2014 Chevrolet Equinox Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 29 airbag complaints for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox, about 5% of its 548 total complaints. The dominant pattern is airbags failing to deploy in moderate-speed crashes, with a median mileage of 40,000 at failure and 8 injuries reported. No related recall is listed for this issue.
- Airbags complaints
- 29
- 5% of 548
- Crashes reported
- 15
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 40,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report airbags that failed to deploy entirely during frontal or side-impact crashes at speeds around 15 to 55 mph.
- Some describe airbags that fired but did not fully inflate, accompanied by a burning smell and warning lights.
- Several owners report side curtain or seat airbags deploying inadvertently after a crash had already ended, away from the impact site.
- One owner reported a front passenger seat catching fire while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied.
- A few complaints mention seat belts failing to tighten or lock in conjunction with airbag non-deployment.
When 2014 Chevrolet Equinox airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 22, 2014, latest Apr 7, 2023.
Airbags recalls for the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Airbags complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2014 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- NHTSA lists 29 airbag-related complaints for the 2014 Equinox, which is about 5% of its 548 total complaints for the year.
- Is there a recall for 2014 Equinox airbag problems?
- No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this airbag issue on the 2014 Equinox.
- At what mileage do 2014 Equinox airbag problems usually happen?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 40,000 miles.
- What is the most common airbag complaint on the 2014 Equinox?
- The most common pattern reported is airbags failing to deploy during a crash, sometimes followed by inadvertent deployment afterward. NHTSA also logs 15 crashes, 8 injuries, and 1 fire tied to airbag complaints for this year.