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2008 Chevrolet Equinox: airbag warning light

44 of the 370 complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox describe airbag warning light.

owner complaints
44
of this car's complaints
12%
typical repair cost reported
$900
typical mileage
75,000
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Airbag warning light by model year

What owners say

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 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 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 Apr 10, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · VA

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.

Filed Feb 8, 2018 · Airbags, Seats · OH

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????

Filed Jan 30, 2018 · Airbags · 34,000 miles · AZ

Tl* 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.

Filed Oct 23, 2017 · Airbags · 223,395 miles · SC

Tl* 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.

Filed Jun 22, 2017 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · NC

Tl* 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.

Filed Feb 3, 2017 · Airbags · 41,000 miles · KS

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 $1,000.00. Since it had been an on going problem why hasn't there been a recall for the 08 model?

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Related recalls

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Questions about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox airbag light

Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?

44 of 370 owner complaints about the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox (12%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2007.

How much does it cost to fix airbag warning light on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?

Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $900 (median of 9 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox?

There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox

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