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2008 Chevrolet Equinox Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Chevrolet Equinox has 85 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

Airbags
85
Electrical
58
Other
57
Steering
44
Structure
28
Engine
21
Lights
18
Powertrain
11
Visibility
10
Fuel System
9
Brakes
6
Latches & Locks
6
Suspension
5
Speed Control
5

85

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 29, 2022AIR BAGSI believe the Airbags on 08 Equinox's need recalled. I currently have an airbag light on and would l...
Dec 1, 2021AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the airbag warning light was illu...
Mar 23, 2021AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR...
Feb 13, 2021AIR BAGSCODE B0081 PASSENGER PRESENCE MODULE ERRATIC. SEEMS LIKE A COMMON PROBLEM CAUSED BY FAULTY DESIGN.
Mar 19, 2020AIR BAGSSERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON - CAN'T GET ANY INFORMATION, HOWEVER, RESEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A COMMON ...
Sep 13, 2019AIR BAGSTHE SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS FAULT AND HAS TURNED OFF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MANY TIMES WI...
Jul 28, 2019AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICA...
Jun 1, 2019AIR BAGSSERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AT APPROX 65,000 MILES. HAD VEHICLE SCANNED, COULD POSSIBLY BE PASS SI...
Mar 1, 2019AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN RECALL NOTIFICATION R...
Jan 12, 2019AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPERMY DEFROST DOESN'T WORK NOR DOES MY HEAT AND EVERY TIME I PUT GAS IN THE TRUCK IT DOESN'T WANT TO ST...
Jan 22, 2018AIR BAGS,SEATSI BOUGHT THIS CAR USED FROM SOMEONE WHO LET ME KNOW OF THIS ISSUE AND COULD NOT GET IT FIXED. THIS I...
Dec 1, 2017AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG INDICATOR WAS ILL...
Nov 13, 2017AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMMY VEHICLE SHOULD HAVE TWO RECALLS; FIRST THE AIRBAGS. WHEN MY PASSENGER IS SITTING IN THE SEAT THE ...
Oct 22, 2017AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON...
Sep 12, 2017AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI HAVE PUT 3 FUEL PUMPS PLUS IT WILL HAVE TO HAVE INSTALLED AGAIN AND WILL HAVE TO SHELL OUT 725.00 ...
Jul 12, 2017AIR BAGSTAKATA RECALL LIGHT COMES ON AND DASH CRACKING
Jun 16, 2017AIR BAGSSOMEONE SAT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT THAT WEIGHS ABOUT 100 LBS. SINCE THEN THE LIGHT HAS STAYED ON TO S...
Apr 10, 2017AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN A PASSENGER SAT ON THE F...
Jan 28, 2017AIR BAGSAIR BAG INDICATOR ON/OFF ON DASH WORKS PART OF THE TIME WHEN RIGHT SEAT IS OCCUPIED SO I CAN ONLY AS...
Jan 11, 2017AIR BAGSTHE LIGHT INDICATING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG IS ARMED DOESN'T GO ON ANYMORE. I HAD THIS DIAGNOSED AND ...

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