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Air Bags complaints
38 reportsClear category filter140,000 miles · Aug 3, 2016
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V417000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE …
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V417000 (AIR BAGS). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
NHTSA ODI #10892921
63,530 miles · Jul 12, 2016
Air BagsSeat Belts
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ALSO WHILE IN PARK, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MI…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH AND ALSO WHILE IN PARK, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,530. ....UPDATED 08/29/16 *BF UPDATED 08/31/16.*JB
NHTSA ODI #10884197
103,451 miles · Jul 7, 2016
Air BagsElectrical System
PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP ON 6/29/16 THE FOLLOWING AT THE NOTES FROM THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK THIS ISSUE: "CHECKED FOR CODES B00921. CHECKED BULLETIN. LUBED SEAT CONNECTOR AT PASSENGER FLOOR. CLEARED DTC. RECHECKED AND LIGHT IS OFF. MAY NEEED PPS MODULE IF LIGHT COME BACK ON. ALL OK AT THIS TIME." DEA…
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PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP ON 6/29/16 THE FOLLOWING AT THE NOTES FROM THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK THIS ISSUE: "CHECKED FOR CODES B00921. CHECKED BULLETIN. LUBED SEAT CONNECTOR AT PASSENGER FLOOR. CLEARED DTC. RECHECKED AND LIGHT IS OFF. MAY NEEED PPS MODULE IF LIGHT COME BACK ON. ALL OK AT THIS TIME." DEALERSHIP INFORMED MY SPOUSE THAT IF THE LIGHT IS ON, THAT THE AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY. DROVE CAR ON 7/7/16 LIGHT IS BACK ON.
NHTSA ODI #10883444
160,000 miles · Jun 23, 2016
Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OCCUPANT SENSING SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE F…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE OCCUPANT SENSING SYSTEM WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000. UPDATED 09/08/16*LJ CONSUMER WAS TOLD BAG MIGHT DEPLOY ON IT OWN ON MAY NOT DEPLOY DURING ACCIDENT. UPDATED 06/18/18*JB
NHTSA ODI #10876248
60,000 miles · Jun 8, 2016
Air Bags
DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND REMAINS ON WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED FOR VARYING TIMES. SEAT BELTS ARE ALWAYS USED AND IT DOES NOT MATTER IF A PASSENGER IS IN THE CAR OR NOT . LOCAL DEALER UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE. ON GOING SINCE 10/01/2015
NHTSA ODI #10873152
80,000 miles · Apr 13, 2016
Air BagsSteering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE POWER ST…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE AIR BAG LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD A LEAK AND WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09E005000 (STEERING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 06/14/16*LJ *TR
NHTSA ODI #10855351
26,000 miles · Feb 24, 2016
Air BagsVehicle Speed ControlCrash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT CRASHED INTO A SNOW BANK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND IT CRASHED INTO A SNOW BANK. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND TAKEN TO A LOCAL AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOP TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.
NHTSA ODI #10838005
40,000 miles · Jun 22, 2015
Air BagsElectrical SystemExterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 BUICK LACROSSE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 40,000. MA 08/13/15
NHTSA ODI #10726512
83,000 miles · Jun 5, 2015
Air BagsStructure
TRAPPED INSIDE OF 2006 LACROSSE WITH A DOOR LOCK THAT WOULD NOT OPEN. DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM NOR FIX IT. GM EXECUTIVE OFFICES CLAIM THE DOOR LOCK IS A WEAR ITEM. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A DOOR LOCK TO TRAP A PERSON INSIDE A CAR THAT HAS 83,000 MILES AND 9 YEARS OLD. ENOUGH SUCH OCCURRENCES ARE DISCUSSED ON VAR…
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TRAPPED INSIDE OF 2006 LACROSSE WITH A DOOR LOCK THAT WOULD NOT OPEN. DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM NOR FIX IT. GM EXECUTIVE OFFICES CLAIM THE DOOR LOCK IS A WEAR ITEM. IT IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR A DOOR LOCK TO TRAP A PERSON INSIDE A CAR THAT HAS 83,000 MILES AND 9 YEARS OLD. ENOUGH SUCH OCCURRENCES ARE DISCUSSED ON VARIOUS SITES ON THE INTERNET. THIS COMBINED WITH A FAULTY PASSENGER SEAT AIRBAG SENSOR AND EXECUTIVE MANAGAMENT'S LACK OF CONCERN IS ENOUGH TO STAY AWAY FROM ALL GM PRODUCTS.
NHTSA ODI #10723984
Mileage unknown · Mar 11, 2015
Air BagsExterior Lighting
2006 BUICK LACROSSE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING AIRBAG LIGHT MALFUNCTION. *SMD THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE AFTER SHE PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. UPDATED 09/23/15. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10690381
Official recalls
3Aug 14, 2015
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Jun 23, 2014
This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne, 2000-2005 Cadillac DeVille, 2006-2011 Cadillac DTS, 2006-2014 Chevrolet Impala, and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the weight on the key ring and road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, a key knocked out of the run position will cause loss of engine power, power steering, and power braking, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will install two key rings and an insert in the key slot or a cover over the key head on all ignition keys, free of charge. The recall began on September 23, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), and 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14299.
Oct 31, 2006
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
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