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 2012 Saab 9-3 Sport Sedan Aero XWD

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MSRP: $37,115
Invoice: $35,630

Gas Mileage:
CTY: 19    HWY: 29    CMB: 22

Gas MPG if E85 Fuel Used:CTY: 127    HWY: 193    CMB: 147
Engine/Fuel: 4 Cyl FFV
Transmission: A
Door/Body Style: 4 Door/Luxury Sedan,SDN
Drive Type: AWD
New model status: Reskin

Prices/Warranty

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  • General
  • MSRP: $37,115
  • Invoice Price: $35,630
  • Destination Charge: $0
  • Warranty
  • Basic (Month): 48
  • Basic (Mileage): 50000
  • Powertrain (Month): 48
  • Powertrain (Mileage): 50000
  • Rust (Month): 120
  • Rust (Mileage):  

Engine & Emissions

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  • Engines & Emissions
  • Flexible Fuel Turbocharged 2.0-Liter, I4, 16-Valve, 4, DOHC, MP Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 220@5300, Torque Of 258@2500, Alloy Block, Alloy Cylinder Head; Runs On Ethanol/Gas Mixture With Up To 85 Percent Ethanol (Primary Fuel Economy With 100% Gasoline Is 19-City, 29-Highway and 22-Combined; Secondary Fuel Economy With 85% Ethanol Is 14-City, 20-Highway and 16-Combined)
  • Free Scheduled Maintenance for 36 Months or 36000 Miles
  • intercooled turbo
  • Oil Cooler
  • Roadside Assistance Warranty for 48-Months, 50,000-Miles
  • Engine
  • Type of Engine: 2.0L I4
  • Displacement (CC): 1998
  • Fuel System: MPFI
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 220@5300
  • Torque @ RPM: 258@2500
  • Turbo: Y
  • Compression ratio: 9.5
  • Cylinders: 4
  • RPM @ Peak Horsepower: 5300
  • Bore X Stroke: 3.39x3.39
  • Fuel Type: FFV

Dimensions

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  • Exterior Dimensions
  • Track Front: 60.0
  • Track Rear: 59.3
  • Overall Length (in): 182.9
  • Overall Width (in): 70.9
  • Overall Height (in): 57.1
  • Wheelbase (in): 105.3
  • Curb weight (lbs): 3440
  • Interior Dimensions
  • Seating capacity - Standard: 5
  • Seating Capacity - Maximum: 5
  • Headroom front (in): 38.9
  • Headroom rear (in): 37.0
  • Leg room front (in): 42.3
  • Leg room rear (in): 35.1
  • Shoulder room front (in): 56.3
  • Shoulder room rear (in): 55.1

