2008 Chevrolet Equinox Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

108Air Bags complaints

29.2%Of all 370 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS108 · 29.2%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM64 · 17.3%

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)46 · 12.4%

STEERING44 · 11.9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM39 · 10.5%

Share of the 370 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“PASSENGER AIR BAGS DON'T WORK, DOESN'T EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE A PASSENGER. LIGHT IS ALWAYS ON TO SERVICE AIRBAGS. ALSO MY STABIL CONTROL LIGHTS COME ON THEN…”NHTSA complaint 10573334 — filed 03/19/2014

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WOULD NOT ACTIVATE WHEN THE PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS OCCUPIED…”NHTSA complaint 10572904 — filed 03/17/2014

“THE SERVICE AIR BAG KEEPS COMING OFF AND ON THE DASH AND THE INDICATOR LIGHTS FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT. IF MY OLDER CHILD OR ANYONE…”NHTSA complaint 10568910 — filed 03/12/2014

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Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox: 108 of 370 complaints on file (29.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2008 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

370 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.