Does Chevy own Saab?
No. Chevrolet does not own Saab.
The carmaker Saab Automobile AB was once under General Motors, but GM sold Saab in 2010. Since then Saab's car business has changed hands several times, and the Chevrolet brand remains separate from Saab's modern ownership structure. Saab AB, the Swedish defense and security company, is not part of GM and has a distinct relationship to the Saab brand patents and logo.
Current ownership status
Chevrolet does not own Saab today. The last direct ownership by General Motors of Saab Automobile AB ended in 2010 after a sale that shifted Saab into new hands. In the years since, Saab’s car business has been controlled by different entities, most notably Spyker Cars and later National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS). The rights to use the Saab name and logo involve Saab AB, the defense-focused company in Sweden, which operates separately from GM. There is no active, GM- or Chevrolet-controlled Saab-branded operation in the global market today.
Key milestones in Saab ownership
These notable points show how control of Saab’s car business has shifted over time.
- 2000–2010: General Motors acquires Saab Automobile AB and integrates it as a GM subsidiary.
- 2010: GM announces the sale of Saab Automobile AB to Spyker Cars N.V.
- 2011–2012: Saab Automobile AB files for bankruptcy protection; Saab’s assets are acquired by National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) in 2012.
- 2010s–2020s: NEVS restructures and navigates licensing and branding arrangements involving Saab AB, with no GM/Chevrolet ownership backing Saab’s car operations in the mass market.
These milestones illustrate that Chevrolet’s direct ownership role ended a decade ago, and today Saab’s car legacy rests outside GM and Chevrolet, governed instead by NEVS in certain markets and by Saab AB in terms of branding rights.
Saab AB vs. Saab Automobile
It’s important to distinguish Saab AB, the Swedish aerospace and defense company, from Saab Automobile, the former carmaker. Saab AB owns or licenses the Saab name and logo in various contexts, but it is not the same entity as the former Saab Automobile, and it has never been owned by Chevrolet or General Motors. The car division’s ownership history has involved GM, Spyker, and NEVS, while Saab AB remains an independent company with a different business focus.
Summary
No. Chevrolet does not own Saab. GM’s direct ownership of Saab Automobile AB ended in 2010, and the car business has since passed through other owners. The Saab brand today sits within a framework involving NEVS for certain assets and licensing tied to Saab AB, with no ongoing control by GM or Chevrolet over Saab’s automobiles. For the latest specifics, consult official statements from NEVS and Saab AB.
What company manufactures Saab?
Saab Automobile
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Products | Automobiles |
| Parent | Saab AB (1945–1968) Saab-Scania (1968–1990) General Motors (1990–2010) Spyker N.V. (2010–2012) NEVS (2012–2014) |
| Divisions | Saab Aero |
| Website | saabparts.com |
What Saab has a Chevy engine?
Saab 9-7X Aero
Both the Saab 9-7X Aero and the Chevrolet Trailblazer SS came with the 6.0L LS2 V8 engine, the same engine used in the 2005 to 2007 model of the Chevrolet Corvette modified for use in GMT360 vehicles, producing 390 hp (291 kW) and 400 lb⋅ft (542 N⋅m) of torque.
When did Saab partner with GM?
From 1947, Saab started producing automobiles, the automobile division being spun off as Saab Automobile in 1990, a joint venture with General Motors. The joint venture ended in 2000 when GM took complete ownership.
Is Saab owned by GM?
No, General Motors (GM) is no longer the owner of the Saab automobile brand; GM sold its stake in Saab in 2010 to Spyker Cars, which later went bankrupt. Saab Automobile eventually declared bankruptcy in 2011 and ceased car production.
- GM's initial involvement: GM acquired a 50% stake in Saab in 1989 and then bought the remaining stake to become the full owner in 2000.
- Sale to Spyker: Facing financial trouble, GM sold Saab to the Dutch company Spyker Cars in 2010.
- Bankruptcy and aftermath: Saab Automobile went bankrupt in December 2011 after a deal with Chinese investors was blocked by GM, which still held some preferred shares.
- Current status: The Saab automobile brand no longer exists. While the original Saab company (now focused on defense and security) is still a separate entity, the car company was acquired by National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) in 2012, though NEVS eventually lost the right to use the Saab name.
