Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||||
| SB-07-09-41-010A | 02/01/2010 | 10034404 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and | 11/10/2010 | |
| SB-08-09-41-002C | 02/01/2009 | 10029924 | General motors: diagnostic information for intermittent restraints, air bag (sir) indicator/lamp on with dtc(s) b0012, b0013, b0016, b0016, b0019, b0020, b0022, b0023, b0026, b0033, b0040, b0042 or b0044 set. this may be caused by a loose, | 07/20/2009 | |
| PIC-4871A | 06/01/2008 | 10026687 | Gmc: service air bag; sir indicator on (dtc b0012, b0013, b0019, b0020). the sir indicator is on and the driver information center (dic) displays service air bag. *pe | 12/01/2008 | |
| 4011 | 12/13/2007 | 4011F | 10020881 | Air bag indicator light is on. *kb updated on 12/13/07. *nj | 01/25/2007 |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL | |||||
| SB-07-09-41-010A | 02/01/2010 | 10034404 | Buick/cadillac/chevrolet/gmc: airbag light on, dtc b0071 and b0081 set (diagnose and replace right front seatbelt buckle, if necessary). upon investigation, the technician may find dtc b0071 set in the passenger presence system (pps) and | 11/10/2010 | |
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||||
| 07-09-41-008 | 02/01/2008 | 070941008B | 10024262 | Air bag readiness light on, dtc b1019 set in sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) (reprogram instrument panel cluster (ipc)). *nj | 03/31/2008 |
| 070941004 | 06/01/2007 | 10022703 | New procedure for clearing passenger presence system (pps) and sensing and diagnostic module (sdm) dtcs b0071, b0074, b0081. *nj | 09/21/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 11/17/2012 | 63500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph and turning into a parking lot, she crashed into another vehicle that was traveling at an unknown speed. the vehicle was destroyed however, none of the air bags deployed. the contact sustained a fractured back and a separated, and broken knee. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure and current mileage was 63,500. | |||
| 11/17/2012 | 63500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph and turning into a parking lot, she crashed into another vehicle that was traveling at an unknown speed. the vehicle was destroyed however, none of the air bags deployed. the contact sustained a fractured back and a separated, and broken knee. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure and current mileage was 63,500. pmb | |||
| 11/17/2012 | 63500 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. the contact stated that while driving 25 mph and turning into a parking lot she crashed into another vehicle moving at an unknown speed. the vehicle was destroyed however none of the air bags deployed. the contact suffered a broken back and a separated and broken knee. the manufacturer had not been notified. the failure and current mileage was 63,500. dt | |||
| 05/19/2010 | 27460 | ||
| Service air bag light came on. took vehicle to dealer. vehicle air bag module and connector replaced under warranty.service air bag light has come on and off several times over past few months. currently light is back on and continues to stay on. this recurring situation indicates a problem with the vehicle's air bag system that should qualify for a recall. the integrity of the air bag system is obviously in question and personal safety is being compromised. | |||
| 01/05/2008 | 45000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne. the contact stated that the check air bag light illuminated while driving 15 mph. she took the vehicle to the mechanic and was informed that it was a common issue. she was advised to have the dealer make the repairs. the dealer stated that there was an issue with one of the computers in the vehicle that could prevent the air bags from deploying in the event of a crash. during this time, the contact heard a very loud clunking noise coming from the steering component. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and they stated that they could not repair the vehicle since it was out of warranty. the contact believes that this is a manufacturer defect, but the manufacturer is refusing responsibility. the failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 72,000. | |||
| 09/13/2006 | 1020 | 1 | 08/11/2006 |
| 1. normal lane change from center lane to right lane at approx. 65 mph, maryland interstate 95 north mile marker 104.8 2. vehicle veered sharply right with no control of steering resulting in 4 spins and traveling backwards with brakes on possibly 200 ft. before striking an embankment resulting in severe damage to vehicle. no air bags deployed. there was no control of the vehicle during this incident. 3. is in a body shop waiting investigation and repair/replacement. *nm | |||
| 07/24/2006 | 1675 | 6 | 07/05/2006 |
| No air bag deployment on 40 mile per hour front end collision. *nm | |||
| AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | |||
| 12/14/2010 | 1 | ||
| 2006 buick lucerne. consumer states that the service airbag light came on. she states that this should be under a recall and would like reimbursement for the cost of repair. *kb the dealer replaced the driver side air bag module. *jb | |||
| 01/24/2007 | 11626 | 7 | 05/31/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2006 buick lucerne that had been to the dealer 7 times because the air bags indicator light showed that air bags needed to be service. the dealer they replaced the air bag module and the wiring harness. the contact stated that the air bags indicator light continued to show on dashboard. *ak updated 2/27/2007 - intermittently the cruise control was inoperative. *nm | |||