The problem
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.
The risk
If the consumer is too close to an inflating air bag, serious injuries could occur.
The fix
Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-171 (00V171000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00058 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal |
| Report date | July 3, 2000 |
| Owners notified | December 29, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 268,146 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-171 repair free?
Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the inflators on these air bags.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 268,146 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.