Saab 9-7x 2009
Model 9-7x made in 2009 by Saab got 2 consumer complains as well as 34 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and seats. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.2 and 5.3.
Model 2009
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 14/20/16 | 17.2/27.4/20.6611 | Regular | 3844 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 13-Jun-08 |
| 5.3 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 14/20/16 | 17.6/27.9/21.1064 | Regular | 3844 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 23-Jun-08 |
| 6 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4 | 12/16/13 | 14.4/21.4/16.8855 | Regular | 4729 | S.U.V. - 4WD | 12-Aug-08 |
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-08-09-41-002C | 02/01/2009 | 10029924 | General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose, | 07/20/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08-08-46-008C | 01/01/2011 | 10037553 | Gm: there are multiple concerns with the onstar system. it is not working correctly and the battery may drain. *rm | 05/25/2011 | |
| 08-08-46-008C | 01/01/2011 | 10037553 | Ready | 05/25/2011 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| SB-09-06-03-004A | 09/01/2009 | SB-09-06-03-004B | 10032332 | Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant). | 03/05/2010 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| PIP-4568K | 01/01/2011 | 10037941 | Gm: service engine soon light is on with a misfire and a possible tick noise. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| PIP-4138K | 01/01/2011 | 10037933 | Gm: the service engine soon light is on, there is also a misfire or engine noise. there are multiple possible causes. *rm | 06/08/2011 | |
| PIP-4568K | 01/01/2011 | 10037941 | Ready | 06/08/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-09-06-04-025 | 05/01/2009 | 10030725 | Saab/hummer/gmc/chevrolet: malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, dtcs p0300-p0306, engine runs rough (inspect for water intrusion in spark plug recess area, replace spark plug and ignition coil, seal ignition coil bolt hole vents a | 11/23/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| PIP-4647A | 06/01/2009 | 10032869 | Gmc/chevrolet/saab/hummer: bind/tie-up in fourth gear, no second or fourth gears, overrun clutch distress. during disassembly of the transmission technicians may find that the 2-4 band (item 602 in si document 1553208) and the overrun clut | 06/04/2010 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| PI-0153B | 02/01/2011 | 10038349 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| PI-0153B | 02/01/2011 | 10038349 | Gm: there is a whine noise when in drive or reverse. there is a bearing problem in the torque converter. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TB-090940001 | 02/01/2009 | 10030106 | General motors: the seat belt buckles not operating and /or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking. affects 2010 and prior gm passenger cars and t | 08/03/2009 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | |||||
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| 09-09-40-001A | 02/01/2011 | 10038294 | Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. buckle release button is sticking. seat belt warning light illuminated. likely caused by sticky beverages that are spilled into the buckle assembly. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||||
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Ready | 05/11/2011 | |
| 05-09-40-002E | 10/01/2010 | 10037184 | Gm: service bulletin explaining when the safety belts are supposed to lock. *rm | 05/11/2011 | |
| SEAT BELTS - REAR - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| TB-090940001 | 02/01/2009 | 10030106 | General motors: the seat belt buckles not operating and /or seat belt warning light illumination, as well as difficulty latching and unlatching the buckle or the buckle release button sticking. affects 2010 and prior gm passenger cars and t | 08/03/2009 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| PIT-5040 | 10/01/2010 | 10037130 | Gm: the abs lights may come on intermittently with three possible trouble codes. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIT-5040 | 10/01/2010 | 10037130 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| PIT-5040 | 10/01/2010 | 10037130 | Gm: the abs lights may come on intermittently with three possible trouble codes. *rm | 05/09/2011 | |
| PIT-5040 | 10/01/2010 | 10037130 | Ready | 05/09/2011 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||||
| PIP-4647A | 06/01/2009 | 10032869 | Gmc/chevrolet/saab/hummer: bind/tie-up in fourth gear, no second or fourth gears, overrun clutch distress. during disassembly of the transmission technicians may find that the 2-4 band (item 602 in si document 1553208) and the overrun clut | 06/04/2010 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| SB-06-02-32-013B | 08/01/2009 | 10032462 | Saab/hummer/gm: diagnostic tips/recommendations when power steering pump replacement is necessary. analysis of returned power steering (ps) pumps that had been replaced for noise, no power assist, no or low pressure and leaking conditio | 03/26/2010 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||||
| GM-08385 | 02/01/2009 | GM-08385A | 10028245 | General motors: service update for inventory and customer vehicles. liftgate window hinge pin clip not properly installed (expires with base warranty). make/model include saab 9-7x 2009. *pe update 7/5/09. | 03/18/2009 |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| GM-08385 | 02/01/2009 | GM-08385A | 10028245 | General motors: service update for inventory and customer vehicles. liftgate window hinge pin clip not properly installed (expires with base warranty). make/model include saab 9-7x 2009. *pe update 7/5/09. | 03/18/2009 |
| TIRES - BEAD | |||||
| 08-03-10-006 | 05/01/2008 | 10025705 | Tire slowly goes flat, tire air loss, low tire pressure warning light illuminated, aluminum wheel bead seat corrosion (clean and resurface wheel bead seat) for certain 2000-2009 gm passenger cars and light duty trucks (including saturn). | 09/02/2008 | |
| WHEELS | |||||
| 08-03-10-006 | 05/01/2008 | 10025705 | Tire slowly goes flat, tire air loss, low tire pressure warning light illuminated, aluminum wheel bead seat corrosion (clean and resurface wheel bead seat) for certain 2000-2009 gm passenger cars and light duty trucks (including saturn). | 09/02/2008 | |
| WHEELS - RIM | |||||
| 050310003 | 05/01/2009 | SB-050310003D | 10024405 | Low tire pressure, leaking cast aluminum wheels (repair with adhesive sealant). 2008 and prior gm passenger car and light duty trucks (including saturn) and hummer h2, h3 and saab 9-7x with cast aluminum wheels. *nj updated 10/23 | 04/11/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 15 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2009 saab 9-7x. the contact stated that right headlight was brighter than the left one, when the headlights were on, the right headlight would point downward, making it difficult for other drivers to see the vehicle and for the contact to see oncoming vehicles. furthermore, when the high beams were illuminated, the light would move too far up in the air making it hard for the contact to see. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who attempted to adjust the light and change the light bulbs but the failure was not corrected. the dealer also referenced other models from the same year but did not find similar failures. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 15. the current mileage was approximately 5,500. updated 05/19/10 *bf | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/02/2008 | 1 | ||
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