Car has airbag light on. The car keeps leaking which then caused damage to my spark plugs and coil pack. It then led to the O2 sensors being burned. It has been at the dealership multiple times within a 3-week time frame. The low fuel light comes on when it is on a full tank, then it begins to hesitate and the car lunges forward when at a complete stop. Tires act like they cannot keep traction when all 4 tires are brand new and front rotors and brakes have been replaced. Yes, all my concerns have been brought to many dealerships' attention. It is unsafe and unreliable. The dealership said they could not replicate the issue but once I get back into my car it starts up.
Buick Encore airbag light comes on
15 of the 605 owner complaints about the Buick Encore describe airbag warning light, most of them for the 2015 model year.
- owner complaints
- 15
- worst model year
- 2015
- typical mileage
- 30,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20192
- 20183
- 20171
- 20161
- 20156
- 20141
- 20131
Often reported together
Won't start 1Hesitation 1Headlights 1Check engine light 1Grinding brakes 1No deployment 1
What owners say
Passenger airbag light on dash is lit. Has ben lit for about a month.
1. Both rear springs have broken within 1 year of each other. There were no accidents or any kind or off road driving. These are Expensive to fix. 2. Driver side airbag light is on. No idea why. Afraid to drive this vehicle.
My airbag light is on and malfunctioning. It will cost $200 for the diagnostic and no repair. To repair it will cost $873.19. I see there are more complaints in regarding this issue. To me this is a safety issue and concerns me as I drive my grandchildren in this car. I am told it is an actual sensor in the cushion of the seat. My vehicle is under 5 years old. Something has to be done.
previous airbag recall, but not including my VIN. However, my airbag light is on and malfunctioning. It will cost $200 to just diagnose the repair and no idea what the cost to fix this saftey issue on a car that is only 5 years old. Please help!
We have had problems with the air bags since the car was new. The SRS light would come on for a couple months then go off. It says it has a problem with the passenger presence module. Never had a recall but the dealer said that when we took it in for an oil change they updated the firmware on the air bag system. It never did work, it would sometimes work then not work. I took it back a few weeks ago and told them it still isn't right and I said since it is a safety issue they should cover it. They told me that since Ohio doesn't have auto inspections that they are not responsibile for taking care of it and I was looking at over 1000 to repair. That pissed me off so I took my car and left. I am taking it to a independent garage. I have had lots of problems eith this car and only have 42000 on it now. My last GM, next will be Toyota/
Drivers airbag light stays on - immobilisation light stays on, car won't start. Both of these issues were addressed by TSB and complaints
Driver airbag light stays on .this is the 4th time I have had this problem since ipurchased this vehicle on april 2017. Had it serviced the first three times but now the warrenty is out and here I am again with the air bag light on. This has been very frustrating and should not be happening so often. Now I am left having to pay someone to fix this again !
I am getting continuous emails saying that there has been an issue detected with my airbags. The airbag light will sporadically come on, and when someone is in the passenger seat the airbags do not always turn on.
My passenger side airbag light comes on the dashboard telling me that my passenger side airbag is off even with someone sitting in the seat. I tested it with my boyfriend sitting in the seat holding our 40lb dog. Combined, they weigh over 200lbs and then light on my dashboard still says the passenger side airbag is off. The vehicle was not in motion. It was turned on asked parked in the driveway. I tested it while driving on a private road at 35mph and the light stays on while the car is in motion and while parked.
Related recalls
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019 Buick Encore, Chevrolet Spark, Traverse, and Trax vehicles. The Sensing Diagnostic Module (SDM) on these vehicle may not have been turned off of "manufacturing mode," preventing the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the air bags do not deploy in the event of a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the SDM module to the correct mode, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 and Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020. GM's number for this recall is 18365.
Recall number 18V774000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Buick Encore vehicles manufactured April 10, 2013, to May 8, 2013, and Chevrolet Spark vehicles manufactured December 30, 2012, to March 1, 2013. In the affected vehicles, an improper weld on the passenger side front air bag inflator may result in the air bag not deploying.
- Risk
- If the air bag does not to deploy in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury to the front passenger.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side front air bag, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick) or 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14211.
Recall number 14V298000 · Recall details
Questions about the Buick Encore airbag light
Why does the airbag light come on in the Buick Encore?
Owners who report it most often also describe won't start, hesitation when accelerating and headlights failing or too dim.
Which Buick Encore years have airbag warning light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2015 (6 complaints), 2018 (3 complaints) and 2019 (2 complaints).
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