2011 SAAB 9-5

0 recalls, 11 complaints - 149 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING5
SERVICE BRAKES2
POWER TRAIN1
STEERING1
AIR BAGS1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
STRUCTURE:BODY Dec 8, 2018
Incident date: Oct 17, 2018
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 MEL... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 8, 2018
Incident date: Oct 17, 2018
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 MEL... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 5, 2018
Incident date: Sep 3, 2018
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... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 29, 2016
Incident date: Mar 23, 2016
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. T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Mar 30, 2016
Incident date: Nov 1, 2015
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 TH... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Mar 28, 2016
Incident date: Mar 28, 2016
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 BUL... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Feb 5, 2016
Incident date: Feb 3, 2016
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 ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 23, 2015
Incident date: Apr 3, 2014
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 Jun 22, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2015
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 WHEE... Read more
STEERING Jun 22, 2015
Incident date: Jun 15, 2015
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 WHEE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 23, 2013
Incident date: Aug 9, 2013
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 REPAIR... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2011 SAAB 9-5

2011 Saab 9-5 4 DR 4WD

CategoryRating
Rollover Risk 0.0%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningNo
Lane Departure WarningNo

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 SAAB 9-5

149 manufacturer communications from 99 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL15
350000 EQUIPMENT15
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11
060000 ENGINE (PWS)10
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)7
200000 WHEELS7
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY7
19-NA-219 Mar 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
23-NA-001 Feb 15, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
PIT3271N Nov 29, 2022
190000 TIRES
This 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 fo
PIT3271N Nov 29, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This 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 fo
01-00-89-010Q Sep 14, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This service bulletin provides information on a guide to help reduce repeat visits for the same customer concern.
00-06-01-012L Sep 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin advises about the possible issues that may occur when using a scotch brite pad or highly abrasive disk on gasket sealing surfaces or reused parts.
01-06-01-011M Sep 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding vehicle engine oil consumption.
04-06-04-051G Sep 13, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051G Sep 13, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
22-NA-009 Jun 15, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
12-00-89-003B May 2, 2022
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
12-00-89-003B May 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
22-NA-074 Mar 31, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
17-NA-052 Mar 25, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing fully color painted aluminum wheels with base paint. GM has established a new process for the way that refinishing under GM Warranty will be handled (U.S. ONLY).
17-NA-052 Mar 25, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing fully color painted aluminum wheels with base paint. GM has established a new process for the way that refinishing under GM Warranty will be handled (U.S. ONLY).
22-NA-009 Mar 22, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
PIT3271M Mar 7, 2022
190000 TIRES
This 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 fo
PIT3271M Mar 7, 2022
200000 WHEELS
This 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 fo
PIT3271K Nov 11, 2020
190000 TIRES
This 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 fo
PIT3271K Nov 11, 2020
200000 WHEELS
This 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 fo
16NA383 May 8, 2020
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
This technical 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 shou
16NA383 May 8, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This technical 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 shou
16NA383 May 8, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
This technical 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 shou
060089029Q Apr 3, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
060089029Q Apr 3, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This informational bulletin provides information on interior cleaning products and what is offered to clean the interiors of GM vehicles.
070849020M Oct 1, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
070849020M Oct 1, 2017
