VEHICLE DISPLAYS SERVICE AIRBAG MESSAGE INTERMITTENT WHILE DRIVING ALSO DOES NOT SHOW AIRBAG IS ON FOR PASSENGER
2012 buick Verano airbags problems
severe 24 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
24
Recalls
0
Crashes
7
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
WHILE PULLING INTO MY HOME DRIVEWAY, WHEN I APPLIED BRAKES . AND THE CAR STARTED TO ACCELERATE CAUSING ME TO HIT MY OTHER VEHICLE AND THEN THE CAR PROCEEDED INTO THE SIDE OF MY HOUSE . I JUST 2 DAYS PRIOR HAD MY CAR INSPECTED AT FIRESTONE, I ALSO JUST HAD NEW BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED LESS THAN 5 MONTHS PRIOR, ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON EARLIER THAT DAY, I WAS COMING HOME FROM FIRESTONE AND NO…
WHEN IM DRIVEING AND THE PASSAGER IS SITTING NEXT TO ME THE AIRBAG LIGHT SAYS ITS OFF PLEASE HAVE IT SERVICE . THEN IT TURN ON FOR A COUPLE OF SEC AND IT SHUTS OFF . ALSO MY FOG LIGHT NOB IS LIKE MELTING AROUND IT VERY WEIRD. MYBE THE LIGHT IT HAS AROUND THE NOB IS TO STRONG DONT KNOW ALL DRIVING IS IN THE CITY
I WAS DRIVING HOME AROUND 6: 55PM GOING WEST ON 152 WHEN A CAR COMING N THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION HEADLIGHTS BLINDED ME N I WENT UP ON THE DIVIDER IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I FELT THAT I HIT THE DIVIDER SO I CAME OFF TRYING TO AVOID HITTING OTHER VEHICLES N CONTINUED DRIVING OUT OF FEAR. MY ON STAR CAME ON LETTING ME KNOW THAT THEY KNEW I HAD AN ACCIDENT AND CHECKING TO SEE IF I WAS ALRIGHT. I TOLD …
THERE WAS A RECALL WITH SPECIAL POLICY ON THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. I WANT TO KNOW WHY I DIDN'T RECEIVE A RECALL FORM IN THE MAIL. GM TOLD ME THAT IT EXPIRED SEPTEMBER 2019. I AM NOW HAVING PROBLEMS WITH A MESSAGE ON MY CAR STATING SERVICE AIR BAG. I TAKE TO GET DIAGNOSTIC AND WAS TOLD IT NEEDED A NEW MODULE AND SENSOR LIGHT WHICH WILL COST ME $1600 THAT IS NOT A FAULT OF MINE, BUT IS A FACTORY DEFEC…
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2012 buick Verano?
It's a meaningful issue. 24 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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