Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-7x. While driving, the fuel gauge failed to display the proper fuel level and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel level sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
2006 Saab 9-7X fuel system problems
31 complaints (53% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 65,000.
- owner complaints
- 31
- of this car's complaints
- 53%
- typical mileage
- 65,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Storage: fuel gauge system1
At what mileage
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Saab 9-7X fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 Saab 9-7X fuel system
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Fuel level gauge system failure
The office of defects investigations (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by General Motors (GM) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.General Motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.Most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading after filling the tank.Less than 10 percent of theODI complaints involved an engine stall incident.During this investigation, GM developed a remedy procedure and issued special coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.The bulletin was sent to dealers on August 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on August 15, 2011.See the investigative file for copies of GM's bulletin and owner letter.This preliminary evaluation is closed.
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Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
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What 2006 Saab 9-7X owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After fueling up my tank my gas light stayed on along with my engine light. I took it to a local auto parts store to get it scanned and it ended up being my fuel sensor. The needle floats between full and empty as I drive down the road. I have a family of 8 and 5 of us able to drive. I would like my vehicle to work properly so one of my family members do not become stranded because of this well know faulty fuel sensor. (which seems to be a manufacturing flaw) I work with others that had the same issue but with related vehicles all with the gmt360 platform and had their sensors replaced which general motors covered but I am wondering why the '06 saab 97x does not have a recall.
I stopped to get gas today and filled my tank all the way up. Upon re-starting the vehicle that fuel gauge said it was completely empty. I drove a few miles and the check engine light came on. After 40 miles or so, the fuel gauge went back to full but the check engine light stayed on. Then for the next 10-15 miles the fuel gauge jumped back and forth from empty to full. The check engine light never went off. I am worried it is going to shut down on my on the highway like some other people have said! This scares me... And it only just turned over 60k miles today! Gm please step in and fix this problem before people start dying... Seriously! This is dangerous and I am nervous to drive my saab now.
Fuel level low light on causes the engine to seize and shut down, even after putting gasoline in the tank.
Fuel gauge registers improperly and swings from full to empty. Low fuel warning even when full
My vehicle has a very strong gas odor inside and outside . You can walk by the rear of vehicle and smell gas. The gas odor is really strong when I put gas in SUV.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that the fuel gauge displayed the incorrect reading and caused the vehicle to stall while driving. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 105,000. Updated 8/12/13
When the fuel gauge falls below 1/2 tank of gas (especially below a 1/4 tank) a faulty sensor causes the engine to seize and shut off. The vehicle loses all power steering, breaks etc. This happens exclusively when the car is in motion and coming to a halt (such as at a stop sign, stop light or making a sudden halt to turn). It is extremely dangerous. This has happened countless times since we purchased the vehicle in 2012. In order to avoid this situation we have to keep the fuel tank above 1/2 tank at all times.
Have 2006 saab 97x....fuel gauge gives false reading causing one to run out of gas......fuel gauge will go from full to empty to a third full to out of gas back to full....very frustrating. Dealer said there was no recall so would cost out of pocket around 500 dollars to fix....not right!!!!!!!!!!!or safe!!!!!!!!!!!!
After I had just filled up the gas light came on and went to empty. It bounced around for a couple of weeks, and then stayed on empty. I was told this is a gm defect. I travel 5 days a week for work, and I'm concerned this could cause my vehicle to stall, as I've heard happening to others. I have to remember to refuel every 300 miles. This is a gm defect, therefore, gm should be fixing this problem!
Questions about the 2006 Saab 9-7X fuel system
Does the 2006 Saab 9-7X have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 31 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 Saab 9-7X, 53% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 Saab 9-7X fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 65,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Saab 9-7X fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Saab 9-7X have the most fuel system problems?
The Saab 9-7X model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (31 complaints) and 2007 (14 complaints).
Other 2006 Saab 9-7X problems
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