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Saturn Aura 2008

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
PIP-4990	12/01/2011		10043320	Buick/chevrolet/gmc/pontiac/saturn: some model year vehicles may experience service engine soon (ses) lamp illuminated. issue may be caused by the control solenoid/module assembly or may have damaged or poor terminals for under hood fuse	03/13/2012
PIP-4495C	03/01/2011		10038510	Ready	06/16/2011
PIP-4495C	03/01/2011		10038510	Gm: there may be noise coming from the cylinder head, because of low oil pressure which is caused by debris. *rm	06/16/2011
08-06-01-011H	02/01/2011		10038261	Ready	06/14/2011
08-06-01-011H	02/01/2011		10038261	Gm: check engine light is on with multiple trouble codes present. *rm	06/14/2011
PIC-5234B	12/01/2010		10037812	Gm: the vehicle won't start or crank. this could be a result of a broken shift cable or battery ground problems. *rm	06/06/2011
PIC-5234B	12/01/2010		10037812	Ready	06/06/2011
SB-08-06-01-006	11/01/2010		10037543	Gm: there may be a squealing noise or vibration from the engine on start-up. a ring in the crankshaft may be slipping. *rm	05/25/2011
SB-08-06-01-006	11/01/2010		10037543	Ready	05/25/2011
PIP-4858	11/01/2010		10037498	Ready	05/24/2011
PIP-4858	11/01/2010		10037498	Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. *rm	05/24/2011
SB-07-06-04-023A	07/01/2009		10032204	Chevrolet/saturn: difficulty filling fuel tank, mil/ses light illuminated dtc p0446 - evaporative emissions (evap) vent system performance (inspect/clean evap canister vent valve solenoid and install screen). *pe	02/17/2010
SB-09-06-04-007A	04/01/2009		10030685	Saturn/pontiac/chevrolet: the fuel gauge does not rise above the 3/4 mark after a fill up or the fuel gauge appears stuck. an illumination of the check engine light. on rare occasions, the fuel gauge does not read the correct level which	11/10/2009
PB-08200	06/01/2008		10029007	General motors: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged; inspect/install new insert. may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert. *pe	06/10/2009
SB-07-06-04-019A	11/01/2008		10028831	General motors: intermittent mil/ses/ dtc p2138 with reduced engine power (repair instrument panel (ip) to body harness connector). 2005-08 gm passengers cars/light duty trucks (incl. saturns). *pe	06/01/2009
08-200	06/01/2008		10026606	Gmc: engine oil pan drain plug thread insert loose or damaged-inspect/install new insert. vehicles may have an undersize engine oil pan drain plug thread insert that will be installed too far into the oil pan hole. *pe csc letter	11/17/2008
PIP4416	05/01/2008		10025605	Intermittent wtall when coming to a stop or engine chuggles prior to a stop, hybrid dtc p1a6f. vehicles equipped with 4t45e transmission including hybrid. *pe	08/25/2008
08-06-04-025	04/01/2008		10025185	Lat, bas, engine runs rough when cold, misfire, mil/ses light illuminated, dtcs p0300, p0301, p0302, p0303, p0304 (replace all four fuel injectors). *pe	07/16/2008
08-08-04-025	04/01/2008		10025124	Lat, bas, engine runs rough cold, misfire, mil/ses light illuminated, dtc's p0300, p0301, p0303, p0304 (replace all four fuel injectors). models affected: 2007-2008 saturn aura hybrid, 2008 vue with 2.4l i-4 cylinder engine (vin's 5	07/11/2008
PIP4363	07/01/2009	PIP-4363A	10024543	Rough engine idle, misfire (dtc p0300) or noise from engine compartment. nj updated 6/11/10. pe	04/23/2008
PIP4345	02/10/2008		10024203	Service engine soon light illuminated and dtc p0011, p0016, p0300. equipped with 3.5l lze, lz4 (vin codes k, n) and 3.9l lz9, lzg, lgd engine (vin codes 1, 3, w). *nj	03/24/2008
07298	11/01/2007		10023956	Service update for inventory and customer vehicles - on-board diagnostic (obd) system improvements - reprogram engine control module - expires with 8 year/80,000 mile (130,00 km) emission controller warranty period. *nj	02/21/2008
4243	10/01/2007		10023418	Intermittent misfires with p0300 (with 3.6 ly7). *nj	12/10/2007
4205			10022770	Diagnostic for dtc p1808 keywords auto auto, stop autostop auto, start autostart, aux, auxiliary bas code dtc ecm engine hybrid inoperative lat light mil no p1808 pump ses start, stop, switch tfp. *kb	09/26/2007
3859		3859A	10020923	Low oil pressure - inspect oil filter for damage. kb updated 10/18/07. nj	01/30/2007
3423	09/30/2008	3423B	10020691	3.6 ly7 with cam actuator dtc. dtc codes, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0008, or p0009. kb the reluctor for the crankshaft sensor pressed on the crankshaft may have moved. pe	12/22/2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
TSB-07218A	11/01/2008		10028173	General motors: exhaust system rattle-replace exhaust hangers. hanger used to secure exhaust system to underbody of vehicle may separate. would hear a rattle or clunking noise when driving over rough roads. csc letter was received.	03/11/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
PIP-4858	11/01/2010		10037498	Gm: the malfunction light is on and there is low power due to a cracked exhaust manifold. *rm	05/24/2011
PIP-4858	11/01/2010		10037498	Ready	05/24/2011
07311	12/01/2007	07311A	10023655	Service update for inventory and customer vehicles intake manifold tuning (imt) valve - inspect/replace expires with base warranty. *nj	01/22/2008

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
06/13/2011	110000
	Had my oil changed at the dealership. i went home and noticed a few days later that i was leaking oil. i returned to the dealership and he located a oil gasket up by the timing belt area was leaking. just a few days ago my wife drives the same car and her vehicle is leaking oil from the same area. this can't be a coincident. she drives her car less and both vehicle are serviced as required. i was informed that it would be 800.00 dollars or more to repair the problem due to the location of the leak.