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2008 Saab Safety Test Ratings
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Not Tested
 
Service Bulletins for 2008 Saab
2008 SAAB 9-3
Bulletin Number: 04012008
FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 3859
LOW OIL PRESSURE - INSPECT OIL FILTER FOR DAMAGE. *KB UPDATED 10/18/07. *NJ
2008 SAAB 9-5
Bulletin Number: 04012008
FUEL PUMP/FUEL GAUGE DIAGNOSIS/REPLACEMENT. *NJ
2008 SAAB 9-7X
Bulletin Number: 010842001
HEADLAMPS CONDENSATION AND REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. KAPERII. *TT 1993-2008 GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS INCLUDING SATURN. *KB UPDATED 2/26/08. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 010866007
CENTER HIGH-MOUNT STOP LAMP (CHMSL) APPLIQUE LOOSE (RE-TAPE APPLIQUE) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ
Bulletin Number: 010866007
CENTER HIGH-MOUNT STOP LAMP (CHMSL) APPLIQUE LOOSE (RE-TAPE APPLIQUE) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ
Bulletin Number: 040310001
TIRE PUNCTURE REPAIR PROCEDURES FOR ALL CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS. 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS & LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) AND HUMMER H2, H3 AND SAAB 9-7X. *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED 4/11/08. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 04-06-01-029
UNNECESSARY ENGINE CRANKCASE AND SUBSYSTEMS FLUSHING SERVICES, ADDITIVE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROPER UTILIZATION OF GM SIMPLIFIED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE. 2008 AND PRIOR GM CARS AND TRUCKS. *TT UPDA
Bulletin Number: 050310003
LOW TIRE PRESSURE, LEAKING CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS (REPAIR WITH ADHESIVE SEALANT). 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CAR AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) AND HUMMER H2, H3 AND SAAB 9-7X WITH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 050604035
USAGE OF E85 FUELS IN GM VEHICLES. 1997 - 2008 ALL GM CARS AND TRUCKS. 1997 - 2008 ALL SATURN VEHICLES. *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED ON 10/22/07. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 050604035
USAGE OF E85 FUELS IN GM VEHICLES. 1997 - 2008 ALL GM CARS AND TRUCKS. 1997 - 2008 ALL SATURN VEHICLES. *TT UPDATED. *KB UPDATED ON 10/22/07. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 050940002
SAFETY BELT LOCKING CONDITIONS (NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC). 2005-2008 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) . *TT UPDATED 04-27-07. *KB UPDATED 11/29/07. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 050940002
SAFETY BELT LOCKING CONDITIONS (NORMAL OPERATING CHARACTERISTIC). 2005-2008 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) . *TT UPDATED 04-27-07. *KB UPDATED 11/29/07. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 06-06-04-035
USE OF E85 FUELS IN VEHICLES NOT CERTIFIED BY GM AS BEING FLEXFUEL COMPATIBLE / AFTERMARKET CONVERSION OF VEHICLES TO OPERATE ON E85 FUELS. 2008 & PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS NOT FLEXFUEL (E85) COMPATIBLE (INCLUDING SATURN), HUM
Bulletin Number: 070139007
EI07213 - NO COLD AIR FROM VENTS, A/C INOPERATIVE, BLOWS WARM AIR (RESET HVAC CONTROL MODULE) *NJ
Bulletin Number: 070316002
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM CONCERNS. *KB 2008 PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN). UPDATED 2/26/08. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 070604019
INTERMITTENT MIL/SES, DTC P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR). 2005-2008 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS INCLUDING SATURN. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 070604019
INTERMITTENT MIL/SES, DTC P2138 WITH REDUCED ENGINE POWER (REPAIR INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP) TO BODY HARNESS CONNECTOR). 2005-2008 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS INCLUDING SATURN. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 070845002
SERVICE ALERT: CONCERNS WITH AFTERMARKET FUSES IN GM VEHICLES 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) *NJ
Bulletin Number: 070845002
SERVICE ALERT: CONCERNS WITH AFTERMARKET FUSES IN GM VEHICLES 2008 AND PRIOR GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN) *NJ
Bulletin Number: 070852003
REAR LIFTGATE GLASS MAY NOT LOCK WHEN USING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE), KEY FOB TRANSMITTER OR DOOR LOCK SWITCH, AND/OR LIFTGATE HATCH OR LIFTGATE GLASS MAY LOCK THEN UNLOCK WHEN REAR LIFTGATE GLASS BUTTON IS DEPRESSED (REPOSITION LOCK CYL
Bulletin Number: 070852003
REAR LIFTGATE GLASS MAY NOT LOCK WHEN USING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE), KEY FOB TRANSMITTER OR DOOR LOCK SWITCH, AND/OR LIFTGATE HATCH OR LIFTGATE GLASS MAY LOCK THEN UNLOCK WHEN REAR LIFTGATE GLASS BUTTON IS DEPRESSED (REPOSITION LOCK CYL
