Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while having repairs performed for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system), the technician notified the contact that the air bag light was sporadically illuminating. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 140,000.
2008 Buick Lacrosse airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the passenger side air bag light illuminated indicating that the air bags system was off. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who was unable to diagnose the cause of the problem. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 5,000.
Airbag display shows airbag off intermittently with seatbelt on with an adult in passenger seat while moving on highway.
Passenger air bag light on the dashboard turned from "on" to "off" with 150 pound passenger seated in the front passenger seat. The red warning indicator light on instrument panel also came on. It stayed on for 2 or 3 miles then the dashboard light turned back to "on" and the red warning indicator light turned off. It occurs intermittently on most trips, "on" then "off" then back to "on". Typically, the dashboard indicator light will stay in the "off" position for 4 or 5 miles. Now at 81,737 miles the air bag dashboard indicator light "on/off" still occurs. The first occurrence occurred while car was still in the 12 month gm certified warranty period. The condition was reported to dealership, they did not confirm by their static check procedure. It still occurs, intermittently, after 10,000 from first observance.
The passenger air bag warning light will come on when I'm driving and no one is even sitting in the passenger seat. Anything sitting on the seat weighs much less than the 80 lbs specified in the manual. Sometimes the light will come on when I have a passenger sitting there, indicating that the air bags are off - when they should be on!!! There is no event that consistently triggers the light coming on. I might be turning or slowing down or just driving down a straight road. Sometimes, the light will stay on for a couple of minutes, and sometimes it will stay on for more than ten minutes. I've taken my car to the dealer five times in the four years I've owned the car, and the first four times, the dealer fixed it at no charge. This time, the dealer says it "has gone all the way down to the passenger detection module and it will cost you $1250 to fix it." a passenger detection modules sounds rather important to me, and very much a safety issue, but the service manager said that if there's no recall, it's customer pay. With the number of complaints made on this site for this identical issue, I'd say it's highly likely that there are many more cars with the same problem, but their owners just don't know about this site. Is it necessary for a certain number of complaints before an investigation is made? I guess my husband will just have to trust his luck - he's the one generally sitting in the passenger seat!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. While driving various speeds, the front passenger air bag sensor warning indicator illuminated although the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 53,291.
Continuation of a previous complaint dated 10-10-14, air bag light on dashboard randomly comes on and goes off. The other day I had a passenger, and I was interested in what the air bag dashboard light, and the passenger "protection" light above the radio, would do. My passenger got in and buckled up. At first everything was fine, no air bag dashboard light, passenger protection light "on", but then it started. The air bag light would come on, and I noticed the passenger "protection" light would display "off". The air bags would not deploy in the event of a front end collision. A moment later, the air bag light on the dash disappeared and my passenger "protection" went "on". We were protected, for the moment. Problem is, the game went on the whole trip, "on", then "off", "on", then "off", each time the dashboard light and passenger "protection" light working in tandem. Guess to protect my passenger they will have to sit in the back seat. I understand people have taken lacrosses to the dealer and have been told it costs $1200 to fix problem. Sounds like the bean counters are hard at work figuring out if it will be cheaper to fix the problem or settle the lawsuits, in which there claim will be the automobile is safe, and quoting comedian [xxx], "safe enough to get you all the way to the grave." information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated sporadically. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but the failure recurred. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 46,000.
A few days after purchasing a 2008 buick lacrosse from the local dealer, the dashboard air bag light came on. Didn't think much about it until it happened several more times, so I headed to the dealership for help. They instructed me not to put anything in the front passenger seat because the car would sense the weight and think there is a person there. So I didn't, but I did notice the indicator above the radio that senses a person in the passenger seat didn't turn red during this time. Then the game began. I would put my lunch box in the seat on the way to work, sometimes the air bag light would come on, sometimes it wouldn't. And, I found there is a delay in the switch, when adding or removing the lunch box. Sometimes after removing the lunch box the air bag light would stay on, or just come on when it wanted to. Found out how to fix that problem also, albeit temporarily. Take your fingers and firmly push 4-5 times along the stitching in the center of the seat. Will take a few seconds and the light may, or may not, go out. Or, a quick stop to grab a drink will reset the light. The problem is, from what I understand, if you get in a crash while the light is on there is a pretty good chance your airbags will not deploy. As a matter of fact, I owned a 1994 ford aerostar van which I took to the dealer when the air bag light came on. They would not let me drive the van, for fear the air bags would not work in a crash, and gave me a loaner while they fixed the problem. I did notice buick has service bulletins on the air bag problem, stating "problem could be caused by loose, missing, or broken connector position assurance (cpa) retainer. " (sb-08-09-41-002c) can't imagine what would be the hold-up in fixing the problem, just hoping I am not the first statistic.
