2008 Saab 9-3: fuel pump failure

Filed Nov 7, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · CO

Recently, while starting the car it started up very rough. A few weeks ago the check engine light also came on and the mechanic told me there was an issue in cylinder 2. We replaced all spark plugs and coils, and the issue did not go away. In addition, the car has also started stalling randomly. Luckily, I haven't been driving at high speeds when this has happened but it's now shut off about 7 or 8 times in the last month. Been wondering if its intake valves, fuel pump, powertrain control module, camshaft timing... Sounds like lots of other people have experienced similar issues and hoping mines not because of the intake valves. Please email [xxx]@hotmail.com if you have experienced similar issues and know the fix. Car is a manual transmission.

Filed Sep 9, 2017 · Fuel system · 25,000 miles · CA

Fuel pump is defaulting to check engine light , error code for fuel pump , while driving the fuel pump intermittently does not send enough fuel to motor resulting in not enough power stalling while driving.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Engine · 127,000 miles · OH

I have what I've searched is the "cold start problem". When starting the engine in cold weather, it takes it a try or two to start, but upon ignition, it sputters for a minute or two and once it warms, it runs perfectly fine. From reading reviews online, it sounds like many others have had this and it is the result of the valves going bad, meaning I need a whole new rebuild done. Car only has 127k miles on it and is in mint condition. Per the number of cases I've read online about this, it sounds like the '07-'08 models were the one's that were defective in my case. Bought the car recently from a friend who thought it was just a fuel pump issue needing to be replaced, which I'd pay the few hundred dollars for that, no problem. But now looking at close to $3,000 to have fixed??

Filed Feb 9, 2015 · Fuel system · 82,559 miles · TN

My check engine light came on while traveling across the state of tn and I noticed that my vehicle began stalling when I accelerated quickly. I immediately took my vehicle to get checked out and was told that the code yielded "lean at idle". The mechanic adjusted a vacuum hose and said I was good to go...I pulled out of the parking lot and noticed my gas gauge showed less than 35 miles but no gas light indicator was lit. I tried to test my car by quickly accelerating and my check engine light came back on. I took it right back to the mechanic and they replaced the vacuum hose. When I left the mechanic on 8feb2015, I filled up my gas tank but noticed my gauge only showed half full. I drove it 1 mile and parked it for the evening. This morning I started the vehicle back up and noticed that there was a little hesitancy and kickback when accelerating...I drove back home 225 miles and less than 20 miles from home my engine light comes back on. The code is now indicating a fuel pressure regulator issue...hence the reason for the stalling hesitancy and the incorrect fuel gauge/indicator light. Upon researching online, there is not a noted recall for the fuel pump on my car, but I did notice a special bulletin gm failed fuel system program...listed below:service bulletin number: sb-10054 replacement service bulletin number: sb-10054d the federal safety agency id #: 10041526 bulletin date: thu, 09/01/2011 failing component(s): 091200 fuel system, other:storage:fuel gauge system why is my car not showing as covered when the classic premature system failure is occurring at only 82k miles whereas I run the risk of my fuel pump completely failing and could lead to a car fire if I was unknowledgeable on the subject matter???? Please assist with explaining how my car is not showing up as covered via the VIN information system with the federal safety agency.

Filed Jun 25, 2014 · Fuel system · 10,700 miles · UT

Engine light went on beginning of winter 2011, and code indicated failed fuel pump. Gm (this is a gm car) and saab indicated faulty part, and continued to indicate back order of part, and then method to rebuild available fuel pump, which apparently is also on back order. Engine light goes off after several months, but reappears the next year, and has occurred each year since. Part was covered under warranty at time of complaint, but is now off of warranty. Saab north america has indicated in response to complaint that replacement part plus rebuild would work, but the part has never been available for rebuilding, and saab dealership (ken gaarf) claims it has been on back order for close to 3 years. Car bought new in december 2009 with 3 year gm full warranty in place.

Filed May 14, 2013 · Fuel system · 49,000 miles · NY

Since december 2012 (6 months ago) my car has been running on a bad fuel pump indicated by cel and diagnostic tests run by an authorized service department. This is for an xwd car which has a different fuel pump assembly than the fwd version. The part has been on back order by saab parts (under warranty by gm) and has no expected delivery date. Per my knowledge there are over 75 people in front me waiting for the same part. I am concerned the fuel pump will fail during possible dangerous situations such as high speed driving and maneuvering. Saab parts informed me that a tsb has been issued in regards to this matter. However I do not see it available on dot website and saab parts is unwilling to pass the information on directly to me the consumer. The authorized service department are unwilling to do the fix stated in the tsb and refuse to show me the tsb or tell me any details.

Filed Feb 20, 2013 · Engine · 52,300 miles · VA

While driving a normal highway speed, the check engine light came on and stayed on. This is the 4th time since november 2012. For the first two times, the dealer replaced the fuel pump. The last time they were not able to diagnose or find a problem. Today, I am told that I need all 6 ignition coils replaced as well as all 6 spark plugs. I don't think this is necessary and that the dealer just wants to make some money. The car shudders and vibrates like crazy, even at idle but this is worse when accelerating. Also, the power is much lower than normal. Has anyone with this model had a similar experience or problem?