Air Bag Light On Problems of Buick Lacrosse - part 2

Once in a while when driving this car, the air bag light comes on . It stays on for a while than it will turn off. It has been also coming on when you start the car and staying on for a while than turning off also . I was told when the light comes on, the airbags don't work . Could you look into this and let me know about this situation. Thank you.

See all problems of the 2008 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

The air bag indicator light on the dash keeps going on and off, indicating the air bags are off, then on. It doesn't matter if someone is in the passenger seat or not. When someone is in the passenger seat, more times than not it indicates the air bag is off.

Air bag light front passenger stays on was not involved in a accident.

See all problems of the 2011 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

The description that follows is a safety issue which could result in the death or serious injury of a passenger in the front seat. The air bag indicator for the passenger front seat is continuously lit. The local Buick dealership scanned and checked the air bag system, repaired connections and cleared the code. At present, nearly 8 months later, the air bag light is now continuously lit when driving the vehicle which indicates that there is no air bag protection for the passenger in the front seat. The dealership indicated that the cost to replace and program the passenger position module is $1540. This is a definite safety issue and should be subject to a recall. Gm should not be manufacturing a vehicle in which, at 51097 miles, the air bag system does not function. I note a number of complaints regarding this particular safety issue.

2006 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to instrument panel warning airbag light malfunction.

See all problems of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

While driving on a major road in florida, the airbag light came on, on the instrument panel of my 2008 Buick Lacrosse. There was a passenger in the seat at the time & had their seat belt fastened. This occurs even if no one is sitting in the passenger seat. The airbag light will go on and off intermittently at any speed, even when sitting still at a light, whether there is a passenger in the seat or not. I believe this to be a major safety issue.

Seat belt module failure, intermittent. Occurs either while driving or upon start-up. Air bags are inoperable when indicator light is on. Not related to any known incident. This vehicle has only 60,00 miles on it. Problem appeared at about 50,000 miles.

Car was towed to auto repair shop where the airbag light and check engine lights were illuminated. Have had four diagnostics performed and problem not found. Advised a complete tear down of passenger seat would need to be done to locate issue which is costing me an exuberant amount of money for something that should be fixed on a recall.

See all problems of the 2009 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

2008 Buick Lacrosse. Air bag light comes on constantly and has been coming on since the vehicle was purchased.

S10- direct reply- letter to the secretary from constituent regarding assistance with a safety recall of a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The consumer stated the air bag light would come on and then go off. The dealer stated it would cost $150 to replace the air bag module for the driver and passenger side. Also, the vehicle stalled slightly when driving up a short hill. There was a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The dealer concluded the fender was rubbing on the tire when turning left and they simply re-positioned the right front fender. On one occasion, when the consumer started the vehicle, he heard a strange noise and the steering wheel would not turn. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. It was determined, the power steering pump, transmission, water pump and engine were all leaking fluids. Also, the wheel bearing needed to be replaced.

See all problems of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

Passenger air bags light remains on while seat belt is in place, had the problem fix once and the light stayed maybe two weeks but has been on since.

2008 Buick Lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to dash panel airbag light issues. The consumer stated the air bag light would blink on and off, while driving. A diagnostic check, revealed nothing wrong.

Engine light comes on and car goes real slow, then it wont move. Doors wont lock/unlock with remote and they wont automatically lock/unlock in park or when you start driving. Air bag light for passenger side comes on and off, when someone is sitting there. Back tires wore off on insides had to replace them. I dont feel safe anymore. Dealer said I should be notified of recalls so it can get my Buick repaired.

Passenger air bag light on the dashboard turned from "on" to "off" with 150 pound passenger seated in the front passenger seat. The red warning indicator light on instrument panel also came on. It stayed on for 2 or 3 miles then the dashboard light turned back to "on" and the red warning indicator light turned off. It occurs intermittently on most trips, "on" then "off" then back to "on". Typically, the dashboard indicator light will stay in the "off" position for 4 or 5 miles. Now at 81,737 miles the air bag dashboard indicator light "on/off" still occurs. The first occurrence occurred while car was still in the 12 month gm certified warranty period. The condition was reported to dealership, they did not confirm by their static check procedure. It still occurs, intermittently, after 10,000 from first observance.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. The contact received recall NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired, while being repaired the technician notified the contact that his air bag light was sporadically illuminating. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 140,000. Mc.

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the failure recurred. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.

Seatbelt light came on dash on; no airbag light also on for passenger side. First time it happened someone exited passenger seat while car was in park. Intermittent chime whether seat belt was in use or not; whether someone was in passenger seat or not. That has since ceased to happen. Dealer states dash light on also means no airbag for driver side. Fix is over $1500. Have read many other similar complaints all over America with other Buick vehicles and years. How is this not a recall/safety issue?.

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently while driving. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 20,000.

While driving through columbus,ohio 0n November 13, 2013, the car slowed down when I was driving at about 30 mph to stop. The motor stopped and was able to pull into a muffler repair and the told me about a dealership a short distance away and was able to limp to the dealership. The dealership is located in worthington, ohio. After a multi-point inspection, I was told that a faulty accelerator pedal position sensor was replaced at a cost of $102. . 61 plus labor of $384. 00 and shop charges of $15. 00 and tax of $35. 11 for a total of $536. 72. There is another problem of the airbag light going on and off while no one is in the passenger seat and when a person is seated and buckled up according to the law. . . .

I brought my car to my mechanic for regular inspection. I have a strange noise in the steering base when I turn the wheel or apply the brakes. He told me it was in the steering coloum and my airbag light comes on and will not go off. I found that there was a recall for the brake pedal pushrod retainer and I went to the Buick dealership and they told me there was no problem,yet I have a vehicle history summary for it. How can I get it fixed if they deny it?.

