Front Air Bag Sensor Control Problems of Buick Enclave

The contact owns a 2014 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bags sensor light for the front passenger's side seat malfunctioned when his wife sat in the seat. The sensor failed to register a passenger in the front passenger's seat. The vehicle was taken to Buick GMC of watertown (715 straits tpke, watertown, CT 06795, (860) 945-4755) to be diagnosed. The air bag sensor was reset. The contact was informed that if the failure recurs, the air bag sensor should be replaced. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. That while driving a message indicated on the instrument panel, service air bag. The contact called hutchinson Buick GMC Cadillac dealer, (3989 river pl dr, macon, GA 31210, (478) 757-2177) and was informed that it could be the sensor or module in the seat. The contact did not schedule an appointment and was not taken to a dealer for a diagnostic testing. The contact had a computer scan test by an independent mechanic but did not disclose the code failure. The contact also stated that the failure only comes on when the passenger seat occupied. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN and informed the contact that it would be a out of pocket repair. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000. Aw.

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Light sensor for all air bags stay on. The light don't go off after driving it. Afraid that air bag would go off or blow up in front of face, causing for an accident while driving. Air bag not working properly and it can cause an unexpected accident. I live in fear while driving my car.

The passenger airbag off light come on for no reason while there is a passenger seated. We replace the seatbelt and seat belt sensor. The next code says to replace the seat sensor itself. That's a $1000 repair. And that does not ensure that the airbag will deploy. The seat belt replacement was supposed to fix the issue. Based on the codes. Will the airbag deploy in the event of an accident? we do not know. This occurs both when the vehicle is stationary and/or moving.

Had Buick recall done in 2011. Was not permanent. Passenger sensor does not work and display reads �off�. �service airbag� stays on the dash display.

Passenger seat air bag sensor does not work if somebody under 175 lbs is sitting there.

Passenger airbag sensor does not work property. Thus, anyone sitting in the front passenger seat may not get an airbag at impact. There is no recall on this, however a lot of posts about it. I can say that the front seat has not been used that much in the car nor by a large individual. $1000+ to replace for a $4000 car is too much. This should be a recall before someone dies.

The front passenger seat sensor does not turn on the front airbag system if an individual is under 150 lbs. The vehicle has only 125,000 miles and replacing the seat sensor is approximately $1000.

Various problems with electrical. Had harness replaced (come to find out its due to water leak). Air bag sensors go off and on so you really don't know if its working or not. Engine shutdown completely and now when its started the engine makes loud knock. Was told possible timing chain. Only has 140,000.

Takata recall the air bag sensor light come on and stays on. Something is wrong with the sensor . This should never happen on any car.

Passenger airbag sensor does not work with passenger sitting in seat at any time.

I own a 2008 Buick Enclave which was parked stationary in my driveway on March 24th 2016. As I exited my home and attempted to unlock my vehicle I was surprised by a cloud of smoke that was released by the front passenger airbag. It had deployed for no apparent reason. Damaging the dash, radio, and destroying the windshield glass. I immediately contacted gm service department in which they sent out a tow truck to remove my vehicle from my premises and shipped it to a ed rinke Chevrolet service department. Their investigator claims that there was a previous crack in the windshield that caused the 12" of standing water damage on my floorboards and in the airbag sensor module. There was no crack. . . So after being inconvenienced for almost a month, gm claims that the windshield was an aftermarket product and that they've got no responsibility for the deployment or totaled vehicle damages. The truck was returned today Apr. 19,2016 very inoperable!.

The 2008 Buick Enclave have a module air bag sensor in the passenger seat that when a passenger sets in the seat the air bag intercator light in center consul lights up letting you know that the air bag is on and working. My air bag module sensor needs replacing. I was told from dealership that the seat would have to be taken out to replace this part which will cost 850. 00. People just don't have this kind of money. The Buick Enclaves especially the 2008 model have had numerous recalls. I feel this is a safety issue and Buick should address this issue to insure our safety. If not, there will be those on the road driving without the proper safety they need. I believe this is a part that was cheap made and Buick knows it and they should take responsibility to ensure the customers safety. Will you please review this case. I am one that is driving around with this issue.

The passenger airbag sensor does not detect a person sitting down. Most of the time it does not turn on even when an adult is sitting on the seat.

