10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
8 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,944 miles

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problem #88

Apr 102017

Equinox

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that when a passenger sat on the front passenger seat, the air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer at: Carter Chevrolet, sataby, nc, where the failure was not duplicated. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer at: Mccurry-Dec Chevrolet, forest city, nc, where it was diagnosed that the pts module needed to be replaced. The pts module was replaced. The manufacture was made aware of the failure and did not offer financial assistance as initially agreed. The failure mileage was about 80.000.

- Shelby, NC, USA

problem #87

Jun 052017

Equinox

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 70 mph with his daughter, wife, and nephew, the contact stated that the steering wheel failed to turn without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a road sign. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact's daughter sustained a contusion on the chest wall and his wife sustained shoulder pain. The daughter required medical attention. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Sarcoxie, MO, USA

problem #86

Jan 112017

Equinox

  • 156,300 miles
The light indicating the passenger airbag is armed doesn't go on anymore. I had this diagnosed and the code B0081 shows up indicating a faulty passenger presence module. With the module not sensing a passenger, the air bag probably will not deploy in the event of a crash. The dealer said it's not under recall, although the 2007 Equinox was recalled for this defect.

- Ludington, MI, USA

problem #85

Jan 282017

Equinox

  • 41,000 miles
Air bag indicator on/off on dash works part of the time when right seat is occupied so I can only assume that the right air bag is not activated when the light is showing off. This is the same problem the 2007 Equinox had a recall on but all safety complaints on the 08 have been overlooked, cost of repairs are around a $1,000. Since it had been an on going problem why hasn't there been a recall for the 08 model?

- Lenexa, KS, USA

problem #84

Jan 012016

Equinox

  • miles
Around the whole airbag on passenger side is cracked and on the steering wheel a crack is starting on top part

- Comfort, TX, USA

problem #83

Oct 082016

Equinox

  • 56,000 miles
Takata recall. 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 56,000 miles. My service safety belt light came on as well as ABS and check engine and ! " is this under extended warranty"

- Longview, WA, USA

problem #82

Mar 202016

Equinox

  • miles
My passenger side air bag light will not go off. It doesn't matter if you anyone is sitting in the seat or not.

- Benton, AR, USA

problem #81

Aug 012016

Equinox

  • 102,000 miles
Airbag light has been on since 102,000 miles. Won't go off took it in for diagnosis and was told need a new pps module. It wasn't covered under my extended warranty. So didn't get it fix would have cost $900. Seen all kinds of problems with this make and model with same problem. And that 2007 were recalled but not 2008. And considering the recall was made in 2008 don't you think they should have included 2008 models as well?? hoping they will still issue a recall soon so we can get it fixed!!! to me this is a safety issue and should be a proirity and fixed!!!

- Charleston, WV, USA

problem #80

Mar 022016

Equinox

  • miles
I had to have my senors replaced in mine and wonder why mine was never recalled. Cost me $1,000. I see here the same issued and it has a recall. Report receipt date: Jul 05, 2016 NHTSA campaign number: 16V507000 component(s): Air bags, electrical system potential number of units affected: 289,254 all products associated with this recall close vehicle makemodelmodel year(s) chevroletimpala2009-2010

- Kettering, OH, USA

problem #79

Jun 012016

Equinox

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag system module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.

- Hawley, PA, USA

problem #78

Jan 012013

Equinox

  • miles
Passenger airbag sensor is malfunctioning. For years the airbag light has been consistently displayed, or goes off and on depending on whether or not there is a passenger, and is a safety concern. Occupants have no security of knowing whether or not the airbag will deploy if involved in an accident.

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #77

Mar 172016

Equinox

  • 90,000 miles
I have a light on saying something is wrong with my airbag.also a tapping in my engine

- Muskegon, MI, USA

problem #76

May 272016

Equinox

  • 80,000 miles
Service passenger airbag light on for last year all the time

- Washington, MI, USA

problem #75

May 012014

Equinox

  • 80,000 miles
Passenger airbag sensor is malfunctioning. Airbag light goes off and on and is a safety concern. Chevrolet, although thousands of people report this refuses to fix. Cost to fix at dealer is around $1000. This is clearly a defective part that is a safety issue. Chevrolet should fix this

- Lancaster, MA, USA

problem #74

Apr 012016

Equinox

  • 102,000 miles
Passenger air bag constantly coming on saying it is not working. All others recalled by 2008. Now service traction control and service stabilitrak sensor on. I've read about both of these issues online here so why no recalls when it's something that's reacurring for others.

- Kettering, OH, USA

problem #73

Feb 232011

Equinox

  • miles
2008 Chevy Equinox passenger presence sensor system is defective. It was recalled on the 2007's but not the 2008's even though the exact same issue persists. There are thousands of complaints about this issue but GM will not recall it. This is a critical safety issue as the airbag will never deploy as the sensor and/or pressure mat is defective. The "service airbag" light is always on. This is about a $1,000 charge at a dealer that is due to an electrical defect. They admitted on the 2007's and should be forced to fix the 2008's also. Light has been on for 40,000 miles waiting for the recall.

- Boonville, IN, USA

problem #72

Jan 012009

Equinox

  • 30,000 miles
Traction control light is on, always. Air bag is off always. This car is one piece of trash.

- Belmont, MI, USA

problem #71

Jan 292016

Equinox

  • 133,000 miles
Service air bag, sometimes passenger came on, sometimes didn't, now failed inspection because of it. Auto door locks sometimes work, sometimes do not

- West Boylston, MA, USA

problem #70

Apr 022015

Equinox

  • miles
Airbag lights coming on and off passenger air bag works sometimes on and off electrical with the lights brake light comes on and off been having problems with the air bags a lot and the electrical system.

- Leesville, LA, USA

problem #69

Dec 312015

Equinox

  • 68,000 miles
Passenger side airbag sensor doesn't go on or goes on and then turns off while in car driving or stationary. Moving around on seat makes it switch back and forth. Looks like this is the same issue from the 2007 recall, but not extended to 2008. Haven't taken to dealership yet, but seems to be a common problem. Was sold to me last month from a used car dealer.

- Waterbury, CT, USA

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