that...
- Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
- Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)
- Electrical system
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information to advise dealers about seat belt buckles not operating...
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides information on a GM of Canada OnStar® cellular communication upgrade.
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Electrical system
- This informational bulletin provides technicians with information regarding automatic transmission oil...
- This informational bulletin provides dealership personnel with information on flexible fuel vehicles...
- This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of...
- This informational bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on upgrading certain OnStar...
- This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar® module after Canadian...
- This TSB contains owner notification letter
- Equipment: electrical
- Special Coverage (part name revised)
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- This informational bulletin updates information on electrical ground repairs using new replacement...
- Special coverage (message only - customer letter mailing notification)
- Engine and engine cooling
- Equipment: electrical
- Special coverage (q&a)
- Special coverage. on some vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, the vehicles transmission...
- This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster...
- This information provides the proper way to install the floor mats .
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Special Coverage Adjustment ? Unable to Remove Ignition Key
- Ignition Switch Replacement
- Replace Ignition Key
- This warranty bulletin clarifies the use of dealer empowerment to satisfy the customer.
- This informational bulletin helps the technician quick reference repairs to bulletins as opposed to...
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- This informational bulletin provides a quick guide to updating which model vehicle after replacing the IPC.
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Special coverage
- Fuel system, gasoline
- This informational bulletin provides information on how to use floor mats.
- This information bulletin provides the dealers on how to submit a product information report.
- This information bulletin provides the technician the information on how to properly clean a metal surface...
- This informational bulletin provides information on what products GM has to aid in the eliminating...
- Vehicle Recalls
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- This informational bulletin advises the technician to update the Onstar from an analog system to a digital...
- This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85...
- Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder and Ignition Key
- This informational bulletin is to assist with the identification of issues that are not considered...
- This informational bulletin explains condensation in exterior lights and replacment guidelines for...
- This information bulletin provides the technician with additional information on fixing the vehicle right...
- Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/cd etc.
- Electrical system: software
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- Electrical system: software
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- Equipment
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- This informational bulletin provides directions on submitting different PIRs
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- This informational bulletin provides information on how to save fuel and proper maintenance without using...
- This informational bulletin provides an update for 13-00-89-004C to include updated information.
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047 to add the 2014 model year.
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 04-06-04-047K to add the 2014 model year.
- This informational Bulletin provides a revision for 10-08-110-001 to add the 2012-2014 model years.
- Equipment
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Electrical system
- This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information new tire warranty program and global...
- This informational bulletin provides information on key codes security rules and information on GM key...
- This technical service bulletin provides a revision for 07-08-49-020G to add the 2014 model year and...
- This informational bulletin provides information for Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler Flow Test Essential...
- This informational bulletin provides information for Engine Squealing Type Noise on Start-up or Vibration...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 11-00-89-005D to add additional Mandatory Minimum...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 02-08-98-002C to add the 2010-2013 model years and...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 09-00-89-008 to add model years, update the Labor...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 05-08-48-001B to add 2010-2014 model years and update...
- This informational bulletin provides a revision for 13-00-89-004A to include updated information.
- Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
- This technical bulletin provides Warranty Administration
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 13-00-89-004 to update car issues information for reference...
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 99-04-20-002G to add 2013-2014 model years.
- This technical bulletin provides a revision of 10-00-89-017Z to include updated information.
- This warranty administration bulletin provide policy information on clarification of use-dealer...
- This informational bulletin provides information on fix it right for first time issues.
- This informational bulletin provides information on the appearance of chromed aluminum wheels due to...
- Electrical system
- This warranty administration bulletin provides information on the Clarification of Use for Dealer...
- Electrical system
- Engine and engine cooling
- This informational bulletin provides a list off all the issues revolving around new vehicles for a one...
- This informational bulletin provides information regarding the aftermarket device interference with onstar...
- This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to...
- This informational bulletin provides information and rules for GM keycode look up applicationa dn the key...
- This informational bulletin provides a list of newly released PI and Bulletins in regards to recent...
- This informational bulletin provides a single point reference and strategy document to aid in reducing...
- Service brakes
- Electrical system
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- This warranty administrational bulletin provides information on Clarification of Use
- This informational bulletin provides information on newly release bulletins used to fi the vehicles in the...
- Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle
- General motors: information provided by bulletin for all 2012 and prior general motor trucks and passenger...
- Saturn: low brake fluid warning and/or red brake light on due to possible brake fluid reservoir or fluid...
- Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris
- Cluck, thump or rattle noise from front suspension while driving over rough road conditions or when...
- Normal operating characteristics of electric power steering (EPS) system during extended lock-to-lock...