Features

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  • Exterior Features
  • Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board: Not listed
  • Bumper Step Up: N/A
  • Front Air Dam: N/A
  • Metallic Paint: Option
  • Power Sliding Side Van Door: N/A
  • Power Trunk Lid: Not listed
  • Rear Spoiler: Standard
  • Skid Plate or Underbody Protection: N/A
  • Splash or Mud Guards: Not listed
  • Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles: N/A
  • Exterior
    • Automatic Headlights With Automatic Off and Time Delay
    • Automatic High/Low Beam Control Adaptive Argon High Intensity Discharge Headlights With Automatic Leveling
    • Chrome Grille, Body Side Moldings, Cladding, Body Color Exterior Door Handles and Chrome Exhaust Pipe
    • Daytime Running Lights
    • Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
    • Front And Rear Foglights
    • Headlight Washers
    • Perimeter Lighting Activated Via Remote
    • Rear Spoiler
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
  • Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Automatic Climate Control: Standard
  • Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter: Standard
  • Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning: Standard
  • Rear HVAC Ducts: Standard
  • Rear Seat HVAC Controls: Not listed
  • Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Interior Air Filter
    • Rear HVAC Ducts
    • Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
  • Entertainment
  • Cassette Player: Not listed
  • CD Changer: Standard
  • CD Player: Standard
  • DVD Player: Not listed
  • Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone: N/A
  • Navigational Aid: Option
  • Radio: Standard
  • Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories: Not listed
  • Subwoofer: Standard
  • Telematic Systems: Standard
  • Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
    • AM/FM Radio Seek, Scan, Speed Sensitive Volume, Surround Sound and 11 Speakers Total; 6-disc CD Changer; MP3 Player; Satellite Radio
    • Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
    • Diversity In-Glass Radio Antenna
    • Internet Access Available
    • Pre-Programmed Equalizer
    • Telematics Includes Emergency SOS, Internet Services, Roadside Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Tracking
    • Vehicle Location System
  • Instrumentation
  • Battery Gauge: Not listed
  • Clock: Standard
  • Compass: Standard
  • Cruise Control: Standard
  • Electroluminescent Instrumentation: N/A
  • Gauges: Standard
  • Inside Temperature Gauge: Not listed
  • Intelligent Cruise Control: N/A
  • Night Vision: N/A
  • Oil Gauge: Not listed
  • Outside Temperature Gauge: Standard
  • Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator: Standard
  • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: Not listed
  • Tachometer: Standard
  • Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor: Standard
  • Trip Computer: Standard
  • Instrumentation
    • Automatic Headlights
    • Compass
    • Cruise Control
    • Digital Clock
    • Exterior Temperature Gauge
    • Service Interval Indicator For Oil Level
    • Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio and Transmission
    • Tachometer
    • Tire Pressure Monitor
    • Trip Computer With Trip Odometer
    • Warning Lights Include Door Ajar, Electrical System, Headlights-On, Key-In-Ignition, Low Fuel, Low Washer Fluid, Oil Low and Oil Pressure
  • Lighting
  • Automatic Headlights: Not listed
  • Cornering Lights: Not listed
  • Daytime Running Lights: Standard
  • Fog Lights: Standard
  • Halogen Headlights: Not listed
  • Headlight Washers: Standard
  • High Intensity Discharge Headlights: Standard
  • Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights: N/A
  • Roof
  • Power Sunroof/Moonroof: Standard
  • Removable/Convertible Top: Standard
  • Sunroof/Moonroof: Standard
  • Sunroof/Moonroof & Removeable/Convertible Top
    • Front Power Glass Tilt and Slide Sunroof
  • Wheels & Tires
  • Alloy Wheels: Standard
  • Chrome Wheels: Not listed
  • Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier: N/A
  • Full Size Spare Tire: Not listed
  • Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans: Standard
  • Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires: N/A
  • Steel Wheels: Not listed
  • Underbody Tire Carrier: Not listed
  • Wheels & Tires
    • Alloy Wheels Front 17-in. X 7-in. and Rear 17-in. X 7-in.
    • Compact Spare Tire
    • Front and Rear P225/50VR17 BSW All-Season Tires
    • Inflatable Spare Tire Kit
    • Interior Spare Tire Mounted Under Cargo Floor
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir
    • Glass Rear Window on Convertible
    • Heated Exterior Mirror
    • Heated Washer System
    • Heated Windshield Glass
    • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror
    • Interval Wipers
    • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror
    • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror
    • Power Backlight Window
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
    • Rear Wiper
    • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window
    • Tinted Glass
    • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval
    • Windshield Wiper De-Icer
  • Windows/Mirrors/Wipers
  • Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir: Option
  • Glass Rear Window on Convertible: Not listed
  • Heated Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Heated Washer System: N/A
  • Heated Windshield Glass: N/A
  • Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror: Standard
  • Interval Wipers: Standard
  • Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror: N/A
  • Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror: Standard
  • Power Backlight Window: N/A
  • Rain Sensing Wipers: Standard
  • Rear Wiper: Not listed
  • Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window: N/A
  • Tinted Glass: Standard
  • Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval: N/A
  • Windshield Wiper De-Icer: N/A
  • Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
    • Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors
    • Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
    • Front and Rear Power Windows With Front One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down
    • Front Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
    • Front Vanity Mirror
    • Manual Sunshade Located on Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Rain Sensing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
    • Rear Window Defroster
    • Tinted Glass

Safety Features

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  • Safety Features
  • Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal
  • Driver Airbag
  • Front Active Head Restraints
  • Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
  • Front Pretensioners
  • Front Seatbelt Height Adjusters
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
  • Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelts
  • Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
  • Side Guard Door Beams
  • Anti-Theft
  • Child Safety Door Locks Located on Rear Doors
  • Locking Fuel Filler
  • Power Door Locks Operated Via Key and Remote
  • Power Tailgate/Liftgate or Trunk/Decklid Lock/Unlock Via Multi-Function Remote and Interior Switch
  • Radio Anti-Theft
  • Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
  • Vehicle Theft Tracking Notification
  • Braking & Traction
  • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
  • All-Wheel Drive
  • Brake Assistance
  • Front Power 300-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 290-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
  • Full-Time 4-Wheel Drive
  • Rear Electronic Limited Slip Differential
  • Traction Control Controlled by Engine Management
  • Vehicle Stability Control System