I have had two issues involving the need to replace what I understand to be the passenger presence airbag sensor. This item consists of a complete assembly, the actual seat passenger sensor/scale assemble and the associated computer. At about 18,500 while driving, the passenger air bag light would come on and then go off. There was a passenger setting on the seat in excess of 125 pounds wearing a seat belt. After several complaints and tests ,at 24,008 miles the Buick dealer replaced an item listed on the work order as the “inflatable restraint passenger seat suppression module 19124100 module kit”. At about 42,600 miles a similar problem developed in that the airbag readiness icon light, on the instrument panel came on, indicating a complete airbag system malfunction. I soon discovered that pounding on the seat would make the light go out until another malfunction occurred, usually when the passenger got out of the car. Again after repeated complaints and tests at 46,713 miles the Buick dealer installed an item listed on the work order as the a “pps module 19258127 remanufactured module kit”. By whatever name this the second time a complete passenger presence airbag sensor assembly had to be replaced in the passenger seat. I consider this to be a safety issue. In the first instance when the malfunction occurred there was no air bad protection for the passenger. In the latter case there was a complete airbag system failure. The first replacement was covered under warrantee but the second replacement I had to pay for myself. Internet searches have disclosed that there are other 2008 Buick Lacrosse owners with similar complaints about the airbag module failure and cost of replacement. If Buick uses parts subject to repeated failure their replacement should be paid for by Buick.

The contact owns a 2008 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag off warning indicator illuminated while the seat was being occupied. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Passenger sensing system appears to be too sensitive. Owners manual states that the system is designed to detect adult sized passengers. However a small purse (6lbs) is sufficient to activate the airbag light on the console and ring the chimes alerting the driver that the front passenger is not belted in. Tested with 8 y/o daughter (43lbs) with same result. Dealer has examined the system and found it to be performing as designed. Buick customer service returned my phone call and stated that based on the malfunction and the verbiage in bulletin 12-09-41-002a this malfunction is okay and no further service is required. Important to note that my 2007 yukon xl denali requires a weight of approximately 40 lbs to activate the seatbelt indicator and about 80lbs to turn on the airbag. Buick needs to be recalibrated.

See all problems of the 2013 Buick Lacrosse 🔎.

Abou 50,xxx miles the service airbag light in the dash began to illuminate intermittently. It would occur once a month or so. The dealer wanted $1200 to replace the ab control module. For the next 46,xxx miles it has been that way until a few days ago. Now the airbag light is on continually, meaning the airbags are inoperative. Seems like a safety issue to me!.

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the contact had to pump the brake pedal several times in order for the vehicle to stop. The abs and traction control warning indicators illuminated. Also, the instrument panel failed to remain illuminated in order for the contact to view necessary information while driving. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle received the aftermarket seat covering indicated in NHTSA campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The vehicle was not included in the recall for the covering to be replaced despite the manufacturer assuring them it was the same material used. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle had not received a second repair for the abs and instrument panel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.

Air bag light will illuminate periodically when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult 125 lbs and more who is wearing a seat belt. It resets with the restart of the car or sometimes will just reset itself during the travel.

On October 25, 2012, we took our Buick Lacrosse in to sunrise Chevrolet/Buick dealership, collierville, TN. The passenger side airbag indictor had been showing "off" when a passenger was seated. It would sometimes come back on, but did this repeatedly. The dealership "fixed" it, saying it was a "passenger presence module" which they replaced in the amount of $855. 43, parts and labor (not tax). During the last two months, the same thing has been happening with the indicator showing "off" when a passenger is seated and sometimes coming back on. The mileage on vehicle now is 80,500. This would seem to us to be a safety issue and it would seem that gm should bear responsibility for correcting it at no cost to us. We feel sure that we are not the only ones experiencing this fault. Have you had other reports about this issue? please give us your judgment regarding this matter.

My 2009 Buick Lacrosse cx at 23,129 miles had a problem with the passenger side air bag light blinking from off to on, it also had the passenger side air bag icon on the drivers side dash. It was under warranty so the pps module was replaced, then it happened again in April 2014 with under 34,000 miles. Again the pps module was replaced. Counting the pps module that came in the car when it was new that burned out, the one that replaced that burned out , it now has it's 3 rd. Pps module. I believe it is caused by the after market leather seat covers that were put on at the time of purchase, especially since there were recalls in the past for that very problem. I have ask gm to buy back the seat covers but, they seem to be ignoring me. It seems no one else in the country is having this problem.

The airbag readiness light has been turned on for the last couple of days so I took to the dealership and found out that it was a faulty right front seat mat assembly. They replaced it at a cost of $710. I do not think this should have failed. Approximately 6 months ago the passenger airbag status indicator light indicated that it was not working even with a person sitting there and seatbelt on. They cleaned corroded connections. It certainly appears a defect in the construction of these airbag indicators. This should be covered under warranty.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the air bag light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Lights keep going off and on and air bag light is on and transmission problems.

The contact owns a 2011 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated when the front passenger seat was occupied, indicating that the air bag was not functioning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis. The dealer contacted technical support, who instructed the dealer not to modify the vehicle because it was designed to only recognize certain weights of individuals. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 11,290. Updated 8/31/12.

Tl-the contact owns 2008 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while the brakes were depressed the vehicle made a loud friction sound and the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnose that the front brake hub speed sensor, the wiring harness and the passenger air bag wiring connector terminal were defective and needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact mentioned that the driver side sun visor was defective and caused a blinding spot. The failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 20,500. Pmb.

The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that while driving apprximately 30 mph, the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the air bag sensor/module needed to be replaced in the front passenger seat. The parts necessary to make the repairs were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was approximately 62,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2005 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle with a passenger seated in the front seat. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that a mechanism within the front passenger seat needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 53,000.