The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-371 (00V371000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 00090 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Component | Air bags › Side/window |
| Report date | November 13, 2000 |
| Owners notified | November 16, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 12 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the air bags
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-371 repair free?
Yes. Buick dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the side impact air bag module.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 12 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.