# Service bulletins for the 1999 Saab 9\-5

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

40 bulletins from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

- [Recalls](/bulletins/10248444.md), 2024-01-08, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Vehicle Recalls
- [130089009](/bulletins/10246631.md), 2023-12-11, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECU/ECM\). Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return \(R\&R\) Electronic Control Modules
- [17\-NA\-073](/bulletins/10232287.md), 2023-03-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- [PI0281D](/bulletins/10190934.md), 2021-04-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. 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 their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance \(rust\) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- [PI0281D](/bulletins/10190933.md), 2021-04-26, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 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 their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance \(rust\) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- [99\-08\-51\-007F](/bulletins/10190932.md), 2021-04-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re\-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility — Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- [99\-08\-51\-007F](/bulletins/10190931.md), 2021-04-26, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; WHEELS; EQUIPMENT. Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re\-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility — Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- [16NA260](/bulletins/10082506.md), 2016-10-17, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. 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 CALIBRATION CONCERNS.
- [SB\-071511](/bulletins/10039281.md), 2011-07-16, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. GM: THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, AND POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE. 1999\-2009 SAAB 9\-5. \*RM
- [PIC\-4089A](/bulletins/10030148.md), 2009-08-08, Service bulletin: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. SAAB: STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECT FUNCTION. \*PE UPDATED 5/23/11. \*PE
- [2102554](/bulletins/10020715.md), 2006-12-29, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. NOISE FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND OIL SLUDGE IN THE ENGINE. \*KB
- [01092006](/bulletins/10019953.md), 2006-05-17, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE. \*TT
- [03001](/bulletins/10001073.md), 2003-04-14, Service bulletin: WHEELS. A SAFETY DEFECT MAY EXIST WHERE CHANGING BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN ALLOY AND STEEL WHEELS, MAY CAUSE RUST AND OTHER CONTAMINANTS TO BUILD UP ON THE MATING SURFACE OF THE WHEEL HUB AND CAUSE THE WHEEL BOLTS TO FATIGUE AND POSSIBLY BREAK. \*TT
- [381](/bulletins/621490.md), 2001-09-25, Service bulletin: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. SUBJECT REGARDING CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OF TEST BRAKE LIGHTS MESSAGE DELETED FROM SID REPLACEMENT UNITS. \*TT
- [854](/bulletins/619564.md), 2001-06-19, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE. ADDRESSING COMPLAINT OF NOISE CAUSED BY LEAVES ENTERING FAN HOUSING. \*TT
- [211](/bulletins/619562.md), 2001-06-19, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. TO ADDRESS AN EXTERNAL OIL OR COOLANT LEAK FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET WHEN NO ENGINE OVERHEATING OR OTHER RUNNING COMPLAINTS HAVE OCCURRED. \*TT
- [471](/bulletins/619554.md), 2001-06-18, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. SUBJECT REGARDING NEW UPDATE KIT FOR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. \*TT
- [200](/bulletins/617823.md), 2001-03-29, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF ENGINE / EXHAUST NOISE FORM A COLD ENGINE OR WHEN TURNING A CORNER. \*TT
- [411](/bulletins/614920.md), 2000-12-15, Service bulletin: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER\(MOTORCYCLE\). EXPERIENCING RATTLING NOISE HEARD FROM CLUTCH DISC HUB ON VEHICLES WITH MANUAL GEARBOXES AS FROM VIN X3000655 \- X3086621. \*TT
- [2482262](/bulletins/614917.md), 2000-12-15, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE. RECALL INFORMATION ON REPLACING ENGINE CONTROL MODULE \(ECM\). \*TT
- [3672249](/bulletins/614913.md), 2000-12-15, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN 838: DISTURBANCES DUE TO WIRING HARNESS PROVISIONS FOR CD CHANGER . CARS AFFECTED ARE WITHIN VIN RANGES X3020001 \- Y3046149. \*TT
- [8552199](/bulletins/614095.md), 2000-09-28, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY. CUSTOMER SATISFICATION CAMPAIGN 827 ON REPLACING THE C\-PILLAR TRIM ON ALL WAGON MODELS WITHIN VIN RANGES X3020150 \- X3090057. \*TT
- [8312218](/bulletins/614094.md), 2000-09-28, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID. IN CONNECTION WITH THE INTRODUCTION IN PRODUCTION OF A NEW SCREW FOR THE TRUNK \(BOOT\) LID HINGES, A SMALL OPENING IN ONE OF THE FASTENING HOLES TO THE WATER CHANNEL WAS SEALED. THIS OPENING WAS USED TO DRAIN WATER FROM THE TOP OF THE HINGE FASTENING TO THE WATER CHANNEL AND, CONSEQUENTLY, THE WATER IS NOW DRAINED INTO THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT ON VEHICLES WITHIN VIN RANGES X3039285 \- X3043680. \*TT
- [3712128](/bulletins/612513.md), 2000-06-08, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. THERE HAVE BEEN OCCASIONAL CASES WHERE THE WIRING HARNESS HAS COME TOO CLOSE TO THE ABS UNIT ON ALL VEHICLES WITHIN VIN X300853 \- X3001441. \*TT
- [364](/bulletins/610154.md), 2000-04-19, Service bulletin: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER. SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE SEAT HEATER SWITCH OR SEAT FAN SWITCH WILL NOT ILLUMINATE OR DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WORKING. \*TT

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