- Saturn service campaign: new special reimbursement policy for vehicles equipped with variable transmission...
- Diagnostic tips for power steering inoperative/steering wheel hard to turn, power steering message...
- Chevrolet/pontiac/saturn: blocked shift, gear hop out 1ST, 3RD, 5TH gear or difficulty shifting
- Power steering inoperative/steering wheel hard to turn, pwr str displayed on driver information center (DIC)
- Information on tire radial force variation (RFV)
- General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation.
- Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: special coverage...
- Trailer, recreational and disabled vehicle towing information
- General motors: information on tire radial force variation
- Clunk noise in steering system at slow speeds while turning and/or driving over bumps
- MG3, M86 transaxle grinding/whining noise in 3RD or 4TH gear, excessive engagement or disengagement effort...
- Floor plan corrosion (RUST) perforation in battery compartment
- Parts update - timing chain tensioner design change
- Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage
- Information on inadvertent turning of key cylinder, loss of electrical system and no dtc's
- BCM service part not available for TSB 04-08-45-005C
- No crank, no start when ambient temperatures is cold - diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) B2960 and or B3033...
- M86/M94 transmission information to disassemble third fourth and fifth gear
- Service engine soon light due to P0300 - inspect fuel system for rust contamination
- Hesitation on acceleration after internal engine repairs - check injector harness orientation
- Fuel tank is slow to fill and/or DTC P0446 - inspect evap vent pipe
- Remanufactured VT25E transmission quality issues
- Incorrect mileage displayed after programming a new BCM
- Water leaks into passenger compartment with vehicle in incline/uphill position
- No movement in drive or reverse with or without diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P1758, P1758, P1882,...
- Identifying correct design level of rear axle assembly
- Transaxle slips, no third gear, engine flare during shift after transaxle service
- Sulfur odor from exhaust
- Service engine soon (SES) light and severe engine misfire on cylinders 1 and 4 or cylinders 2 and 3
- Power steering inoperative/steering wheel hard to turn, pwr str message displayed on driver information...
- Trailer, recreational and disabled vehicle towing information
- Rear defogger grid inoperative or incomplete defogging of rear glass
- Oil life system reset procedures - cars
- Premature and/or irregular tire wear
- Engine stalls, loss of electrical systems, and no diagnostic trouble code (DTC)
- Engine flare during 2-3 shift, most noticeable during light to moderate acceleration
- Service information regarding saturn rear drum wheel cylinder inspections
- Turn signal indicator flashing faster than normal and corresponding front turn signal bulb inoperative
- Intermittent no movement in drive or reverse with or without diagnostic trouble codes
- Low speed grind noise and or hesitation while driving
- Engine flare during 2-3 shift most noticeable during light to moderate acceleration
- Service engine soon telltale illuminated with diagnostic trouble code P0742
- Intermittent hesitation during vehicle launch
- Recreational and disabled vehicle towing information
- Vehicle does not shift or move after running for a period of time and/or check engine light is on and DTC...
- UPDATE-2003-2004 ion sedan turn signal lamp/drl saturn letter to owners
- Daytime running lights (DRL) / turn signal bulb
- Generation 5 onstar steering wheel control function
- Low speed coast grinding noise and/or hesitation at vehicle launch - technical service bulletin
- Air conditioning (a/c) condensation leaking onto the vehicle floor during times of a/c usage
- Aftermarket window tinting scratched or torn
- Sunroof drain hose rattle
- Engine flare during 2-3 shift, most noticeable during light to moderate acceleration
- Erratic engine speed control at closed throttle
- Revised VT25E (VTI) spacer plate available
- Heater-ventilation-air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor click/tick or chirping noise
- Temperature/mode control knobs may not rotate, air flow restricted, or HVAC mode door gasket or...
- Squeak/itch noise from rear seat when driving on rough surfaces
- Grind/rattle noise from transaxle in park and neutral after an extended cold soak following case cover...
- Creaking/squeaking noise from the front suspension when turning the steering wheel
- Oil life system reset procedures - cars
- Return form for compact discs (CDS) or digital versatile discs (DVDS) that are stuck in cd player when...
- Additional power distribution information for body control module electrical (BCM elect) fuse in the...
- One or both daytime running lamps (DRL) are inoperative, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B3948 and/or B3949...
- Sunroof inoperative and/or inside rearview mirror electrical functions inoperative
- Squeak, rattle, pop or clunk noise from front of vehicle during suspension movement
- Service manual update regarding tightening procedure and specification for the ball joint-to-steering...
- Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) PO132, P0138, or P0172 diagnostic enhancements
- (Engine control module / transmission control module) ECM/TCM ignition module ground location change. tt mj
- Anaerobic sealant application requirements for VT25E transaxle
- Rattle noise from steering column
- Saturn field product reminder- vehicle fix it right the first time issues, parts restriction information...
