2012 Saab 9-4XSaab 9-4x 2012

Complaint Information: Recalls, Service Bulletins, OBD II Codes

NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 193487 [USA]: A loose toe link can separate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    General motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2010-2016 cadillac srx and 2011-2012 saab 9-4x vehicles. The rear suspension toe link adjuster may not have been tightened properly, which could result in a loose toe link.
    owners are advised to not drive their vehicle if they experience certain malfunction indicator lamp (mil) warnings or other issues, such as unusual steering behavior, while driving. Please see the part 573 report for the full list of warnings. Dealers will replace the adjustable toe link with a non-adjustable one, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed august 6, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on october 25, 2021. Cadillac and saab customers may direct questions to cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. Gm's number for this recall is n212340980.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Nhtsa.Gov.

  • Recall 114664 [USA]: Failure of the toe adjuster link could cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    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.
    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.
    owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • PI0412B - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: No crank/no start, dead battery due to parasitic drain/discharge.
  • 00-03-10-006P - WHEELS: This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on tire radial force variation (rfv).
  • PIT5353 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Xm audio traffic and travel link availability and operation.
  • 990940005G - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender availability
  • 990420002I - POWER TRAIN: Information on driveline clunk noise
  • 1406130001 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: High voltage safety ? High voltage disabling
  • 02-08-42-001J - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on headlamp, tail lamp, license lamp or fog/driving lamp damage.
  • Recalls - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Vehicle recalls
  • PIT5074H - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: J-35616-64b terminal test probe / replacement terminal / terminated lead.
  • PIT4864F - EQUIPMENT: Information on requests to add onstar bluetooth option.
  • 14457B - SUSPENSION: Rear toe link adjuster lock nut torque
  • 14457 - SUSPENSION: Rear toe link adjuster lock nut torque
  • PIT5099A - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM: A/c blows warm or poor performance.
  • PIT5074H - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: J-35616-64b terminal test probe / replacement terminal / terminated lead.
  • PIC5687D - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE: Checking smartphone bluetooth software update status
  • PIC5687C - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Checking smartphone bluetooth software update status
  • PIC5614A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): Changing turn-by-turn voice response to metric or english units
  • PIC5604C - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Poor remote transmitter range/remote start or tpm indicator on
  • PIC5588A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Programming and activation of replacement onstar modules.
  • 130090001 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Information for engine oils used in 2014 model year vehicles
  • 130089010 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Pac courtesy transportation assistance program
  • 130089008 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: Gm wiring repair strategy information
  • 130089004D - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues
  • 130089004C - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues
  • 130089004B - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues
  • 130089004A - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues
  • 130089004 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Car and truck fix it right the first time issues
  • 130089003 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: Vehicle software enhancements
  • 090730018D - POWER TRAIN: Change in automatic transmission add condition documentation and claim submission
  • 090730018C - POWER TRAIN: Warranty administration ? Change in automatic transmission add condition documentation and claim submission
  • 990940005G - SEAT BELTS: Seat belt extender availability
  • 990420002I - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE: Information on driveline clunk noise
  • PIT5264B - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Canadian customers unable to place calls and turn by turn inoperative in the united states.
  • PIT5264 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: Canadian customers unable to place calls in the united states
  • PIT5236B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Onstar module does not support all B101D symptom codes.
  • PIT5214 - SUSPENSION: Gm tac support of vehicle vibration complaints.
  • 1308116001A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: Aftermarket aldl or dlc interface devices causing multiple issues
  • 120089002A - EQUIPMENT: Requesting a new key code for customer with lost or stolen keys
  • 19-NA-219 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
  • PIT3271N - TIRES: 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 calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
  • 04-06-04-051G - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
  • 01-06-01-011M - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
  • 01-00-89-010Q - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL: This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
  • 00-06-01-012L - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
  • 22-NA-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
  • 12-00-89-003B - ENGINE (PWS): This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (gm canada dealers only).
  • PIT3271M - WHEELS: 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 calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
  • 22-NA-074 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 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 of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
  • 22-NA-009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for acdelco spin-on oil filters.
  • 17-NA-052 - EQUIPMENT: This bulletin updates the position of general motors on refinishing fully color painted aluminum wheels with base paint. Gm has established a new process for the way that refinishing under gm warranty will be handled (u.S. Only).
  • PIT5846 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC): This preliminary information discusses possible rear suspension issues caused by a rear toe adjustment link.
  • 06-00-89-031D - ENGINE (PWS): Oem and remanufactured engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification
  • PI0281D - 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 fo
  • PI0281D - 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 fo
  • 99-08-51-007F - 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 whe
  • 99-08-51-007F - 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 whe
  • 06-00-89-031D - ENGINE (PWS): Oem and remanufactured engine and automatic transmission/transaxle identification
