Vehicle rear-ended at high rate of speed. Impact included rollover. Driver was buckled but seatbelt and/or seat failure and no air bag deployment for either occupant. Serious bodily injury occurred. Vehicle on hold pending further police investigation and scene reconstruction by multiple agencies.
2006 Buick Lacrosse airbags problems
38 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 62,000. 6 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 38
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 62,000
- crashes
- 6
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal6
- Frontal: sensor/control module4
At what mileage
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Buick Lacrosse airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 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 2006 Buick Lacrosse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2006 Buick Lacrosse. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Air bag light comes on at different times. Was worked on by dealership for probably a year in ? 2013 and 2014.
Air bag light stays on...I purchased as is ..an dealer told me itbhas a recall
Recall in 2014 re: ignition switch failure of more than one key on keyring in ignition. Weight would cause car to shutdown(turn off ignition) in a crash thus not allowing airbags to deploy. Recall started in 2014. Did not own the car until 2017. Was not aware of recall. Son was injured in crash of such vehicle on 2/16/19. Hit a telephone pole at approximately 60mph. Front nor side curtains did not deploy resulting in severe traumatic brain injury to brain stem. Was in coma for 6 days. 10 weeks in icu and rehab. Is impaired now effects walking , speech, adl skills, memory. Will need long term care.ws traveling g on a rural road, hit patch of black ice, o ercorrected and slid across road hitting utility pole at 60-70 MPH.. Needed to be extricated from vehicle, unconscious vicious, was wearing seatbelt. *dt VIN not available.
Warning light on dash lights up..just bought the car 10 days ago..air bag light....just started .....researched....over260 complaints no deaths...1 injury air bag deployed when getting into car. Some took to dealer (most did)..they say its a sensor...$1300 to fix. No this light wasnt on when I bought the car! Does someone need to die before the manufacture steps up???I have no money to fix anything. A lawyer is my next step
Lights keep going off and on and air bag light is on and transmission problems
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the contact had to pump the brake pedal several times in order for the vehicle to stop. The ABS and traction control warning indicators illuminated. Also, the instrument panel failed to remain illuminated in order for the contact to view necessary information while driving. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle received the aftermarket seat covering indicated in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The vehicle was not included in the recall for the covering to be replaced despite the manufacturer assuring them it was the same material used. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle had not received a second repair for the ABS and instrument panel. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While the vehicle was stationary with the shift lever in the park position, the front seat passenger entered the vehicle and closed the door. The contact stated that the driver's side curtain air bag deployed inadvertently. The contact sustained injuries to the head and neck, which required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to the residence of a friend. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer diagnosed that the air bag sensor/module needed to be replaced in the front passenger seat. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 06v417000 (air bags). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Questions about the 2006 Buick Lacrosse airbags
Does the 2006 Buick Lacrosse have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 38 complaints about the airbags of the 2006 Buick Lacrosse, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Buick Lacrosse airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 62,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 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 2006 Buick Lacrosse problems
Lights 156Electrical 84Steering 27Engine 12Suspension 11Brakes 10Transmission 7Visibility 7Body 4Driver assistance 4Acceleration 3Locks 3Tires 3Wheels 3Fuel system 2Seat belts 2Seats 2
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