Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 06/21/2012 | 95781 | ||
| At 1015 pm june 21 2012 myself the driver and my nephew 12 years in age got done eating at at restaurant got in the 95 buick lesabre entered the key in the ingnition did not turn the key over just put it in the ignition sat there for about a minute and talked about what we were going to do next a minute later there was a loud boom looked over to see that the passenger side airbag went off injuring my nephew he suffered really bad bruises to both legs and a nasty bruise to his stomach .me the driver is having a emotional break over the incident.and my nephew suffering from injuries that hinders some activites he could do during his summer break. | |||
| 12/05/2011 | 196000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre. the contact stated that while sitting in he vehicle while parked, the passenger and driver side air bags deployed haphazardly and a child was injured from the air bag deployment. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic stated that the entire air bag system needed to be replaced. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 196,000. | |||
| 12/05/2011 | 196000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre. the contact stated that while sitting in he vehicle while parked, the passenger and driver side air bags deployed haphazardly and a child was injured from the air bag deployment. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic where the mechanic stated that the entire air bag system needed to be replaced. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 196,000. kmj | |||
| 12/05/2011 | 196000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre. the contact stated while sitting in a parked the vehicle the passenger and driver side air bags deployed without a crash. a child was injured due to the air bag deployment. the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic. the mechanic stated the entire air bag system needed to be replaced. the contact did not call the manufacturer. the failure mileage was 196,000. jo | |||
| 06/25/2006 | 140000 | 1 | 01/03/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the driver's side air bag deployed while driving 60-70 mph. there was no impact prior to this incident. immediately after the driver's side air bag deployed the passenger side air bag deployed. the srs light illuminated periodically on the dashboard prior to the incident. the seat belt was in use at the time. the dealership has been aware of the problem. updated 08/21/06. *jb *nm | |||
| 11/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Consumer airbag deployed while parked. *ts *sc | |||
| 07/15/2001 | 85000 | 1000 | 02/09/1999 |
| Horn sounds when outside temp gets hot. had to disconnect horn. | |||
| 10/22/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that when driving and without warning the air bag inadvertently deploy causing the consumer to pull over. dealer notified. mr | |||
| 09/01/2001 | 3 | ||
| When temperature drops below freezing, horn blows without touching it, with the slightest touch the horn will blow. took vehicle to a dealer who stated that cover for horn shrunk and was causing horn to blow. *ak consumer is requesting to be reimbursed for replacing the airbag/horn module. *slc | |||
| 12/12/2001 | |||
| Horn would blowout automatically by itself. took to dealer, and dealer indicated airbag housing was shrinking, and that was causing horn to blowout. this happened intermittently.*ak | |||
| 12/13/2001 | 1 | 07/01/1999 | |
| While driving, horn suddenly sounded continously. dealer determined since airbag and horn were wired together, repair cost would be 1000 dollars. consumer had horn disconnected.*ak jg | |||
| 01/01/2001 | |||
| Horn comes on intermittenttly on its own, dealer said airbag needs to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 05/20/2001 | |||
| Electrical system in malfuncted. turn signals did not work, abs light, and door lock light were coming on. checked fuses and they were fine. didnot contact dealer because warranty expired. *ak | |||
| 02/10/1999 | 100 | 01/01/1999 | |
| Horn had to be disconected to stop sounding. inspection cannot take place and it cost 800.00 to fix. it is somehow connected to the airbag probelm. the trunk leaks and over 4of water collected in spare tire area during tropical storm while parked. *ak | |||
| Air bag warning light stays illuminated on dash panel information center. dealer has not been contacted.*ak | |||
| 03/25/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1994 | |
| The air bag module failure caused the horn to blow continously. yh | |||
| 07/15/1999 | 5 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Airbag module on the steering wheel causes the horn to blow intermittently | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 02/18/1995 | ||
| Airbag module on the steering wheel causes the horn to blow intermittently. also, power window motor is defective/ power seats have ripped seams, and tires had a thumping sound and had to be replaced. dealer aware of problems, and could not remedy situation. problem still exists. also, a lot of paint has been chipped off the vehicle, buick refuses to repaint. *ak *ml | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer concerned that air bags are a safety hazard. | |||
| 1 | 06/13/1995 | ||
| Consumer complains that she is five feet tall and would like to have the airbag deactivated. | |||
| 08/05/1996 | |||
| During frontal impact, the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.*ak | |||
| 12/15/1995 | 5 | ||
| No deployment of airbags during accident, causing injury. *sd | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 07/24/2009 | |||