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    Service Bulletins for 2012 Saab

    2012 SAAB 9-3
    Bulletin Number: ISM-9-3-4
    SAAB: OPENING INSTRUCTION FOR SWITCH COMPONENT ISM CLEANING OPERATION. *PE
    Bulletin Number: SW-9-3
    SAAB: REPLACING VS CLEANING ISM MODULE. *PE
    2012 SAAB 9-4X
    Bulletin Number: 000601012F
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.
    Bulletin Number: 000601026I
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETINS PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT AFTER SERVERE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE.
    Bulletin Number: 030603004R
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO TEST A BATTERY AND WHAT IS NEEDED TO WARRANTY A BATTERY.
    Bulletin Number: 030604017I
    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 FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS.
    Bulletin Number: 070898001B
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GM DOES NOT APPROVE THE USE OF CLIPPING TO REPAIR COLLISION DAMAGE TO VEHICLES. GM HAS NOT TESTED OR VALIDATED A CLIPPED VEHICLE REPAIR; THEREFORE, GM CANNOT ENDORSE THIS TYPE OF REPAI
    Bulletin Number: 110849001S
    THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE TRANSPORT MODE ON MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE DIC DUE TO VEHICLES SHIPPED OVER LONG DISTANCES OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA.
    Bulletin Number: 14457
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: 14457B
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: 16NA119
    THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA.
    Bulletin Number: 16-NA-222
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO AN ENGINE DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE.
    Bulletin Number: 16NA241
    THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CHECK THE CYLINDERS FOR DAMAGED PISTONS AND DETERMINE IF THE USE OF AFTERMARKET CALIBRATIONS OR PERFORMANCE PARTS MAY BE THE CAUSE.
    Bulletin Number: 16NA249
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS A POSSIBLE NORMAL WHINING NOISE FROM THE BALANCE SHAFT CHAIN IF THE VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 10,000 MILES ON IT.
    Bulletin Number: 16NA260
    THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR
    Bulletin Number: GCUS-3-848
    44180 02 - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with ne
    Bulletin Number: PI-0018-B
    GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PI0086D
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A LIST OF CORRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CONCERNS REGARDING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF RADIO AUDIO (RADIO GOES SILENT/NO SOUND) AND OTHER BLACKBERRY PHONE - BLUETOOTH ISSUES
    Bulletin Number: PI-0281-E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL WHEN ADDRESSING UNDERBODY COMPONENT CORROSION WITH CUSTOMERS.
    Bulletin Number: PI0373A
    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 MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
    Bulletin Number: PI0388F
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED.
    Bulletin Number: PI-0671
    GENERAL MOTORS: RESERVOIR FOR POWER STEERING FLUID IS HEAT DAMAGED AND LEAKING. MAY CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PI-0754-B
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A NORMAL CONDITION ON TEMPERED GLASS OF SPOTS SHOWING ON THE REAR AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SUNLIGHT.
    Bulletin Number: PI0896
    BUICK/CADILLAC/CHEVROLET/GMC/SAAB: SOME VEHICLES HAVE FLOOR MATS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO FULLY SEAT ON CARPET SIDE RETAINER DUE TO FLOOR RETAINER BEING BROKEN AND VARIOUS BREAKPOINTS FOR STYLE OF RETAINER AND BECAUSE DIFFERENT STYLES OR DESI
    Bulletin Number: PI-1235
    GENERAL MOTORS: DUE TO LOOSE GROUND TERMINAL CONNECTIONS, IN SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS EXPERIENCE, ACCESSORIES MALFUNCTIONS, DIC MESSAGES, IPC WARNING INDICATORS, SES LIGHT ON. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PI1394A
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
    Bulletin Number: PIC4707E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM TRAVEL LINK MAY BE INOPERTIVE.
    Bulletin Number: PIC-4935-E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
    Bulletin Number: PIC4935E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
    Bulletin Number: PIC5088F
    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.
    Bulletin Number: PIC-5260-A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
    Bulletin Number: PIC5260A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
    Bulletin Number: PIC-5374-D
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED IN
    Bulletin Number: PIC5374D
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED IN
    Bulletin Number: PIC-5489
    GM: AIR BAG TROUBLE CODES ARE STORED IN THE SYSTEM DUE TO A SOFTWARE PROBLEM. *RM
    Bulletin Number: PIC5491J
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT HAVE AN ONSTAR SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT POWER UP. TECHNICIAN SHOULD TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND CANCEL RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER. AFTER THE VEHIC
    Bulletin Number: PIC5604C
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: PIC5959A
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: PIP4786C
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. TECHNICIAN SHOUL
    Bulletin Number: PIP5094A
