Air Bag Problems of Chevrolet Equinox - part 1

Air bags did not deploy at all on passenger side after collision with a utility pole. Once vehicle stopped drivers side air bag was release but did not deploy the way it should to prevent injury. SUV was totaled per insurance company due to extensive damage on passenger side.

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The contact rented a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, a deer ran in front of the vehicle, and the vehicle crashed into the deer. During the crash, the vehicle sustained severe damage to the passenger-side front end, but no air bags deployed. During the incident, the contact sustained a lower abdomen injury, but no medical treatment was sought at this time. The dear sustained fatal injuries. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the incident. The vehicle was later returned to the rental company. The failure mileage was unknown.

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).

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On January 21, 2026 I was involved in a car accident with a tractor in which the tractor collided with my passenger front side of my car causing me to slide into corn field causing the total destruction of my vehicle. None of my airbags deployed. There were no warning lamps or indicators from the vehicle showing a fault prior to the accident. The vehicle has been inspected by the insurance adjustor. It is unknown if other vehicles have had the same issue to my knowledge.

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We were involved in a car accident. We ran into the back of a pickup truck that suddenly stopped on the toll road for another car that was in an accident. Our front end of the car was heavily damaged. Our concern is that our air bags did not deploy. With the amount of damage that our car received why did the air bags not deploy. The state trooper the did the report looked into the car and wondered the same thing. I will attach pictures. We are taking into the body shop tomorrow. They said it maybe two weeks before they start on it. The seat belts saved our lives. The air bags did not. We are taking into the body shop tomorrow. There were no warning signs before the accident.

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The contact's boyfriend owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph and decelerating to 50 mph to switch lanes, the vehicle drove over an icy road surface and spun. The contact attempted to turn the wheel and depressed the brake pedal; however, the vehicle crashed into the left guard rail, and the vehicle then crashed into the right guard rail and came to an abrupt stop. The contact stated that the vehicle sustained significant front-end damage. The air bags failed to deploy. Several warning lights were illuminated after the crash. The vehicle owner was occupying the front passenger's seat during the incident. A police report was filed. The tow truck driver transported both passengers of the vehicle to a gas station. Both the contact and her boyfriend were picked up from the gas station and were dropped to the residence by the brother of the vehicle owner. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The contact later had headaches, body soreness, and stiffness. The contact went to the emergency room and was informed that she had sustained a sprained left rib, whiplash, and a concussion. The contact's boyfriend sustained a sore pinky. The contact stated that the insurance company was currently assessing the vehicle damage. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 99,500.

The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle collided with a deer. During the crash, the air bags became inoperable and failed to inflate or expose themselves out of the housing, and an “air bag needs service” warning message was displayed. The contact also noticed a strong fume-like odor following the impact and stated that the air bag system appeared to engage but did not deploy. No injuries were sustained, and no medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed, and law enforcement advised the contact that the vehicle could be safely driven home. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was later deemed a total loss by the contact's insurance agency. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

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Forward collision system dint notify of an object infront , also breaks locked up when used . Air bags didn’t go off while a forward collision with a bus happened.

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My passenger seat belt light on can you let me know what to do.

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.

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The warning light remained illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the weight sensor on the front passenger’s seat had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Desconocido bolsas DE aire takata posible retirada . . Alto consumo DE combustible.

I was in a car accident (car total loss), my air bags did not deploy and a light came on after the crash to say the airbags malfunctioned.

We were in a 9car pile up. Front and back and drivers side were hit and severely damaged. Airbags did not deploy. After the accident smoke was seen coming from the sides of the car where the seat belts come out of. Both front and back were white puffs of smoke from all four seatbelts. The front passenger seatbelt failed to tighten on impact as all the other seatbelts did. Passenger was thrown about the front area, hitting multiple parts of the body. Car is currently in a tow lot. Insurance is going to inspect it.

On July 1, 2025 I was involved in an accident and none of my airbags deployed. Car was inspected by police, insurance company and general motors who haven’t sent me the report yet. No warnings or symptoms appeared.

Electronics on car entirely go out including: headlights, turn signals, hazard lights, airbags, electronic braking, traction control, tire pressure monitor, fuel gage measurement, speedometer, odometer, temperature gage and all advanced driver assistance systems. The vehicle has been to the dealership on 4 separate occasions from may 16th - June 27th 2025 various inspections and repairs have been confirmed and completed by dealership: empire Chevrolet of hicksville located at 236 south broadway, hicksville, n. Y. 11801. After driving for about 1 day the problems persist. The car is being brought back to the dealer tomorrow 6/28/25 for a fourth service call for the same issue. Driver and passenger safety is at risk due to lack of headlights, turn signals, hazard lights, airbags, electronic braking and speedometer etc. . . Warning lights appear simultaneously with electronics malfunction.

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Siempre se le prende la luz “atiende airbag” hace 2 años la compuse que fue el sensor y ahora tengo 2 semanas que se se le prendio la lleve al dealer y que la bolsa salió defectuosa DE fábrica y ES muy caro .

About six months ago, my steering wheel would get hot in the middle of it, but I kind of didn’t know what that was but then now my airbag sensor came on and then went off. I’m not really sure but I feel like something’s not right with it. Gonna go get it fixed, but I don’t feel like it should be something that was not recalled because it’s not right.

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Equinox vehicle hit by full size pickup truck, driver to driver impact, with both vehicles estimated to be traveling at or near 40 mph each. The air bags did not deploy in the Equinox. Notation of the airbag failure was noted by on scene police, firefighters and paramedics. No other related work, alterations or repairs had previously occurred to this vehicle. No other indications or warning lights occurred or displayed prior to the accident. Vehicle is currently in possession of tow company or auto repair shop.

