2011 Buick Enclave: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Jul 9, 2015 · Airbags · 99,900 miles · IL · crash

Driving down the road on a 50mph zone and a vehicle pulled out in front of us. Our car t-boned the car that pulled in front of us. Everyone had there seatbelts on but the front airbags never deployed. I dont understand why they wouldnt have deployed when we hit the other car at at least 40mph after slamming on the breaks.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 60,140 miles · WI · crash · 1 injury

2011 buick enclave, all recalls completed. When turning into driveway from a total stop vehicle experienced unexpected acceleration and crashed through part-way up garage door, side wall of garage, (right wheel over 6" concrete foundation), pushed items stored in garage into front wall and moved wall 12" into laundry room. Vehicle stopped when left front wheel hit concrete step into service door although tire left tread mark on floor until engine turned off. Distance traveled was about 2 1/2 car lengths. Damage to right front mainly. $12,300 dealer estimated damage. Driver suffered soft tissue bruising, chipped tooth, soreness. Air bags did not deploy. Odb showed no dtc codes. Vehicle visually/manually inspected by dealer per insurance company request - nothing found. Claim filed with esis/gm central claims unit. Edr, sdm & cdr data were downloaded using bosch software and pictures taken of vehicle. Data/pictures were turned over to gm investigators. Owner contacted onstar for data but nothing was received by them. However, initial sdm data indicates 'onstar deployment status data sent' and 'sdm recorded vehicle velocity change data sent.' investigation currently 3 months on-going, vehicle untouched. Vehicle also previously exhibited issue of free rolling backward or forward when stopped on an incline. Auto transmission and torque converter would not hold vehicle.

Filed Sep 6, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 36,623 miles · TX · crash · 1 injury

Driver exiting a parking lot did not see my vehicle and did not stop. Hit my vehicle mid way on the passenger side pushing my vehicle sideways causing it to hit a light pole on the driver side front fender and hood. Air bags did not deploy and seat belt did not work causing me to hit the steering wheel with my chest and my knee on the dash. I was taken to emergency room. Nothing was broken but had extensive soft tissue, muscle strains and cartilage damage. Am still receiving treatment at this time.

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Airbags · 56,000 miles · IL · crash · fire

Tl - the contact owns a 2011 buick enclave. The contact stated while driving at unknown speed, the vehicle crashed into a deer causing the vehicle to catch on fire and the air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 56,000. Pam updated 11/24/14*lj updated 8/17/2015

Filed May 6, 2014 · Airbags · 23,000 miles · LA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 buick enclave. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front driver's side. The air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered head, neck and shoulder injuries and was transported for medical treatment. A police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was towed to a collision center but was not inspected to determine the cause of the air bag failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number 14v118000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 07/15/14 ma

Filed Mar 31, 2014 · Airbags · 84,000 miles · TX · crash

My enclave was stopped at a red light. The vehicle behind me was rearended by the vehicle behind them and then rearended my vehicle. Immediately I heard a low air release sound and smelled a gun powder smell, but my airbag did not deploy. The red indicator light for airbag came on after the wreck.

Filed Mar 20, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 3,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Turned corner on ironwood46615 and rear ended car that stopped suddenly. Crushed my front end back to puncturing the radiator. No air bag deployed and no seat belt on impact. My knees hit the dash under the steering wheel. No onstar as no airbag deployed. Holding steering wheel was my only deterrent to hitting forward. Repairs cost $5000.+ and gm dealer insisted airbag and seat belt were functioning. Knees still hurt. And seen doctor about knees and going again soon. I am reporting this after hearing that there are recalled on seat belts and airbags on driver side.