2007 Chevrolet Equinox Air Bags Problems
- 113
- 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 113 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 7 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger seat · 37 records
- passenger side · 30 records
- failure mileage · 26 records
- front passenger · 16 records
- airbag light · 13 records
- notified failure · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 17 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Airbag does not always turn on for the passenger side when passenger is sitting there
ODI 11097276
Air Bags · Sensor/Control Module
I purchased this unit in 2010. This is related to the front passenger seat. The signal of the airbag appears off even if there is a passenger seated. This started to happen in 2013. I took it for a diagnostic at a dealer and they said it was a faulty sensor. Very expensive repair. There is a recall for this situation but when i gave my vin # it appears my vehicle is not included (nhtsa campaign #07v344000). *tr
ODI 10596279
Air Bags · Electrical System
Took my 2007 equinox to dealership where i but it in may of 2007 to tell them about passenger side airbag not working correctly when certain individuals luke myself were sitting in passenger seat and i was told nothing they could do that i just needed to carry a gallon of water on my lap because i was to small. Fyi i weigh 120. Also the key keeps getting stuck in the ignition i think this is very unsafe along with…
ODI 10743920
Air Bags
The passenger air bag light on the dashboard went from an "on" to "off" status while the vehicle was in drive with an adult passenger aboard and the seatbelt fastened. We had the vehicle at the dealer, bob fisher chevrolet, reading, pa, for an inspection and oil change - and also reported this instance. My wife was called and told there was no recall effecting our vin. Also that it would not react as described "at…
ODI 10503047
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the front passenger seat was built with a sensor system for the air bags however, there was an error in the calibration of the sensor, which caused the sensor to fail. As a result, the air bags would not shut off when a small child or small statured person was occupying the passenger's seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who refused to…
ODI 10495108
Air Bags
I've had my equinox for about 5 years now. The service air bag light came on and constantly been on for the past several weeks. Took it to the dealership and said it would cost about $850.00 to replace the passenger presence sensor. Had them run a report to change for open campaigns or recalls and there wasn't one for my car. But, with all the complaints i've read online, i strongly believe a recall needs to done.…
ODI 10475383
Air Bags
Vehicle computer says, "service air bag soon". Air bag light comes on even when it is occupied by an adult. When the vehicle is started it says the passenger air bag is off even with an adult passenger. The airbag turns off randomly for the passenger side. *tr
ODI 10494997
Air Bags
My airbag light came on in my vehicle. I didn't think anything of it because all of my onstar diagnostics stated everything was ok. I brought the vehicle in to the dealership to get a dome light and rear wiper motor replaced and to get a state inspection. My vehicle failed inspection due to the failed passenger presence module. Although the part is recalled on other 2007 chevy equinoxes, it has not been recalled on…
ODI 10465306
Air Bags
While driving the airbag sensor for the passenger seat shut off then turned back on repeatedly. Then sensor is not correctly identifying when there is as passenger in the front passenger seat, and the airbag is then automatically shut off. When it was taken to the dealership we were told that there are two sensors that are not working correctly for the passenger presence system. Unfortunately the vin number is not…
ODI 10460063
Air Bags · Instrument Cluster/Panel
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning lamp failed to illuminate despite the fact that the passenger's seat was occupied. Also, the contact stated that the fuel gauge would often surpass the full or empty mark erroneously. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the air bag module and instrument panel needed to be…
ODI 10497707
Air Bags
The passenger seat airbag light goes back and forth between on and not on when someone is sitting in the seat. Sometimes it works fine for an extended amount of time. Leaning to get something in the back seat can trigger it to go off and stay off.
