Buick LaCrosse passenger seat belt alarm triggers randomly with no occupant, potentially due to items like a purse or cell phone on Buick LaCrosse

Submitted by stormruneJB · Jun 23, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

Some Buick LaCrosse owners report experiencing random triggering of the passenger seat belt alarm when items like purses or cell phones are placed on the front passenger seat, even with no occupant present. This issue appears to stem from the system detecting conductive objects, which activates the seat belt reminder light and chime. To mitigate this problem, owners are advised to avoid leaving such items on the front passenger seat. Additionally, dealers should be informed about this issue and its common triggers to better assist customers facing this concern.

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