Dt: the consumer was involved in a wreck, the impact was the front end of the car. The air bags did not deploy on the driver's side. Air bag light did not come on. The speed was 30-35 MPH. Consumer sustained injuries. This was a 2000 buick regal. The vehicle was maintained regularly. *ak the consumer sustained injuries to his shoulder, neck, lower back and both knees.
2000 Buick Regal: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 184 complaints about the 2000 Buick Regal describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
- 20132
- 20032
- 20021
- 20012
- 20006
- 19971
- 19966
- 19954
- 19941
- 19911
- 19901
What owners say
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy. *jb
While driving at 25-30 MPH consumer went into a slight skid and ran into barriers on the side of door, and front of the vehicle. Upon impact, front air bags did not deploy.
Consumer was involved in rear end collison that caused a collision with car in front. Upon impact, driver's side and passenger's side airbags failed to deploy. Please provide further details.
Consumer's vehicle was in volved in a frontal collision with a 1989, astro van at approximately 45 MPH or less. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Dealer notified, and was unwilling to assist in this matter. *ak
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 25 MPH or more, and both air bags failed to deploy. Inter pride rental notified.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: side/window
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air bag module during deployment.
- Risk
- If the inflator separates, the air bag will not deploy properly during a crash and occupant protection would be reduced. If is also possible that a separated inflator could be propelled downward and could result in injury to a rear seat passenger whose foot is positioned approximately under the inflator module.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
Recall number 00V371000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2000 Buick Regal no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2000 Buick Regal?
6 of 184 owner complaints about the 2000 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 2000 Buick Regal?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2000 Buick Regal
Fire or smoke 24Airbag light 15Stalling 10Headlights 7Ball joint 6ABS 5Loss of power 5Power steering loss 5Warning lights 5
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