Bulletin Number: 08-03-10-006
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT, TIRE AIR LOSS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALUMINUM WHEEL BEAD SEAT CORROSION (CLEAN AND RESURFACE WHEEL BEAD SEAT) FOR CERTAIN 2000-2009 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN).
Bulletin Number: 08-03-10-006
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT, TIRE AIR LOSS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALUMINUM WHEEL BEAD SEAT CORROSION (CLEAN AND RESURFACE WHEEL BEAD SEAT) FOR CERTAIN 2000-2009 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN).
Bulletin Number: 08-03-10-006
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT, TIRE AIR LOSS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALUMINUM WHEEL BEAD SEAT CORROSION (CLEAN AND RESURFACE WHEEL BEAD SEAT) FOR CERTAIN 2000-2009 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN).
Bulletin Number: 08-03-10-006
TIRE SLOWLY GOES FLAT, TIRE AIR LOSS, LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, ALUMINUM WHEEL BEAD SEAT CORROSION (CLEAN AND RESURFACE WHEEL BEAD SEAT) FOR CERTAIN 2000-2009 GM PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS (INCLUDING SATURN).
Bulletin Number: 08-07-30-023
4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM OIL PUMP OR BELL HOUSING AREA (REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER HUB-TO-OIL PUMP SEAL ASSEMBLY). ATTN: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 2007. *PE
Bulletin Number: 08-07-30-023
4L60-E/4L65-E/4L70-E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK FROM OIL PUMP OR BELL HOUSING AREA (REPLACE TORQUE CONVERTER HUB-TO-OIL PUMP SEAL ASSEMBLY). ATTN: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 2007. *PE
Bulletin Number: 1996584
BOOM/RUMBLING NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEED *NJ
Bulletin Number: 3136
SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH. DAMAGED 2-4 OR 3-4 CLUTCH. *KB UPDATED 10/31/07. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 3136
SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH. DAMAGED 2-4 OR 3-4 CLUTCH. *KB UPDATED 10/31/07. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 3222
INTERMITTENT BOOM, RUMBLING NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TT UPDATED 2/27/08. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 3222
INTERMITTENT BOOM, RUMBLING NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. *TT UPDATED 2/27/08. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 4011
AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. *KB UPDATED ON 12/13/07. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 4011
AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON. *KB UPDATED ON 12/13/07. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 4143
ABS LIGHT ON DTC C0040 STORED. *KB UPDATED ON 09/21/07. *NJ
Bulletin Number: 4486
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS WHEN PROGRAMMING THE MILEAGE OR THE HOURS INTO AN EXCHANGE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER THAT IS RECEIVED FROM AN ELECTRONIC SERVICE CENTER (ESC). *NJ
Bulletin Number: 4540
VEHICLE SHAKES OR VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *NJ UPDATED 8/25/08. *PE
Bulletin Number: 4540
VEHICLE SHAKES OR VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *NJ UPDATED 8/25/08. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIP4329
CURRENT OR INTERMITTENT DTC P0741 TCC STUCK OFF. EQUIPPED WITH 4L60E, 4L65E OR 4L70E (RPO M30, M32, M70) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *NJ
Bulletin Number: PIP-4361B
GMC: INTERMITTENT SES LIGHT DUE TO DTCS P013B AND/OR P0411 DTC. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIP-4361B
GMC: INTERMITTENT SES LIGHT DUE TO DTCS P013B AND/OR P0411 DTC. *PE
Bulletin Number: PIT4576
SERVICE STABILITRAK INDICATOR ILLUMINATED DTC C0131. *NJ
Bulletin Number: PIT4594
VARIOUS ELECTRICAL CONCERNS MIL SES ABS LIGHT LAMP OR INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. *NJ
 
Recalls for 2008 Saab
2008 SAAB 5-Sep
NHTSA Campaign ID: 08V160000
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Manufacture Dates: 07/01/2007 - 02/28/2008
Potential Units Affected: 57389
Defect Description:
SAAB IS RECALLING 57,389 MY 2002-2008 9-5 SERIES VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING COMPLIANCE TESTING, ONE OF THE UPPER INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD'S REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS MAY OCCUR.
Action to take:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A-PILLAR TRIM WITH IMPROVED ENERGY-ABSORBING CAPABILITY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SAAB AT 1-800-955-9007.


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