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2021 Chevrolet Equinox Airbags Problems

3 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

3
Complaints
3
Crashes
Jan 2022Apr 2022
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (3)

criticalAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2026

Your car was involved in a front-end collision with significant damage, but the airbags failed to deploy despite the severity of the impact. The state trooper who responded also questioned why the airbags didn't activate. While your seat belts protected you, the airbags—which should have provided additional protection in a crash of this magnitude—did not function as expected. A full inspection at the body shop may be needed to determine why the airbag system failed to trigger.

NHTSA #: 11711879
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Apr 2022

The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox D2. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 15 MPH in a traffic circle, another vehicle crashed on both the front passenger's side door and the rear passenger's side door of the vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's wife did not sustain any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was then towed to an autobody shop. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.

NHTSA #: 11461775
mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Jan 2022

The contact stated he was driving a rented 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 20 mph and crossing an intersection when another vehicle t-bone crashed into his front driver's side door. The crash caused him to collide with a third vehicle. No air bags were deployed in his vehicle. The contact sustained multiple injuries and a type 3 AC joint separation on his left shoulder. The contact did seek medical attention at an Emergency Room. The contact also stated the driver in the third vehicle did sustain unknown injuries and was unaware if they seek medication attention for their injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to towing lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA #: 11448040

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