Chevrolet Equinox EV airbag control unit repair⁽¹⁾

What should I know about Chevrolet Equinox EV airbag control units?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV airbag control unit evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and triggers the airbags and belt tensioners in a collision. It also monitors the entire airbag system and reports faults via the airbag warning light on the dashboard.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. A fault can also occur without an accident, for example through ageing of the electronics, voltage spikes, or moisture on connectors and contacts.

Airbag24 repairs your own control unit that you send in. The crash data is erased during this process. As the airbag system is safety-relevant, diagnosis in the vehicle should only be carried out by a specialist workshop.

Which Chevrolet Equinox EV generations are there?

The Chevrolet Equinox EV has so far appeared in a single generation, the 1st generation. It has been built since 2024, and production is ongoing.

The Equinox EV is a fully electric vehicle. Its equipment may therefore differ from the combustion-engine version, so the control unit should always be matched using the part number and vehicle data.

• 1st generation (since 2024, production ongoing): fully electric SUV of the first series.

How do I identify my Chevrolet Equinox EV airbag control unit?

The part number on the control unit determines the exact version. Together with the model year and equipment of your vehicle, it shows which control unit is fitted.

The part number is printed on the housing of the control unit or on a label attached to it. It is a key reference, because control units of one generation can exist in several versions. Have it ready when you place your repair order.

The fault memory can also provide clues. Typical entries are B1000 (internal performance fault of the airbag control unit), B1001 (option configuration fault between the airbag control unit and the body control module) and B0052 (crash data record after a deployment). A single code does not prove a defect, however; it must be confirmed by a check on the unit.

Which airbag equipment does the Chevrolet Equinox EV have?

According to the manufacturer and dealer information, the Chevrolet Equinox EV comes with front, side, head and knee airbags as standard. The exact number and arrangement may vary depending on the version.

The front airbags protect driver and front passenger. Seat-mounted side airbags are built into the seats, and head airbags (roof-rail curtain airbags) sit above the outboard seats in the front and rear rows. Knee airbags are provided for driver and front passenger.

The airbag control unit coordinates all of these airbags. If it fails or reports a fault, the entire system may be affected. The airbag warning light should therefore never be ignored.

This is how the repair works: a specialist workshop reads out the fault memory, disconnects the battery and removes the control unit. You then create a repair order online and send the unit in. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days (checking, repairing, testing). The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use immediately after refitting — no coding or programming is required.