2009 Chevrolet Equinox Air Bags Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger seat · 11 records
- airbag light · 6 records
- passenger airbag · 5 records
- warning light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
The airbag sensor light comes on and off and after review of this info online there are so many complaints against this same issue not sure why no one will look into the recall needed for these airbags the dealer is saying it will 1200 to replace sensor light put in by manufacturer this is insane amount of money needed to keep people safe on the ride this is must have item in a car
ODI 11291303
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Service Brakes
My airbag light and 'service air bag' light and abs light and stabalize track light were all on for a few week and i took it to local shop who said the sensor for the brakes under driver seat was bad so that cost $580.00 for new module. That took care of abs/stabilize lights. Had to to go dealer for airbag lights and they charged $1070.00 because the airbag module under passenger seat was out and had to replace…
ODI 11279690
Air Bags
Takata recall service air bag , that is what comes up on dash every time i start the car.
ODI 11190563
Air Bags · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
My car stopped in the middle of the highway due to the computer system and my airbag light has been on since i bought the car.
ODI 11143684
Air Bags
Takata recall. Service air bag for passenger seat is on and air bag is off. Began while stationary with passenger in the seat. This vehicle has 58,000 miles on it. Unacceptable that it is not under recall.
ODI 11142655
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
Takata recall. I see that the 2009 chevy equinox is not on the schedule to be recalled, however, there are so many with the same airbag problem. It's a scandal that they are able to get away with not recalling. Same problem with the stabillink, traction control and abs lights. It is a problem for all of these vehicles!
ODI 11093374
Air Bags · Engine · Unknown Or Other
I am filing my complaint due to some re-accruing issues that i continuously have with my truck i just bought in june of 2017. I have problems with the car overheated needle fluctuations and shutting down on me. The air bags does not work for the passenger seat and there are a couple of sensors that are on and constantly stays on when cranking the car and driving. I also have problems when i turn the wheel to the…
ODI 11035892
Air Bags
The airbag light says 'off' when there is an adult passenger riding in the seat. This has been happening on and off for over a year. The dashboard on the passenger side is cracking around the airbag. The crack is outlining the space where the airbag would pop out from. It appears unsafe as if it's faulty and could initiate at any minute. After doing some research it looks as if other models with similar problems…
ODI 11103495
Air Bags · Electrical System
When i have a passenger (adult or child) sit on the front (passenger seat) the air bag light sometimes illuminates that the airbag is "on" and sometimes it's "off" while the passenger is sitting. I've also noticed that if my passenger is sitting still, the light will stay "on" but as soon as the passenger moves, the light will change to "off". At first it seemed like a "temperamental" issue because sometimes it just…
ODI 10944339
Air Bags
Passenger side air bag is intermittingly on and off. In motion and sitting still. Get "service air bag" on dic, and passenger air bag on/ off indicator shows off with passenger seat occupied. No pattern - just sporadic. Very concerned about it not working in a crash, as well as going off on its own. Happens stationary and in motion.
ODI 10916316
Air Bags
The passenger service air bag light came on. The passenger "on / off" light stays on the off position when a passenger is setting in the seat
ODI 10883680
Air Bags
Passenger airbag will turn off while driving and with a passenger in the seat. Service airbag warning displayed in information center. This now occurs even while stationary. Can no longer have a passenger in that seat while driving.
ODI 10888781
Air Bags
Passenger airbag light will turn itself off/on while driving or if vehicle is at a standstill. Even if no one is sitting in the seat. Service airbag light comes on every time passenger airbag sensor turns off. *tr
ODI 10933671
Air Bags
The dashboard on the passenger side is cracking around the airbag. The crack is outlining the space where the airbag would pop out from. It appears unsafe as if its faulty and could initiate at any minute. After doing some research it looks as if other models with similar problems have been recalled. I'm reporting this because i saw an expose on the takata airbags and gm was mentioned. I've seen similar complaints…
ODI 11083278
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seat Belts
Airbag warning light on - took to mechanic yesterday and they found the following "b0074 & b0081 set. Diagnosed and found passenger presence module internally failed". They told me it's a 800+ repair. Called dealer priority cheverolet in chesapeake virginia and they said to check connections below seat as they sometimes come loose. As an engineer i find it hard to believe that such a vital life saving device would…
ODI 10723744
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an error code associated with the onstar system. Onstar ran a diagnostic and discovered that the battery underneath the driver seat that was linked to the onstar system and the air bag system failed. The failure recurred each time the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle…
ODI 10722638
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the passenger air bag warning light and the service air bag warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10860697
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control
While i was driving the light on my dash told me to check air bags. It would nutmeg off. I took it to rydell chevrolet and they told me that the "switch" was not working and my air bags were inoperable. They also told me that the repair was not covered and would cost me over $900.00. In was furious and spoke to chevrolet customer service . They told me that they would talk to the dealer. They gave me $70.00 off. I…
ODI 10705249
Air Bags · Unknown Or Other
The passenger airbag seat sensor is faulty and doesn't turn on the passenger air bag when there is an occupant. This is a violation of fmvss 208.
ODI 10725993
Air Bags
Airbag warning light on - took to dealership yesterday and they found the following "b0074 & b0081 set. Diagnosed and found passenger presence module internally failed". They told me it's a 800+ repair. *tr
ODI 10662352
Air Bags
Service air bag appears everytime i start car. Took it to the dealer and it is going to cost over $700 to get it fixed. They told me the part was over $600. Also i had to fix it because it was illegal to leave it as it was. What i need to know, is there any recall notice that could help me? My husband and i are both retired and on a fixed income. My dealership is bachman bernard chevrolet in greeneville, tn thank…
ODI 10641500
Air Bags
I had passed out while driving to work due to low blood sugar. The front of my vehicle crashed into a structure at approximately 55/60 mph. None of my airbags ever deployed. I was transported to the hospital. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10572633
Air Bags
Air bag passenger light always flashes "passenger airbag off" even when an adult sits on the passenger seat. Dealer said this computer module problem is not covered under recent recalls or warranty and that charge will be about $1000.00. I think that this should be covered by general motors. Air bag has never deployed. *js
ODI 10585454
Air Bags
Two months after repair of vehicle, granddaughter reported that car veered to right and she could not control the car. She hit a pole and the car suffered severe damage and none of the air bags deployed. She suffered a concussion and bruises. Pictures of interior and exterior are available. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10384506
Air Bags
Periodically with an adult in the passenger seat the right airbag "off" light will illuminate. The passenger can move and bounce around on the seat without turning the light to "on". This problem has been reported to the dealership on several occasions and each time they have found no problem. The last time was may 25, 2012 after i had taken the auto by the dealership while the "off" light was on and there was an…
ODI 10459646