2008 Chevrolet Equinox: airbags did not deploy in a crash

Filed Nov 26, 2017 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · CO · crash · 1 injury

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.

Filed Jun 7, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 160,000 miles · MO · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* 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.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Airbags · 110,000 miles · MD

Passenger airbag light comes on and off even when no one in seat the dash airbag light stays on and says service airbag. It start around sept 14 . I was in an accident in jan 4 2015 airbag did not inflate I was hit in front head on by other vehicle spun around and slammed into front of my SUV I hit my brakes and slowed down before I was hit.

Filed Jul 31, 2014 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 100,767 miles · MA · crash

First incident, steering failure. Service stabilitrack warning appeared and steering went out making it almost impossible to steer. Took to dealership who stated steering module went out and replaced at my own cost. Very dangerous to loose steering control while driving. Entire steering and interior control module was also replaced a second time. Dealer stated it was normal for this to wear out and need replaced. Service stabilitrack warning still continues to come on occasionally. Took to dealership again and they said they could not find any issue. Hopefully the steering will not go out this time while I am going down a major highway at higher speeds. Have also continuously experienced issues with water in the vehicle. Can hear the water sloshing around. Water in the headlights making it difficult to see at night. Door locks only work intermittently. Car was involved in an accident, front end collision and air bags did not deploy. Serious safety risk.

Filed Jul 14, 2014 · Airbags, Electrical · IL

Air bag does not stay on! Driving over 20 MPH air bag did not turn on and seat belt warning light remained off. A person weighing about 200 lbs was in the front passenger seat and air bag was off while car was on, in drive, and moving. This is a big safety hazard. If accident did occur and air bag did not deploy could be fatal. Needs to fixed!

Filed May 23, 2014 · Airbags, Seat belts · 50,000 miles · MI · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering suddenly malfunctioned making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the power steering was faulty. The vehicle was repaired. On another occasion, the contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary a second vehicle crashed into the front end of the vehicle. The seat belts malfunctioned and the air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained injuries to the neck, hand and knee. The front passenger suffered head, lung and rib injuries during the crash, and both required medical attention. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 50,000.

Filed May 22, 2014 · Airbags, Steering · TX · crash

Was involved in a mva and driver was traveling 50-60mph when her car hit the front end driver side and air bag failed to deploy. Since then air bag sensor turns on and off when there is a passenger in the seat . Passenger weighing over 130 lbs. This is a big safety hazard and is scary to think that this car has yet to be recalled!! Will the air bag go off next time something like that happens again??!! Gm is wrong for recalling every other vehicle but this one!! Power locks do not unlock or lock ever! I always have to manually lock and unlock each one. Safety issue again! And last but not least, there is an electrical issue causing everything in the car to go out every month or two. Recall this car before someone else gets injured.

Filed Sep 2, 2012 · Airbags · 83,075 miles · MD

I took my 2008 chevy equinox to the dealer because the service airbag light was on. It was determined that the roof rail module needed replacement at a cost of $1,475. I had to rent a car for $175 and leave equinox for repair when the gm tech told me the equinox was dangerous to drive because the airbags would not deploy in an accident. Upon completion, the service airbag light was off and the passenger airbag light displayed on as my 115lb daughter was in the passenger seat. Half way home, passenger air bag light switched to off. Would the airbag have deployed in an accident now that the sensor wasn't detecting anyone in the passenger seat? Most likely not. Sometimes the passenger light is on and then it goes off. Sometimes it never senses a passenger at all. I have contacted gm corporate office and they will not rectify the problem. They want to give a $2,000 loyalty certificate to purchase a new gm vehicle within a year. I can't afford to purchase a new vehicle. Per gm corporate, this $1,475 repair is routine maintenance. This contradicts the certified gm tech who told me this shouldn't be happening. He said it had nothing to do with the mileage or maintenance of the vehicle. A quality vehicle & the safety of their customers is of no concern to gm. I've had this issue for a year now since the passenger presence module was replaced in september 2011 at a cost of $545. Bob bell chevy bel air can't replicate the problem so therefore deemed there is no problem. I can't have anyone sit in the passenger seat due to this defective airbag system. There are many complaints about the equinox on this same issue. In fact, 2007 equinox was recalled for similar airbag issues. I have requested a full refund from gm but they refuse. I am concerned for my safety and my children's safety. Replacing air bag modules & sensors is not routine maintenance that I should be forced to bear.

Filed Aug 19, 2011 · Airbags, Driver assistance · 34,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While driving approximately 70 MPH the traction control light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle began to spin out of control and it crashed into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. The passengers of the vehicle sustained bruises but were not severely injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the an auto body shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle should be taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. Rvk