12 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2003 Buick Lesabre. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Buick Lesabre based on all problems reported for the 2003 Lesabre.
We bought the car December 29,2015, the car had 102,0215, and drove it to the doctor on our way back, the would make a "clunking" sound from trans-axles, and we notice that the dash board came up and it has hardware screws across the dash as if to hold it down.
Recall.
Entered vehicle and noticed dashboard buckling on drivers side and passenger side. Afraid to start vehicle because the passenger air bag may deploy.
Dashboard has warped and separated from under the windshield. According to experienced auto mechanics, deployment of the air bag system will most likely be compromised. It also affects visibility for the driver. . Read more...
My front dashboard has been gradually coming unattached near the windshield. It has gotten so bad that it is hindering my view of the road. It is also a problem for the airbag system. . This is truly a safety hazard and I cannot believe Buick has refused to acknowledge this defect which is affecting so many of their customers. I own two Buick Lesabres and it happened to both of them.
At a little over 40,000 miles, I notice a hump in the dash cover in front of the steering wheel. The separation and lifting has now stretched to near center dash. If it continues, I'm afraid it may possibly effect air bag operation or passenger safety.
Dashboard on this car is separating near steering wheel. Concerned that this could eventually impair visibility and could affect the functioning of the air bags. Hope we don't need to wait till there are injuries or fatalities before gm decides to recall this problem and make the necessary repairs on these cars. Owned 1997 century that had no problems. Very disappointed as rest of the car is still in great shape. Currently has under 50k miles on the vehicle.
The vinyl dash pad in front of the driver started to shrink toward the steering wheel and raise upward and is now up about 1 -1/2 inches and is progressing toward the passengers side I am concerned about the possibility that when the passengers dash pad area rises upward will this cause the passenger air bag to deploy?.
Dashboard has warped and separated from under the windshield. According to experienced auto mechanic friends of mine, deployment of the air bag system will most likely be compromised. . Read more...
My front dashboard has been gradually coming unattached near the windshield. It has gotten so bad that it is hindering my view of the road. My daughter is just learning to drive and we have decided it is not safe for her to use my vehicle because her view of the road is blocked by the lifted dashboard. This is truly a safety hazard and I cannot believe Buick has refused to acknowledge this defect which is affecting so many of their customers.
I have a 2003 Buick Lesabre that the dash has come unglued and has buckled up half way across the dashboard. The dash is mainly affected in the area infront of the steering wheel, but is getting worse and spreading towards the center and passenger side. I'm really scared to drive my car. So afraid the airbags may not work correctly in an emergency, or even worse, that the airbags go off for no apparent reason! I have friends with the same problem. There is an internet link with a Buick Lesabre forum where many other dissatisfied Lesabre owners are complaining of the same problem. Therefore, I know mine is not an isolated case. I have contacted the dealership where I purchased the car. They told me gm was not responsible for this problem. An estimate of $525. 49 was given just for a new upper dash. This did not include labor. Please help!!!.
Dash panel is separating from frame , started in front of driver & progressing towards passenger side where air bag is located which is a possible safety problem ,not to mention resale or trade in.