117110 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER:SENSOR/SENDING UNIT
IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide
150089004B Oct 1, 2017
021300 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
150089004B Oct 1, 2017
021400 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
150089004B Oct 1, 2017
022400 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to un
150089005A Oct 1, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
150089005A Oct 1, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S. Only)
GCUS-3-848 Feb 20, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
44180 02 - Customer Satisfaction. Certain vehicles may have key codes which were inappropriately handled by a third party which could increase the risk of vehicle theft. Dealers are to replace all applicable keys and lock cylinders with ne
PIT5074J Aug 30, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE USE OF J-35616-64B TERMINAL TEST PROBE, REPLACEMENT TERMINALS, AND TERMINATED LEADS. THE J-35616-64B IS THE LATEST TEST PROBE RELEASED FOR CHECKING
PI1394A Aug 29, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.
PI0388F Aug 15, 2016
150000 SEAT BELTS
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPOSITION THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE FOR CONCERNS REGARDING THE SEAT BELT WEBBING OR LATCH PLATE COMING TWISTED.
PIP4786C Aug 15, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE MESSAGE. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0521 IN THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. TECHNICIAN SHOUL
16NA119 Aug 12, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA.
030603004R Aug 12, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO TEST A BATTERY AND WHAT IS NEEDED TO WARRANTY A BATTERY.
030603004R Aug 12, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON HOW TO TEST A BATTERY AND WHAT IS NEEDED TO WARRANTY A BATTERY.
070898001B Aug 3, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GM DOES NOT APPROVE THE USE OF ?CLIPPING? TO REPAIR COLLISION DAMAGE TO VEHICLES. GM HAS NOT TESTED OR VALIDATED A ?CLIPPED VEHICLE? REPAIR; THEREFORE, GM CANNOT ENDORSE THIS TYPE OF REPAI
000601012F Aug 2, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES.
030604017I Aug 2, 2016
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE USE OF DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVES IN AN ENGINE, ARE NOT REQUIRED UNLESS THE CUSTOMER DESIRES ADDITIVES TO PREVENT FUEL CONCERNS DEPENDING ON FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS.
110849001S Aug 2, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REMOVE THE TRANSPORT MODE ON MESSAGE DISPLAYED IN THE DIC DUE TO VEHICLES SHIPPED OVER LONG DISTANCES OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA.
000601026I Aug 1, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETINS PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT AFTER SERVERE INTERNAL ENGINE DAMAGE.
16-NA-222 Jul 11, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES THE TECHNICIAN WITH WHAT MAY HAPPEN TO AN ENGINE DUE TO LACK OF MAINTENANCE.
SB-02-07-30-029Z May 1, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE PRODUCT QUALITY CENTER (PQC) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT PROCESS.
PIC-5374-D Apr 27, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED IN
PIC5374D Apr 27, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN OF RECEIVING FREQUENT "OFF ROUTE" MESSAGES WHILE FOLLOWING TURN BY TURN (TBT) ROUTE NAVIGATION. THE TECHNICIAN IS PROVIDED IN
PIT5485B Apr 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIT5485B Apr 27, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIP5168E Apr 22, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN, AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN OF THE VEHICLE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. THE TECHNICIAN IS TO INSPECT FOR A SHEARED CAM PIN IN THE
PIC4707E Apr 21, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN TO DIAGNOSE THE CONCERN AND THE STEPS TO REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM TRAVEL LINK MAY BE INOPERTIVE.
PIC5088F Apr 21, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS.
SB-15-06-03-001B Apr 20, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE USEFUL ON DIAGNOSING BATTERIES THAT HAVE SET FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME AND/OR SET IN COLD WEATHER CLIMATES AND TESTING THOSE BATTERIES.
SB-10-08-46-001C Apr 20, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
"THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CONTACT ONSTAR FOR HARD MUTE REQUEST TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WHEN THE RADIO IS ON, IT DOES NOT MUTE ENOUGH WHEN THE ONSTAR? TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED DUE TO CUSTO
SB-10-08-46-001C Apr 20, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
"THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO CONTACT ONSTAR FOR HARD MUTE REQUEST TO CORRECT A CUSTOMER CONCERN WHEN THE RADIO IS ON, IT DOES NOT MUTE ENOUGH WHEN THE ONSTAR? TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION DIRECTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED DUE TO CUSTO
PIC-5050-A Apr 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
PIC-4935-E Apr 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
