Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

The sensor for the passenger air bag is fault and has turned off the passenger air bag many times with my husband in the seat next to me with the vehicle in motion on city streets, highways, and interstates. I fear it will turn off and we will get into an accident putting his life in unnecessary danger. This has been a well reported incident to the manufacturer by many individuals and the 2007 model had a recall in place. There is no reason the 2008 model should not also have that recall.

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag system module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Passenger air bag constantly coming on saying it is not working. All others recalled by 2008. Now service traction control and service stabilitrak sensor on. I've read about both of these issues online here so why no recalls when it's something that's reacurring for others.

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 had 115,769 did they roll it back. What sites are accurate? I checked autocheck VIN pro the past couple years they have been complaining same issues air bag sensor etc chevy sucks!.

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 the concern and to request financial assistance for the problem but nothing was available. This is a major safety concern that needs to be addressed by chevy especially if it is happening on many vehicles.

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 same issue and my question was "why was the 2008 Equinox's not recalled for the same issue". Chevrolet stated that the government has not forced them to recall the 2008 Equinox's. I wish that I had gotten the man's name. I also filed a complaint with the better business bureau and the bbb was not able to help my wife and I. I also stated to the bbb that if someone gets hurt in a wreck due to the faulty passenger airbag, I would be looking to them for answers. The only help that milton ruben Chevrolet would give my wife and I was to give us a discount on a new Chevrolet. We cannot afford to buy a new car at this time.

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 moisture and I continue to have to replace the bulbs, after replacesing one bulb that night was pulled over by the police , bulb burned out again. I talked to the dealer no recalls on any of the problems and I know a lot of people with GMC products having the same problems.

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 ignition. Have checked with gm recall list that seem to have some of the problems I have but my 2008 Equinox is not on it. This electrical malfunction can only get worse. What's next to go.

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.

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 risk. Why would this not be part of a recall since I read the 2007's have the same problem. There has been no damage to that seat, this is faulty equipment.

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 affraid 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.

Airbag sensor - service airbag is illuminated for no reason. Multiple owners have the same issues, yet warranty doesn't cover.

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 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 on the airbags will not activate on impact so this is a safety risk. Why would this not be part of a recall since I read the 2007s have the same problem. There has been no damage to that seat, this is faulty equipment.

Does not recognize passenger, and airbag is "off". This has happened beginning first day vehicle was purchased, and intermittently since. Problem appears to be getting worse, as it usually does not recognize adult passenger of less than about 150 lbs. Most recent trip a few days ago with three adults of medium size had problems with none of occupants being recognized by sensor, even when properly seated and buckled. Literature states passengers of over about 100 lbs should be recognized. We have also found that it sometimes spontaneously shuts airbag "off" when traveling down the road, leading to concern that this essential safety feature may not work when needed in a crash. We have found it necessary to pull off the road, shut off engine and wait several minutes before restarting engine to activate passenger airbag. Sometimes multiple attempts are needed, and passenger has had to move to rear seat when activation failed. It always recognizes a larger adult passenger, but typical passenger is of medium size. This is a completely unacceptable situation from a safety standpoint. Gm position is that it is not covered under standard warranty, and our research shows repair cost to be substantial. Research has turned up other customers having same issue with same vehicle. If a recall were to be called for, customers would not have to bear this high cost.

My 2008 chevy Equinox has been messing up with the airbag sensor! I took it to get it checked and was charge $50 dollars and then they told me it was the module that had gone bad and it would cost me like $600 to fix that's just ridiculous. They should have a recall on this since ive read a lot of people having the same issue with the 08 Equinox.

My vehicle is a 2008 chevy Equinox. The passenger air bag sensor will not activate the device when my 150 to 165 lb wife is sitting in the vehicle. I have taken it to the dealer twice, they advise the system is functioning normally, as it was designed, and that my wife does not weigh enough to activate the "on" function of the air bag. This seems unsafe, and unreasonable to me. Id like to file a complaint, and ask, does this violate NHTSA safety standards? does the NHTSA research support that a 110 lb adult should not have airbag protection? ive noticed similar complaints on your website for this issue. It will going in for the second time. . . Lets see how it works now. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My vehicle is a 2008 chevy Equinox. The passenger air bag sensor will not activate the device when my 107 to 110 lb wife is sitting in the vehicle. I have taken it to the dealer twice, they advise the system is functioning normally, as it was designed, and that my wife does not weigh enough to activate the "on" function of the air bag. This seems unsafe, and unreasonable to me. I'd like to file a complaint, and ask, does this violate NHTSA safety standards? does the NHTSA research support that a 110 lb adult should not have airbag protection? I've noticed similar complaints on your website for this issue. Thanks.