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 · Exterior Lighting
Passenger air bags did not work, doesn't even acknowledge a passenger. Light is always on to service airbags. Also my stabil control lights come on then go off. A couple months or even longer, they come on again. I have had them checked out. The passenger air bags sensor was replace at a cost of $900.00 andstabil control lights repair was $350 and continue to have problems . Also both my headlights are full of…
ODI 10575521
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
I own a 2008 chevy equinox. I am having the same complaints. My service air bag come on and off intermittently. When its warm outside the passenger air bag seems to work fine. The passenger side door lock works intermittently as well. The funny thing is the door lock seems to work better in the winter months. Also, i have experienced my service stabilitrak and traction control light come on intermittently as well.…
ODI 10692334
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting
Passenger air bags don't work, doesn't even acknowledge a passenger. Light is always on to service airbags. Also my stabil control lights come on then go off. A couple months or even longer, they come on again. I have had them checked out. Find nothing. Also both my headlights are full of moisture and i continue to have to replace the bulbs which are a pain to get to. I had a blazer that did the same thing with the…
ODI 10573334
Air Bags · Electrical System
Problems with my veh. Covers a long period and has worsen over time, first the (tpms) tire pressure monitoring system went bad, then the temperature gauge went out of serv., then the air bag sensor on front pass. Side worked when it wanted. Now the front pass door does not lock or unlock unless manually, now the driver window does not operate up or down, and till now only once the car keys were stuck in the…
ODI 10609364
Air Bags
Passenger presence sensor goes on and off with a full size adult in the passenger seat. The service airbag light will come on and stay on. Apparently this was also an issue with the 2007 model that gm recalled, but failed to fix the problem when building future cars and never recalled newer models to fix the problem. Extreme safety hazard. Dealership wants to replace the majority of the system as they are unsure…
ODI 10678759
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when the passenger's seat was occupied, the air bag warning indicator would illuminate sporadically. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 11-04-13 *bf updated 11/8/2013 *js
ODI 10549203
Air Bags
Passenger airbag sensor failure. Vehicle only has 55,000k. Will not register passengers over 110lbs. Had to replace entire sensor ($903.24). Chevrolet would not replace citing "outside of warranty." this is a critical safety feature that should never fail. *tr
ODI 10545676
Air Bags
My 2008 chevy equinox has had the airbag error light on the console intermittently on for several months. Now it is just on. Currently has 47k miles on it so out of warranty. The said the sensor unit under the passenger seat needs to be replaced which mean replacing that whole seat cushion over $800, the part is over $500. With this airbag error light on the airbags will not activate on impact so this is a safety…
ODI 10546129
Air Bags
Service air bag light is on and constant, preventing passenger air bag function. Retrieved codes are: b0081, b1370 and b0074. Needs passenger presence module part # 19207140 @ $533.33 plus labor and tax. I believe this part should not fail, especially when the passenger seat is used infrequently. *tr
ODI 10532281
Air Bags
Read out on dash, flashes " service air bag soon " this has happened multiple times when first starting the car.i am reporting this because of the current recall on some vehicles and the worry that the air bags may deploy on their own. *tr
ODI 10573600
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that upon inspection, the passenger's side air bag warning light illuminated intermittently and the service air bag message appeared on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the mechanic stated that the air bag control module had to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10549247
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
Air bag on passenger seat would work and not work and has now completely stopped working. Door locks on front will not lock electronically. Have to manually lock the front doors at all times. Stabilizer track stays off. Use to come and no and now will not come back on. *tr
ODI 10659894
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
First incident, steering failure. Service stabilitrack warning appeared and steering went out making it almost impossible to steer. Took to dealership who stated steering module went out and replaced at my own cost. Very dangerous to loose steering control while driving. Entire steering and interior control module was also replaced a second time. Dealer stated it was normal for this to wear out and need replaced.…
Crash reported
ODI 10617962
Air Bags
Airbag warning light on dash lights up intermittently.... Took to mechanic...states passenger presence module defective....multiple complaints noted on line for same issue...recall of 2007?? Why not make them recall 2008, as seat belt on passenger side off when light on...could be serious injury to passenger....dealer says $800 to replace.... *tr
ODI 10508902
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the ignition was defective and prevented the key from releasing from the ignition. The contact had to move the steering wheel to the left and right in order to release the key from the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included…
ODI 10575816
Air Bags
Passenger side airbag sensor, located within the front passenger seat cushion, has failed. The airbag indicator would intermittently show the airbag to be off, now constant. Error light on dash indicates the airbag is disabled and off. The vehicle was purchased new and is 5 years old with average mileage. The passenger seat rarely occupied and not subject to any weight or wear that would damage this vital sensor.…
ODI 10548754
Air Bags
Passenger airbag sensor is malfunctioning. For years the airbag light has been consistently displayed, or goes off and on depending on whether or not there is a passenger, and is a safety concern. Occupants have no security of knowing whether or not the airbag will deploy if involved in an accident.
ODI 10872583
Air Bags
Service airbag lights up in the dash and the passenger side airbag light goes off. I have taken it to the dealership and have gotten no satisfaction. I was told since it goes back off after a while i have to wait until it stays on to know exactly which sensor has went bad because it is an out of pocket expense. *tr
ODI 10498478
Air Bags · Exterior Lighting
Passenger side air bag does not work when there's a child or person under 110 lbs in the seat. Headlights fill up with water. *tr
ODI 10533151
Air Bags
The passenger seat airbag does not work when the person in the passenger seat is under 110 lbs. My grand son is only 10 years old and i'm afraid to let him sit in the passenger seat cause the airbag doesn't work when him or any light weight person sits in the seat.i have brought it to the chevrolet dealer and they can't or won't spend the money to replace the seat sensor in the seat which they say is the problem. *tr
ODI 10502057
Air Bags
Airbag sensor - service airbag is illuminated for no reason. Multiple owners have the same issues, yet warranty doesn't cover. *tr
ODI 10484909
Air Bags
Air bag will not come on sometime while seating in driver seat we are having a major problem with this system. *tr
ODI 10643405
Air Bags · Seat Belts · Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary a second vehicle crashed into the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10593642
Air Bags · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Power Window Devices And Controls
I purchased my chevrolet equinox brand new in 2008 and currently we are having issues with the following: 1- drivers side window- will only roll down and/or up intermittently. Occasionally it will roll back up if the interior panel is hit several times. 2- door locks/alarm- the alarm will set but the doors will not lock with the key fob. When using the power locks inside the car, the drivers side door is the only…
ODI 10503454
Air Bags
My 2008 chevy equinox has had the airbag error light on the console intermittently on for several months. Now it is just on. Paid $124 to have it look at the dealership i purchased it from, currently has 55k miles on it so out of warranty. The said the sensor unit under the passenger seat needs to be replaced which mean replacing that whole seat cushion over $800, the part is over $500. With this airbag error light…
ODI 10490335