10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 7 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 8 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 59,944 miles
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The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
- Tucson, AZ, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to cole Chevy Buick GMC Cadillac (1156 big laurel hwy, bluefield, wv 24701) where it was diagnosed with the passenger air bag module needing to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 86,400.
- Bluefield, WV, USA
Code B0081 passenger presence module erratic. Seems like a common problem caused by faulty design.
- Smithtown, NY, USA
Service air bag light came on at approx 65,000 miles. Had vehicle scanned, could possibly be pass side seat sensor but not 100% sure. Research shows this is a common problem, high cost, recall was issued to vehicles up to 2007 modelyear. There needs to be recall issued for model year 2008 also!!
- North Tonawanda, NY, USA
Service air bag light came on - can't get any information, however, research shows this is a common problem, high cost, recall was issued to vehicles up to 2007. There needs to be at least a 2008 recall issued.
- Temperance, MI, USA
The sensor for the passenger air bag is fault and has turned off the passenger air bag many times with my husband in the seat next to me with the vehicle in motion on city streets, highways, and interstates. I fear it will turn off and we will get into an accident putting his life in unnecessary danger. This has been a well reported incident to the manufacturer by many individuals and the 2007 model had a recall in place. There is no reason the 2008 model should not also have that recall.
- Fargo, ND, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. Upon starting the vehicle, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to spitzer Chevrolet northfield (333 E Aurora rd, northfield, oh 44067, 440-499-7900) where it was speculated that there could be a sensor malfunction on the vehicle. The contact was provided a cost estimate to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 62,700.
- Twinsburg, OH, USA
My defrost doesn't work nor does my heat and every time I put gas in the truck it doesn't want to start up right away. It's dangerous to drive and I can't see out my windows I live in Wisconsin. I've had my bend door and actuator fixed twice even had all my fluids drained and refilled. It doesn't heat up the truck at all even without defrost on I still get cold air no matter the setting and service air bag has been popping up since ive purchased the vehicle
- Milwaukee, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received an unknown recall notification regarding the air bags. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hall Chevrolet newport news (12896 jefferson ave, newport news, va 23608, (888) 320-6072) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Hampton, VA, USA
Passenger-side airbag sensor doesn't go on or goes on and off while in car driving or stationary. Looks like this is the same issue from the 2007 recall, but not extended to the 2008. Haven't taken it to a dealership yet but seems to be a common problem. This problem started around 80,000 miles. The airbag sensor indicator says service airbag all the time and the seatbelt indicator for the passenger side is on all the time whether the seatbelt is on or not
- Newton, IL, USA
My vehicle should have two recalls; first the airbags. When my passenger is sitting in the seat the check engine light will come on telling me to check my airbag and the airbag light is off. I'm not sure if it will deploy if I get in an accident or if it will on its own one day hurting my passenger. Second, my vehicle smells like gasoline. It smells worse when I fill the tank up and its doesn't start right away. I am driving my vehicle since this is the only vehicle I have. I have seen online were the 2007 Equinox had a recall for the airbag and gas tank. Please help me.
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
I bought this car used from someone who let me know of this issue and could not get it fixed. This issue is present no matter if the car is stationary or in motion. There is a "service air bag" warning as well as the airbag notification light. The passenger seat airbag light on the center console is always set to off no matter if someone is sitting in the passenger seat or not. I have read several complaints of this issue whether the people bought the car when it was new or used. It is an ongoing issue and it costs $800-$1000 for GM to fix it which is ludicrous because it is a safety hazard faulty equipment that they installed. This was the same issue in the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and that was recalled however GM will not recall the 2008"??"
- Marysville, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the air bag indicator was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (lamb Chevrolet Cadillac, 400 prescott lakes pkwy, prescott, AZ 86301) where it was diagnosed that the sensor control module on the passenger side needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: 8-3844789289. The contact was informed that they would respond within two days. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
- Prescott, AZ, USA
I was involved in an automobile accident; I was hit on the driver side, when a driver attempted to turn left in front of me and and the air bag did not deploy.
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated the when the vehicle was turned on, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to the stokes trainor Chevrolet/Buick dealer in new berry, South Carolina for a recall and was advised of the air bag warning indicator, but the vehicle was never diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 223,395.
- New Berry, SC, USA
Dash light indicates service air bag. The vehicle has never been involved in a front collision. 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. Don't have the money to fix and sounds like this could cause a death or serious injury.
- Grove City, OH, USA
I have put 3 fuel pumps plus it will have to have installed again and will have to shell out $725 this time because the warranty has expired and if GM don`T replace I may file the lemon law and my airbag in the steering wheel shows it is not working sometimes.
- Mesa, AZ, USA
Someone sat in the passenger seat that weighs about 100 lbs. Since then the light has stayed on to service airbag. The car was in motion at the time.
- Rock Island, IL, USA
Takata recall light comes on and dash cracking
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Christopher, IL, USA