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1996 Buick Regal: airbags did not deploy in a crash

6 of the 204 complaints about the 1996 Buick Regal describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.

owner complaints
6
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.

Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year

  • 2013
    2
  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    2
  • 2000
    6
  • 1997
    1
  • 1996
    6
  • 1995
    4
  • 1994
    1
  • 1991
    1
  • 1990
    1

What owners say

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · LA · crash · 1 injury

While driving 55 MPH, the driver slammed on the brakes after seeing a deer on the road. The vehicle had gone off the road and rolled over into a ditch. Both of the front seat belts failed and the front air bags did not deploy. The passenger's nose was broken and an artery was punctured in this right eye. *ak *scc

Filed Oct 20, 2000 · Airbags · NV · crash · 2 injuries

Vehicle was involved in a frontal side collision. Uopn impact, airbags did not deploy, resulting in major injuries. Manufacturer has been notified.

Filed Jun 29, 1999 · Airbags, Seat belts · MO · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was involved in a collision at 30mph. Upon impact, seat belts did not retract, and the airbags did not deploy. Driver received a broken breast bone. *ak

Filed Mar 23, 1998 · Airbags · AL · crash

Consumer states as a result of an accident the driver's side air bag did not deploy. Please provide further details.

Filed Mar 19, 1997 · Airbags · ME · crash · 1 injury

In an accident between 40-60 MPH, 12:00 position, car hit gaurdrail and driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained a broken rib and other injuries.

Filed Aug 2, 1996 · Airbags · VA · crash · 1 injury

Dual airbags did not deploy upon front end impact, driver lost control, hit telephone pole, speed 25 MPH.

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1996 Buick Regal no deployment

Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 1996 Buick Regal?

6 of 204 owner complaints about the 1996 Buick Regal (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Buick Regal?

There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Buick Regal

Fire or smoke 10Brake failure 8Stalling 7ABS 6Fuel pump 6

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