  • 150089005A - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: Essential tools that include consumable parts (u.S. Only)
  • 150089004B - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER: 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 is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
  • 070849020M - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT: Ipc odometer programming method quick reference guide
  • PIT3271K - WHEELS: 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 calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed fo
  • 060089029Q - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of gm vehicles.
  • GCUS-3-848 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: 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
  • 16-NA-222 - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides the technician with what may happen to an engine due to lack of maintenance.
  • PIC5491J - EQUIPMENT: 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
  • PI0373A - EQUIPMENT: 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.
  • PI0086D - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: 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
  • PIT5485A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): 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.
  • PIT5485B - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): 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.
  • PIT5389A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): 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.
  • PIP5168E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
  • PIC5374D - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): 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
  • PIC5260A - EQUIPMENT: 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.
  • PIC5088F - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: 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.
  • PIC4935E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
  • PIC4707E - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL: 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.
  • PIT5074J - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
  • PIP4786C - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 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
  • PI1394A - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides additional information on how to install pistons and suggest what tools to use.
  • PI0388F - SEAT BELTS: 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.
  • 110849001S - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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.
  • 070898001B - EQUIPMENT: 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
  • 030604017I - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL: 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.
  • 030603004R - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides information on how to test a battery and what is needed to warranty a battery.
  • 000601026I - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletins provides information on the intake manifold inspection/replacement after servere internal engine damage.
  • 000601012F - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides information to gm dealers on the correct cleaning methods when cleaning engine gasket sealing surfaces.
  • 16NA260 - 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 calibr
  • 16NA249 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: 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.
  • 16NA241 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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.
  • 16NA119 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This warranty administration bulletin provide policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
  • PIP5094A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
  • PIC-5374-D - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): 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
  • PIC-4935-E - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: 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
  • PIC-5260-A - STRUCTURE:BODY: 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.
  • SB-02-07-30-029Z - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This informational bulletin provide information on the product quality center (pqc) assembly replacement process.
  • SB-10-08-46-001C - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM): "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
  • SB-15-06-03-001B - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY: 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.
  • SB-03-06-03-004Q - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : 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.
  • SB-06-08-47-001L - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE: This informational bulletin provides warranty information on using the service programming system (sps) for programming control modules
  • SB-07-06-01-016C - ENGINE (PWS): This informational bulletin provides information internal engine noise or damage after oil filter replacement
  • SB-16-NA-119 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL : This warranty administration bulletin provides information on gms policy on performing gm covered vehicle services and maintenance on vehicles originating/sold in canada.
  • SB-16-NA-117 - EQUIPMENT: This informational bulletin provides information on the purpose of magnetic drain plugs.
  • PI-0754-B - VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR: 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.
  • PI-0281-E - EQUIPMENT: This preliminary informational bulletin provides information that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
  • SB-03-07-29-004K - POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION: This informational bulletin provide information on the operating characteristics of a manual transmission.
  • PIC5959A - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.: Summary to be provided on a future date.
  • PIC5604C - EQUIPMENT: Summary to be provided on a future date.
  • 14457B - EQUIPMENT: Summary to be provided on a future date.
  • 14457 - EQUIPMENT: Summary to be provided on a future date.
  • PI-1235 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 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
  • PI-0018-B - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : 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
  • SB12-08-132-001A - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS: 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
  • PI0896 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY: 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
  • PI-0671 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID: General motors: reservoir for power steering fluid is heat damaged and leaking. May caused problems with power steering pump. *pe
  • PIC-5489 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Gm: air bag trouble codes are stored in the system due to a software problem. *rm

OBD-II Error Codes

Common OBD Error codes specific to this vehicle.

  • B101D [1] Electronic Control Unit Hardware Internal Malfunction
  • P0521 [1] Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch Circuit Range/Performance
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