2000 Buick Regal Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 11%of 184 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the air bags of the 2000 Buick Regal, 11% of the 184 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Air bag light is on I see others have a electrical contact problem with module. Mercedes now has a recall for the same problem. Gas line had to be replaced. The chevy impala a w-car are identical fuel lines have been recalled I expected all GM w-cars would have followed. The check engine light shows up as a fuel evaporative system on tech. Reader. Note: all the conditions shown above are on all the time after starting.”
NHTSA complaint #10788259, filed 2015-11, 50,000 miles“Purchased this car spring 2017 paid in full to prior owner. Asked prior owner when test drove car how come all the service lights up and including air bag warning light on dash collum are lit up? Owners response not sure but has been like that for as long as can remember we don't think you should worry? A week later notice the car wants to accelerate on its own? Just bolts on my mom and I ? Within that month both passenger right side doors front & back power windows will no longer work at all? …”
NHTSA complaint #11149585, filed 2018-11, 100,000 miles“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. The consumer sustained injuries to his shoulder, neck, lower back and both knees.”
NHTSA complaint #10124126, filed 2005-07, 129,000 miles“Dt: the problem was noticed about a month ago. While driving the air bag light came on all the time. The light stayed on for a while and then went off, like it went on for 20 minutes, and stayed off for 10 minutes. Then, it came back on. The car has front and side air bags. Vehicle has never been wrecked. Recall 00v371000 was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. It has been repaired and will be picked up today. Owner had to pay half the cost, and the vehicle has 22,000 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10126452, filed 2005-06, 22,000 miles“Airbag light on dashboard comes on and off intermittently. Stays on for a few days and then goes off. I have read that there was a recall for this probelm in dec 2000. I have never received a recall notice from the dealer. Crowley Buick located in bristol, ct or GM. I purchased the car new in july 2000.”
NHTSA complaint #10032775, filed 2003-08Related recalls
- 00V371000Nov 13, 2000Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some of these vehicles exhibit a condition in which the driver side impact air bag inflator separates from the air…Covers: Buick Regal 2000–2001, Chevrolet Impala 2000–2001, Buick Century 2000–2001
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 11% |
| 2015 | 3 | 9% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 4% |
| 2000 | 21 | 11% |
| 1999 | 3 | 1% |
| 1998 | 5 | 2% |
| 1997 | 7 | 5% |
| 1996 | 21 | 10% |
| 1995 | 49 | 28% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Buick Regal
42 complaintsEngine cooling
35 complaintsSteering
30 complaintsEngine
28 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsTires
7 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Buick Regal
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology