2010 Chevrolet Equinox Air Bags Problems
- 47
- 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 47 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 10 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- service airbag · 9 records
- airbag light · 8 records
- warning light · 8 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- light illuminated · 5 records
- passenger side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 9 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. While driving home, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 126,096.
ODI 11291371
Air Bags
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON NOT SAFE TO DRIVE
ODI 11291362
Air Bags
I got into my car friday at 12:30 shut the door started it and the side airbag hit me shoved me sideways i turn the car off because i could smell the powder and i was afraid another one would go off. My arm around the elbow area hurts and my arm feels burned from about my armpit to my wrist. Between my shoulder blades and my neck hurt and i've had a headache since. I depend on my car being on the ambulance and the…
1 injury
ODI 11280629
Air Bags
Side air bags deployed going down road for no reason.
ODI 11229451
Air Bags
Driver's side and passenger's side curtain airbags deployed without having major impact. Driver brushed a curb while driving the and airbags deployed. There is no sign of impact or damage on the vehicle that should have resulted in this happening.
ODI 11162768
Air Bags
Service airbag light keeps coming on. It doesn't matter if i am stopped or driving down the road.
ODI 11082399
Air Bags · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 45 mph, one of the tires on the passenger side exploded and caused the driver's air bag to deploy without warning. There were no injuries from the deployment. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated and crashed into the guardrail. The contact suffered head injuries that required medical…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11103391
Air Bags
Gota letter from them saying thieir an issuse with the airbags want to know if mine are defected and need to be replaced now...
ODI 11042858
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Since i purchased this vehicle, i constantly get a "service airbag" message on my dashboard. I have notified the dealer as well as gm/chevorlet by phone and was told that unfortunately there is no recall for this. I took my car to the dealer in which i purchased and since they did not see the message they said there is nothing they can do. I fear (god forbid) being in an accident and the airbag does not deploy. I do…
ODI 11076671
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
Multiple trips to the dealer. Solenoid problem, air bag, engine light on, broken chain, fuel pump injector, leaking sun roof, as of 3/6/2017 i need a transmission. My car was purchased in 2010, i only have 31,000 miles on it. Iv'e visited the dealer jan, feb, and march of 2017. I feel i should be compensated with a new car!!!! Jan, f car
ODI 10959504
Air Bags · Seat Belts
I got a recal about my airbags . When i took it in the dealer told me that it was the seatbelt tinshner was at falt and that was not covered by the recall. The dealer is pheltier chevy in tyler tex.
ODI 10954130
Air Bags
My airbag light is on for no obvious reason...i have no idea whether or not it is a takata. There are many complaints online about this year make and model...apparently this is a common problem? There needs to be a recall because the manufacturer needs to pay for this.
ODI 11003210
Air Bags
Airbags did not deploy when involved in car accident on 11/25/2016
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10928817
Air Bags
Drivers seatbelt pretesioner connector shorted. Airbag fault light was illuminated. Repair cost was &161.60. I feel this safety related item should be covered under warranty. Gm and the dealer say service bulletin 14710 only applies to certain 2010 equinoxes and that mine isn't included based on the serial number.
ODI 10917295
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 65 mph in the left lane of three lane traffic, a semi-truck merged from the middle lane to the left lane and crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle spun around and the air bags did not deploy. The contact was knocked unconscious and received extensive medical treatment. The contact sustained injuries to the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10884297
Air Bags
Takata recall. Bumped a curb (front driver's side) at a low rate of speed (on a regular road making a left hand turn) and all airbags deployed even though there were no passengers. Front tire was resting at curb (did not go over curb because was not going fast enough). Ended up with a broken nose, stitches on forehead, eyebrow, two areas of nose because of cuts from airbags. Also extremely swollen hand with…
1 injury
ODI 10947739
Air Bags
The service airbag light comes on randomly. This seems to be a common problem with the 2010 equinox, why is there no recall on this since it disables the airbag system? Since this is a serious safety concern why has the national highway traffic safety administration not done anything about it?
ODI 10850670
Air Bags
On december 27, 2015, we were driving on the freeway 465 in indianapolis; we were on the left lane, approx. 65 miles per hour when we heard a huge explosion. My husband was driving and was able to control de car and drive to the right where we were able to stop the car. The smell of burning was pretty intense, we were nervous and shook up for what had happened so my husband steps outside to view the vehicle and the…
ODI 10818854
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 35 mph, the contact attempted to avoid hitting a deer and struck the guardrail. The air bags failed to deploy. The emergency onstar system responded and called the police and ambulance. The vehicle was towed to a collison center where the vehicle was diagnosed as destroyed. The contact sustained injuries to the head, neck, back, and hands. A police report…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10809547
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 50 mph, the contact swerved to the side to avoid a head on collision. The contact stated that the four air bags deployed without warning. The driver and the infant sustained minor bruises and both required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
2 injuries
ODI 10749455
Air Bags
I was driving in traffic when the car in front of me stopped abruptly in front of me. I read ended him going about 40 miles per hour. My air bags did not inflate. I exited the car and began speaking with the other driver when we heard a pop in my car. Smoke starting coming out of the engine compartment and then almost immediately my car engine caught on fire. The car was not running. I injured my knee and shoulder…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10746722
Air Bags · Engine · Seats
My drivers seat was changed twice in six month, still doesn't work the passenger air bag light comes if noting is in the seat. The oil comsumption is ungodly and now i have anoil leak on the passenger side of my engine and i need to add 2 quarts of oil daily. Ecoboost went out within a year of my ownership. Car has been in the shop several times for oil leak and it is stii persistent.
ODI 10919997
Air Bags · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 50 mph, the contact crashed the vehicle into a deer and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact mentioned that a burning talc odor emitted into the vehicle. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home and discovered that the driver side and both rear seat belts no longer worked. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer…
ODI 10663595
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the service air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the driver and passenger side air bags high resistance connectors were faulty. As a result, the air bag harness cushing terminal kit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 48,050.
ODI 10663598
Air Bags
Service airbag light and warning keeps coming on, called dealer, can't get an apt. Until the 8th, told is ok to drive, i don't think that's ok and dealer didn't seem to care much...... *tr
ODI 10630548