general problems of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox

18 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2015 Equinox.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/24/2026

The ref air bag sensor appeared in my 2015 chevy Equinox today. My vehicle has not been in a car accident as of today 1/24/26. None of my airbags have been deployed at all. I would like to report this defect and I would like viva Chevrolet in el paso texas to be notified since that is the dealership where I purchased based my vehicle. Thank you. [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2025

Hello, on September 5, 2025 I was driving my 2015 chevy Equinox. I was in a collision while driving my 2015 Equinox going at a speed of 60 mph on a highway. On the day of the collision I hit a cargo truck that was carrying vehicles an it completely destroyed the front of my 2015 chevy Equinox despite the severity of the impact. None of the airbags deployed. Fortunately me and my daughter did not sustain any injuries but I agree strongly that air bags should have deployed by the severity and location of the impact. This could have been more dangerous if someone else had been in the vehicle or if the wreck was slightly worse. My vehicle was viewed by the police at scene but no one else. There was no warning lights or messages prior to the accident. I am submitting this report because I believe the airbag system may have failed and I wanna make sure this is investigated I still have the vehicle and can provide photos and further details if needed.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2024

There is a warning to service airbag. I took to dealership there is a recall on thus issue for certain vins, but not mine. They said my sensor under passenger seat is defective and would cost $1800+ to fix. I don't understand if this is a known issue and recall for some vehicles. . . Why not mine?.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2024

Oil consumption issues, engine failure, does not indicate oil low light when oil is low, catalytic converter failure.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2023

Car received a front impact and airbags did not deploy despite the alert on the dash saying “service airbags” immediately after collision. Seat belts engaged though.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on a few occasions, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2023

Drivers seat back rest air bag randomly deployed when I was in park, in my driveway taking my seat belt. Bruised my arm/ side of body pretty good. I had no idea how that could happen however, I connected my scanner tool to the car and come to find out I had 7 air bag/srs codes. After that happened all of my seat belts locked up, and per the scanner, it says a few other air bags have deployed but they haven't. This happened a while ago, (wife's car) and I haven't had time to reach out about it. I still drive it just to work and back but I disconnected the srs module in fear of the air bags the scanner tool said deployed will deploy while I'm driving. No previous codes or air bag light were shown before that occurred along with no previous repairs or modifications at the time were done besides regular maintenence. Hasn't been inspected but the light is still on, they're hard codes that can't be cleared, and the deployed air bag/seat back cover is still present.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2022

When starting my vehicle I get a message on the dash that service is needed for the airbag. I took my vehicle to a chevy dealer and a diagnostic test was performed. I have not had the work done at this time. However I know it is needed and in the process of scheduling an appointment. I have always owned chevys and have never had a problem with the airbags. I know this is a safety issue and should be a concern for the company. I truly think this should be on the recall list. Thank you, judy mccourt.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2021

The service airbag sensor is constantly going off. It scares me, I am afraid it will explode.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/26/2021

The contact owned a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph, another vehicle in front of the contact's made a left turn but the contact was not able to brake in time and rear-ended the other vehicle. No air bags deployed. The contact was transported by ambulance for a compression fracture on her vertebrae. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed totaled by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/04/2020

Air bag service.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2020

The airbag module needs replacing at 109000 miles and cost $1100. 00. Warranty is expired.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/04/2020

While in my garage I go get into my 2015 chevy Equinox ltz. I start it up and then on the dic a message showed saying service air bag.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/24/2019

Takata recall hit car broad side 7000+damage airbag didn't deploy it was in motion in town on June 24 2019.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2018

Takata recall I was involved in a car wreck on a city street. My car was totaled and not even one airbag deployed. It was a front end collision. I was traveling east about 20-25 miles per hour and s vehicle ran a stop sign going excessively fast. I hit the passenger side of her vehicle. My vehicle spun around 90 degrees and ended up in a ditch hitting a stop sign on drivers side door. Front of my Equinox was totaled.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/16/2018

Service airbag dash light/alarm comes on every 10 seconds whether someone is in the seat or not. Was told that I needed to replace the passenger side presence detector and module.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/19/2016

I hit a deer going at least 60 miles an hour. Damaged the right front of vehicle ( approx. $8,000 in damage) air bags did not depoly but seat belts would not retract and message said the air bags had deployed and there was foul odor as if they had.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/19/2016

After an accident, there was significant damage to the front end including part of the frame. Inside the vehicle however, none of the airbags deployed at time of the accident. The vehicle was later totaled due to the significant damage to the motor, part of the frame and front end.



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