Problems with 2008 Buick LaCrosse AIR BAGS

While driving the car completely shuts off and i've had close calls. i was driving on the highway and side street when this happened.

I noticed that the passenger side air bag light would toggle between on and off while driving. the buick dealer diagnostic and scan test revealed that the passenger side pressure sensor failed. cost of repair is $2,000.00 with no safety warranty options available to offset the cost. no obvious damage to pressure sensor or passenger side seat cushion containing the bladder and pressure sensor in the years of owning this car to warrant failure of pressure sensor. due to absence of reason for the failure of the passenger side pressure sensor, i am concerned about potential faulty safety systems on my vehicle. a failure pressure sensor in the passenger side could mean that in the event of a crash the airbag does not deploy properly even when there is a passenger sitting there. therefore, it is a safety risk and needs to be replaced, but since it has not been damaged during ownership i am led to suspect that it is a faulty pressure sensor.

Passenger presence system malfunction. diagnosed as a faulty mat/module in right front set cushion. very expensive to fix. when passenger is in right front seat air mag message on. malfunction. very common with this model vehicle. that's what the tech said at the dealership

The airbag warning light comes on intermittently. according to my online research this seems to be very common on the 2008 lacrosse.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. while driving, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to tallahassee ford lincoln (located at 243 n magnolia dr, tallahassee, fl 32301 850-878-4855), where the cause of the failure could not be determined. the dealer sent the contact to dale earnhardt jr. buick gmc cadillac (located at 1850 capital circle ne, tallahassee, fl 32308) where it was diagnosed with a defective air bag sensor. the contact stated that he took the diagnostic report back to tallahassee ford since the vehicle was recently purchased there and he wanted them to pay for the repairs. the contact was informed by the sales representative that they would not pay for the air bag sensor repairs. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 79,000.

Red airbag warning light appears intermittently. dealer identified a problem with the sensor in the passenger seat and replaced the part. the same problem has since reappeared. the light will turn off when the passenger slides the seat back and forth or unfastens and refastens the seat belt. this problem can occur at any time and does not require the vehicle to be in motion nor the presence of a passenger. the problem is more likely to occur in warmer weather.

The airbag indicator warning light comes on intermittently while driving my 2008 buick lacrosse. this car has only 23,000 miles on it. the failure happens every time i drive my car with or without someone in the front passenger seat. this exposes the driver and passenger to danger as no airbag protection is afforded to them when the light is on. i brought the car to the dealer for diagnosis, they said a part may be needed that costs about $1,000 to replace. this needs to be recalled because it is a safety issue that many buicks have, and the replacement costs should be covered by general motors, not the customer. apparently, i am not the only one to experience this issue. here is a link to the carcomplaints.com website where many others have shared their experiences with this problem. http://www.carcomplaints.com/buick/lacrosse/2008/seat_belts_air_bags/air_bags.shtml thank you *tr

Red airbag light comes on and off while driving when passenger in front seat.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. while driving various speeds, the air bag warning indicator intermittently illuminated. the contact called the dealer (sun buick located in wantagh, ny), but was unable to speak to a representative. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 34,438.

I had a 6 pack of beer sitting on my passenger seat and my "airbag" malfunction indicator light became illuminated. so i removed the 6 pack of beer from my seat however, the airbag light stayed illuminated. this happened after 5pm so i have yet to contact my dealer as their service closes at 5pm. the car was sitting in the parking lot when this occurred. i found from "googling" this issue that this is a common fault in 2008 buick lacrosse models.

The passenger airbag telltale intermittently illuminates while driving. the dealer has advised the airbag is disabled at the times the light is displayed. nhtsa reports from owners indicate that dealer part changes (control, weight sensor, etc.) have not been successful to correct the issue. with that in mind, it's apparent that a design issue must be at the root cause. this issue is just as dangerous if not worse than the ignition key issue because both disable the airbag. this issue unlike the ignition issue which causes the car to shut down can go unnoticed if the driver fails to see the indicator light. this exposes the passenger to a potential danger if involved in a crash at that time. disconnecting and reconnecting the seat belt and repositioning a passenger's weight eventually will turn off the light provided the light is detected and the passenger is advised. nhtsa should be more aggressive in correcting this dangerous issue. note: the date entered is today's date since the condition intermittantly continues to occur.

Passenger air bag light goes off & on even with passenger in seat.

2008 buick lacrosse - airbag light will come on near the speedometer while driving down the road. it will stay on for a couple minutes then shut off. there are 74,000 miles on the vehicle and i just bought it used from a buick dealership. i'm assuming the problem was there with previous owners as well since it happened for the first time as i was driving the car home after purchasing. this happens even if there isn't anyone in the passenger seat at all. i have read numerous complaints about this online as when that light is on the airbag will not deploy in an accident. there are many stories of modules and other things being replaced but it not fixing the problem. this is clearly a safety issue that concerns me.

Airbag sensor in passenger seat failed. that also effected the seat belt warning light. failure was intermittent and occurred with engine running car in motion.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 buick lacrosse. the contact stated that while driving at 60 mph, the front passenger side air bag warning light illuminated with a passenger in the front seat. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger presence system module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,018.