2005 Saab 9-3 service bulletins & manufacturer communications

104 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Saab 9-3. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
  PIP5601C · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jul 18, 2025
• This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminate…
  PIT5074R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 30, 2025
• This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminate…
  PIT5074R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 30, 2025
• This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminate…
  PIT5074R · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 30, 2025
• This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
  02-00-89-002X · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 9, 2024
• This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibr…
  PIT3271P · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Sep 6, 2024
• Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which mo…
  General Communication · Service campaign · Electrical System · issued Aug 26, 2024
• This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
  01-06-01-011P · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 5, 2024
• This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or mi…
  16-NA-383 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jun 28, 2024
• This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
  18-NA-099 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 17, 2024
• This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4…
  24-NA-098 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 6, 2024
• This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
  08-07-30-035H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued May 16, 2024
• This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support t…
  09-00-89-008G · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued May 7, 2024
• The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diag…
  13-08-116-001J · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 30, 2024
• This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
  10-08-45-001H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 28, 2024
• This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or …
  16-NA-383 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 13, 2024
• This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts …
  22-NA-074 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 22, 2024
• This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
  PI1394B · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 12, 2024
• This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
  02-08-42-001J · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jan 12, 2024
• This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing v…
  03-00-91-001I · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Nov 6, 2023
• This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
  17-NA-170 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Oct 6, 2023
• This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
  01-06-01-011O · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 6, 2023
• This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
  10-00-89-006J · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 26, 2023
• This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. and Canada Dealers Only).
  02-00-89-002W · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 26, 2023
• This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and pre…
  18-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 24, 2023
• This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
  01-06-01-011N · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 30, 2023
• The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diag…
  13-08-116-001I · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 29, 2023
• This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
  02-00-89-002V · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2023
• This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
  17-NA-170 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Apr 27, 2023
• This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
  19-NA-219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2023
• This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
  08-07-30-035G · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 6, 2023
• This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
  19-NA-219 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 23, 2023
• This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
  22-NA-009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 17, 2023
• This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
  17-NA-073 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 21, 2023
• This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
  01-08-42-001O · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 15, 2023
• This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field Product Report (FPR) (U.S. Dealers Only).
  02-00-89-002U · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 20, 2023
• This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support t…
  09-00-89-008F · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 21, 2022
• This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibr…
  PIT3271N · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 29, 2022
• This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts …
  22-NA-074 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 9, 2022
• This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
  10-00-89-006I · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 7, 2022
• The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other diag…
  13-08-116-001H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 16, 2022
• This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
  06-00-89-031H · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Sep 16, 2022
• This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
  22-NA-009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 14, 2022
• This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
  01-06-01-011M · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 13, 2022
• This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
  22-NA-009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 15, 2022
• This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
  12-00-89-003B · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 2, 2022
• This informational bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
  01-00-89-010P · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 13, 2022
• This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts …
  22-NA-074 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 31, 2022
• This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
  22-NA-009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 22, 2022
• This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibr…
  PIT3271M · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Mar 7, 2022
• This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibr…
  PIT3271K · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Nov 11, 2020
• Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
  150089005A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2017
• Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what …
  150089004B · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Oct 1, 2017
• IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
  070849020M · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 1, 2017
• This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads. The…
  PIT5074J · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 30, 2016
• This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
  PI1394A · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 29, 2016
• This preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have low oil pressure message. Technician may also find a diagnostic troub…
  PIP4786C · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 15, 2016
• This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
  030603004R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 12, 2016
• This informational bulletin explains the use of diesel fuel additives in an engine, are not required unless the customer desires additives to prevent fuel concerns depending on fue…
  030604017I · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 2, 2016
• This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
  000601012F · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 2, 2016
• This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
  000601026I · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 1, 2016
• This preliminary information communication advises the technician that ,when testing any circuit for open or resistance, it is imperative that all related terminal pin fit and tens…
  PIP5094A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 14, 2016
• This preliminary information communication advises the technician if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade, to contact the gm techn…
  PIT5485B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 27, 2016
• This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair the concern. The vehicle's xm radio only has xm preveiw channels.