    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 TENSION BE CHECKED WHEN THE TEST STEPS REQUIRE DISCONNECTION OF
    Bulletin Number: PIP5168E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN, AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN OF THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. THE TECHNICIAN IS TO INSPECT FOR A SHEARED CAM PIN IN THE
    Bulletin Number: PIT5074J
    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 J-35616-64B IS THE LATEST TEST PROBE RELEASED FOR CHECKING
    Bulletin Number: PIT5389A
    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 RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
    Bulletin Number: PIT5485A
    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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
    Bulletin Number: PIT5485B
    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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
    Bulletin Number: SB-02-07-30-029Z
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER (PQC) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PROCESS.
    Bulletin Number: SB-03-06-03-004Q
    THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY.
    Bulletin Number: SB-03-07-29-004K
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF A MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
    Bulletin Number: SB-06-08-47-001L
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES WARRANTY INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM (SPS) FOR PROGRAMMING CONTROL MODULES
    Bulletin Number: SB-07-06-01-016C
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE OR DAMAGE AFTER OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
    Bulletin Number: SB-10-08-46-001C
    "THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CONTACT ONSTAR FOR HARD MUTE REQUEST TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WHEN THE RADIO IS ON, IT DOES NOT MUTE ENOUGH WHEN THE ONSTAR® TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED DUE TO CUSTO
    Bulletin Number: SB12-08-132-001A
    GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS (APO) AND TRAILER LIGHTING ARE COMMON ACCESSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE AFFECTED BY DEVICES THAT ARE PLUGGED IN AND BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN FUSE AN
    Bulletin Number: SB-15-06-03-001B
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE USEFUL ON DIAGNOSING BATTERIES THAT HAVE SET FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME AND/OR SET IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES AND TESTING THOSE BATTERIES.
    Bulletin Number: SB-16-NA-117
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE PURPOSE OF MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUGS.
    Bulletin Number: SB-16-NA-119
    THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GMS POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA.
    2012 SAAB 9-5
    Bulletin Number: 000601012F
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.
    Bulletin Number: 000601026I
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETINS PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT AFTER SERVERE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE.
    Bulletin Number: 030603004R
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO TEST A BATTERY AND WHAT IS NEEDED TO WARRANTY A BATTERY.
    Bulletin Number: 030604017I
    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 FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS.
    Bulletin Number: 070898001B
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GM DOES NOT APPROVE THE USE OF CLIPPING TO REPAIR COLLISION DAMAGE TO VEHICLES. GM HAS NOT TESTED OR VALIDATED A CLIPPED VEHICLE REPAIR; THEREFORE, GM CANNOT ENDORSE THIS TYPE OF REPAI
    Bulletin Number: 110849001S
    THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE TRANSPORT MODE ON MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE DIC DUE TO VEHICLES SHIPPED OVER LONG DISTANCES OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA.
    Bulletin Number: 16NA119
    THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA.
    Bulletin Number: GCUS-3-848
    44180 02 - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with ne
    Bulletin Number: PI-0018-B
    GENERAL MOTORS: THE WINDOWS, FRONT AND REAR, WOULD BIND, POOR FIT, MISALIGNMENT, MAKES RATTLE OR SQUEAKING NOISES, MOVES SLOWLY AND IS INOPERATIVE. MODEL 2008-2014 VEHICLES AND TRUCKS. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PI0086D
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A LIST OF CORRECTIONS FOR MULTIPLE CONCERNS REGARDING UNEXPECTED LOSS OF RADIO AUDIO (RADIO GOES SILENT/NO SOUND) AND OTHER BLACKBERRY PHONE - BLUETOOTH ISSUES
    Bulletin Number: PI-0281-E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL WHEN ADDRESSING UNDERBODY COMPONENT CORROSION WITH CUSTOMERS.
    Bulletin Number: PI0373A
    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 MIRRIORS GLASS SHAKES, FLUTTERS AT NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
    Bulletin Number: PI0388F
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED.
    Bulletin Number: PI-0671
    GENERAL MOTORS: RESERVOIR FOR POWER STEERING FLUID IS HEAT DAMAGED AND LEAKING. MAY CAUSED PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PI-0754-B
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A NORMAL CONDITION ON TEMPERED GLASS OF SPOTS SHOWING ON THE REAR AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SUNLIGHT.
    Bulletin Number: PI-1235
