Air Bag Related Problems of the 2002 Buick Park Avenue

Table 1 shows two common air bag related problems of the 2002 Buick Park Avenue.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Buick Park Avenue

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
1
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
1

Air Bag problem #1

The contact owns a 2002 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that while attempting to avoid crashing into another vehicle, the contact swerved and crashed into a light post. The contact sustained a cut on the eyebrow, lip and several broken teeth due to the impact of the air bag which required medical attention. The police report was filed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,127.

Air Bag Not Deploy problem #2

Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Buick Park Avenue. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, when the steering wheel began to move independently from left to right with out any warning causing the contact to crash into a ditch. The contact stated that the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained minor injuries of whiplash and bruises. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000. Wh.


Air Bag related problems in other Buick Park Avenue model year vehicles:



Park Avenue Service Bulletins
Park Avenue Safety Recalls
Park Avenue Defect Investigations