How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, which is 7% of the 273 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.

What is the main airbag issue reported on the 2017 Equinox?

The most common pattern owners describe is airbags not deploying during crashes, including collisions estimated at 30-40 mph and higher-speed impacts, sometimes resulting in the vehicle being totaled.

Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2017 Equinox?

Yes, NHTSA data shows 8 injuries and 14 crashes among the 19 airbag complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.

At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2017 Equinox?

The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is 59,000 miles.

2017 Chevrolet Equinox Airbags Problems

NHTSA has logged 19 airbag complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, 7% of all complaints for the model year, with 14 crashes and 8 injuries reported. The dominant pattern is non-deployment during moderate to high-speed collisions. No related recall covers this issue.

Airbags complaints: 19; 7% of 273
Crashes reported: 14
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 59,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical airbag symptoms owners report

Airbags failed to deploy during frontal or offset collisions at highway speeds, including impacts estimated around 30-40 mph.
Owners report non-deployment even in hard side-impact or T-bone crashes that caused frame damage and totaled the vehicle.
Some drivers describe airbags not deploying in high-speed impacts, including one collision at 70 mph and another where the vehicle was rear-ended and pushed into another car.
In at least one case a seatbelt was also reported as malfunctioning alongside airbag non-deployment, with the occupant hitting their head on the dash.
Several complaints note that vehicles were declared total losses by insurance after the crash, despite the airbags not activating.

When 2017 Chevrolet Equinox airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 1, 2017, latest Jan 21, 2026.

19 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2017 to Jan 2026; peak Dec 2018 (2).

Airbags recalls for the 2017 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.

200538 (6%)
200611 (2%)
2007146 (21%)
2008110 (30%)
200926 (28%)
201057 (7%)
201152 (7%)
201219 (3%)
201325 (3%)
201429 (5%)
201537 (5%)
201612 (3%)
201719 (7%)
201815 (4%)
201911 (4%)
20207 (2%)
20214 (4%)
20224 (2%)
20232 (2%)
20243 (4%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many airbag complaints does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have?: NHTSA lists 19 airbag complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, which is 7% of the 273 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the airbag complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
What is the main airbag issue reported on the 2017 Equinox?: The most common pattern owners describe is airbags not deploying during crashes, including collisions estimated at 30-40 mph and higher-speed impacts, sometimes resulting in the vehicle being totaled.
Were there injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2017 Equinox?: Yes, NHTSA data shows 8 injuries and 14 crashes among the 19 airbag complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2017 Equinox?: The median mileage at failure for airbag complaints on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is 59,000 miles.