general problems of the 2006 SAAB 9-3

Four problems related to equipment have been reported for the 2006 SAAB 9-3. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 SAAB 9-3 based on all problems reported for the 2006 9-3.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2017

I contacted the local dealership in elk grove, GMC and on 3 different occasions they state they do not service SAAB vehicles. I told them that GMC is responsible for it and they stated there is only one location that we could take it to in central California by fresno if I want to get it fixed. Which it will be an undue hardship. I also told them that our car was spilling gas due to an original faulty unit. They stated there was a recall for that however, it somehow doesn't show on my VIN. Several times we ran out of gas and our kids got gasoline on their clothes. We called 4 dealerships and all of them state to go somewhere else. When I open the hood I see GMC brand all over the car. I believe GMC is discriminating against people with disabilities and not accommodating me. I told them I cannot drive 300 miles, I have to have someone take it because I had a stroke. They told me that they are GMC but they are not. If they are using that as an excuse then this recall committee should investigate into this and sanction them. At this point, because of safety recall is not available to get it done, I cannot safely drive with my kids. 2 of my kids are special needs kids. At this point, I would like GMC to reimburse me the full current value of the vehicle for their failure to do the needed recall repairs. If GMC made a faulty business choice when they took over the SAAB's the customers should not suffer. GMC constantly makes me feel that even though70% of the vehicle is GMC I don't have the same rights as GMC customers. Currently, the blue book value is $6500. I'm stopping paying registration in hopes to get this vehicle either traded in for another one by GMC or refunded. Since a recall is not supposed to be an undue hardship upon, GMC is devising and scheming and changing policies and procedures to discourage customers to getting service recalls to Saabs.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 03/31/2017

Both front suspension coil springs snapped and SAAB told me that gm would not repay me for the repairs through special coverage #15917.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2017

Sunroof exploded outward and spontaneously. . . . . Temperature was 60 degrees, driving on freeway, going straight, it was iff a rock had been thrown in car but it exploded up instead of in.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2009

Wheel lock ignition module malfunction. This is the error that occurs on sid. The wheel lock release will not function correctly and the key will not start the car. Occasionally, it will take 30 minutes for the wheel lock to release and allow the car to driven. Typically, this code occurs during the summer months when the humidity is high. Reading through the SAAB owner websites, this appears to be a common issue.


Other Equipment related problems of the 2006 SAAB 9-3

Equipment problems
4
Air Conditioner problems
1


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