2001 Saturn LS technical service bulletins
191 technical service bulletins and manufacturer communications cover the 2001 Saturn LS.
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.
- 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 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.
- 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 service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist...
- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- This bulletin provides an updated repair procedure to correct a customer concern of a musty odor from A/C...
- 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...
- Equipment adaptive/mobility
- Structure: body: hood
- Electrical system: software
- Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
- 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 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...
- This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle...
- This informational bulletin provides information on Part Restriction and Ordering Process Information for...
- OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that...
- This informational bulletin provides information to assist dealership personnel with the identification of...
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- Vehicle Recalls
- Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- Refinishing Aluminum Wheels
- Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component...
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 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...
- Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris
- Saturn: E109213-FUEL smell/odor or leak near fuel tank area engineering information)
- Information on tire radial force variation (RFV)
- Trailer, recreational and disabled vehicle towing information
- General motors: information on tire radial force variation
- Information on 4T40-E (MN4) and 4T45-E (MN5) front wheel drive automatic transmission valve body...
- Parts update - timing chain tensioner design change
- Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage
- Timing belt replacement
- Hesitation on acceleration after internal engine repairs - check injector harness orientation
- Tick noise from engine
- Trailer, recreational and disabled vehicle towing information
- Ignition key will not rotate back to off position or shift lever will not move out of park
- Service wrench and ses telltale may be illuminated and transaxle may shift harshly
- Service information regarding saturn rear drum wheel cylinder inspections
- Power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis
- Recreational and disabled vehicle towing information
- Service engine soon (SES) telltale illuminated with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCS) P0171, P0172, P0174...
- Service engine soon (SES) and/or reduced power lamp illuminating following cold engine start up in...
- Steering wheel shake or vibration at highway speeds
- Service engine soon (SES) lamp illuminated with DTC P0135 HO2S heater circuit performance bank 1 sensor 1...
- Fuel gauge displays an erratic or false reading or no start condition after vehicle is shut off with low...
- Information on intermittent dimming (flickering) of headlamps and/or instrument panel lighting-normal...
- Service information regarding engine support during removal of right front engine mount assembly
- Clunk noise from front of vehicle during turning maneuver/steering wheel rotation
- Return form for compact discs (CDS) or digital versatile discs (DVDS) that are stuck in cd player when...
- Service manual update for engine block clearance, cylinder head clearance and fastener torque specifications
- Information regarding air conditioning (a/c) compressor noise at engine start (a/c or defrost mode...
- Saturn field product reminder- vehicle fix it right the first time issues, parts restriction information...
- Service vehicle soon lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1811 maximum adapt and long shifts
- Oil leak from front cover seal during extremely cold weather
- Blue smoke at engine start-up
- Dark rectangles or circles in the center of the roof
- Thump noise/vibration/flat spotted tires on vehicle
- Aux coolant pump will not connect to replacement radiator
- Ses illuminated engine miss/misfire feel or rough idle
- No selection fir saturn when programming a saturn vehilcle
- Pop noise from engine area during heavy throttle input
- Routing the longer tuned power steering hose per TSB 03-02-32-045
- Compact discs (CDS) skip in single cd player
- Little or no windshield solvent coming from washer nozzles
- Changes to the AM/FM stereo and audio disc player radio on-board diagnostic modes and cd load operation
- Malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) service engine soon telltale lamp on, reduced power lamp may illuminate...
- Intermittent security telltale illumination and/or diagnostic trouble code B2960
- Moan or groan noise when turning steering wheel at low speeds
- Oil filter cap assembly and oil filter element design change
- Clarification of labor codes used for reprogramming vehicle controllers
- Odor from air conditioning at vehicle start-up
- Bleeding procedure for hydraulic clutch release system including clutch actuator cylinder
- Timing chain design change and revised service procedures
- Service manual update - revised engine torque specification table
- Service manual update regarding the use of saturn special tool J-42065 crank hub holding tool
- Service manual update for removal of the sealer used on oil pump gasket during oil pump installation
- Defroster grille popping noise encountered during cold temperatures
- Information for concerns on noise heard through the audio system when another electrical component is...
- Service information regarding the engine control module (ECM) connector and terminal locations on saturn...
- Loose or torn seat covers
- Service information regarding elimination of auxiliary water pump and instructions to install 2ND design...
- Service information regarding elimination of auxiliary water pump and instruments to install 2ND design...
- Whistle noise from power steering while turning left
- Service information regarding redesigned wiper linkage and new service procedures
- Subject regarding service engine soon (SES) lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P1441 set...
- Subject regarding service manual update for body /electrical volume II service manuals regarding liftgate...
- Some consumers may complain about a steering wheel shake or vibration felt when driving vehicle at highway...
- Subject regarding service manual update for chassis service manualss regarding alignment specifications...
- Subject regarding service manual update for transaxle service manuals regarding new differential ring gear...
- Subject regarding installation procedures for standard HVAC controller with 3RD mounting boss
- Subject regarding service manual update for engine service manuals regarding evaporative emission (EVAP)...
