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Problems with 2018 Chevrolet Equinox AIR BAGS

On average, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 10 110 miles.

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2018 Chevrolet Equinox

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet equinox. while driving 50 mph, another vehicle crashed into the driver's door of the contact's vehicle. the air bags did not deploy. the contact sustained neck pains and the passenger sustained a severe concussion and a broken right elbow. both occupants received medical attention. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed and "no system malfunction" appeared. the vehicle was currently being repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and an appointment was scheduled with an independent mechanic. the failure mileage was 19,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving. the contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy. the vehicle was taken to autonation chevrolet gilbert (located at 3215 s auto way, gilbert, az 85297, (480) 359-2264) to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be retrieved. the contact was informed that the vehicle was safe to drive. the contact stated that the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken back to autonation chevrolet on several occasions for the air bag warning indicator failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. the approximate failure mileage was 3,050.

Vehicle was involved in collision of the rear end and front end ....air bags smoked but did not deploy. vehicle was stopped when rear ended and then hit stationary car in front while traveling on city street

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 chevrolet equinox. while driving 35 mph, another vehicle drove through a traffic light and crashed into the side of the contact's vehicle. the contact stated that the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the contact sustained injuries to the back, which required medical attention. the vehicle was towed an independent mechanic to be repaired. red wing chevrolet buick cadillac (2500 us-61, red wing, mn 55066, (651) 388-4777) was informed of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 9,500.

Takata recall, i was turning into the left turn lane, when i applied the brakes the brake peddle was locked and i could not apply pressure to stop. i continued to apply pressure to the brake, but it continued to be locked. when i hit the car in front of me the airbags did not inflate. when the car stopped the brakes continued to be locked. when the officers arrived they looked at the brake peddle and they were still locked in place.

Involved in a rear end collision. my vehicle rear ended another vehicle and caused front end damage to mine. received email from instead indicating a critical problem with the air bags and their deployment. the air bags never went off upon impact but smoke came from the side airbags.

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