One problem related to air bag on-off switch has been reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2010 Equinox.
Our service airbags light came on. We were told by our local Chevrolet dealer that this could disable airbags. Unfortunately there was a 2 week backorder for new switch. We could not use the vehicle for 2 weeks, rented another vehicle and then spent $750 to repair the switch. Of note, this is the same part that has been recalled with the near identical sister vehicle, the Chevrolet traverse. I suspect the same problem and gm may need to consider recalls for the Equinox as well. They are near identical vehicles, dshes, controls, etc.