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2026 Chevrolet Equinox Air bags Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 79 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the air bags of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 79 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact rented a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, a deer ran in front of the vehicle, and the vehicle crashed into the deer. During the crash, the vehicle sustained severe damage to the passenger-side front end, but no air bags deployed. During the incident, the contact sustained a lower abdomen injury, but no medical treatment was sought at this time. The dear sustained fatal injuries. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the incident. …”

NHTSA complaint #11720651, filed 2026-02

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202611%
202434%
202322%
202242%
202144%
202083%
2019114%
2018154%
2017197%
2016123%
2015386%
2014295%
2013253%
2012193%
2011527%
2010577%
20092628%
200811030%
200714621%
2006112%
2005386%

Other parts of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox

Forward collision avoidance
21 complaints
Brakes
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Lane departure
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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