2005 Chevrolet Equinox air bags problems
39 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox, which is 4% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 36 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 29 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 24 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 36 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 84,000 miles, and 36% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 29 crashes, 1 fire, 24 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. While driving 45 MPH, the contact crashed into another vehicle. All the air bags failed to deploy. The contact noticed smoke coming from the radiator. The vehicle was towed to xtreme color inc. A police report was filed. The contact sustained a neck and back injury that required medical attention. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 146,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated and the service engine warning light randomly flashed. The dealer was notified of the failure, but the diagnosis was unknown. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,857.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Chevrolet Equinox
- Electrical system 167 complaints
- Engine 134 complaints
- Brakes 108 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 86 complaints
- Suspension 59 complaints
- Steering 50 complaints
- Fuel system 36 complaints
- Cooling system 34 complaints