Ten problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1997 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The horn will sound without pressing the horn button(s) when the car is in motion or unoccupied. This occurs when the weather is cold. I have researched this online and it is apparently an issue for many owners. Part of the air bag contracts during the winter months pressing on part of the horn button. The only way to shut it off is to pull the horn fuse. I am concerned this may lead to an electrical fire if the horn sounds for too long or an air bag malfunction. Also, the vehicle has to be driven without the ability to use the horn.
Airbag pushing against horn button causing horn to sound at various times. Car purchased used from Buick dealer, their airbag recall does not go as far back as 1997!.
The consumer stated the horn will not stop blowing, and the air bag assembly is making a noise. The sound is coming out of the steering wheel. When driving the horn just starts blowing out of nowhere, it just starts blowing, specifically states the consumer. When pressing the horn pad it will stop sometimes. One has to press in a certain spot. The car is a 1997 Buick Lesabre. The consumer is going to call and see what gm can do. This has been happening for two weeks.
Airbag deployment caused dislocated broken thumb and possible permanent injury. On second passenger, severe tinnintus possibly from air bag explosion.
Consumer states that while driving without warning the air bag inadvertently deployed. Dealer notified.
Intermittently horn doesn't blow. Dealer diagnosed air bag as the cause. Dealer was notified.
The integration of the air bag system to the horn failed causing the horn to sound very loudly continuously. Yh.
Consumer sits too close to steering column to be able to use the air bag safely. Concern about air bag (other than short person). Added on 09-07-1999.
Horn stopped working on vehicle. Owner took vehicle into dealership to get horn repaired. He was shocked when told by dealership that his air bag was inoperative. Owner expresses concern due to him not knowing how long his air bag was non-functional. Please describe details.
Air bag deployment was violent, causing injuries to the driver: cuts on throat, chin and mouth, bruises on chest, left arm and hand, broken right finger.