Air Bag Not Deploy problems of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox

Eight problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2013 Equinox.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2018

I hit a deer on the front passenger side. After I hit it I heard a loud noise and my car filled with dust coming from the dash were the passenger airbag is. I was told that the airbag was activated but did not deploy. Which now caused my vehicle to be totaled. I have attached picture of the airbag showing it did not deploy and a picture of the damage that was done to the front of my car.

2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2016

The contact owned a 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 60 mph, the contact's vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. The front end of the vehicle sustained significant damage. The air bags did not deploy. The rear passenger seat occupant sustained a head injury, which required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The failure mileage was 50,000.

3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2016

I was involved in an accident and was hit twice from behind. The chemical from the side airbag was released but the airbag did not deploy. The chemical was a fine mist or light smoke. The seat belt locked the first time I was hit. I am not sure when the airbag mist occurred (? with the first or second hit) they happened within seconds of each other. A "service airbag" warning light is now illuminated. The vehicle is going in for repairs as a result of the crash and this will be addressed. I just wanted to report this. I have also notified Chevrolet directly.

4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2016

Takata recall, intermittently when starting the car the service airbag light will come on, this started at about 50,000 miles. Usually if the car is turned off and restarted the message will disappear. Occasionally, while the car is in motion the message will appear. It usually clears if the car is stopped and restarted. Until I started researching, I thought it was just an electrical glitch. Now I realize it's a real safety issue. Thank god, I haven't had a major collision, my airbags might not deploy. This year model should definitely be included in the recall. My car now has 95,000 miles on it. I don't even feel comfortable selling this car with these issues. I wouldn't want to endanger other families.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2015

Was driving to work and a herd of deer jumped out in front of me I hit one near the front passenger side and my seat belt locked up and a funny smell came over the inside of my car. The service air bag light came on and hasn't shut off my 4ways turned on automatically but the air bags did not deploy. I think that since this car is less than 2 years old and I purchased it to make me feel safe that a faulty airbag deployment is ridiculous and I should be able to trade this car in. I don't feel safe driving with a tight seat belt and my air bag light on. I can't believe how many people have had issues with this. The money I am spending to buy this car is outrageous as it is then for this to happen and it not work the way it is intended to I would like to be reimbursed in some way.

6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2014

I was involved in an accident that resulted in damages over $14,000 to the front end of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. I have contacted gm twice this week and have not yet spoken to anyone in their product assistance department.

7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 03/12/2014

I was hit by a car pulling out of a gas station. Hit pretty hard side air bags did not deploy.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2013

Hit a deer with front end of vehicle causing approximately $6,000 in damages. Airbags did not deploy causing concussion received by driver. Driver is still experiencing medical problems due to this accident.


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