I was driving down the road about 1 mike from my house. The road is a country road and is straight. I wasn't distracted or speeding. It happened so fast but I think I may have hit a slight bump on the right hand shoulder of the road and then the car started fish tailing and then went off the road and was stopped when it hit a dirt driveway. I had no control of the car and the brakes failed to stop the car. The car was totaled with only 36000 miles on it even though I luckily just sideswiped a tree. The car always seemed hard to steer as if the steering was loose and you really had to pay attention and keep both hands on the steering wheel. The car was my elderly in-laws who bought it brand new in 2007. They both passed away in november 2018 and then I inherited it and had just recently started driving it. The air bags did not deploy.
2007 Buick Lucerne: airbags did not deploy in a crash
14 of the 164 complaints about the 2007 Buick Lucerne describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- recalls
- 0
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lucerne. The contact stated that a chevrolet suburban crashed into the rear of the vehicle while driving at unknown speeds. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the service air bag indicator illuminated and flashed following the crash. The contact sustained whiplash, neck, and back pain, which required medical attention. It was unknown if the six occupants of the chevrolet suburban sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 163,000. ...updated 10/23/17 *bf
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 buick lucerne. While driving at an unknown speed, another vehicle crashed into the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained back and neck injuries and the driver sustained back and neck injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 buick lucerne. While driving at a low speed downhill, the brakes failed to function. The vehicle crashed into the woods. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where it was deemed destroyed. The contact sustained leg injuries, but no medical attention was required. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was not provided. Updated 01/25/17*lj consumer stated going down steep hill 1/2 mile from home put on brakes and they went to the floor. Consumer hit the trees and rocks on the road no airbag deployed. Car was totaled. Updated 06/25/18
Airbags did not deploy. Damage to front of vehicle sustained at least 20mph down to minimum 16mph traveling but making a left turn. Buick hit oncoming car in a near front on collision. Buick's front damaged by a punch that drove into the engine (corner of oncoming vehicle hit our vehicle just off center toward driver side) and resulting in a near front on collision, from inspection by adjuster, and first responders were that air bags should have deployed. Vehicle had over $9,000 in front end repair needed, enough to total vehicle. Bumper totally destroyed, radiator and fan gone, hood back to windshield folded.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 buick lucerne. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact's vehicle crashed into the front end of another vehicle. The contact sustained a concussion and injuries to the right knee and neck. Medical attention was required. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a salvage facility. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 buick lucerne. While driving various speeds and making a turn, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy with the massive impact. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000. Updated 02/18/16*lj
Lost power & control, collision with 5 other cars & airbags did not deploy. Collision occurred immediately after power loss & no recollection on my part until paramedics arrived & took me to emergency room. Car was total loss.
Tl* the contact owned a 2007 buick lucerne. While driving 55 MPH, the power steering failed and the vehicle stalled. As a result, the contact crashed the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. One injury was sustained, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Front end crash car totaled air bags did not deploy.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 buick lucerne. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, he maneuvered to avoid crashing into an animal and crashed into a ditch, rolling over before stopping in an upright position. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered from major injuries to the arm and additional unknown injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and was not inspected for the cause of the air bag failure. The failure and current mileage was 58,000. Updated 09/05/13
I was driving my buick lucerne and was traveling about 80 MPH when I hit the car in front of me I was going 70 MPH as per gm the air bag did not deploy.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Air bags
- General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (SIR) indicator/lamp on with...
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- Air bag readiness light on, DTC B1019 set in sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) (reprogram instrument...
- Air bag indicator light is on
- New procedure for clearing passenger presence system (PPS) and sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) dtcs...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2007 Buick Lucerne no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2007 Buick Lucerne?
14 of 164 owner complaints about the 2007 Buick Lucerne (9%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2006.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2007 Buick Lucerne?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2007 Buick Lucerne
Stalling 13Fuel gauge 9Headlights 8Door locks 6Loss of power 6Won't start 6Airbag light 5
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