Buick Lesabre Air Bags Problems
Owners have filed 246 complaints with NHTSA about air bags problems on the Buick Lesabre across 11 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (44). The words owners use most often: “air bag” (48% of reports).
- 246air bags complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 83mention a crash
- 77mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 20%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Air bag: mentioned in 117 of 246 complaints (48%)
- Bags deployed: mentioned in 25 of 246 complaints (10%)
- Upon impact: mentioned in 17 of 246 complaints (7%)
- Driver passenger: mentioned in 17 of 246 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do air bags problems happen?
Based on 119 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 246 complaints, 83 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 77 an injury.
Buick Lesabre air bags complaints by model year
| Model year | Air Bags complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Lesabre | 5 | 6% | 74,500 |
| 2004 Lesabre | 14 | 9% | 75,000 |
| 2003 Lesabre | 21 | 13% | 73,490 |
| 2002 Lesabre | 37 | 12% | 75,370 |
| 2001 Lesabre | 29 | 9% | 71,000 |
| 2000 Lesabre | 31 | 5% | 60,000 |
| 1999 Lesabre | 13 | 6% | 134,500 |
| 1998 Lesabre | 11 | 3% | 40,050 |
| 1997 Lesabre | 33 | 8% | 115,000 |
| 1996 Lesabre | 8 | 8% | 114,000 |
| 1995 Lesabre | 44 | 25% | 95,781 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Air bags:frontal
Model years: 2002, 2003
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While at a complete stop on a city street behind a city bus which was loading passengers with no collision or contact, the passenger side airbag deployed. The airbag caused burns to the passenger's hand and both knees. It also caused deep contusions on the left knee, causing difficulties with…
The airbag light stays on and the dash is separating from the firewall of the motor. There is a gap between the windshield and the dash
The horn will sound without pressing the horn button(s) when the car is in motion or unoccupied. This occurs when the weather is cold. I have researched this online and it is apparently an issue for many owners. Part of the air bag contracts during the winter months pressing on part of the horn…
I was sitting at a red light when my air bag from the steering column deployed in my face. I did not hit anything. It was on or about 1/25/18. About a week prior to this event my horn began to steadily blow inexplicably. I did not have any reason to suspect anything other than a malfunctioning horn…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 buick lesabre. While driving 45 mph, the contact fell asleep and crashed into a tree. None of the air bags deployed. The driver sustained a broken nose, fractured eye sockets, and head injuries, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vin was not…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Buick Lesabres have air bags problems?
No. NHTSA has 246 owner complaints about air bags for the Buick Lesabre. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Buick Lesabre air bags?
Yes: 1 safety recall list air bags. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about air bags problems on the Buick Lesabre?
The most frequent phrase is “air bag”, in 117 of 246 complaints, followed by “bags deployed” (25).
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