Five problems related to front air bag have been reported for the 2002 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Buick Lesabre based on all problems reported for the 2002 Lesabre.
Dashmat on 2002 Buick lasabre buckling above streering wheel where dashmat meets window.
The contact owns a 2002 Buick lasabre. The contact stated that the air bags suddenly deployed while driving 17 mph. There was no crash and the contact did not drive over any bumps or uneven surfaces. The passenger's right ear was injured in the incident. The doctor stated that she had a low tone problem with her hearing that would be permanent. General motors was contacted and they stated that it was a product defect. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and a rental vehicle was provided. General motors agreed to buy back the vehicle for $4700. 00. The contact was negotiating the buy back terms. The vehicle was not drivable. The failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 12/22/10 the consumer stated in October 2010 gm presented him with a check for $5500 and the title and vehicle was turned over to them. The vehicle was taken to a salvaged business and destroyed. Updated 12/29/10.
I have removed my dashboard cover or so called dash board pad and have re-glued it 3 times and now it is curling up at the forward end again. The front of the headliner is now rotting at the foam area between the fabric and the molded shape, the same as has been ocurring since the early 1980's. The foam is deteriorating from the heat and the sun, (florida owners are effected more than some), turning to powder so there is nothing that can be done other than replace it with the same garbage from gm or have an upholstery shop like mine. . Read more...
The top dashboard on my 2002 year Buick Lesabre has become dislodged at the driver's side and is slowly becoming dislodged towards the passenger side. This is a critical safety concern because this top dashboard houses the air bag at the passenger side. The passenger airbag can become inadvertently deployed killing the passenger. Gm has refused to do a recall and its been 7 weeks since the national safety board said they will send me a complaint form to complete. I am gathering information to expose general motors lack of customer concern with a troubleshooter at my local tv station.
While driving at 35mph vehicle went off the side of road on an incline, hit left front of vehicle, and went into a tree. Upon impact, none of the air bags deployed.