2005 Chevrolet Equinox Air Bags Problems
- 29
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 29 stored complaint records:
- 20 indicate a crash
- 14 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failed deploy · 7 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- police report · 6 records
- report filed · 6 records
- medical attention · 5 records
- steering wheel · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph and turning on curve too fast, control of the vehicle was lost. The vehicle swerved left and right ultimately coming to a stop after crashing into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. During the impact the contact head was hit on the windshield and abrasion to the knee were sustained. Medical attention was not sought. A…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11297402
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving 35 mph and driving straight preparing to make a right turn, the contact crashed into the front quarter panel of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the head and ankle, which required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11191960
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving 24 mph on an exit ramp, the vehicle inadvertently drove off the side of the ramp and crashed. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt failed to restrain the contact. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained minor injuries to the head and hips that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11127938
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 mph, the contact crashed into another vehicle. All the air bags failed to deploy. The contact noticed smoke coming from the radiator. The vehicle was towed to xtreme color inc. In kansas city, ks 66102; [redacted]. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a neck and back injury that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not contacted.…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 11023592
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I was in an accident on 12/15/2016 where i hit someone from behind. I was driving straight down the highway and didn't notice the people in front of me stopping. When i hit the brakes, it was too late and my chest went flying against the steering wheel. When my equinox hit them, my seat belt did not lock and my chest hit the steering wheel. I had to go to the hospital because of the force of the impact. The force…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10936302
Air Bags · Steering
Driving down street while attempting to turn left heard loud pop and then wasn't able to turn and crashed into tree left fender hood headlight all pushed damage to tire and on top of that airbag didn't implore and hit head on the post
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10893857
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. After the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 04v302000 (power train), the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact stated that the recall repair was performed by youmans chevrolet ([redacted], macon, ga, phone: [redacted]). The approximate failure mileage was 195,000. *ln the consumer stated the airbag…
ODI 11006179
Air Bags
Airbag light randomly cuts on during use of the vehicle. It can randomly turn on automatically when ignition is turned on during initial powering up of vehicle before driving vehicle as well.
ODI 10870193
Air Bags · Electrical System · Steering
On 2/17/15, i, along with 3 of my children, were driving along the roadway at approx. 7am. As i went around a minor bend in the road, the vehicle pulled hard to the left slamming the driver's side into the snowbank around the guardrail. It continued moving forward as i attempted to apply the brake and lightly move the wheel to get us back into our lane. The vehicle pulled to the right and as i tried to straighten it…
Crash reported
ODI 10692420
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine's thermostat housing was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the part needed to repair the vehicle had been discontinued. The contact also indicated that the seat belts failed to secure…
ODI 10972229
Air Bags · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while park, the shift lever independently shifted into drive causing the vehicle to crash into the driver's side of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
Crash reported
ODI 10654583
Air Bags · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was hit on the driver's side at the front door. Vehicle went right after impact at full throttle into a 12 ft ditch. Turned 90 degrees out of the ditch,came out of the ditch, across a [redacted]. Front left wheel caught on a curb, vehicle still a full throttle with driver trying to brake. Veered to the left, jumped a 2 ft ditch, went to the right, hit a 3 ft rock, knocked the rock into the ditch and car…
Crash reported
ODI 10644312
Air Bags
I hit a pole and the airbags did not deploy, but i hit the pole a little off the center on the front end i don't know if that matters i'm very upset with this and i guess there's not much i can do my car was totaled. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10632922
Air Bags
Was traveling on the interstate - had an accident and the airbag did not deploy - going approximately 65 - slammed brakes - got rear-ended and then rear-ended person in front of me - airbag never deployed. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10584591
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and the service engine warning light randomly flashed. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,857.
ODI 10871652
Air Bags · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while parked, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Additionally, there was a loud bang heard from the front end of the vehicle followed by a clunking noise coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated the rack and pinion and steering shaft would…
ODI 10502783
Air Bags
I was driving, hit ice, fish tailed, started to spin, went head first into the median, probably going 30-45 mph. After that we came to a stop, and were hit by a semi trailer traveling at approximately 45-60 mph. Neither impact set the air bags off and we believe that it should have. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10489315
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact was driving 30 mph when a deer jumped a fence and landed on the hood of the vehicle with extreme force. The contact stated the engine continued to run but the interior and exterior lightning failed. The air bags also failed to deploy. The police were not contacted and there were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the manufacturer…
Crash reported
ODI 10440022
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing nor was the vehicle repaired. The failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 128,000.
ODI 10435127
Air Bags
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the front impact sensor was defective. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000 and the current mileage was 73,542. Updated 02/08/11*lj updated 02/14/11
ODI 10362218
Air Bags
2005 chevy equinox 65000 miles, started one day and airbag light came on. Took to dealer and was told the sensor needed to be replaced at a cost of $600 or airbag would not deploy. *tr
ODI 10350531
Air Bags
2005 chevy equinox, 80,000 miles. Airbag light came on & continued to stay on while driving. Took to dealership, was told that the airbag front sensor module is bad & not covered by warranty. 450.00 dollars to replace. If not replaced airbags will not work in a crash. *tr
ODI 10336577
Air Bags · Service Brakes · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the power steering and brakes failed. The contact crashed into a median and rolled over. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact and the power windows failed to open. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries to the neck and shoulder. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10573394
Air Bags
Accident of chevy equinox in the hov lane of southbound 405 freeway hitting the hov k-rail and turning onto its side. Equinox was totaled none of the air bags deployed front or side upon impact. Reported to gm, no action taken by gm. *tr
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10344771
Air Bags · Frontal
It was raining, traffic ahead was coming to a stop as i was braking to a complete stop my 2005 equinox chevrolet was rear end by a ford mustang, pushing me into the honda pilot in front of me. My airbag did not inflate nor deplore, but my vehicle sustained severe damage to the front & the pilot i was pushed into sustained back damage as well. My vehicle was deemed total loss by the liable insurance company unitrin.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10294705