2008 Chevrolet Equinox Air Bags Problems
- 102
- 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 102 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger seat · 37 records
- passenger side · 28 records
- airbag light · 21 records
- passenger airbag · 19 records
- service airbag · 16 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System
Service air bag, sometimes passenger came on, sometimes didn't, now failed inspection because of it. Auto door locks sometimes work, sometimes do not
ODI 10822979
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Around the whole airbag on passenger side is cracked and on the steering wheel a crack is starting on top part
ODI 10937450
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Passenger side airbag sensor doesn't go on or goes on and then turns off while in car driving or stationary. Moving around on seat makes it switch back and forth. Looks like this is the same issue from the 2007 recall, but not extended to 2008. Haven't taken to dealership yet, but seems to be a common problem. Was sold to me last month from a used car dealer.
ODI 10817263
Air Bags · Electrical System
I have purchased a chevy equinox 2008 and the message center for the past 3 weeks displayed service air bag. There seems to be a electrical issue i can hear static or something coming from the driver side door every time i open and close it. Major safety issue. I only have a 30 day warranty. I checked this car on auto check and the mileage was even wrong, when inspected last the miles were 118,000 when i got it it…
ODI 10789551
Air Bags
Airbag light coming on intermittently. The system will not arm due to the front passenger seat sensor, the system will sometimes work if a passenger is in the seat or may suddenly stop working when the passenger moves in the seat. This is a common problem with the previous model year and it was recalled, why not the 2008 model? Very poor reliability of a safety system.
ODI 10783212
Air Bags
Dash light indicates service air bag. The vehicle has never been involved in a front collision. This is the same problem the 2007 equinox had a recall on but all safety complaints on the 08 have been overlooked, cost of repairs are around a $1,000.00. Since it had been an on going problem why hasn't there been a recall for the 08 model. Don't have the money to fix and sounds like this could cause a death or serious…
ODI 11030749
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Passenger air bag does not work when someone is in front passenger seat. Drivers window & lock stopped working(has been repaired). Service traction control & service stabilitrak lights are on. Egr valve code, torque converter code, evap system code, and abs code. There is also a squeeking noise from the front driver side wheel. I take very good care of my car & has less than 77k miles. Also like others have…
1 injury
ODI 10747136
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Airbag lights coming on and off passenger air bag works sometimes on and off electrical with the lights brake light comes on and off been having problems with the air bags a lot and the electrical system.
ODI 10820490
Air Bags
The passenger airbag sensor goes on and off intermittently regardless of whether or not there is a passenger in the seat. The passenger airbag is off the majority of the time regardless of whether or not there is a passenger in the seat and the weight of the passenger does not matter. The service air bag light also flashes intermittently.
ODI 10748854
Air Bags
Passenger side airbag does not turn on when person is sitting in the seat. I've had people up to 250 pounds sitting on passenger side and it still won't turn on airbag. This is a very high risk of injury or fatality to passenger if air bag does not deploy if in an accident. So many others are saying same thing how is this not on a recall list yet or at least being investigated.
ODI 10724460
Air Bags
Air bag sensor for front seat passenger turns the air bag on and off intermittently while vehicle is in motion, even with an adult passenger (over 100 lbs) in the front seat. This could cause the air bag not to deploy in the event of a crash. *tr
ODI 10664043
Air Bags
The front seat passenger air bag sensor only worked intermittently--the sensor wasn't recognizing when a passenger was sitting in the seat so we were very concerned that the air bag wouldn't deploy if we were in an accident. As a result, we took it to two separate mechanics (including one gm dealership) and it ended up costing over $1000 to fix the problem. I contacted chevy customer service on 11/10/14 to document…
ODI 10653980
Air Bags
Passenger airbag light comes on and off even when no one in seat the dash airbag light stays on and says service airbag. It start around sept 14 . I was in an accident in jan 4 2015 airbag did not inflate i was hit in front head on by other vehicle spun around and slammed into front of my suv i hit my brakes and slowed down before i was hit. *tr
ODI 10679629
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. The dealer diagnosed that the passenger's air bag seat sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10628373
Air Bags
Passenger side air bag indicator malfunction. When a passenger occupies the front seat, the air bag indicates it is "off", which raises a serious safety concern i will not allow my daughter or wife to occupy the seat unless the system registers a passenger. Either turning the car off and restarting or "bouncing" in the seat sometimes will indicate the air bag is on; a very frustrating and unsafe condition. *tr
ODI 10619487
Air Bags · Electrical System
Air bag does not stay on! Driving over 20 mph air bag did not turn on and seat belt warning light remained off. A person weighing about 200 lbs was in the front passenger seat and air bag was off while car was on, in drive, and moving. This is a big safety hazard. If accident did occur and air bag did not deploy could be fatal. Needs to fixed! *tr
ODI 10610265
Air Bags
Beginning last year the passenger airbag indicator began to not work properly. I had the service codes checked and there was no code for the repeated warning light to service air bag. Now the problem has become worse. When passengers of any weight are in the seat the indicator and service lights will come on randomly. Most time my family is not protected by the airbag due to this issue. It appears the same issue…
ODI 10763149
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle hydro-planed and crashed. The contact mentioned that none of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed and injuries were sustained. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was inspected and the technician stated that the air bags were not expected…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10632511
Air Bags
The passenger seat airbag does not come on when anybody is sitting in the seat regardless of the weight. The car was taken to milton ruben chevrolet in augusta, ga. For an estimate of repair. The estimate to replace the seat mat sensor was $980.00. My wife and i do not have that kind of money to spend to have it repaired. I have contacted chevrolet about the problem. The 2007 chevrolet equinox had a recall for the…
ODI 10746194
Air Bags
Passenger airbag sensor is malfunctioning. Airbag light goes off and on and is a safety concern. Chevrolet, although thousands of people report this refuses to fix. Cost to fix at dealer is around $1000.00. This is clearly a defective part that is a safety issue. Chevrolet should fix this
ODI 10863012
Air Bags · Electrical System
Passenger side air bag doesn't work and may be because of the ignition switch which seems to be a problem with a lot of gm vehicles. *tr
ODI 10575663
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Multiple problems with 2008 equinox, purchased in july 2008.. Key will get stuck in ignition and takes several tries to remove it. Check airbag light on intermittently and passenger airbag shuts off. *tr check stabilitrac light intermittently and shuts off when on interstate and/or when cruise control is set drivers side window is inoperable almost 100% of the time, but will work,sometimes, when the door is shutting…
ODI 10621475
Air Bags
Passenger airbag turned off even though there was a person over 110lbs. In the passenger seat. Occasionally get a service airbag warning when it goes off, but most times it just goes off and stays off without notice even when a passenger is occupying the seat. It happens almost every time i drive my car now, this needs to be recalled. It is unsafe to be driving on the highway and having your passenger airbag go off…
ODI 10598380
Air Bags
The service air bag keeps coming off and on the dash and the indicator lights for the passenger seat. If my older child or anyone over 90lbs sits there or moves it comes on. Gm states there are no issues and will not be a covered repaired at the dealership under warranty. There are other 2008 models with the same issues with recalls but none for the equinox. *tr
ODI 10568910
Air Bags
Since i got this vehicle every time my 10 year old grandson or any small adult sits in the passenger seat the passenger air bag will not work and the chevrolet dealer always has some excuse why they can't fix it. *tr
ODI 10567918