NHTSA Complaint #11690993 — 2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11690993
Vehicle	2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	September 2, 2025
Date Filed	October 2, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. The warning light remained illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the weight sensor on the front passenger’s seat had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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