NHTSA — Air Bags Problems

1995 Buick LeSabre (Page 1 of 2)

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,285 miles

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1995 Buick LeSabre seat belts / air bags problems

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1995 Buick LeSabre Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #23

Dec 172015

LeSabre

  • 130,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1995 Buick Lesabre. The contact stated that while in traffic, the passenger air bag inadvertently deployed without warning. As a result, the passenger sustained legs injuries that require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

problem #22

Jun 282015

LeSabre

  • 60,000 miles
Both (driver and passenger) frontal airbags on my 1995 Buick Lesabre deployed without reason on June 27th and 28th 2015. On the 27th, the passenger airbag deployed while I was coming to a stop at a red light. No one was in the passenger seat though it spilled soda over the back seat. On the 28th the driver airbag deployed while I was driving on I76, going about 70 mph. My right wrist was injured and is red and swollen but I do not think it's broken. The horn then stayed on and I eventually pulled over and removed the fuse for it. (btw which dumb ass put the horn on the same fuse as the power locks and interior light?) in neither case was there a collision of any kind that caused the airbags to go off. I noticed an airbag light on the dashboard after the first airbag deployment, could have been on beforehand but I didn't notice it until after.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #21

Jun 072013

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • 81,777 miles
We were driving down the interstate in pa, when the airbag light came on. About ten minutes later the driver's side airbag discharged in my wife's face, then a few seconds later the other side went off. We pulled off the highway, got out of the car, raised the hood, unplugged the horns, started the engine and continued to our destination for 3 hours. As we continued up the highway the rain begun to enter the car and filled up the floorboard of the car mainly on the passenger side. We called our insurance company the next morning to get a claim started but it may not be covered, drove the car back home for over 800 miles and researched what to do.

- Hillsboro, OH, USA

problem #20

Jun 212012

LeSabre

  • 95,781 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

At 10:15 pm June 21 2012 myself the driver and my nephew 12 years in age got done eating at restaurant got in the 95 Buick Lesabre entered the key in the ignition 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 activities he could do during his summer break.

- Walled Lake, MI, USA

problem #19

Dec 052011

LeSabre

  • 196,000 miles
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.

- Munfordville, KY, USA

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problem #18

Jun 252006

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles
: 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.

- Hillsborough, NJ, USA

problem #17

Nov 012005

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer airbag deployed while parked.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #16

Jul 152001

LeSabre 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles
Horn sounds when outside temp gets hot. Had to disconnect horn.

- Green Cove Springs, FL, USA

problem #15

Oct 222002

LeSabre

  • miles
Consumer states that when driving and without warning the air bag inadvertently deploy causing the consumer to pull over. Dealer notified.

- Titusville, FL, USA

problem #14

Sep 012001

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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. Consumer is requesting to be reimbursed for replacing the airbag/horn module.

- Johnstown, PA, USA

problem #13

Dec 122001

LeSabre

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #12

Dec 132001

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Lago, FL, USA

problem #11

Jan 012001

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn comes on intermittenttly on its own, dealer said airbag needs to be replaced.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #10

May 202001

LeSabre

  • miles
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.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #9

Feb 101999

LeSabre

  • miles
Horn had to be disconected to stop sounding. Inspection cannot take place and it cost $800 to fix. It is somehow connected to the airbag probelm. The trunk leaks and over 4"of water collected in spare tire area during tropical storm while parked.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

problem #8

Nov 132000

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Air bag warning light stays illuminated on dash panel information center. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Bryan, TX, USA

problem #7

Mar 252000

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The air bag module failure caused the horn to blow continously.

- Palm Desert, CA, USA

problem #6

Jul 151999

LeSabre

  • miles
Airbag module on the steering wheel causes the horn to blow intermittently

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #5

Feb 011998

LeSabre

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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.

- Pine Prairie, LA, USA

problem #4

Apr 141997

(reported on)

LeSabre

  • miles
Consumer concerned that air bags are a safety hazard.

- College Pa, MD, USA

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