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.
2002 Buick Rendezvous: airbags did not deploy in a crash
5 of the 486 complaints about the 2002 Buick Rendezvous describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
- 20074
- 20063
- 20051
- 20046
- 20032
- 20025
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 MPH in stormy weather, there was a loss of control and the vehicle crashed into a hillside and the air bags did not deploy. Although the contact was wearing a seat belt, minor injuries were sustained. The police were on scene and a report was taken. An insurance adjustor determined the vehicle was totaled due to the extensive body damage. Updated 5/22/2006 -
Dt: 2003 buick rendezvous SUV. Consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident on october 3, 2005. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. Took vehicle to dealership and called my manufacturer, and they asked questions that did not pertain to this vehicle. The consumer wanted to know why the airbags did not deploy. Vehicle was being inspected to see if it could be fixed. This was the first accident. The consumer sustained injuries. Was knocked on conscious, when the consumer woke up he was in the ambulance on the way to the hospital, and the driver of the other vehicle was also injured and taken to the hospital. A police report was taken. Took pictures of the vehicle. It had all the original parts. The consumer purchased vehicle in 2003. The only damage made was to consumer's vehicle and the other vehicle. The consumer was wearing seat belts. The road conditions were clear. The consumer was concerned why airbags not deploying.
I hit a post head-on and although I had extensive damages, my air bags did not deploy. Fortunately I had my seat belt on so I only slightly bruised my chest on the steering wheel
While driving at 25 MPH vehicle was involved in a head on collision, and air bags did not deploy.
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 no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2002 Buick Rendezvous?
5 of 486 owner complaints about the 2002 Buick Rendezvous (1%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
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.
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