10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
15 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,342 miles

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problem #29

Apr 072023

Equinox

  • miles
Warning light is coming on that there is a airbag malfunction and thr airbag needs to be replaced.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #28

Jan 062023

Equinox

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that as his daughter was slowing down to exit a highway, she was rear-ended at a high rate of speed by another vehicle. The impact from the other vehicle caused his daughter to then hit the vehicle in front of her. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact's daughter was taken to the hospital by ambulance; however, due to a long wait, she was left untreated. She was later treated by her primary care doctor who performed X-rays for the soreness in her left shoulder, the middle of her chest, and right hip; she was given medication to treat the soreness in those areas. A police report was filed. The whereabouts of the other drivers were unknown. The contact arrived at the scene and was able to drive the vehicle home; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate above 40 MPH. The contact called an independent body shop and an appointment was made to inspect the vehicle. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

- Buford, GA, USA

problem #27

Nov 042022

Equinox

  • miles
The front passenger airbag light beeps even when there is no passenger. The airbag light is now off and shows there is no operable airbag. My vehicle was checked a month ago with no issues but this appears to be ongoing.

- Moundville, AL, USA

problem #26

Jun 142022

Equinox

  • miles
A service airbag indicator light appeared on my 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle has under 100k miles and was never involved in an accident. I brought the vehicle into a Chevrolet service center and they advised that the passenger airbag will not deploy in the event of an accident. The Chevrolet service center advised that the repair would cost $1382 for a new passenger airbag module. I contacted GM and their advisor followed up with me. Per our conversation the reason that the airbag needs to be replaced will not be further investigated. They will not cover the cost of replacement. A case number was assigned but advisor declined to provide written documentation of our conversation but agreed to follow-up with written estimate from service center. At this time the passenger airbag module is available for inspection and is with the owner.

- Auburndale, FL, USA

problem #25

Dec 082021

Equinox

  • 149,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated constantly. Additionally, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. After inspecting the vehicle, there was no oil leak found, nor was there a burning oil odor detected. The contact stated that she had to top off the oil on a weekly basis. The vehicle was not repaired. Neither the dealer nor manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #24

Dec 062020

Equinox

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 20 mph, the contacted had a glare on the front windshield from an oncoming vehicle headlights which caused the contact to crash into a mailbox and a safety street sign causing the damage to front passenger side of the vehicle and a crack into his oil pan. The contact stated the air bags did not deployed. No warning light illuminated from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Hubbard, OH, USA

problem #23

Nov 162020

Equinox

  • 100,005 miles
I was involved in a car accident on November 16, 2020 and neither of my airbags deployed.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #22

Oct 062020

Equinox

  • 130,000 miles
Front crankshaft seal has a leak that sprays onto serpentine belt causing belt failure and major oil leak. The seal has been replaced and the problem is occurring again. I have gone through 5 belts in less than a year and too much oil to track. Also unknown airbag and stabilitrac warning lights are on and cause cannot be identified.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #21

Jun 012018

Equinox

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2014 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled and jerked without warning, while driving at various speeds. The contact also stated that the vehicle experienced issues with oil consumption and that the vehicle had to be taken to have the oil changed every 1,000 miles. Additionally, the passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to jack phelan Chevrolet, Inc (4000 S. harlem ave, stickney, il 60402) where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective fuel pump and air bag warning light that needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

- Berwyn, IL, USA

problem #20

Jul 282020

Equinox

  • 84,000 miles
Hit a bear in a 2 lane rural roadway between 30-40 mph after braking hard. Airbags fired but none ever came out. Could smell the burning charge. Service airbag lights came on along with interior lights and hazard lights.

- Webster Springs, WV, USA

problem #19

Jun 242018

Equinox 4-cyl

  • 18,000 miles
In my 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, noontime, Sunday, sitting at red light pointed West, three lane road, waiting to cross 7 lane road, got the green light, proceeded forward up to maybe 10mph and got to about 2nd lane of 7 to cross intersection, then wham, I am hit in the intersection, left side just in front of front wheel, by car that ran red light at full speed going North, basically took front of my car off, spun me 1 3/4 times to now face South, the air bags did not deploy, my body left side head, shoulder and hip hit the left side interior even though my seat beat was on (was dazed and had help getting belt off) and received concussion, neck injury, hearing difficulty, accelerated memory loss issues, damaged shoulder, hip troubles, bouts of unexplained outbursts from little anxiety stimulus, heightened startle response, nightmares, and severe trouble controlling anxiety that were all not present prior to the crash. The car was totaled immediately by the insurance company, and even though witnesses saw that I had the green and that the car that hit me at a 90 degree and estimated to be doing 35-50mph while running the red light, the attorney was unable to block the quick disappear of the vehicle and the police investigators crash site notes and report was very incomplete and wrongly documented the accident. My concern is that I have lingering pains, hip trouble, still low pain left side head, neck tensions, new memory issues, severe anxiety attacks that cause over 220 bp and panic breathing issues, and new struggles with mobility I did not have before the crash, and that with horrific impact that spun me nearly 2 times around, took the front of car, declared total loss -- why did none of air bags go off in this 2014 Chevrolet Equinox this accident crash June 24, 2018 "?" attached 5 pics my vehicle next day +crash sketch +Florida dhsmv crash report me&my car. J.F.a.

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #18

Feb 162020

Equinox

  • 56,800 miles
After shopping and on my way home the chime that sounds when your seatbelt is off started chiming. As I looked at the dash there was a message that stated to service the airbag. I was surprised because in all the years I have been driving I have never received anything like this with the airbag. I drove the vehicle the next day and the message goes on and off constantly along with the chime noise. It's extremely irritating. Should this be a recall issue?

- Richmond, VA, USA

problem #17

Nov 012017

Equinox

  • 46,000 miles
Air bag light comes on. Sometimes it doesn't come on and sometimes it does. It's been doing this for close to 2 years. Passenger seat belt has been sticking often. Sometimes I can barley get it to unclick. This has been happening for about 3 years.

- Athens, AL, USA

problem #16

Mar 052019

Equinox

  • 55,000 miles
Vehicle was in motion traveling straight going approximately 50mph when it struck another vehicle that failed to yield the right of way. The Equinox suffered extensive front end damage on the drivers side but no airbags deployed.

- Germantown, OH, USA

problem #15

Sep 012018

Equinox

  • 47,800 miles
I hit a deer on Sept. 1, 2018 and my airbags didn't deploy.

- Washington, IA, USA

problem #14

May 152018

Equinox

  • miles
Air bag service light came on my 2014 Chevrolet Equinox with only 23,000 miles on

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #13

Feb 012017

Equinox 6-cyl

  • miles
2014 Chevrolet Equinox. Consumer writes in regards to airbag non-deployment and seat belt shoulder harness failure during front end collision. GM informed the consumer the air bag performed as designed. Updated 11/15/2017

- Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

problem #12

Jan 022017

Equinox

  • 35,000 miles
Takata, service light has come on tht passengers airbag needs service.

- Cordova, MD, USA

problem #11

Dec 302016

Equinox 4-cyl

  • 20,000 miles
While driving 55 mph on flat 2 lane rural highway hit a large coyote or wolf the air bag fired but did not deploy seat belts cinched up, interior lights came on, emergency flasher came on and onstar came on line and advised of a air bag deployment and asked if I was ok.

- Lake St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #10

Sep 082016

Equinox

  • 43,000 miles
Was involved in accident 9/8/2016. It was a total loss. Front end heavily damaged. Airbags did not work or the passenger side seatbelt. Driving straight at intersection and other party ran red light striking the left front and causing frame to crack.

- Dime Box, TX, USA

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