Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V222000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/2002 to 07/31/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 133221 | 08/15/2002 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/09/2002 | 08/14/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 02032. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 01/26/2013 | 113179 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the driver front air bag erroneously deployed. the vehicle was taken to both an independent mechanic and the dealer but the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 113,179. mah | |||
| 01/26/2013 | 113179 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. the contact stated that the driver frontal air bag deployed inadvertently. the vehicle was not in a crash. the air bag deployment did not cause the driver any injuries. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, and the dealer for inspection; however the cause for the air bag deployment was not located. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 113,179. li | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 120000 | ||
| The dash cover has separated from the front near the windshield. noticed everyone on car lots near this year also have the same problem. this is obviously a flaw in the product, please help. i've been told that if it continues across to right side the air bag will deploy. | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 86000 | 1 | |
| The padded dash peeled up away from the dash frame in front of steering wheel. it is peeling across from left to right. i am concerned about air bag deploying without warning. g.m. says this part is discontinued and you can not find this part anywhere. there should be a recall on this padded dash before some one gets hurt. *tr | |||
| 09/03/2012 | 86000 | ||
| The padded dash peeled up away from the dash frame in fron of steering wheel. it is peeling across from left to right. i am concerened about air bag deploying without warning. g.m. says this part is discontiuned and you can not find this part anywhere. there should be a recall on this padded dashbrfore some one gets hurt. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | ||
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | ||
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | ||
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | ||
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | ||
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | ||
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | ||
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | ||
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | 1 | |
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. *tr | |||
| 11/16/2006 | 75000 | ||
| The padded dash has peeled up and away from dash frame in front of the steering wheel. it is continuing to spread (peel up and away from the frame) across the padded dash from left to right, towards the passenger area. it continues to grow in severity, and i am concerned about the passenger airbag, with respects to it deploying without warning, due to the peeling/warping of the dash around it. i have put a dash mat (cover) over the problem for appearance purposes, but even that doesn't hide the growing magnitude of the problem anymore. i have been told that it will cost me anywhere from $350 - $1,200.00 to correct this problem from independent repair shops in the area, to the gm buick dealer. this is a design flaw, & safety issue direct from the manufacturer. other than this ever increasing problem, the car is in immaculate condition, & i would like to keep it due to its mechanical reliability, fuel economy, & comfort. i believe an oem padded dash replacement, should be made a recall on the part of gm as this has not happened due to negligence, age of the vehicle (it began when the car was relatively new), or accident. i respectfully look forward to receiving a response from you. | |||
| 06/07/2003 | 10000 | 1 | |
| I bought 2002 buick lesabre brand new and after approximately i year the dash began to buckle almost the entire length of the windshield. it is now approx 3 to 4 inches high. i went to car gurus. com and realized hundreds of people were having the same problem. i did not realize that this problem could impair air bag deployment. i believe this warrants a recall. *tr | |||
| 06/07/2003 | 10000 | ||
| I bought 2002 buick lesabre brand new and after approximately i year the dash began to buckle almost the entire length of the windshield. it is now approx 3 to 4 inches high. i went to car gurus. com and realized hundreds of people were having the same problem. i did not realize that this problem could impair air bag deployment. i believe this warrants a recall. | |||
| 01/01/2010 | |||
| My 2002 buick le sabre dashboard is peeling up & out along inside front window, also under radio and air bag, no dealer can fix it or auto repair shop. afraid air bag is going to open up on passenger side...dash is opening under it. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 107000 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. while driving at any speed, the air bag light flashes on and off repeatedly. the vehicle has been diagnosed by the dealer. the current and failure mileages were 107,000. updated 08/04/09 *bf the dealer was unable to find the cause of the problem. the air bag light would come on and stay on. updated 08/06/09.*jb | |||
| 03/16/2002 | 24500 | 1 | 10/24/2001 |
| While driving 30-35 mph consumer's vehicle was involved in a rear end collision. upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. *ak *nm | |||
| 1 | 09/01/2002 | ||
| The horn required excessive pressure to activate. the dealer stated the problem was due to the air bag placement. mr scc *jb | |||
| 08/15/2002 | 4 | 07/26/2002 | |
| Air bag light illuminated when horn was used. dealer repaired the vehicle four times, a fuse was replaced and the wiring of the power seat was wrapped around the horn. *jb...*ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||
| 04/01/2010 | 94000 | ||
| Dash board seperation from left to right towards passenger side airbag. dealer & auto body shop offer no fix. | |||
| 02/04/2011 | 58000 | ||