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The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated the air bag servicing warning light was displayed on the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,243.

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The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while stopped in traffic he was involved in a rear end crash. The contact stated that his vehicle was pushed forward by the impact into the rear end of another vehicle. The contact stated that the rear end of his vehicle was crushed in to the rear wheel wells and the front end of his vehicle the hood, front bumper and grill were also crushed back into the front wheel wells. The contact stated that the front air bags had not deployed. The contact was not sure what happened to the other two vehicles. The contact stated that the police were called and ems was also on scene. The contact stated that the police had written a report. The contact stated that he was not transported to the hospital, but later he had taken himself to a treatment center where he was diagnosed with a concussion and bruises on his left shoulder and released. The contact stated that his vehicle was towed to an impound lot and later declared a total loss by his insurance provider. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 143,000.

The contact owned a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving up a hill on a 2 lane road at approximately 45 mph, an oncoming vehicle in the opposing lane had taken too wide of a turn and had entered into her lane, in an effort to avoid head on collision the contact swerved her vehicle into the guard rail, upon crashing her vehicle into the guard rails the airbags did not deploy. No warning lights illuminated prior to crash. There were no strange sounds prior to the crash. The contact was able to drive her vehicle to her residence. The contact has an appointment set with a doctor to further determine whether any injuries were sustained. Nobody outside of the vehicle was injured. Yes a police report was filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,357.

The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the brake pedal depressed the floorboard without warning and failed to slow down as needed. During the second failure, the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle initially accelerated upon depression of the brake pedal before the vehicle started to slow down. As the contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard; the vehicle failed to brake in time and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's head hit the steering wheel; the contact was treated a few days later for a minor concussion by a primary care doctor. The contact's wife also suffered minor bruising and scratches due to the accident. The other driver was not treated for any injuries at the scene. A police report was filed. Both vehicles were able to be driven away from the scene of the accident. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure; the contact was given a case number by the manufacturer. The vehicle was taken to an independent body shop where it remained in their possession. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000.

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?.

Component or system failed: the airbag system failed to deploy during three separate accidents in 2024. The vehicle is still in my possession and available for inspection upon request. How safety was put at risk: the failure of the airbags to deploy during all three incidents increased the risk of injury to me and my passengers. While the seatbelts provided some protection, the lack of airbag deployment compromised the safety system and could have resulted in serious injuries in higher-severity impacts. Accident details: 1. Accident #1 (July 2024): •type: side collision on the driver’s rear door. •other vehicle speed: estimated 30–40 mph. •damage: significant damage to the driver’s side rear door. •airbag deployment: none. •warnings or errors: no warning lights or messages before or after the incident. 2. Accident #2 (March 2024): •type: sideswipe collision on the passenger front end. •my vehicle’s impact: passenger side front wheel and body. •damage: the front wheel was severely damaged. •airbag deployment: none. •warnings or errors: no warning lights or messages before or after the incident. Inspection status: the issue has not yet been reproduced or confirmed by a Chevrolet dealership or independent service center. Insurance adjusters inspected the vehicle after each accident, but no specific investigation into the airbag system was performed. The manufacturer has not yet inspected the vehicle. Warning lamps or symptoms prior to failure: there were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms.

The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the daughter was driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle collided with a second vehicle and flipped over one and an half times. During the crash the vehicle sustained front end damage and the bumper was partially separated from the vehicle but the front driver's air bag did not deploy. During the crash the driver sustained a head injury and was treated at the hospital. The occupant of the second vehicle sustained a shoulder injury but no further information was available. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed and later towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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

Was in an accident, where my front bumper was hit going about 60 and air bags did not deploy.

Accident involving frontal impact with a deer. Heard and smelled propellant charge for airbag and service airbag light came on, no airbag inflation anywhere I could find it. Front grille/bumper cap, ac core, passenger fender are scrap. Any other cases of this.

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.

Got into a front end collision, vehicle was totaled. Front airbags didn't deploy. Steering wheel and side airbags deployed about 5 minutes after the accident. My head hit the driver side window, cracking the whole window. Had a concussion from that.

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1. The airbags did not deploy, possibly missing. 2. I suffered injury and crashed into a building. I was hit. 3. Vehicle was inspected by the hertz rental car. 4. Do not remember any messages.

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.

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After taking my vehicle to three repair shops I was advised by the last body shop that there was a bulletin (14159) out in regards to excessive engine oil consumption. The mechanic explained the issues I am having with my car is due to the excessive engine oil consumption. He stated the car is not losing oil it’s burning it. My entire engine is effected due to this issue. To go further in detail my car was cutting on and off in the middle of traffic. This is a huge safety issue for me I have a disabled son who I travel with on the daily. I quote “ all consumers should receive notice of a recall affecting them. Car manufacturers are required to notify registered owners and purchasers of all recalled cars by letter, and state agencies will provide manufacturers with lists of registered owners for this purpose. ” I never received a letter concerning a recall or this issue. I took very well care of my vehicle my car is a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and it only has 108,774miles. This is so devastating I have no other transportation and now I’m stuck looking for a new vehicle. If any documentation is needed I can assure you I can provide it.

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There is a sb-10058723-5799, that addresses airbags. I have a 2011 chevy Equinox with 94k miles on it. The ‘service airbag’ error stays on the screen. I called chevy to ask if I can bring vehicle in under sb 10058723-5799, and they told me my vehicle does not fall under this, and they say the sb 10058723-5799 is expired. I asked they lady, so if the airbag deploys while I’m driving 65mph on the freeway, you’re not going to fix it under a recall that you say is expired. This makes absolutely no sense, and I believe it should fall under NHTSA’s special bulletin. Please help me. Thank you for your time.