general problems of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Nine problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox based on all problems reported for the 2018 Equinox.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/27/2026

I am an investigator w/ the medical examiner's office in dallas, TX. We are investigating the death of an individual who was inside a 2018 chevy Equinox that was "rebuilt. " during the minor accident, the steering wheel airbag deployed, but exploded and shot many large pieces of debris and shrapnel at the decedent's face. Ultimately leading to her passing. After the examination, a large piece of metal w/ a serial number was located. [xxx]. We are working alongside dallas pd vhu for this crash. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2026

The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service restraint error message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a front passenger's seat air bag sensor failure. The contact was informed that the front passenger's seat air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the parts were on back order. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact reported the failure using the report by phone using the manufacturer's automated system. The failure mileage was approximately 56,744.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/29/2023

I was in an accident when my 2018 chevy Equinox rear ended a stopped vehicle at a traffic light. There was significant damage to the front of my vehicle 12k plus. The emergency braking system did not activate, nor did the airbags. My wife experienced severe contusions to the chest area. We wonder why the emergency braking system or airbags failed to deploy.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/11/2023

At 12pm on June 11, 2023 I was parked in a church sparking lot in east rochester and was facing the church's stone wall. My vehicle was only 2 feet from the was when the car accelerated toward the wall and all of the airbags opened and the hood and side panels were affected causing the vehicle was considered totaled by my insurance. My foot was on the brake and I was preparing to put the car in park when the car lurched forward and hit the wall at a high rate of speed. Gm examined the car and gave me a report I could not understand but their report indicated that there was not a vehicle defect. I find this highly improbable. I can send the report and perhaps your organization can read it or do your own inspection of my vehicle. Thank you very much for your attention to this matter. This same thing has happened to 2 other people I know who drive Equinoxes. Best regards, sheila burdick 315 699 0643 cell 315 247 7365.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/27/2023

The air bag system failed.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2021

Air bag service light goes on when front passenger buckles up, if passenger unbuckles light disappears, it happens while driving, parked, backing up, all speed, all weather conditions, any roads. It looks the seatbelt activate that service light . I bought the car used 11/28/20 and still have dmv warranty 60 days, however stephen automall centre, bristol CT doesn't honor the warranty!.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/06/2020

Vehicle was involved in a front end collision. No other passengers besides driver of vehicle was in car. The drivers airbag deployed, but upon exiting the vehicle the passenger seat had caught fire due to a malfunctioning airbag.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2018

Takata recall, I was turning into the left turn lane, when I applied the brakes the brake peddle was locked and I could not apply pressure to stop. I continued to apply pressure to the brake, but it continued to be locked. When I hit the car in front of me the airbags did not inflate. When the car stopped the brakes continued to be locked. When the officers arrived they looked at the brake peddle and they were still locked in place.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/27/1992

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