Within the last few years I have noticed the airbag light has been coming on intermittently, every month or so for a few hours to a day. While at the dealer I was told to bring it back when the light is on. This happens when I start the car to make a trip to a store or other daily drives. The problem is getting to the dealer with it on.
2005 Buick Lacrosse airbags problems
34 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 4 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 34
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 4
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal: sensor/control module4
- Frontal2
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Lacrosse airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
- Risk
- If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
- Remedy
- Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1‑877‑477‑1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
Recall number 06V417000 · Recall details
What 2005 Buick Lacrosse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Airbag light is on
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. While driving 45 MPH over a bump in the road, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to conklin fangman buick gmc (located at 3200 main st, kansas city, mo 64111, (816) 759-0853), where it was diagnosed that the front passenger air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 110,421.
2005 buick lacrosse airbag light tentatively turns on. This model has airbag recall.
I don't know what those are
My head lights won't come on and my air bag light comes on and off all day long while driving.
I believe my car is involved in the buy back . I have leather seats and airbag light illuminates intermittently when items are placed on seat. I have to smack the pass seat bottom then a few moments later the light goes off I would like info on my concern due to no replacement parts are available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the air bag warning sensor illuminated intermittently. The contact informed the local dealer (new meadow motors located at 390 state rd, west bath, me) and was referred to a contractor for diagnostic testing. The mechanic diagnosed that it was just a sensor, which did not need to be replaced. The contact was advised not to place her purse on the passenger seat. In addition, the contact located the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags), but was unable to verify if the vehicle was included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated dealer diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced; however, the contact was unsure of the diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 89,600. Updated 03/16/17
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but a fault code could not be retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Questions about the 2005 Buick Lacrosse airbags
Does the 2005 Buick Lacrosse have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 34 complaints about the airbags of the 2005 Buick Lacrosse, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2005 Buick Lacrosse airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Buick Lacrosse airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V417000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Lacrosse have bad airbags?
The Buick Lacrosse model years with the most airbags complaints are 2008 (77 complaints), 2006 (38 complaints) and 2005 (34 complaints).
Other 2005 Buick Lacrosse problems
Lights 86Electrical 80Steering 51Brakes 34Transmission 19Engine 17Body 16Suspension 13Acceleration 11Visibility 9Fuel system 7Locks 6Seats 4Tires 4Driver assistance 3Wheels 2Seat belts 1
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