| Husband and wife were driving on curvy road, approx. 30 mph, when passenger airbag unexpectedly deployed, hitting the wife. vehicle started filling with smoke. husband managed to pull off into a parking lot and they evacuated the vehicle. wife received bruises and cuts on hands and legs from airbag, wedding ring was damaged, and both inhaled smoke. police were called but would not come to the scene since there was no other vehicle involved. there was no impact or reason for airbag to deploy. wife was treated by doctor for injuries. vehicle has not been repaired yet. also, since that incident, the driver side airbag has also deployed while car was being driven. gm was contacted but no recompense made as of mar 2010. | |||
| 12/29/2008 | 140000 | 1 | 10/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1995 buick lesabre. while driving 5 mph in traffic on the highway, the front passenger side air bag spontaneously deployed. a police report was filed. after careful inspection, an investigator concluded that water entered the air bag module, which caused corrosion and unwarranted deployment. a police officer stated that there was no damage to her vehicle that would cause the air bags to deploy. she called the manufacturer and is waiting for a response. the vehicle has not been properly repaired. the failure mileage was 140,000. 4/01/09 *nj the consumer was injured as a result of the air bag deployment. updated 04/06/09.*jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 1995 lesabre driver and passenger side air bags deployed without warning while vehicle was in motion. *ts the consumer and his wife suffered minor burns and lacerations. *jb | |||
| 02/28/2005 | 1 | 04/12/2004 | |
| 1995 buick lesabre passenger air bag deployed. *ts the consumers wife was injured. there was no accident to cause the air bag deployment. *jb *nm | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Unexplained airbag deployment in my 1995 buick lasabre .this may not be the exact day the incident happened but close. *ak | |||
| 11/06/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that when braking and without warning the air bag deploy for no reason causing a distraction to the consumer and they was force to pull over. dealer notified. ts | |||
| 09/20/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving vehcile air bag deployed without vehicle being in a accident. mr | |||
| While in an accident front passenger's air bag was on fire. please provide further information.*ak | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 0 | ||
| While wife was driving hit a deer and air bags did not deploy. she was injuried.*ak | |||
| 08/23/2000 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
| Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision at 45 mph, and airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. manufacturer has been notified. *ak the horns are inoperable since the accident. *yh | |||
| 10/05/1998 | 2 | 08/01/1998 | |
| While driving and attempting to make a left turn, vehicle was hit twice on the right side which sent the vehicle into a steel post head-on. neither air bag deployed. driver suffered chest, head and neck injuries. also, passenger sustained injuries. dealer and manufacturer have been notified.*ak | |||
| 06/15/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| While traveling at 25 mph, another vehicle came from the right hand side of the road & hit consumer head-on. upon impact, the airbags deployed, driver's air bag caused the driver to be burned on both forearms, left hand and wrist swelled as a result of air bag impact. *ak | |||
| 08/21/1997 | |||
| Consumer was driving approx. 25mph when driver's side air bag inadvertantly deployed , blocking her vision, she then lost control of vehicle, causing a four car pile up. consumer's passenger's side air bag then deployed. *ak | |||
| 01/15/1997 | 1 | ||
| Violent deployment of air bag caused bruises and a sprained wrist. | |||
| 07/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was involved in an accident driver's and passenger's side air bags deployed, both sustained 2nd degree burns. *ak | |||
| 08/05/1996 | |||
| During frontal impact, the driver and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.*ak | |||
| 12/15/1995 | |||
| While involved in accident driver's and passenger side air bag did not deploy. please describe details. tt | |||
| 01/17/1995 | 7 | ||
| Other: driver's air bag failed. *skd | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | |||
| 03/27/2008 | 1 | 04/20/2004 | |
| My airbag deployed unexpectedly as i was driving for no apparent reason. i was about 1 1/2 blocks from my home on a quiet residential street with no traffic. i was going 15-20 mph. the was nothing in the road, weather fine. my hands were bruised from the impact. my right jaw and ear are sore, ringing and muffled ear sounds. no one can explain why this occurred. i went to the emergency room for a quick check. my insurance is questioning who is responsible and ought to pay. my car has been maintained by the same garage since i bought it, for the most part, and was recently serviced. i have never had any other trouble with it, and in general like the car very much. but this incident really scared me. *tr | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 04/13/2004 | 90000 | 1 | |
| While driving in a rain storm air bag warning light came on. the following day both frontal air bags deployed when the consumer started the vehicle. dealership indicated that water from the rain storm entered into the air bag module sensor. this caused the sensor to malfunction and the air bags to deploy.*ak the manufacturer refused to repair the vehicle because it was out of warranty. *nm | |||
| Air bag light is constantly illuminated. nlm | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 05/15/2005 | 1 | ||
| Dt: the air bag on passengers side deployed while sitting in the parking lot. contacted gm ,they said they couldn't do anything because consumer purchased vehicle at an auction. gm had sent an investigator, and he said there was no water damage or property damage and it should not of deployed. this happened on may 15, 2005. *ak | |||