2012 Buick Verano air bags problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Buick Verano — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The passenger airbag indicator goes on and off with person in passenger seat. We first noticed this Summer 2023. It has gotten worse. Now a passenger can shift weight slightly one way or another and cause the indicator status to change which disables the airbag. Dealer also confirmed (4/16/24) DTC…”
filed Apr 16, 2024
“This airbag is supposed to last the lifetime of the vehicle and it has not. On top of it not lasting I am being charged to fix the airbag issue replacement and it is at fault of General Motors for not offering a lifetime lasting airbag.”
filed Jan 11, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air…Campaign 14V300000 · Jun 6, 2014
- Driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air…Campaign 13V023000 · Jan 24, 2013
- Driver side frontal air bag has a shorting bar which may intermittently contact the air…Campaign 12V522000 · Oct 31, 2012
Air Bags problems in other Verano years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Verano | 23 | 39% |
| 2015 Verano | 10 | 17% |
| 2014 Verano | 13 | 13% |
| 2013 Verano | 17 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Buick Verano
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.