Air Bag Light On problems of the 2008 Buick Enclave

22 problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2008 Buick Enclave. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Buick Enclave based on all problems reported for the 2008 Enclave.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2019

Air bags light stays on rear wiper stop working.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2018

2008 Buick Enclave (recall# 14030)-failure of the passenger side impact air bags intermittently not working. Researched and discovered that general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Buick Enclave. The air bag indicator remains illuminated intermittently off and on while driving with a passenger in the drivers seat. The airbag sensor will not register any if the person in the passenger seat is not of a certain weight. This is really a dangerous situation given that my teenagers ride in the front passenger seat most times. Please have someone contact me immediately to get this resolved. This recall is identical to my 2008 Buick but yet not showing for my VIN.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While operating the vehicle, the air bag indicator remained illuminated. Also, while driving in the rain, water leaked into the cabin and onto the floor of the vehicle, which caused the brake pedal to become slippery when depressed. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer (eckenhoff Buick, 919 church rd, cherry hill, NJ) and the manufacturer were notified, but no solution was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 130,000.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the tailgate did not function properly. When the tailgate was utilized, the door would raise up, but would automatically fall down and not remain in the upward position. Also, the sun roof leaked water into the vehicle. As a result, mildew covered the front and rear floors. Furthermore, the air bag indicator remained illuminated and would not turn off. There were no warning indicators illuminated for the tailgate or sun roof. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 141,966.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/22/2017

Warning airbag light and message comes on and goes off continuously when I'm driving my car. I have never been involved on any crash or incident with this vehicle it just came one for nothing.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle intermittently rocked back and forth. The failure recurred several times. Also, when the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and performed a tire rotation and balancing. Additionally, the contact stated that the sun roof leaked water when it rained. The dealer was contacted (sellers Buick GMC, farmington hills, mi, 248-579-4892) and scheduled an appointment for a later date. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and stated that the warranty expired and there was no recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/03/2017

I just bought this vehicle and the air bag light is on.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/25/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. After starting the engine, the air bag sensor indicator remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

9 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2016

While driving I noticed the passenger airbag light would come on and off. Now it stays on all the time. I took it in and found out that the passenger presence module needs to be replace at a cost to me of $900. 00. I see that this is an ongoing problem many people have with this car. How is this not a recall?.

10 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2015

I have a 2008 Buick Enclave and the air bag light came on. I took it to a mechanic to check it out but he said its a recall so I took it to Buick dealer to get it fixed. First of all they weren't very welcoming but long story short they said that its not a recall I have to purchase the entire module which will cost $1500 to get it fixed. I am very confused. They said the recall is for passenger side pressure sensor and they are having me replace the entire passenger side airbag module.

11 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2015

The passenger airbag light always says off and the service air bag notice is always on. We took the car in to a dealer several years ago and were told it is not covered under the airbag recall. This is hard to believe; the vehicle has never been in an accident. Gm should not risk an important safety issue defect to go ignored.

12 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/14/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator did not illuminate when the passenger seat was occupied. The dealer stated that the pps sensor modular on the front passenger side needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

13 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/30/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag light continuously illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 14v118000 (air bag). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

14 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2014

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the air bag off indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician stated that the front passenger's occupancy seat cushion would need to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 65,668.

15 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2014

I purchased my vehicle January 2014. Since then I have had major issues with it leaking when it rains,. Water enters the sunroof and drips throughout the vehicles overhead as well as soaks the passenger side carpet. Water drips from the visor, the overhead lights (which could result in an electrical fire) in the front middle and back of the vehicle it seeps through the seat belt height adjusters and the area where the side airbags deploy (which could cause deploy issues). The problem has gotten so bad my vehicle is starting to smell like mold and I am afraid that after a year of this problem mold has grown under the carpet as well as in the overhead foam. My biggest concern is if my child is exposed to this for an extended period of time it will flair up his asthma. A child with asthma is very sensitive to mold and mildew and he is very sensitive as well as has allergies to mold. Additionally, when it rains my exhaust smokes and car putts as if water has gotten into the engine/exhaust, the check engine light has come on several times while traveling and no one can seem to find the issue, the check airbag light came on a couple of months after the purchase, and my steering wheel tightens up when I turn and I have already had that taken care of once. As I was driving home today the emergency brake light came on and dinged all the way home. I believe there are now electrical issues with the vehicle due to the leaks and may cause a malfunction or fire.

16 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2013

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while that driving approximately 30 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number 14v118000 (air bags) but did not confirm if the vehicle was included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was not available. Contact also stated that vehicle will roll back on hill with foot on gas.

17 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2013

The passenger airbag light doesn't come on when a passenger is seated in the passenger seat. After I first noticed the light not being on. . . . Sometimes it comes and sometimes it does not come on.

18 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/14/2009

We purchased a used 2008 Buick Enclave and the passenger seat air bag indicator light shows the air bag to be off as often as on when an adult passenger is seated there. This is a major safety issue when you think you are protected and you are not.

19 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2008

Ltr re problems he is having with the airbag system in his 2008 Buick Enclave. The consumer stated the service air bag light illuminated. The consumer thought the problem was fixed the first time, but the air bag light illuminated again. The consumer believed the dealer was just clearing the codes and not trying to find out what the cause of the problem was.

20 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2008

The air bag light keeps turning on I have brought it to the dealer on 4 different occasions . They fix the connectors but it keeps happening. . It is now the 5th time the previous time were as follows. July 29 08, Nov 13 08, Dec 13 10, April 25 12, this is a safety issue that should have a recall. The first 3 times it was fixed under warranty the last time I was charged for the fix.

21 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2008

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. While driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator failed to illuminate whenever an occupant was positioned in the seat. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was related to a faulty seat sensor. The seat sensor was replaced twice. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer on seven separate occasions for identical failures, but there were no resolutions. The failure and current mileages were unavailable. Updated 5\26\09 the air bag light would come on and go off at random times, when the passenger seat was occupied. Updated 05/28/09.

22 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2007

The passenger airbag indicator inconsistently registers off when my wife or others sit in the passenger seat of our 2008 Buick Enclave. We have taken it to the dealer many times and they say it is working as designed. Gm is ignoring this safety issue. We are very concerned that this protection system is not working properly.


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