Side/window Air Bag Problems of Buick Skylark

Buick Skylark owners have reported 8 problems related to side/window air bag (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1996 Buick Skylark

Failure Date: 06/25/2016

The contact owns a 1996 Buick Skylark. When the contact started the vehicle, the driver's side air bag deployed. The driver sustained injuries to the face, neck, chest, right shoulder, and mouth. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,818.

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2 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1996 Buick Skylark

Failure Date: 04/12/2014

Went to start to car after driving all afternoon and passenger side airbag deployed causing damage to the dash and windshield.

3 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1998 Buick Skylark

Failure Date: 07/01/2011

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Skylark. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the front drivers side air bags deployed. No crash occurred and no injuries were reported. Neither the manufacturer, nor the dealer were made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 193,000.

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4 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1996 Buick Skylark

Failure Date: 07/30/2008

On July 30 2008 the drivers side airbag deployed in my 1996 Buick Skylark. I was sitting at a red light when this occurred. Minor injuries bruises and a small cut on my chest area. After reviewing the recalls on this car, I realize that I have other problems related to other recalls. Upon contacting the local Buick dealer, I was told my car did not match any of the recall companies? perhaps it should have made the campaign list.

5 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1997 Buick Skylark

Failure Date: 01/23/2005

While driving 25 mph the passenger side air bag deployed inadvertently. The cause has not been determined. Please provide additional information.

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6 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1997 Buick Skylark

Failure Date: 11/01/2001

Front driver's side and passenger's side airbags failed to deploy during 40 mph front end collision. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.

7 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1996 Buick Skylark

Failure Date: 04/02/1997

Violet deployment of passenger side airbag after recall repair. Dup of 811494, added on 25-Feb-98.

8 Side/window Air Bag problem of the 1996 Buick Skylark

While driving under normal road conditions both driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed without warning and for no reason. Dealer has been contacted.


Other Common Air Bag related problems of Buick Skylark

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Air Bag problems
13
Air Bag problems
12
Side/window Air Bag problems
8
Air Bag Not Deploy problems
3
Air Bag On-off Switch problems
1


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