Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. While driving 45 MPH, the contact fell asleep and crashed into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained a broken nose, fractured eye sockets, and head injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v222000 (air bags). The vehicle was towed to a yard and the contact was waiting on the manufacturer to determine why the air bags failed to deploy. The failure mileage was not available.
2002 Buick Lesabre airbags problems
37 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,370. 11 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- typical mileage
- 75,370
- crashes
- 11
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Frontal9
- Side/window2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Buick Lesabre airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Buick Lesabre airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
- Risk
- Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 02V222000 · Recall details
What 2002 Buick Lesabre owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Got. Into a. Accident on 6 /9/2017 I was traveling 35 to37 mls. Per hour a dark blue van tried to go before me coming the opposite way coming towards me she turn in fount of me I hit her on passage side of van it was a major accident no air bag deployed. We were on perkins st of akron ohio. [xxx]. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor indicator remained illuminated. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 175,000.
Side airbags deployed - warming up at idle - in 4 degree f outside ambient air temperature - having been in high wind containing sandy dirt particles overnight - vehicle unoccupied - stationary in residence driveway.
Car parked in home driveway unoccupied, sitting still, running to warm up in very cold ambient air temperature (5 degrees f. Side air bags on passenger and driver side simultaneously deployed damaging the seats and interior trim.
Driving vehicle on road in subdivision when gas pedal became stuck and car accelerated out of control striking a garage door and wall with great impact. Air bags did not deploy. Driver escaped with minor injuries. Car was totaled. No else in car.
My son was involved in a front end collision. The buick was totaled but the airbags did not deploy. He was going straight and an SUV made a short left turn in front of him and her drivers side collided with his entire front end.
My 'air-bag' light, for the past year, stays on constantly. Reading other messages on line, other owners have the same problem. Why isn't there a recall on this?
The engine keeps stalling and shutting off in traffic after lurching forward. Defective engine burned part of engine hood, and severed ABS brake lines burned off by heat, gm manufacturer defects.
Air bag warning light and chimes sound at start up and stay on at all times.I pulled fuse out of concern the air bags may deploy when not needed.
Questions about the 2002 Buick Lesabre airbags
Does the 2002 Buick Lesabre have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the airbags of the 2002 Buick Lesabre, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Buick Lesabre airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,370 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Buick Lesabre airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V222000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Buick Lesabre have bad airbags?
The Buick Lesabre model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (44 complaints), 2002 (37 complaints) and 1997 (33 complaints).
Other 2002 Buick Lesabre problems
Visibility 118Body 51Engine 34Electrical 24Brakes 18Steering 13Transmission 13Fuel system 11Tires 9Acceleration 8Seats 6Suspension 6Lights 5Wheels 5Seat belts 2Driver assistance 1
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