  PIC5088F · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 21, 2016
• This preliminary information communication advises the technician on the steps for diagnosing the concern. The vehicle may be unable to connect to onstar using the white, blue or r…
  PIT5389A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 19, 2016
• This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. A customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar t…
  PIC5050A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 19, 2016
• This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery par…
  PIC4935E · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 19, 2016
• This preliminary information communication provides information to help the dealership technicians perform a parasitic drain test for the onstar module. When performing battery par…
  PIC-4935-E · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 19, 2016
• This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on repairing the concern. A customer may identify a concern of unable to reactivate a vehicle's onstar t…
  PIC-5050-A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 19, 2016
• This preliminary information communication advises the technician, if unable to place an onstar call in the ignition on mode after the onstar canada upgrade to contact the gm techn…
  PIT5485A · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 8, 2016
• This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or w…
  PIC5260A · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 5, 2016
• This preliminary information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Vehicle's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse, and/or w…
  PIC-5260-A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Apr 5, 2016
• OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
  06-00-89-031D · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2015
• OnStar® Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar® stating that "We recently tried to provide a software update to the OnStar® hardware in …
  15-NA-079 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2015
• OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
  06-00-89-031D · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 1, 2015
• J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
  PIT5074H · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 1, 2014
• J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
  PIT5074H · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 1, 2014
• XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
  PIT5353 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2014
• A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
  PIT5099A · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 1, 2014
• Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
  PIT5264B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 1, 2014
• Vehicle Recalls
  Recalls · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 30, 2014
• Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
  PIC5588B · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2014
• Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
  PIT4864F · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2014
• Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
  PIT5264 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 1, 2014
• Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straighten…
  99-08-51-007F · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2014
• Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straighten…
  99-08-51-007F · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2014
• Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of …
  PI0281D · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2014
• Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of …
  PI0281D · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 1, 2014
• Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
  130089009 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 1, 2013
• 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 mirrio…
  PI0373A · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Oct 15, 2012
• Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
  PIC5588A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 1, 2012
• Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm updated 12/6/11. *pe
  05-09-40-002E · Technical service bulletin · Seat Belts · issued Oct 1, 2011
• Saab: accelerator pedal position sensor dtcs set in ecm 2003-2009 saab. App sensor dtc's of p2122-00, p2123-00, p2126-00, p2127-00, p2128-00, and/or p2138-00 in the ecm. These dtc'…
  PIC-4603A · Technical service bulletin · Vehicle Speed Control · issued Aug 1, 2010
• Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. On certain vehicles, particles of gravel or stones may collect between the coil spring and the lower spring seat…
  MI-731-2726 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Jan 1, 2010
• Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Under certain circumstances control module's analogue inputs may produce invalid signal. This means the soft top…
  MI-811-2716 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 1, 2009
• General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe
  08089-B · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2008
• General motors: some vehicles may experience a condition where the fuel tank cap won't tighten properly, or fuel tank cap won't come off, or is broken. These conditions may also ca…
  SB-07053 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2008
• Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-fuel tank filler cap. A condition where the fuel tank cap won't tighten properly, or…
  07-053 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2008
• Saab service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-fuel tank filler cap. Vehicle may experience a condition where the fuel tank cap won…
  07-053 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jun 1, 2008
• Buick cadillac chevrolet gmc hummer oldsmobile pontiac saab saturn service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Special coverage adjustment-analog onstar deactiva…
  08-089 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 1, 2008
• Abs, red brake ,svc and 4wd light on hvac blower inoperative. *ak updated 1/30/08. *nj
  3832 · Technical service bulletin · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · issued Dec 1, 2007
• Updating the software for sunroof pinch protection. *tt
  8122532 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Feb 1, 2005
• Supplemental pdi check. *eh
  1002516 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2004
• Supplemental pdi check. *eh
  1002517 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 1, 2004