PIC-4935-E Apr 19, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
PIC4935E Apr 19, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT TH
PIC5050A Apr 19, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN. A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CA
PIT5389A Apr 19, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.
SB-07-06-01-016C Apr 18, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION INTERNAL ENGINE NOISE OR DAMAGE AFTER OIL FILTER REPLACEMENT
SB-06-08-47-001L Apr 18, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES WARRANTY INFORMATION ON USING THE SERVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM (SPS) FOR PROGRAMMING CONTROL MODULES
SB-03-06-03-004Q Apr 18, 2016
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY.
SB-03-06-03-004Q Apr 18, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDE POLICY INFORMATION ON USING THE EL-50313 MIDTRONICS GR8 BATTERY TESTER/CHARGER FOR DIAGNOSING BATTERY REPLACEMENTS AND MAINTAINING BATTERIES ON NEW VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY.
SB-16-NA-119 Apr 15, 2016
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
THIS WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON GM?S POLICY ON PERFORMING GM COVERED VEHICLE SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE ON VEHICLES ORIGINATING/SOLD IN CANADA.
PI-0754-B Apr 12, 2016
132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON A NORMAL CONDITION ON TEMPERED GLASS OF SPOTS SHOWING ON THE REAR AND SIDE WINDOWS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SUNLIGHT.
SB-16-NA-117 Apr 12, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION ON THE PURPOSE OF MAGNETIC DRAIN PLUGS.
PIT5485A Apr 8, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PIT5485A Apr 8, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
PI-0281-E Apr 7, 2016
161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL WHEN ADDRESSING UNDERBODY COMPONENT CORROSION WITH CUSTOMERS.
PI-0281-E Apr 7, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION THAT MAY BE HELPFUL WHEN ADDRESSING UNDERBODY COMPONENT CORROSION WITH CUSTOMERS.
PIC-5260-A Apr 5, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
PIC-5260-A Apr 5, 2016
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
PIC-5260-A Apr 5, 2016
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
PIC5260A Apr 5, 2016
130000 VISIBILITY
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
PIC5260A Apr 5, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN. VEHICLE'S SUNROOF OPERATION INTERMITTENT, BIND, NOISE, AUTO-REVERSE, AND/OR WATER LEAKS.
SB-03-07-29-004K Apr 1, 2016
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDE INFORMATION ON THE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF A MANUAL TRANSMISSION.
PIC5614A Jan 13, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Changing Turn-By-Turn Voice Response To Metric Or English Units
06-00-89-031D Dec 1, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
06-00-89-031D Dec 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
06-00-89-031D Dec 1, 2015
100000 POWER TRAIN
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
06-00-89-031D Dec 1, 2015
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
06-00-89-031D Dec 1, 2015
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
PIT5074H Dec 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
PIT5074H Dec 1, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
PIT5236B Dec 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
OnStar Module Does Not Support All B101D Symptom Codes.
PIT5074H Dec 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
PIT5074H Dec 1, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
J-35616-64B Terminal Test Probe / Replacement Terminal / Terminated Lead.
PI0655A Dec 1, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Information on Removal/Cracking of Stainless Steel Wheel Nut Caps.
PIT5099A Nov 1, 2014
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
A/C Blows Warm Or Poor Performance.
990420002I Nov 1, 2014
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
PIT5264B Nov 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
990420002I Nov 1, 2014
100000 POWER TRAIN
Information on Driveline Clunk Noise
PIT5353 Nov 1, 2014
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
Recalls Jun 30, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Vehicle Recalls
PIC5687D May 1, 2014
353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE
Checking Smartphone Bluetooth Software Update Status
1406130001 Apr 1, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
High Voltage Safety ? High Voltage Disabling

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SAAB 9-5 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SAAB 9-5 across all model years (1999, 2009).

30 Total Recalls
662 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
13 Reported Crashes
20 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SAAB 9-5 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2011 (current) 0 11
2010 0 2 View
2009 1 2 View
2008 2 21 View
2007 2 17 View
2006 2 29 View
2005 2 15 View
2004 2 30 View
2003 4 69 View
2002 6 74 View
2001 4 113 View
2000 3 121 View
1999 2 157 View
1998 0 1 View

Other SAAB Models

Model Recalls Complaints
9-3 47 1,689 View
900 44 552 View
99 31 0 View
9000 26 197 View
9-7X 16 237 View
9-2X 11 148 View
96 11 0 View
95 10 62 View