A little after we purchased the vehicle in July 2009, the passenger airbag sensor light would malfunction and indicate that no passenger was sitting in seat even though they were. We moved the seat, we bounced in the seat and the sensor still did not detect passenger. We took the car to dealer several times and were told that there was nothing wrong. We took the car to dealer 04/16/2014 to have the sensor check and they have reprogrammed the sensor, however, this cost us $103. 17. Dealer service advised us that if the sensor malfunctions again, they would have to replace it, however we would have to pay for labor and part. I just came across this website and decided to file a complaint because upon looking in your complaint database, it seems that other Enclave owners have experienced the same thing yet, gm has not recalled the car which is obviously a flaw in their electrical systems.

My airbag sensor light came on and I immediately took it to the dealer. I was told the part was on order. After not hearing anything for 10 days I called and was told that the part would not be available for 5-6 weeks. I have a new vehicle without a properly functioning airbag and the only thing gm could do was give me a rental car. I am concerned because after researching this I discovered that this is not a problem with only my Enclave but also with others. I also found that there was a similar problem in the acadia and there was a recall but nothing is being done by gm regarding the Enclave. When I tried to contact the gm executive office I was told that there was nothing else they could do and I could either drive a rental car or drive my car without the airbag.

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Enclave. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated when an adult sat in the front passenger seat, which indicated that the passenger side airbag, would not activate. The vehicle has been repaired. The current and failure mileage was 3,500 miles.

Purchased new 2008 Buick Enclave on may 24, 2007. We immediately noted the "on/off" front passenger air bag light on the dash was inconsistent when my 5' 7" 118 lb. Wife sat in the front passenger seat. About 40% of the time the light indicates that the air bag is off, but sporadically it shows that the system is on. June 1st, on my first dealer visit with this vehicle, I reported this problem and was advised that this was possible and we should view a seat sensing video. After several phone calls and visits to my dealer, royal Buick of tucson (who have been more than helpful and concerned) the service manager called Buick and was told that we were the only one in the us having that problem and the Buick district manager said the system checked out okay but my wife's build was not designed for that car. We were told that the system was operating within the "parameters" set by the manufacturers for people of my wife's size. Also, they said, these "parameters" were established by federal law. Fast forward to 9-25-07, the sensor manufacturer sent an engineer to tucson and spent 2 hours having my wife get in and out of the front seat to establish a more realistic database or algorithm for people her size. Buick or the seat manufacturer sent another seat right from the assembly line to replace our seat for their analysis. As of today 9-27-07 this new seat has a failure mode of 60% in the last three days (15 seat entries and 9 times the airbag failed to arm) we paid $40,000 for a car with an air-bag safety system that was designed to protect both front and rear passengers, but yet it would not protect an adult of my wife's size when riding as a front-seat passenger. Had we known this fact, we would not have purchased the vehicle at any price. Safety is our biggest concern when buying a new vehicle. This complaint is the same as number 10202517 with a few added details.

The front passenger air bag light frequently indicates that the airbag is off when my 110 pound wife is in the seat. . Read more...

Purchased a brand new 2008 Buick Enclave on may 10, 2007. Subsequently, we noted that the "on/off" front passenger air bag light on the dash was inconsistent when my 5' 4", 115 lb. Wife set in the front passenger seat. More often than not the light indicates that the air bag is off, but occasionally it shows that the system is on. We first talked with the salesman and he said this didn't sound right and I should bring the car in when it was showing the system was off while my wife was riding as a passenger. In August, we took the car to the dealer, bill kobach, in topeka, kansas with my wife setting in the seat and the light was indicating that the air bag was "off. " the service manager said they were having some problems with the "on/off indicator light," but I should leave the car with them so that they could check the system. Later, they called and said the system checked out okay and they had called detroit about it. They were told that the system was operating within the "parameters" set by the manufacturers for people of my wife's size. Also, they said, these "parameters" were established by federal law. We find it inconceivable that we we paid $45,000 for a car with an air-bag safety system that was designed to protect both front and rear passengers, but yet it would not protect an adult of my wife's size when riding as a front-seat passenger. Had we known this fact, we would not have purchased the vehicle at any price. Safety is our biggest concern when buying a new vehicle. . Updated 01/09/08. Updated 12/12/07.