2009 Chevrolet Equinox air bags problems
26 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox, which is 17% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 26 17% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 74,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 74,000 miles, and 30% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Two months after repair of vehicle, granddaughter reported that car veered to right and she could not control the car. She hit a pole and the car suffered severe damage and none of the air bags deployed. She suffered a concussion and bruises. Pictures of interior and exterior are available.
Service air bag appears everytime I start car. Took it to the dealer and it is going to cost over $700 to get it fixed. They told me the part was over $600. Also I had to fix it because it was illegal to leave it as it was. What I need to know, is there any recall notice that could help me? My husband and I are both retired and on a fixed income. My dealership is bachman bernard chevrolet in greeneville, tn thank you
Other problems reported for the 2009 Chevrolet Equinox
- Electrical system 24 complaints
- Engine 18 complaints