Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Buick Regal

Buick Regal owners have reported 19 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Buick Regal based on all problems reported for the Regal.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 10/27/2016

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.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 07/16/2016

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.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 04/26/2014

Passenger air bag on/off indicator indicates "air bag off" when passenger is in seat. Remained off during 2 hour uninterrupted trip. Dealer "could not duplicate" problem. No parts replaced, no adjustments made. Dealer indicated that air bag will not deploy if indication is "off".

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4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1997 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 03/29/2014

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.

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5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 05/08/2009

Was in fatal accident on may 8 2009 in des moines, IA. It was light rain that night and I made an attempt to turn a corner and slide right through and fence and dropped down a hill about and estimated 20 feet. The anti-brake system failed as well as the airbag not deploying is my concern. This was not the first incident. The one took place in December of 2009. A deer ran out in front of the car and the same thing happened I was they conducted an investigation, but was not informed to where I could understand. Now the case is with their lawyers who won't answer the phone.

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6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2001 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 12/05/2006

- 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. Updated 03/07/jb.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 05/31/2005

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. The consumer sustained injuries to his shoulder, neck, lower back and both knees.

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8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2003 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 04/22/2004

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. The air bag failed to deploy during the accident. The vehicle sustained $9700 damage but the other vehicle sustained no damage.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 09/21/2003

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.

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10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 09/21/2003

While driving at 55 mph vehicle swerved to miss a deer and consumer lost control of vehicle. Vehicle broke through a guard rail and down an embankment. Then, it flipped twice before coming to a rest. Both front seat belts broke, and front air bags failed to deploy. Consumer sustained facial bruising/abrasions, and a broken nose.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 06/14/2002

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.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 05/18/2001

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.

13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 10/17/2000

The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.

14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 04/21/2000

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

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2000 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 03/07/2000

Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 25 mph or more, and both air bags failed to deploy. Inter pride rental notified.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 03/18/1998

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

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 07/16/1997

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.

18 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 03/18/1997

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.

19 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 1996 Buick Regal

Failure Date: 07/07/1996

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



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