2008 buick lacrosse. Consumer writes in regards to dash panel airbag light issues. *smd the consumer stated the air bag light would blink on and off, while driving. A diagnostic check, revealed nothing wrong. *jb updated 09/09/14
Module under right front seat defective causing air to turn off while driving.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently while driving. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v355000 (electrical system). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 20,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. During the daytime, the instrument panel lighting was very dim, which made it difficult to view the gauges. The dealer stated that the vehicle was working up to standard and that the design of the vehicle could not be altered. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5. Updated 10/03/14*lj updated 3/10/2015
Engine light comes on and car goes real slow, then it wont move. Doors wont lock/unlock with remote and they wont automatically lock/unlock in park or when you start driving. Air bag light for passenger side comes on and off, when someone is sitting there. Back tires wore off on insides had to replace them. I don't feel safe anymore. Dealer said I should be notified of recalls so it can get my buick repaired.
Air bag sensor malfunctions for both driver and passenger. Sometimes it works normally, sometimes it fails for passenger or driver or both. Occasionally it will function normally after driving about 15 minutes. This issue dates back to november 1, 2007.
On october 25, 2012, we took our buick lacrosse in to sunrise chevrolet/buick dealership, collierville, tn. The passenger side airbag indicator had been showing "off" when a passenger was seated. It would sometimes come back on, but did this repeatedly. The dealership "fixed" it, saying it was a "passenger presence module" which they replaced in the amount of $855.43, parts and labor (not tax). During the last two months, the same thing has been happening with the indicator showing "off" when a passenger is seated and sometimes coming back on. The mileage on vehicle now is 80,500. This would seem to us to be a safety issue and it would seem that gm should bear responsibility for correcting it at no cost to us. We feel sure that we are not the only ones experiencing this fault. Have you had other reports about this issue? Please give us your judgment regarding this matter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated that while the passenger was seated in the front passenger seat, the passenger side air bag indicator light would illuminate intermittently. The contact mentioned that the passenger side air bag indicator light would mainly fail to illuminate when the passenger was seat. The contact was concerned that the passenger side air bag may not deploy while in a crash. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and independent mechanic who were both unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 8/28/14*cn updated 9/10/2014 *js the consumer stated the dealer suggested replacing the passenger seat but, it was not a guaranteed fix. Updated 9/10/2014
While driving through columbus,ohio on november 13, 2013, the car slowed down when I was driving at about 30 MPH to stop. The motor stopped and was able to pull into a muffler repair and the told me about a dealership a short distance away and was able to limp to the dealership. The dealership is located in worthington, ohio. After a multi-point inspection, I was told that a faulty accelerator pedal position sensor was replaced at a cost of $102..61 plus labor of $384.00 and shop charges of $15.00 and tax of $35.11 for a total of $536.72. There is another problem of the airbag light going on and off while no one is in the passenger seat and when a person is seated and buckled up according to the law....
My father and mother had just left church to have sunday lunch with the church members and the vehicle left the road hitting an oak tree on the truck and turning it sideways into my father's side. The airbag between the top of the window and roof failed to deploy resulting in his death. Mom survived but suffered a broken back, pelvis, and collar bone. The law firm hired by my mother is continuing their investigation as to why it did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the driver engaged the brakes and the pedal emitted a loud metal noise. The contact mentioned that the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to and independent mechanic where the brake pads, brake drums and rotors were replaced. The remedy failed to repair the failure. In addition, the contact stated that the air bag warning illuminated intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 52,000.
