Tl* the contact owns a 2013 buick regal. While the driver attempted to parallel park, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into two parked vehicles. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was damaged and was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was later taken to the dealer (dalessio chevrolet buick in boonton, nj, 973‑334‑2000) where the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that it was an unknown issue. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Buick Regal no deployment problems
27 of the 2,973 owner complaints about the Buick Regal describe airbags did not deploy in a crash, most of them for the 1996 model year.
- owner complaints
- 27
- worst model year
- 1996
- typical mileage
- 75,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
I was driving on a rural road (about 40-45 MPH) and missed a stop sign at a t intersection, went straight ahead and struck a guide wire, a large bush, then a block wall, and came to a stop after passing through the wall and entering the building. The car never veered but went straight as it struck these structures. Air bag did not deploy and I sustained a broken rib and injury to the chest wall. Emergency personnel could not explain why the airbag did not deploy. The car was inspected and found to be a total loss.
Tl* the contact owned a 1997 buick regal. While driving at low speeds in a parking lot, the driver side of the contact's vehicle was struck by another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained major injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 buick regal. While driving 5 MPH, the brakes malfunctioned and another vehicle struck the passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the back, the entire right side of the body, the foot, and the neck. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage and VIN were unknown. Updated 11/29/16*lj updated 12/13/16.
Eastbound floating bridge road st joe county michigan swerved to miss small animal exited right side of road struck a tree driver taken to hospital cdr system indicated that the driver (me) was not wearing a seat belt I was! Air bags did not deploy driver sustained smashed right shoulder and ankle. Ambulance 4 surgeries more coming reha center for 3 weeks and then outpatient rehab still recovering at home previous accident 12/2012 driver hit a lamp post in kalamazoo parking lot damage in same area front.speed 15-20 bumper and frame damage (no police report) (no injuries) gm dealership (paw paw michigan that repaired thought it was strange that air bags did not deploy for the amount of damage.
Federal authorities are investigating whether general motors hid an ignition switch defect when it filed for bankruptcy in 2009,the justice department's investigation of the automaker includes a probe of whether gm committed bankruptcy fraud by not disclosing the ignition problem, a person briefed on the inquiry, authorities are also investigating whether gm understated the defect to federal safety regulators,under the tread act or the fed recall act,the manufacturer is to replace the faulty car,when will my car be replaced what about the frame cradle bolt recall, I had a roll over accident in a buick and gm did nothing , never replaced ,repaired , or reimbursed me . My air bag never deployed , my seat belt was also defected , yet during this recall gm gave congress over $300 million in election funds to look the other way? $35 million fine is a joke if someone gave you $50 billion,the $35 million should be 10 x that amount or at least pay for my car , pay for my medical bills ($100,000 and climbing) look at ford , they are recalling cars today for steering issues yet gm comes up with a key fraud to hide the frame cradle bolt issue see pictures,my airbag never went off and my seat belt was also faulty gm customer care [xxx], I am sorry to hear that you experienced this with your buick. I am happy to hear that you are okay! I believe I have located your previous case within our system. If there is anything I can look into for you, please private message me your VIN or case number to our gm customer care page. [xxx] gm customer care if gm is looking into 10+ year old recalls it can look into mine,its not about key recall ,this is about any gm recall,my case is on the federal safety agency web site https://www.facebook.com/[xxx]/posts/10202966721162013 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* - while driving on the highway at 65 MPH, contacts 2001 buick regal was rear ended, causing the contacts vehicle to crash into another vehicle. Upon impact the driver's side and passenger side airbags failed to deploy. The failure mileage was 91000. The contact can provide copy of the police report. *jb updated 03/07/07
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.
While traveling at 25 MPH in traffic driver applied the brakes and the brake pedal was very hard. As a result, the driver hit another vehicle. *ak the air bag failed to deploy during the accident. The vehicle sustained $9700 damage but the other vehicle sustained no damage.
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
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
Air bags: frontal
- 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
Questions about the Buick Regal no deployment
Which Buick Regal years have airbags did not deploy in a crash problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1996 (6 complaints), 2000 (6 complaints) and 1995 (4 complaints).
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