    GENERAL MOTORS: DUE TO LOOSE GROUND TERMINAL CONNECTIONS, IN SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS EXPERIENCE, ACCESSORIES MALFUNCTIONS, DIC MESSAGES, IPC WARNING INDICATORS, SES LIGHT ON. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PI1394A
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
    Bulletin Number: PIC4707E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM TRAVEL LINK MAY BE INOPERTIVE.
    Bulletin Number: PIC-4935-E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
    Bulletin Number: PIC4935E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
    Bulletin Number: PIC5088F
    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.
    Bulletin Number: PIC-5260-A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
    Bulletin Number: PIC5260A
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
    Bulletin Number: PIC-5374-D
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED IN
    Bulletin Number: PIC5374D
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED IN
    Bulletin Number: PIC-5512B
    SAAB/BUICK: DUE TO ALL FOUR WHEEL SENSOR, ABS BRAKE MIL COMES ON. *PE
    Bulletin Number: PIC5959A
    SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
    Bulletin Number: PIP4786C
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. TECHNICIAN SHOUL
    Bulletin Number: PIP5094A
    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 TENSION BE CHECKED WHEN THE TEST STEPS REQUIRE DISCONNECTION OF
    Bulletin Number: PIP5168E
    THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN, AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN OF THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. THE TECHNICIAN IS TO INSPECT FOR A SHEARED CAM PIN IN THE
    Bulletin Number: PIT5074J
    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 J-35616-64B IS THE LATEST TEST PROBE RELEASED FOR CHECKING
    Bulletin Number: PIT5389A
    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 RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
    Bulletin Number: PIT5485A
    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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
    Bulletin Number: PIT5485B
    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 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
    Bulletin Number: SB-02-07-30-029Z
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER (PQC) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PROCESS.
    Bulletin Number: SB-03-07-29-004K
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF A MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
    Bulletin Number: SB-06-08-47-001L
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES WARRANTY INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM (SPS) FOR PROGRAMMING CONTROL MODULES
    Bulletin Number: SB-07-06-01-016C
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE OR DAMAGE AFTER OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
    Bulletin Number: SB-10-08-46-001C
    "THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CONTACT ONSTAR FOR HARD MUTE REQUEST TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WHEN THE RADIO IS ON, IT DOES NOT MUTE ENOUGH WHEN THE ONSTAR® TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED DUE TO CUSTO
    Bulletin Number: SB12-08-132-001A
    GENERAL MOTORS: ON SOME TRUCKS AND PASSENGER VEHICLES, ACCESSORY POWER OUTLETS (APO) AND TRAILER LIGHTING ARE COMMON ACCESSED ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THAT ARE AFFECTED BY DEVICES THAT ARE PLUGGED IN AND BECOME INOPERATIVE DUE TO AN OPEN FUSE AN
    Bulletin Number: SB-15-06-03-001B
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE USEFUL ON DIAGNOSING BATTERIES THAT HAVE SET FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME AND/OR SET IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES AND TESTING THOSE BATTERIES.
    Bulletin Number: SB-16-NA-117
    THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE PURPOSE OF MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUGS.
    Bulletin Number: SB-16-NA-119
    THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GMS POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA.
    Bulletin Number: STA-650
    SAAB: INSTRUCTION CONCERNING INSTALLATION CONNECTOR ON SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER.

     

    Recalls for 2012 Saab

    2012 SAAB 9-4X
    NHTSA Campaign ID:SUSPENSION:REAR
    Manufacturer:General Motors LLC
    Manufacture Dates:06/22/2011 - 09/13/2011
    Potential Units Affected:290241

    Defect Description:

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Cadillac SRX vehicles manufactured April 14, 2009, to September 1, 2014, and 2011-2012 Saab 9-4X vehicles manufactured February 1, 2011, to September 13, 2011. On the affected vehicles, the jam nut in the rear suspension toe adjuster link may not be torqued to the proper specification. A loose toe adjuster link can cause the vehicle to sway or wander at highway speeds. A loose toe adjuster link may lead to thread damage and eventual failure. Failure of the toe adjuster link will cause an abrupt change in the vehicle's alignment.

    Consequence:

    Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Action:

    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the left and right rear toe link adjuster lock nuts, and replace the parts if there is evidence of damage or a loose link, free of charge. The The recall began November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Saab customer service at 1-800-955-9007. GM's number for this recall is 14457.

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