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
2008 Chevrolet Equinox airbags complaints
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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.
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????
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.
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.
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.
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 $1,000.00. 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.
I have put 3 fuel pumps plus it will have to have installed again and will have to shell out 725.00 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.
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.
Takata recall light comes on and dash cracking
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.
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.
The light indicating the passenger airbag is armed doesn't go on anymore. I had this diagnosed and the code b0081 shows up indicating a faulty passenger presence module. With the module not sensing a passenger, the air bag probably will not deploy in the event of a crash. The dealer said it's not under recall, although the 2007 equinox was recalled for this defect.
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?
Around the whole airbag on passenger side is cracked and on the steering wheel a crack is starting on top part
Takata recall. 2008 chevrolet equinox, 56,000 miles. My service safety belt light came on as well as ABS and check engine and ! ? Is this under extended warranty?
My passenger side air bag light will not go off. It doesn't matter if you anyone is sitting in the seat or not.
Airbag light has been on since 102,000 miles. Won't go off took it in for diagnosis and was told need a new pps module. It wasn't covered under my extended warranty. So didn't get it fix would have cost $900. Seen all kinds of problems with this make and model with same problem. And that 2007 were recalled but not 2008. And considering the recall was made in 2008 don't you think they should have included 2008 models as well?? Hoping they will still issue a recall soon so we can get it fixed!!! To me this is a safety issue and should be a proirity and fixed!!!
I had to have my senors replaced in mine and wonder why mine was never recalled. Cost me $1,000. I see here the same issued and it has a recall. Report receipt date: jul 05, 2016 the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v507000 component(s): air bags , electrical system potential number of units affected: 289,254 all products associated with this recall close vehicle makemodelmodel year(s) chevroletimpala2009-2010
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 chevrolet equinox. While operating the vehicle, the air bag sensor light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag system module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000.
Passenger airbag sensor is malfunctioning. For years the airbag light has been consistently displayed, or goes off and on depending on whether or not there is a passenger, and is a safety concern. Occupants have no security of knowing whether or not the airbag will deploy if involved in an accident.
I have a light on saying something is wrong with my airbag .also a tapping in my engine
Service passenger airbag light on for last year all the time
Passenger airbag sensor is malfunctioning. Airbag light goes off and on and is a safety concern. Chevrolet, although thousands of people report this refuses to fix. Cost to fix at dealer is around $1000.00. This is clearly a defective part that is a safety issue. Chevrolet should fix this
Passenger air bag constantly coming on saying it is not working. All others recalled by 2008. Now service traction control and service stabilitrak sensor on. I've read about both of these issues online here so why no recalls when it's something that's reacurring for others.
2008 chevy equinox passenger presence sensor system is defective. It was recalled on the 2007's but not the 2008's even though the exact same issue persists. There are thousands of complaints about this issue but gm will not recall it. This is a critical safety issue as the airbag will never deploy as the sensor and/or pressure mat is defective. The "service airbag" light is always on. This is about a $1,000 charge at a dealer that is due to an electrical defect. They admitted on the 2007's and should be forced to fix the 2008's also. Light has been on for 40,000 miles waiting for the recall.
Traction control light is on, always . Air bag is off always. This car is one piece of trash.
Service air bag, sometimes passenger came on, sometimes didn't, now failed inspection because of it. Auto door locks sometimes work, sometimes do not
Airbag lights coming on and off passenger air bag works sometimes on and off electrical with the lights brake light comes on and off been having problems with the air bags a lot and the electrical system.
Passenger side airbag sensor doesn't go on or goes on and then turns off while in car driving or stationary. Moving around on seat makes it switch back and forth. Looks like this is the same issue from the 2007 recall, but not extended to 2008. Haven't taken to dealership yet, but seems to be a common problem. Was sold to me last month from a used car dealer.
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