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2008 Chevrolet Equinox airbags problems

110 complaints (30% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 68,000. 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints
110
of this car's complaints
30%
typical mileage
68,000
crashes
7
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Frontal
    3
  • Frontal: sensor/control module
    1

At what mileage

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Chevrolet Equinox airbags problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox airbags

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Airbag light 44No deployment 9

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2008 Chevrolet Equinox owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 29, 2022 · Airbags · IL

I believe the Airbags on 08 Equinox's need recalled. I currently have an airbag light on and would like it fixed.

Filed Jan 4, 2022 · Airbags · 73,000 miles · AZ

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.

Filed Apr 1, 2021 · Airbags · 86,400 miles · WV

Tl* 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.

Filed Feb 13, 2021 · Airbags · 79,100 miles · NY

Code b0081 passenger presence module erratic. Seems like a common problem caused by faulty design.

Filed Apr 9, 2020 · Airbags · 65,000 miles · NY

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!!

Filed Mar 19, 2020 · Airbags · 100,000 miles · MI

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.

Filed Sep 16, 2019 · Airbags · 67,000 miles · ND

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.

Filed Aug 28, 2019 · Airbags · 62,700 miles · OH

Tl* 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.

Filed May 3, 2019 · Airbags, Fuel system · 190,000 miles · WI

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

Filed Mar 4, 2019 · Airbags · VA

Tl* 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.

Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox airbags

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 110 complaints about the airbags of the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox, 30% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2008 Chevrolet Equinox airbags problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 68,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox airbags?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Chevrolet Equinox have bad airbags?

The Chevrolet Equinox model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (146 complaints), 2008 (110 complaints) and 2010 (57 complaints).

Other 2008 Chevrolet Equinox problems

Electrical 65Driver assistance 51Fuel system 48Steering 44Engine 35Body 33Lights 23Locks 18Visibility 17Transmission 16Acceleration 8Brakes 8Seats 8Seat belts 7Suspension 7Tires 3Wheels 2

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