The fuel gauge on my vehicle became faulty. The meter would work only till half tank and after that the guage would go straight down to e or empty. Fuel sensor recall
2007 Saab 9-7X fuel system problems
14 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 63,632.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- typical mileage
- 63,632
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Saab 9-7X fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Saab 9-7X fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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 2007 Saab 9-7X owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fuel gauge stopped reporting actual level of fuel in the tank about 2 years ago. Guage remains pointed at 1/4 full tank level at all times. Forced to keep track of fuel level by resetting the milage tracker at each tank fill-up. When miles reach around 250 its time to find a gas station to fill up again. Have run out of gas 5-10 times in the last 2 years. Several of the sudden "out-of-gas" events were also false. Vehicle had gas, but engine stalled as though it had run out of gas. Car was pulled to the side of interstate and coasted to nearby gas station.
My fuel gauge read empty after I filled up my tank. After driving for a few miles my service engine soon light came on. It will spontaneously read full, then empty then partially full then near empty etc etc. In researching this topic this seems to be a well documented issue for gm and it appears in the luck of the draw now my vehicle joins the large number of vehicles with this issue. I don't see a recall for this in my research for my 2007 97-x. Is there a broader scope recall?? Some sites indicate a willingness of gm to pay half the cost?? Seems odd that if this is something that is common among gm vehicles why would gm not honor a repair of a known faulty design??
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 saab 97. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the fuel gauge was indicating incorrect level readings. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 102,000. The VIN was not available.
I have a 2007 saab 9-7x with a faulty fuel gauge. There are many articles related to this problem and I would like to submit my complaint. The fuel gauge fails immediately when I start the engine. After several minutes, it then reads erratically. If you could reply on how I am to take care of this with gm, it would be appreciated. My vehicle has 102,000 miles on it and I am the original owner.
After filling up at the gas station a few days ago, I started the car and I got the low fuel light and warning ding. I turned the car off, restarted it and it showed I had a full tank of gas. As I drove to work (less the 2 miles) the gauge quickly went back down to empty and the light/ding came on. Over the next few days it did this constantly so I had it looked at today. $500!! To fix.
For the past two year I have been getting intermediate false fuel readings. The gauge would read empty or close to it. One time it stated I had more gas then I really did, causing me to run out of gas on the freeway. As time went on, the issue became more frequent. It is becoming a dangerous issue.
Tl* the contact owns 2007 saab 9-7x. The contact stated that she refueled the vehicle to capacity and when she started the vehicle, the fuel gauge displayed an empty reading. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 57,000.
Fuel gauge does not display the correct fuel level. Fuel gauge will indicate full when tank is empty, or empty when tank is full. Has caused a check engine light on numerous occasions.
Erratic fuel gauge. At times gauge will read empty when tank is near full or will read full when fuel tank is half full.
Questions about the 2007 Saab 9-7X fuel system
Does the 2007 Saab 9-7X have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 2007 Saab 9-7X, 29% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Saab 9-7X fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 63,632 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 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 2007 Saab 9-7X problems
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