C0050 on Saturn

Right rear wheel speed sensor circuit fault (GM)

Severity not verified — if the car runs badly, have it inspected

The sources define the code but do not rate drive safety. ABS and stability control are safety systems, so treat the lights as a reason to get it checked.

Safety-critical system: explanation only, no DIY steps. Source: how we rate severity

This page covers only what differs on Saturn. For what C0050 means, the ranked causes and the test order, see the C0050 guide.

What's different on Saturn

Saturn

  • 3771 (saturn)Status unverified

    GM 3771: ABS light on with C0045 and/or C0050

    2007sky · NHTSA 10018629

    GM bulletin summary for the ABS light on with these codes.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • 3371 (saturn)Status unverified

    GM 3371: ABS light on with C0045 and/or C0050

    2007–2008sky · NHTSA 10022808

    GM bulletin summary for the ABS light on with these codes.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • 070525004 (saturn)Status unverified

    GM 07-05-25-004: ABS and ESC lights with C0035, C0040, C0045, C0050

    2008aura · NHTSA 10023981

    GM bulletin summary: lights on with these codes and the electronic brake control module is reprogrammed.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • PIT4586Status unverified

    GM PIT4586: wheel speed sensor codes C0045 and/or C0050

    2008vue · NHTSA 10024709

    GM bulletin summary for these wheel speed codes set in the brake module.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • 08-05-25-002Status unverified

    GM 08-05-25-002: ABS light with C0045 and/or C0050

    2008vue · NHTSA 10025128

    GM bulletin summary: inspect connector X408 or the left and right rear wheel speed sensor harness.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • PIT-4932 (saturn)Status unverified

    GM PIT-4932: ABS lights with C0045 and/or C0050

    2009outlook · NHTSA 10032456

    GM bulletin summary for ABS lights with these codes, or electrical or communication complaints.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

  • PIC5428G (saturn)Status unverified

    GM PIC5428G: ABS, traction and StabiliTrak lights with C0035-C0050 symptoms 18, 5A or 0F

    2007–2010outlook · NHTSA 10080901

    GM information bulletin summary: the technician finds the wheel by the code that set, and debris on the magnetic encoder ring must be cleaned.

    We couldn't confirm whether this bulletin is still current, so it doesn't count as confirmation.

Sources and review

  1. GM bulletins naming C0050 (cache summaries) — General Motors via NHTSA
  2. DTC C0035, C0040, C0045 or C0050 (2011 Saab 9-4X) — Saab WIS Online (GM group)
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