The passenger airbag indicator goes on and off with person in passenger seat. We first noticed this Summer 2023. It has gotten worse. Now a passenger can shift weight slightly one way or another and cause the indicator status to change which disables the airbag. Dealer also confirmed (4/16/24) DTC code B0081(internal malfunction with passenger presence module). I have recently learned there was a warranty extension for this failure (which had expired) which I was unaware of. I now have a vehicle which I feel is unsafe to travel with a passenger! If GM is aware of the problem and the dealer (imperial Chevrolet) has charged me $160 diagnostic fee for a known problem and tells me it will cost approx. $1,800 to repair/replace the sensor and module.
2012 Buick Verano: airbag warning light
12 of the 106 complaints about the 2012 Buick Verano describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- recalls
- 3
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
While pulling into my home driveway, when I applied brakes . And the car started to accelerate causing me to hit my other vehicle and then the car proceeded into the side of my house . I just 2 days prior had my car inspected at firestone, I also just had new brakes and rotors replaced less than 5 months prior, also the airbag light came on earlier that day, I was coming home from firestone and noticed the car was accelerating and deceleration while driving which was less than 10 mile from my home .
The passenger side air bag light goes off when engine is running. Does this while driving or parked. This makes air bag light in the information center of dash come on or turn off.
Service airbag light comes on occasionally when passenger gets in car. Goes off once passenger buckles seatbelt and vehicle is in drive, most of the time. A couple times it has stayed on for part of a day even without a passenger and after several times of turning the car off and restarting.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick verano. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. Joseph buick gmc 8700 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45251, (513) 741-1000, was contacted by phone. The contact was given incorrect information that the vehicle was subjected to a free warranty repair. The contact was instead quoted $858.35 for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
When im driveing and the passager is sitting next to me the airbag light says its off please have it service . Then it turn on for a couple of sec and it shuts off . Also my fog light nob is like melting around it very weird. Mybe the light it has around the nob is to strong dont know all driving is in the city
Air bag light keeps coming on and the dash board is showing the word check air bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick verano. The contact stated that the front passenger air bag warning indicator flashed on and off. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 90,482.
Airbag indicator continues to go on and off with no one sitting on the passenger front side. With a person seated on the passenger front side it indicates airbag off in motion especially and even while parked.... Feels like the tires are about to fall off when driving or turning especially on three front tires and even worse when going over bumbs speed bumbs or holes while driving
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick verano. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The contact took the vehicle to the buick of arlington dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that because the vehicle's mileage exceeded the required mileage, the vehicle would not be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick verano. While driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where it was determined that the steering coil spring would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v300000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 buick verano. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver side air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on separate occasions and serviced under the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 12v522000 (air bags) and 13v023000 (air bags); however, the failure persisted after each recall repair. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 6/8/15*cn updated 10/06/2017
Service bulletins that may apply
- Air bags
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the front passenger presence sensor to correct a...
- This informational bulletin provides information on Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt...
- The informational bulletin explains how items on the passenger seat may
- Summary to be provided on a future date.
- Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime Passenger Airbag Indicator On When...
- Intermittent Airbag Warning Light Illuminated ? Replace Steering Wheel Airbag Coil
- Passenger Presence System (PPS) May Command Seat Belt Reminder Chime and Passenger Airbag Indicator On...
Related recalls
Air bags
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles manufactured December 2, 2011 to July, 16, 2012, Chevrolet Cruze vehicles manufactured December 7, 2011 to July 25, 2012, Chevrolet Sonic vehicles manufactured December 5, 2011 to August 2, 2012, and Chevrolet Camaro vehicles manufactured December 1, 2011 to June 11, 2012. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Risk
- If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM at 1‑800‑222‑1020. Buick owners may contact GM at 1‑800‑521‑7300. Note: This is an expansion of recalls 12V‑522 and 13V‑023.
Recall number 14V300000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, Cruze and Sonic, and model year 2012 Buick Verano vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Risk
- If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, that air bag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel air bag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on February 13, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 13V023000 · Recall details
Air bags
- What is wrong
- General Motors is recalling certain model year 2012 Buick Verano, Chevrolet Cruze, and Chevrolet Sonic vehicles. The driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air bag terminals.
- Risk
- If the bar and terminals are contacting each other at the time of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, that airbag will not deploy, increasing the driver's risk of injury.
- Remedy
- General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel airbag coil, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 11, 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1‑800‑521‑7300.
Recall number 12V522000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Buick Verano airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2012 Buick Verano?
12 of 106 owner complaints about the 2012 Buick Verano (11%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Buick Verano?
There are 3 recalls and 22 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Buick Verano
Oil consumption 23Stalling 22Check engine light 10No deployment 7Engine failure 6
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