2011 Saab 9-5
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Owner complaints
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- Exterior lighting · Structure › Body
Premature wear (burn-out) of the halogen-style light bulbs in each of the rear turn signal and brake lights (the halogen lights serve as both a turn signal and brake light). The halogen lights appear to burn out every 4-6 months. The bulbs are creating excessive heat within the light housing and…
Premature wear (burn-out) of the halogen-style light bulbs in each of the rear turn signal and brake lights (the halogen lights serve as both a turn signal and brake light). The halogen lights appear to burn out every 4-6 months. The bulbs are creating excessive heat within the light housing and melting/fusing to the plastic housing. I believe this IS potentially a fire risk. There IS premature rust forming on the trunk lid aswell.
- Service brakes
My 2011 saab 9-5 IS currently in the saab repair shop to have the brake pedal replaced. the brake pedal would not return to its proper position and was locking the brakes on and also locking the brake lights on. it feels like you have a flat tire and the car feels like something IS holding it…
My 2011 saab 9-5 IS currently in the saab repair shop to have the brake pedal replaced. the brake pedal would not return to its proper position and was locking the brakes on and also locking the brake lights on. it feels like you have a flat tire and the car feels like something IS holding it back. in my case I ruined the brake rotors and discs as the brakes were locked. this could have started a fire and made the car hard to handle and of course reduced the proper braking ability. gm should put out an immediate safety recall on this issue. the repair shop says they have seen several cases like mine. it took a long time for me to be aware of what was happening. I have had the car for less than a year and it does not happen all the time. mostly in hot and humid weather. this IS very dangerous and should be fixed right away. gm safety recall needed now! contact saab im autohaus, 551 n washington st, falls church, va 22046, at (703) 534-0770, for more information and documentation.
- Air bags
TL* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 saab 9-5. The contact received a recall notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v063000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Exterior lighting
Since 35,000 miles, I am constantly getting notification errors to a replace rear turn signal with each usage of it. Simultaneously, the signal blinking IS overaggressive, announcing its malfunction to my fellow road companions and traffic authorities who then politely tell me multiple time a day…
Since 35,000 miles, I am constantly getting notification errors to a replace rear turn signal with each usage of it. Simultaneously, the signal blinking IS overaggressive, announcing its malfunction to my fellow road companions and traffic authorities who then politely tell me multiple time a day that my turn signal IS about to go out. Although I appreciate this, I have replaced the bulb multiple times to rule out faulty bulbs. Within a couple of days, the issue starts all over again. the turn signal blinks at 160+ clicks per minute versus the accepted 80 cpm. the blub and socket are melting together. I have looked at forums and many are have this problem with this make and model, considering using turn signals IS a requirement for maneuvers we make in our vehicles and to keep ourselves, and others, especially our passengers, our loved ones safe on the road, this IS something that should be recalled and fixed.
- Exterior lighting
About once a month since about 10,000 miles I have had to replace one of the rear brake light socket assemblies because the plastic insert that holds the light bulb IS melting. when it heats and melts, its shape slightly distorts disconnecting the connection between the light bulb and the light…
About once a month since about 10,000 miles I have had to replace one of the rear brake light socket assemblies because the plastic insert that holds the light bulb IS melting. when it heats and melts, its shape slightly distorts disconnecting the connection between the light bulb and the light bulb holder. thank goodness there are replacement parts on ebay but having to spend an extra 20 bucks every other month seems ridiculous and certainly something worthy to look into as a recall.
- Exterior lighting
The rear tail lights overheat, causing the bulbs to burn out and wiring to melt. we have had the bulbs and sockets replaced multiple times on both sides since 2013, but the only thing that fixes the problem IS replacing the entire assembly. just had the socket and bulb for passenger side replaced twice in one month, and it IS gone again.
- Service brakes
Electronic emergency brake does not completely release. noticed by excessive wear on rear brake pads/rotors, vibration when braking and poor gas mileage.
- Power train · Steering
Have a 2011 9-5 aero and just hit 58K. Very recently I've been noticing the popping/thudding when driving away quickly with the wheel turned, EX: when pulling away from a stop sign and turning left/right. I also can force the car to exhibit the binding/grinding deep noise when in first with the…
Have a 2011 9-5 aero and just hit 58K. Very recently I've been noticing the popping/thudding when driving away quickly with the wheel turned, EX: when pulling away from a stop sign and turning left/right. I also can force the car to exhibit the binding/grinding deep noise when in first with the wheel turned almost at lock either right or left with very little throttle depression. reading any saab forum I could, and speaking to dealers and reading service bulletins in relation to this car, all other saab vehicles with the haled 4.0 system which debuted on the saab 9-3 turbox, it IS very evident this IS not a small amount of affected vehicles. From what it looks like, every owner of a saab that had the all wheel drive system provided by haldex has these catastrophic failures of the system causing the inability to drive once the system shuts itself off, or locks which could potentially leave owners stranded or cause the prop-shaft to bind, then lock at speed and cause the rear wheels to bind and hop and lock causing a potential accident. The dealers have admitted to the system having design flaws and updated parts and redesigned components have been released multiple times. If this IS an admitted design flaw and potentially dangerous, it should be a recall as dealers are charging thousands and thousands of dollars to fix issues that are imminent and not at the fault of the owners. Quotes to fix this issue range from $3-7,000 and that IS unacceptable. It needs to be recalled and covered for repairs for the owners of these vehicles. A simple search on xwd issues on google can bring up dozens of forum links with large counts of page numbers for each of complaining owners listing their issues and discrepancies and prices to fix this bogus issue caused by a flawed design.
- Exterior lighting
TL* the contact owns a 2011 saab 9-5. The contact stated that the check rear taillight warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that both tail light bulb sockets needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 22,000.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11011805This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number forreflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
- 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
- 11004761This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
- 11000158This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover, Restorer - Product Availability.
- 10254240Information on COAX Repair Kit Availability.
- 10254207No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
- 10254206No Crank/No Start, Dead Battery Due to Parasitic Drain/Discharge.
- 10253632Rear and Side Tempered Glass Spots.
- 10253584Information on Removal/Cracking of Stainless Steel Wheel Nut Caps.
- 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
- 10250082Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
- 10250013High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10247716J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
- 10247063A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
- 10247061J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
- 10246983Checking Smartphone Bluetooth Software Update Status
- 10246982Checking Smartphone Bluetooth Software Update Status
- 10246963Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
- 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
- 10246634Information for Engine Oils Used in 2014 Model Year Vehicles
- 10246632PAC Courtesy Transportation Assistance Program
- 10246630GM Wiring Repair Strategy Information
- 10246619Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10246618Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10246617Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10246616Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10246615Car and Truck Fix it Right the First Time Issues
- 10246614Vehicle Software Enhancements
- 10246593Warranty Administration ? Change in Automatic Transmission Add Condition Documentation and Claim Submission
- 10246569Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
- 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
- 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
- 10245938OnStar Module Does Not Support All B101D Symptom Codes.
- 10245907GM TAC Support of Vehicle Vibration Complaints.
- 10245804Aftermarket ALDL or DLC Interface Devices Causing Multiple Issues
- 10245761Requesting a New Key Code for Customer with Lost or Stolen Keys
- 10234141This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
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