Chevrolet Equinox Air Bags Problems
- 453
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 15
- Years with records
- 2005–2019
- Stored years
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 453 stored complaint records:
- 113 indicate a crash
- 77 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Frontal · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 104 |
| 60–100k mi | 97 |
| 1–30k mi | 79 |
| 100–150k mi | 67 |
| 150–400k mi | 25 |
Complaint evidence
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Air Bags
The front of my vehicle was impacted by heavy snow/slush thrown from a snowplow moving westbound on a city street at an estimated speed of 40 mph. My vehicle was moving eastbound at about 35 mph. The front grill of my vehicle was damaged and the front bumper was pushed out of place. I think the airbag should have deployed?
ODI 11301017
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph and turning on curve too fast, control of the vehicle was lost. The vehicle swerved left and right ultimately coming to a stop after crashing into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. During the impact the contact head was hit on the windshield and abrasion to the knee were sustained. Medical attention was not sought. A…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11297402
Air Bags
We are having the same problems as so many equinox owners are with passenger side air bag seat sensor. This problem is a major safety issue. Why wait for more people to be injured or worse and demand gm address this issue once and for all.
ODI 11297110
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
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
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 · 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