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2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1180482
Internal NHTSA #	10714242
Manufacurer	General Motors LLC
Brand	CHEVROLET
Model	EQUINOX
Model Year	2012
File date	02/05/15
Component	AIR BAGS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was stopped behind another vehicle making a turn. I was then rear ended by another vehicle at approx. 30mph. This cause me to be pushed into the vehicle in front of me. There is extensive damage front and rear of my vehicle. The airbags never deployed. Right after the accident, onstar call me to as if i need medical attention, because there system alerted them of a an accident. Now both my front seatbelts are locked in place and the service airbag light is on. I was pushed so hard into the vehicle infront of me that my metal bumper support is cracked 80% of the way through. I sustained a mild concussion and whiplash because of this accident. With all the damage front and rear, those airbags should have been deployed.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	46000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HOPEWELL JUNCTION, NY
VIN pattern	2GNFLEEK1C6XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	Y
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	Y
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	1
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	12/12/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2012 Chevrolet EQUINOX Air Bags Problems, Complaints and Defects

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