IllustrationTHERE IS NOT A DEALERSHIP THAT IS ABLE TO FIX THE RECALL ON MY VEHICLE THAT IS NEAR ME. GM RECALL #: 15037 NHTSA # 15V519 DATE ISSUED: JAN 06, 2015 RECALL TITLE: RECALL 15037 - HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE RECALL STATUS: INCOMPLETE *TR
2008 Saab 9-7X
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2008 Saab 9-7X do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 25.
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Mileage at the reported incident
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Exterior Lighting. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
0 crash reports1 fire reports0 injury reports
Exterior Lighting complaints
9 reportsDIM HEAD LIGHTS, I HAVE TO USE THE HIGH BEAM LIGHT TO SEE PROPERLY ESPECIALLY ON HIGHWAY OR POORLY LIT AREAS.
THERE IS A RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2008 97X MODELS, RECALL NUMBER 15V519000. THE HEADLIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING, BUT THEN FLICKER AND GO OUT, CAUSING A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE . THIS IS HAPPENING TO MY CAR, BUT SAAB TELLS ME MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2008 97X MODEL. AT THIS TIME, SOME OWNERS ARE…
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THERE IS A RECALL FOR CERTAIN 2008 97X MODELS, RECALL NUMBER 15V519000. THE HEADLIGHTS COME ON WHEN DRIVING, BUT THEN FLICKER AND GO OUT, CAUSING A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE . THIS IS HAPPENING TO MY CAR, BUT SAAB TELLS ME MY VIN IS NOT INCLUDED. THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO INCLUDE ALL 2008 97X MODEL. AT THIS TIME, SOME OWNERS ARE GETTING IT FIXED FOR FREE AND OTHERS, LIKE ME WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT. *TR
CALLED 800 ^ THE SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN PART WAS AVAILABLE, 6 MONTHS LATER RECEIVED SECOND LETTER CALL LOCAL DEALER IN MAY OF 2016 SAID THEY WOULD CALL WHEN PART WAS IN. STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED A CALL.SAFTY RECALL # 14291/15037.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT TURNED THE HEADLIGHTS OFF AND ON. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMPS INDEPENDENTLY FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC STATED THA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMPS INDEPENDENTLY FAILED. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE FOG LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED; HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BULB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED MORE THAN TEN TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V519000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 153,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE A…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE LAMP CONTROL RELAY FUSE WAS REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FUSE BOX AND THE HEAD LAMP DRIVER MODULE MELTED. THE…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 SAAB 9-7X. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION WHEN ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE THE LAMP CONTROL RELAY FUSE WAS REPLACED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE FUSE BOX AND THE HEAD LAMP DRIVER MODULE MELTED. THERE WERE NO FLAMES PRESENT. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN SERVICED DUE TO THE REMEDY BEING UNDER DEVELOPMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.
MAR 5, 2015 - BACKING UP IN DRIVEWAY EARLY MORNING, LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. TRIED HIGH BEAMS, THEY DIDN'T WORK EITHER. RUNNING LIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS ARE ON, JUST NO LOW/HIGH BEAMS. CANNOT LEAVE FOR WORK IN MORNING UNTIL IT GETS LIGHT, CANNOT STAY OUT IN EVENING BECAUSE CAR HAS NO LIGHTS. LOCAL DEALERS SAY SAAB 2008 9-7X NO…
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MAR 5, 2015 - BACKING UP IN DRIVEWAY EARLY MORNING, LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. TRIED HIGH BEAMS, THEY DIDN'T WORK EITHER. RUNNING LIGHTS AND FOG LIGHTS ARE ON, JUST NO LOW/HIGH BEAMS. CANNOT LEAVE FOR WORK IN MORNING UNTIL IT GETS LIGHT, CANNOT STAY OUT IN EVENING BECAUSE CAR HAS NO LIGHTS. LOCAL DEALERS SAY SAAB 2008 9-7X NOT IN RECALL, BUT NHTSA SITE SAYS OTHERWISE, AND SAAB CUST SERVICE CONFIRMS. CANNOT GET LOCAL DEALER TO FIX UNLESS I PAY FIRST, AND NO FIX GUARANTEED DUE TO SAAB NOT HAVING RESOLVED ISSUE YET. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO FIX THIS CAR IF IT'S MANUFACTURERS POOR DESIGN. *TR
Official recalls
115V519000 · Exterior Lighting:headlights
Aug 14, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.