- Subject regarding service information regarding new design line pressure control solenoids
- Subject regarding mass air flow sensor failure due to oil contamination of sensor membrane (install new...
- Service information regarding power steering system noise and/or leak diagnosis
- Subject regarding squeak, rattle and poor fit from defroster grille (install redesigned defroster grille) jg
- Customers may complain of rear door glass being inoperative or operates erractically
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide new positive and negative battery cable replacement procedures
- Subject regarding service manual update for engine service manuals regarding new positive and negative...
- Some consumers may complain that the rear door glass is inoperative or displays erratic operation
- Subject regarding service manual update for engine service manuals regarding balance shaft timing procedure
- Subject regarding service information on new oil cooler cover sealant
- Subject regarding inaccurate odometer reading after loss of battery power
- Information regarding whistle noise under certain engine operating conditions
- Subject regarding inaccurate odometer reading after loss of battery power
- Subject regarding whistle noise under certain engine operating consitions
- Information on service engine soon lamp illuminated
- Some vehicles may experience steering wheel shake or vibration at highway speeds
- Service information regarding design change to thermostat housing, thermostat housing bolts, and...
- Some customers may comment about the headliner sagging or hanging too low at the rear of the sunroof opening
- Some customers may complain about a vibration or boom noise inside the vehicle while at idle and the air...
- Some customers may comment about a vibration or boom noise inside the vehicle while at idle and the air...
- Subject regarding headliner sags or hangs too low at rear of sunroof opening
- Service manual update regarding front seat cushion cover/pad removal and installation
- Service manual update for chassis service manuals regarding front strut assembly procedure
- Subject regarding service manual and quick reference specifications guide update regarding incorrect...
- Subject regarding service manual update for chassis service manuals regarding front strut assembly procedure
- Information on malfunction indicator lamp service engine soon telltale coming on
- Some customers may complain about the service engine soon telltale and/or the reduced power telltale coming on
- Service manual regarding solenoid circuit schematic, input speed sensor performance, and input speed...
- Service manual update for engine service manuals regarding cruise control diagnostics
- The engine cranks but will not start and/or decklid release is inoperative
- Information regarding engine oil leaks and/or engine coolant leaks, on V-6 engines
- Information regarding engine oil leaks and or engine coolant leaks
- Subject regarding front and rear suspension torque specifications
- Information on front brake rotor minimum thickness after refinish and discard thickness specifications
- Some customers may comment about water leaking into the passenger compartment and / or rear compartment /...
- Concerns that the rear fascia to quarter panel is not correctly aligned
- Some customers may comment about the headliner sagging orh anging too low at the rear of the sunroof opening
- Customers may comment about a rattle type noise that seems to be coming from rear of vehicle when...
- Experiencing rattle noises heard in area of dome lamp, sunroof, orheadliner duringnormal operating conditions
- Service information regarding redesigned oil filter element and oil filter cap
- Service manual update for 2000 and 2001 l-series body electrical volume i and volume II service manuals...
- Customers may complain of headliner sagging or hanging too low at the rear of the sunroof opening
- Customers may complain of water leaking into the passenger compartment and/or rear compartment cargo area
- Customers may complain that the rear fascia to quarter panel is not correctly aligned
- Customers may complain of a rattle type noise that seems to be coming from rear of vehicle when traveling...
- Some customers may complain of rattle noises heard in area of dome lamp, sunroof, or headliner during...
- Service manual revision on body electrical volume i and volume II
- Information regarding 1ST and 2ND design oil filter elements and oil filter caps available for the 4...
- Information regarding front brake rotor minimum thickness after refinish and discard thickness specificatons
- The purpose of this bulletin is to provide an updated programming procedure for the customer programmable...
- Information regarding an updated programming procedure for the customer programmable automatic door lock...
- Some customers may comment of poor remote keyless entry (RKE) range while trying to lock or unlock...
- Vehicles equipped with remote keyless entry up to and including VIN 1Y570729 may experience poor remote...
- This purpose of this bulletin is to update engine cooling fan schematics
- Some customers may comment tht the ignition key will not turn out of the lock position
- Some customers may comment about the engine cranks but will not start and / or the engine starts and then...
- Some customers may comment about the engine running rough at idle after a cold engine start in ambient...
- Some customers may comment about intermittent click / tick noise coming from engine compartment
- Some ls 300 and lw 300 model vehibles may exhibit a vibration or boom noise inside the vehicle while at...
- Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) service engine soon is illuminated...
- Experiencing rattle noises heard from the area of dome lamp, sunroof, or headliner during normal operating...
- Some vehicles built before and including VIN 1Y530200 may exhibit windshield wipers that chatter or hop...
- Customers may comment the service engine soon lamp is illuminated and / or the transaxle shifts are harsh...
- Some customers may comment about the headliner sagging or hanging too low at the rear of the sunroof opening
- On some vehicles, the engine will start and then stalls, engine cranks but will not start, or engine...
- The purpose of this bulletin is to inform saturn retailer personnel of the system function and procedure...
- Some customers may comment regarding a steering wheel shake or vibration felt when driving vehicle at...
- The driver's side 6-WAY power seat functions are inoperative
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