Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the air bag lights and brake lights consistently illuminated on the instrument panel as a beeping noise went off in the vehicle. In addition, the contact mentioned that the radio locked up and became inoperable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.
2002 Buick Rendezvous: airbag warning light
6 of the 486 complaints about the 2002 Buick Rendezvous describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 125,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
- 20064
- 20051
- 20041
- 20026
What owners say
Car stopped in front of me, was room to stop in time, however ABS system kicked in & prevented vehicle from stopping - it only slowed it down. Road was clear & dry, no need for ABS brakes. Brake pads & rear rotors were less than 3 weeks old & front tires were only 3 days old at time of accident. Tested brakes by removing ABS fuse & car stops great - fault in ABS system. Also, air bags did not deploy, but air bag warning light on dash came on solid red & stays on at all times now. Accident was caused by ABS system improper setup or manufacturer.
System scanner shows air bag light shut off. Just prior to purchase by me. Also clean car fax. Violation 167-822. Report enclosed. The vehicle was sold knowing there was an existing problem with the air bag, due the vehicle being in a severe accident. The technician found the passenger side air bag in the seat had deployed and the cover was being held in with tape and the codes had been cleared. Updated 09/16/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. The contact stated that the air bag light remains constantly illuminated. The light does not dim even when he is seated and wearing his seat belt. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v222000 (air bags:frontal). The contact would have to pay for a diagnostic. In addition, the fuel gauge worked occasionally, which prevented the contact from knowing how much fuel was in the tank. The dealer stated that they would repair the vehicle only at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 133,000. Updated 6/8/09 *cn updated 06/11/09.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick rendezvous. There is a recall for the air bags. The dealer stated that the VIN is not a part of the recall. The vehicle has not experienced any failures; however, the air bag light is illuminated. The current and failure mileages were 55,740. Updated 05/05/08
Dt*: the contact stated while driving at various speeds the air bag light illuminated. The dealership determined the coil had burned out and the coil and driver side air bag needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was alerted.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 2002 Buick Rendezvous airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
6 of 486 owner complaints about the 2002 Buick Rendezvous (1%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous
Overheating 44Fuel leak 39Fuel gauge 29Stalling 28Fuel smell 25ABS 23Check engine light 21Won't start 20Headlights 16Door locks 13Fuel pump 11Brake failure 10Transmission failure 10Grinding brakes 9Fire or smoke 9Loss of power 8Power windows 7Wipers 7Engine failure 6Warning lights 6No deployment 5Jerking 5
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