I've had a lacrosse 2008 since february of 2013 and my airbag light for the passengers goes off and on periodically as if there is no passenger sitting there. Also my airbag light comes on periodically as well as my seatbelt light comes on and I always have my seatbelt on. I went to a mechanic and we looked up my car to see if it was recalled and it wasn't. Im scared that if I ever got into an accident my airbags won't deploy.
Our 2008 lacrosse has had a problem with the passenger side air bag for a long time. The light would always stay off. About a year age we had it checked out by a dealer. They said it had a short in the system and would cost $1000 to fix. After they troubleshoot the system, the light started to work properly. However, recently it has become erratic, some times showing it off for a period of time then going to on. As this is apparently the most common problem with this model, is there an investigation ongoing. We believe that there should be a recall on this model.
Passenger air bag off indicator light comes on at times when seat occupied.
Airbag light consistently going off and on the passenger side. Have it at the dealer numerous times but the same problem still exists.
My passenger airbag has not been working since 2010.we took it to mceelveen buick in summerville,sc in 2011.they said it was the wiring harness. Need to be replaced. We couldn't afford it. Why is there not a recall on this model,but on the enclave?
Air bag registered as off when a person was seated in the front passenger seat. Sensor was replaced and after 18 months the same problem is recurring. The air bag will be on then switch off and on all while a person is sitting in the seat and not doing anything other than sitting. Current mileage for 2nd recurrence is 46,150. Also the low beam headlights are going off for no apparent reason at night while driving down the road. High beams must be used when this occurs. The passenger door lock will not open or lock when the remote is used or the door lock button on the door. The hood will also not stay up as the hydraulic lifters do not hold.
The passenger side airbag sensor fails repeatedly (airbag warning light comes on and passenger airbag indicator switches to off) when an adult is sitting in the passenger seat and seat belt is secured. It began happening on rare occasions, but has progressed to every time I have a passenger in the vehicle. It usually persists for about 20 miles or so, and then reverts back to normal. The dealer investigated and said the replacement part was well over $1,000 and that did not include the labor. It seems this is a fairly common issue with this make of vehicle, and with the exorbitant cost of a replacement part, gm need to make some accommodations for the owners of affected vehicles to have the repairs done at a reasonable cost.
I have had two issues involving the need to replace what I understand to be the passenger presence airbag sensor. This item consists of a complete assembly, the actual seat passenger sensor/scale assemble and the associated computer. At about 18,500 while driving, the passenger air bag light would come on and then go off. There was a passenger setting on the seat in excess of 125 pounds wearing a seat belt. After several complaints and tests ,at 24,008 miles the buick dealer replaced an item listed on the work order as the inflatable restraint passenger seat suppression module 19124100 module kit. At about 42,600 miles a similar problem developed in that the airbag readiness icon light, on the instrument panel came on, indicating a complete airbag system malfunction. I soon discovered that pounding on the seat would make the light go out until another malfunction occurred, usually when the passenger got out of the car. Again after repeated complaints and tests at 46,713 miles the buick dealer installed an item listed on the work order as the a pps module 19258127 remanufactured module kit. By whatever name this the second time a complete passenger presence airbag sensor assembly had to be replaced in the passenger seat. I consider this to be a safety issue. In the first instance when the malfunction occurred there was no air bad protection for the passenger. In the latter case there was a complete airbag system failure. The first replacement was covered under warrantee but the second replacement I had to pay for myself. Internet searches have disclosed that there are other 2008 buick lacrosse owners with similar complaints about the airbag module failure and cost of replacement. If buick uses parts subject to repeated failure their replacement should be paid for by buick.
Air bag light will illuminate periodically when the passenger seat is occupied by an adult 125 lbs and more who is wearing a seat belt. It resets with the restart of the car or sometimes will just reset itself during the travel.
Airbag readiness light on instrument panel came on which indicates the airbag's electrical system is malfunctioning. Took auto to gm dealer (chevrolet) and was told that the passenger system module needs to be replaced and cost would be $1,000. Lacrosse is 2008 model year with only 48,600 miles. Over the last year, the airbag readiness light would come on periodically but would go off after auto was restarted. Noted on the internet that some other 2008 lacrosse owners have had similar complaints about the airbag module and cost of replacement. Believe this is a defective part that should be replaced by gm without charge. I have had cars with airbags for over 20 years without any type of issue such as this.
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