| Dashmat on 2002 buick lasabre buckling above streering wheel where dashmat meets window. | |||
| 08/15/2009 | 124000 | ||
| The top dashboard on my 2002 year buick lesabre has become dislodged at the driver's side and is slowly becoming dislodged towards the passenger side. this is a critical sfatey concern because this top dashbaord houses the air bag at the passenger side. the passenger airbag can become inadvertently deployed killing the passenger. gm has refused to do a recall and its been 7 weeks since the national safety board said they will send me a complaint form to complete. i am gathering information to expose general motors lack of customer concern with a troubleshooter at my local tv station. | |||
| 03/14/2010 | 84000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 buick lasabre. the contact stated that the air bags suddenly deployed while driving 17mph. there was no crash and the contact stated they did not hit any bumps or uneven surfaces. the passenger's right ear was injured in the incident. the doctor stated she would have a low tone problem with her hearing that would be permanent. general motors was contacted and they said it was a product defect. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and provided a rental vehicle was provided. gm agreed to buy back the vehicle for $4700.00. the contact is currently negotiating the buy back terms. the vehicle is not driveable. the failure mileage was 84,000. rd | |||
| 08/22/2007 | |||
| I have a 2002 year buick lesabre where the front and rear windows would not raise up or down fully. i had to manually raised each window ny hand to close it if accidentally lowered by a passenger. we got one of our windows replaced for $600. i bought the other part for our rear window for about 60 dollars and had a machanic placed in much cheaper than the former delaership charged. with one fo the child-proof rear windows now locked with a peice of wood hodling it up in the door window this makes it very unsafe if this car ever is submerged in water or some other compromising position with the rear passenger needing to escape. | |||
| 11/16/2009 | 21000 | 1 | |
| I have removed my dashboard cover or so called dash board pad and have re-glued it 3 times and now it is curling up at the forward end again. the front of the headliner is now rotting at the foam area between the fabric and the molded shape, the same as has been ocurring since the early 1980's. the foam is deteriorating from the heat and the sun, (florida owners are effected more than some), turning to powder so there is nothing that can be done other than replace it with the same garbage from gm or have an upholstery shop like mine. http://www.markthree.com replace the fabric on the existing ceiling shaping board, after spending hours removing the ceiling headliner from the car and then removing all of the rotted foam and fabric brought to a clean and usable surface. why are we still dealing with the same sun vs. glue problems that we have since they stopped doing stretch ceilings in the 70's? as an upholsterer at http://www.eastcoastautotoys.com i do make a good living off of this abomination but as a 2002 buick lesabre owner, i do not appreciate that i have had to remove my dashboard cover also called pad and have reglued and remolded it 3 times. now it is curling up at the forward ends again as well as by the air bag. the front of the headliner is now falling loose and down at the front windshield area due to rotting foam, {just like like those of the 1980's}. the foam is deteriorating and turning to powder so there is nothing that can be done other than replace it with the same garbage or have an upholstery shop like mine replace the fabric on the existing board. after spending 45 minutes removing the ceiling from the car and then another hour removing all of the rotted foam.....why are we still dealing with the same sun vs. glue problems that we have since they stopped doing stretch ceilings in the early 70's? as an upholsterer i do make a good living off of this abomination but as a 2002 buick lesabre owner, i do not appreciate wasting my time ... *tr | |||
| 02/17/2006 | 19000 | 1 | 07/29/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph the vehicle went out of control, hit a ditch and ran into a tree on the passenger side door. at the time of the accident it was snowing and the traction control light illuminated for a second before loss of control. the air bags did not deploy. the dealer has not been contacted and no repairs have been made. the two occupants of the vehicle sustained injuries and a police report was filed. updated 3/9/2006 - *nm | |||
| 09/25/2003 | 11000 | 1 | 07/01/2002 |
| The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 25 mph. upon impact, neither the driver side or the passenger side air bags deployed. the manufacturer and dealership were unable to indicate why the air bags failed to deploy. *ak *sc | |||
| 06/01/2002 | |||
| While driving at 35mph vehicle went off the side of road on an incline, hit left front of vehicle, and went into a tree. upon impact, none of the air bags deployed. *ak | |||
| 11/27/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| My wife arlene l holmquist was driving home from her volunteer job 75 miles at 5:30 pm in the afternoon and fell asleep approximatley 12 miles from home and went across the middle line and onto the opposite side of the road and received serious physical harm in the one car accident. fractured nose facial cuts and bruises as well as bruises on her upper and lower body. none of the air bags deployed/ car was hit in the center of the front of the car also major damage on the left front of the car. two new sensors were installed when the repairs were done. car was in the garage 43 days. *ak | |||
| AIR BAGS - SIDE/WINDOW | |||
| 11/04/2004 | 22400 | 1 | 03/30/2002 |
| The consumers vehicle was hit on the side by a motorist who was driving at 50 mph, and the side air bags did not deploy. *ak *jb | |||
| 10/11/2002 | 1700 | 1 | 06/01/2002 |
| While driving 30 mph vehicle was hit on driver side door, driver door was penetrated 8-10 inches. driver side air bag did not deploy, driver front air bag deployed. driver suffered bruised kidney and multiple injuries on left side of body. vehicle was totalled. ts manufacturer not willing to do anything about side air bags. *tt *jb | |||