2018 Chevrolet Equinox air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service restraint error message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“I am an investigator w/ the Medical Examiner's office in Dallas, TX. We are investigating the death of an individual who was inside a 2018 Chevy Equinox that was "rebuilt." During the minor accident, the steering wheel airbag deployed, but exploded and shot many large pieces of debris and shrapnel…”
filed Aug 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 Equinox | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 Equinox | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 Equinox | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 Equinox | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 Equinox | 7 | 2% |
| 2019 Equinox | 11 | 4% |
| 2017 Equinox | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 Equinox | 12 | 3% |
| 2015 Equinox | 37 | 5% |
| 2014 Equinox | 29 | 5% |
| 2013 Equinox | 25 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.