1995 Buick Regal airbags problems

49 complaints (28% of all complaints for this car). 9 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 49
of this car's complaints: 28%
crashes: 9
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Frontal
33
Side/window
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Buick Regal airbags problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Buick Regal airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 5

Related recalls

Air bags: frontalReported July 3, 2000 · 268,146 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Corrosion of the air bag inflator's internal wiring, which can occur over time, could cause the inadvertent deployment of the driver's air bag. This deployment could occur during vehicle start-up, while the vehicle is parked or idling, or while in operation.
Risk: If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.

Recall number 00V171000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Inadvertent air bag deploymentOpened August 31, 1999, closed December 28, 2001

There is no summary currently available

EA99026

What 1995 Buick Regal owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 9, 2012 · Airbags · 190,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 buick regal. The contact stated that as the engine was started, the driver side air bag exploded haphazardly. The air bag deployment burned the contact's face and hands as he was trying to stop the air bag with his hands. The vehicle was not involved in a crash or any type of slight impact. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 190,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2006 · Airbags · 114,000 miles · CA

Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall campaign 00v171000 regarding the air bags. This vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. Also,board. The air bag light is illuminated in the dashboard, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Airbags · FL

Lawyer representing daniel deen is requesting a copy of manufacturer's recall for defective air bags. *la

Filed Dec 10, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · 43,000 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

While driving with the cruise control engaged, the vehicle started steering itself. When the brakes were applied, the ABS locked up. The consumer lost control of the vehicle and impacted a guard rail. *ak the vehicle spun around and backed into the guard rail. The vehicle then turned around and faced the other side of the road. The air bag(s) did not deploy and the seat belts did not restrain the consumer. *scc

Filed Aug 13, 2002 · Airbags · NY

00 v 171 000/inadvertent air bag deployment: air bag light remained on while driving. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Airbags · GA

The part to complete recall 00v‑171 (frontal air bag) was on back order and the consumer was instructed to obtain a rental car, the consumer was told that gm would only pay 30 dollars a day for a rental car and the vehicle was not comparable to the buick regal the consumer owned, the consumer paid the difference for a comparable rental car and is requesting reimbursement. Nlm

Filed Jul 8, 2002 · Airbags · CA

Consumer received recall notification(00v171000) regarding possible air bag failure, consumer then received another notification stating that the parts were available and to make an appointment, however the dealer informed consumer that the vehicle was not apart of the recall campaign. *jb

Filed Jun 28, 2002 · Airbags · NY

Driver's air bag inadvertently deployed while driving. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Jun 27, 2002 · Airbags · MA

Air bag sensor light remains on while driving. Dealer contacted. *ak recall repairs were made and consumer is satisfied.

Filed May 13, 2002 · Airbags · VT · crash · 1 injury

Consumer lost control on an icy road, vehicle hit a post and ended up nose down in a ditch. Neither airbag deployed. Consumer suffered minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.*ak

Questions about the 1995 Buick Regal airbags

Does the 1995 Buick Regal have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 49 complaints about the airbags of the 1995 Buick Regal, 28% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1995 Buick Regal airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Buick Regal airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V171000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Buick Regal have bad airbags?

The Buick Regal model years with the most airbags complaints are 1995 (49 complaints), 1996 (21 complaints) and 2000 (21 complaints).