2010 Chevrolet Equinox air bags problems
58 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 58 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 57,000 miles 45 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 15 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 9 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 45 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 57,000 miles, and 51% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 1 fire, 15 injuries.
What owners wrote
I was driving in traffic when the car in front of me stopped abruptly in front of me. I read ended him going about 40 miles per hour. My air bags did not inflate. I exited the car and began speaking with the other driver when we heard a pop in my car. Smoke starting coming out of the engine compartment and then almost immediately my car engine caught on fire. The car was not running. I injured my knee and shoulder in the incident.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 chevrolet equinox. While driving 50 MPH, the contact swerved to the side to avoid a head on collision. The contact stated that the four air bags deployed without warning. The driver and the infant sustained minor bruises and both required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was not available.
Other problems reported for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox
- Engine 303 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 173 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 162 complaints
- Electrical system 82 complaints
- Fuel system 49 complaints
- Stability control 49 complaints
- Steering 44 complaints
- Cruise control 32 complaints