Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2007 Buick Lucerne

14 problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2007 Buick Lucerne. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2007 Buick Lucerne based on all problems reported for the 2007 Lucerne.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that a Chevrolet suburban crashed into the rear of the vehicle while driving at unknown speeds. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the service air bag indicator illuminated and flashed following the crash. The contact sustained whiplash, neck, and back pain, which required medical attention. It was unknown if the six occupants of the Chevrolet suburban sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 163,000.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2016

Airbags did not deploy. Damage to front of vehicle sustained at least 20mph down to minimum 16mph traveling but making a left turn. Buick hit oncoming car in a near front on collision. Buick's front damaged by a punch that drove into the engine (corner of oncoming vehicle hit our vehicle just off center toward driver side) and resulting in a near front on collision, from inspection by adjuster, and first responders were that air bags should have deployed. Vehicle had over $9,000 in front end repair needed, enough to total vehicle. Bumper totally destroyed, radiator and fan gone, hood back to windshield folded.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/02/2016

The contact owned a 2007 Buick Lucerne. While driving approximately 25 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into the front end of another vehicle. The contact sustained a concussion and injuries to the right knee and neck. Medical attention was required. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2016

The contact owned a 2007 Buick Lucerne. While driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and neck injuries and the driver sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2015

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Buick lucerene. The contact stated that while driving various speeds and making a turn, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger's side. The air bags failed to deploy with the massive impact. There was no personal injury. A police report was filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. Js.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2014

The contact owned a 2007 Buick Lucerne. While driving 55 mph, the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. One injury was sustained, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2014

Front end crash car totaled air bags did not deploy.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2014

The contact owned a 2007 Buick Lucerne. While driving at a low speed downhill, the brakes failed to function. The vehicle crashed into the woods. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The contact sustained leg injuries, but no medical attention was required. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was not provided.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/30/2013

The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lucerne. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, he maneuvered to avoid crashing into an animal and crashed into a ditch, rolling over before stopping in an upright position. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered from major injuries to the arm and additional unknown injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected for the cause of the air bag failure. The failure and current mileage was 58,000.

10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2011

Lost power & control, collision with 5 other cars & airbags did not deploy. Collision occurred immediately after power loss & no recollection on my part until paramedics arrived & took me to emergency room. Car was total loss.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2009

I was driving my Buick Lucerne and was traveling about 80 mph when I hit the car in front of me I was going 70 mph as per gm the air bag did not deploy.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2008

The contact leased a 2007 gm Buick Lucerne. While driving approximately 25 mph and applying pressure to the brake pedal the engine started racing. The driver was unable to slow down. The contact swayed to the right to avoid crashing into the vehicle in front of him. He crashed into a telephone pole and the front air bags did not deploy. There were no prior warnings. The fire department and ambulance arrived and the contact was taken to the hospital. A police report was filed at the hospital. The insurance company has not determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage and current mileages were 7,100. Updated 08/12/08 the consumer stated the estimated damage was $7800. Updated 08/12/08.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2007

I had entered a left turn lane and had gotten over the line into oncoming traffic. Another vehicle struck me head-on at approximately 50 miles per hour. My air bags (side and front) did not deploy. I struck the steering wheel with my right chest (the seatbelts worked). It took over 6 weeks for the blood accumulation and bruising to subside. When I called my Buick dealer, they told me that if I had not hit the front bumper in the center, that the airbag might not deploy. I consider that nonsense, since even the motor mounts were broken, resulting in the vehicle being totaled.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2007

The contact owns a 2007 Buick Lucerne. While driving 45 mph he rear ended another vehicle and the front air bags did not deploy. There was damage to the front middle part of the bumper. The vehicle was towed. The driver suffered a broken sternum and the passenger sustained bruised ribs and a sprained hand. As of August 8, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 7,000. Updated 02-11-08.


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