2008 Saab 9-7x problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting (7) · Engine (3) · Steering (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2015-08-14 · campaign 15V519000 · 429,170 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Service bulletins (790)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-09 · 13598 · Other
new vehicle monitoring programs section in ivh
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-07 · PIC5650M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. technician may find diagnostic trouble codes b3055, b3060, b3935, c0750, c0755, c0760, c0765, and/o
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
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What owners report
2020-05-21 · Unknown Or Other“there is not a dealership that is able to fix the recall on my vehicle that is near me. gm recall #: 15037 nhtsa # 15v519 date issued: jan 06, 2015 recall title: recall 15037 - headlamp driver module recall status: incomplete *tr…”
2019-01-15 · Exterior Lighting“dim head lights, i have to use the high beam light to see properly especially on highway or poorly lit areas.…”
2017-02-03 · Exterior Lighting · 70,000 mi“there is a recall for certain 2008 97x models, recall number 15v519000. the headlights come on when driving, but then flicker and go out, causing a huge safety issue . this is happening to my car, but saab tells me my vin is not included. the recall should be extended to include all 2008 97x model. at this time, some owners are getting it fixed fo…”
2016-12-20 · Exterior Lighting“called 800 ^ the said they would call when part was available, 6 months later received second letter call local dealer in may of 2016 said they would call when part was in. still haven't received a call.safty recall # 14291/15037.…”
2016-09-04 · Engine · 72,246 mi“"takata recall" purchased from eastchester chrysler jeep dodgr dealership in bronx, ny 10486 , on feb. 28, 2015, engine light illuminated on dashboard indicating a possible problem. i took it back approximately 7x to the dealer for repair and approximately 8 additional times at other mechanics. unfortunately, light continues today. both headli…”
2016-07-21 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 73,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 saab 9-7x. while driving 25 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated and the headlights shut off. the contact turned the headlights off and on. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 73,000.…”
2016-07-18 · Power Train · 71,248 mi“while driving the car it cuts off while in the drive gear. this happened 4 times, twice while driving on the beltway all within a 3 week period. i have e to put the car in park and wait about 2 minutes then start it up again. i was scared to drive the car after the second time stopping on the beltway, so i had the car towed to the shop. this wa…”
2016-05-23 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 121,000 mi“the service stabili trac light keeps coming on i also had a 06 trailblazer same thing paid 300.00 to fix it and kept doing it.…”
2016-02-17 · Exterior Lighting · 153,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 saab 9-7x. the contact stated that the headlamps independently failed. in addition, when the fog lights were activated any other electrical system was in use, the vehicle would shut down. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it could not be diagnosed; however, the mechanic stated that the bulb needed to…”
2016-02-05 · Exterior Lighting“tl* the contact owns a 2008 saab 9-7x. while driving at various speeds, the driver side headlights failed to illuminate. the contact received a notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting); however, the part for the recall was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for th…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.