- Instrument cluster needle pointers do not light up when key is in the run position and the headlamps are...
- Oil leak from front cover seal during extremely cold weather
- Low volume ticking noise, radio volume resolution or cd will not load/eject
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) service engine soon telltale illuminated, diagnostic trouble code (DTC)...
- Service manual update - hood opening procedure for inoperative hood latch
- Service manual update regarding the cruise control inoperative/malfunctioning diagnostic table
- Hood latch release cable frozen/seized
- 1-2 and/or 2-3 upshift delay, harsh tip-in downshift, erratic engagement of down slope mode
- Special policy adjustment - extended transmission warranty coverage for the variable transmission with...
- Service support and technical assistance for onstar and/or XM radio
- Service manual updated - body control module (BCM) connector C3 and C4 illustrations
- Hiss/chirp noise in park or neutral
- On wheel movement in snow or slippery surfaces
- Speedometer fluctuation
- 2003-2004 generation 5 onstar steering wheel control function explanation
- No reverse after case cover assembly replaced
- 02-05 onstar equipped vehicles emitting beeping noise before connecting to onstar
- No forward or reverse gears or line pressure after a valve body replacement on a VT25E transaxle
- Delay into reverse or no reverse after valvebody replacement
- No selection fir saturn when programming a saturn vehilcle
- Gap is present between the front fascia and headlamp assembly
- Compact discs (CDS) skip in single cd player
- Squeak or squeal noise while turning vehicle
- Service information regarding 2002 and 2003 model year VT25E transaxle replacement with 2004 model year...
- Service manual update regarding troubleshooting table for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0621
- Water enters passenger compartment, creaking noise from door while driving and/or rear door header seal...
- Fluid dripping on driver's floormat
- Excessive fuel pump buzzing, growling noise, vibration from rear of vehicle
- Service procedure to verify proper valet key functions prior to customer delivery
- Service manual update regarding troubleshooting table for diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0621
- Service manual update for headlamp wiring harness replacement
- Slight loss of coolant or low coolant light coming on with no signs of external leaks. also the engine may...
- Installation of remote keyless entry (RKE) to ION2 vehicles
- Front side door lock cylinder is missing or does not sit flush to the outer door panel
- Service information regarding transaxle poor performance after case cover replacement, diagnostic trouble...
- Service information regarding design change to the manual transmission shift control housing and the...
- Rear fascia paint is scuffed below rear compartment lid applique
- Changes to the AM/FM stereo and audio disc player radio on-board diagnostic modes and cd load operation
- AF23-5 transaxle replacement and transmission control module (TCM) reprogramming
- Wet and/or stained trim carpeting in right rear area of trunk
- Oil filter cap assembly and oil filter element design change
- Service manual update for VT25E (VTI) transmission front differential carrier thrust washer
- Clarification of labor codes used for reprogramming vehicle controllers
- Water leaks into the front driver and/or passenger foot wells near the front speaker grill area after...
- Windshield wipers chatter or hop across windshield during wiper operation
- Revised saturn radio lockout code phone number
- Roof panel flexing during sunroof operation or sunroof rattling on rough road surfaces
- Service manual update regarding updated mini schematic, diagnostic trouble code (DTC) C0267, in the...
- Six-disc radio will not load, eject and/or play compact discs (CDS)
- 1ST design AF23-5 transaxle replacements with 2ND design transaxles
- Revised HVAC compressor clutch does not engage diagnostic table
- Timing chain design change and revised service procedures
- Service manual update for 2003 saturn ion body and accessories service manual regarding stop lamp switch...
- Rear outer door panel cracking at front upper mounting bolt/bumper location
- Service manual update - revised torque specification for VT23E (VTI) transaxle variable driven pulley...
- Service manual update for VT25E (VTI) transmission fluid pump pressure relief valve
- HVAC blower motor inoperative and/or blower speed is higher/lower than requested speed
- Inside rear view mirror compass will not display all 8 compass directions
- Check engine light (service engine soon) illuminated, diagnostic trouble code P1683 and/or P0116 set
- VT25E (VTI) transaxle off-vehicle repair authorization
- Clutch makes chatter/rattling noise and/or will not release when clutch pedal is fully depressed
- Design change to water pump used on L61 engine
- Revised fuel inlet pipe to rail connection procedure and torque specification
- Engine coolant leak from coolant pump drain plug
- Service manual update for certain 2003 models volume i preliminary service manual regarding ignition lock...
- Subject regarding california vehicle code requirements regarding tire chain disclosure
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