ODI 10734946
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox . The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, a vehicle crashed into the passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the head and knees. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and a police report was filed. The manufacturer was contacted and filed a claim in regard to the air bag…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10455350
Air Bags · Seats
The service airbag message appears when there is a person in the passenger seat of the vehicle. The dealer said it is due to the passenger presence module. An internet search for "2007 equinox passenger presence module" reveals that there is a known issue with the passenger presence sensor (pps) on this vehicle. The passenger side airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident due to the defective sensing…
ODI 10464690
Air Bags
Good morning, i am writing from guatemala city, guatemala c.a. I bought, from the local dealer, cofio stahl, the equinox 2007 on june 2007. Approximately 5 years ago my vehicle showed an airbag system ' passenger sensing problem, which was overlooked by the dealer, even though they had my car on their workshops at least twice a year since 2008 for maintenance and oil change. Recently i found on the web the fmvss…
ODI 11046513
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated a passenger side air bag warning light would illuminate whenever the vehicle was started with a passenger in the passenger seat. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to have the failure diagnosed. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa recall campaign id number 07v344000 (air bags:frontal:sensor/control…
ODI 10435138
Air Bags
I had told the chevy dealer the air bag sensor light states "warning please service" they told me it was an old code. A few months later i readended another driver and my airbags did not open up. They did crack because i felt the burn on my arms. Yet, i'm being told it was an old code and there is nothing wrong with them. Now the light stays on all the time and no one will listen to me. I'm afraid there could be a…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10436520
Air Bags · Sensor/Control Module
I have not had an accident, so the above date, mileage and speed are estimates. While traveling down the highway, the service airbag light came on. The passenger airbag light also went off. It later came back on. My wife was sitting in the passenger seat at the time. Any time we go somewhere, this happens numerous times. I feel this is a defect in the sensor under the seat cushion in the passenger seat. I have…
ODI 10460017
Air Bags
About 2 years ago i took my car into the local chevy dealership and had the sensor changed for the passenger air bag. A few weeks after they changed the sensor the problem returned. It would not turn the air bag on even when a full grown adult was sitting in the seat. It didn't happen all of the time so when i took it back to the dealer and the said they couldn't replicate the problem. After taking it back about 4…
ODI 10537313
Air Bags · Sensor/Control Module
When a passenger is in the seat the air bag is off a lot of the time just like gm recall #07174 nhtsa id # 07v344000. Back when it started dealer said it would be hard to find the problem now they say there is no current recall on this car. *tr
ODI 10576170
Air Bags
I have a 2007 chevy equinox that i purchased 2nd hand. The passenger air-bag would not engage (it had an x through it) when my wife sat in the seat. I took it to my mechanic who suggested that i try putting a cushion on the seat. I bought a 1" thick cushion and the air-bag light has worked (indicating that the air-bag is engaged) every time since. A simple fix to a potentially life-threatening problem! *tr
ODI 10454424
Air Bags · Electrical System · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the srs warning lamp was illuminated. In addition, the vehicle would sporadically fail to start. The contact also added that when driving in inclement weather, the spare tire well would fill with water. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for repairs or diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any…
ODI 10422799
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning light would illuminate with the passenger seat occupied, indicating that the air bag was turned off. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they stated that there was no failure in the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10470134
Air Bags
I have been watching the recall listing for campaign number 07v344000 because this is exactly what is wrong with my vehicle but my vin always comes up with no open recalls. The seat sensor for the passenger airbag has been determined to be bad but it doesn't apply to my vehicle. If the part is bad and is being recalled for other cars why is my car excluded? The chevrolet dealer quoted me a cost in excess of $900 for…
ODI 10631548
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated with an occupant in the passengers seat, the air bag warning light would illuminate. The manufacturer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and would provide no further assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 50,400 and the current mileage was 52,914. Updated 07/19/10 *bf the consumer stated the air bag should…
ODI 10327182
Air Bags · Steering
Passenger side seat airbag sometimes does not come on. Can't seem to find the problem. Kind of a nerve racking situation. Steering column does not lock when the vehicle is shut off and the key removed. Not a good feeling with all that is going on with gm ignition switch problems.
ODI 10576747