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  Safety Recalls of Chevrolet Equinox Vehicles

There have been 19 safety recalls for the Chevrolet Equinox. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Chevrolet Equinox.

NHTSA Recall #: 23V339000; May. 11, 2023

the inability to install a child seat with the latch anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, 2020 GMC Terrain, 2021 GMC Terrain, 2022 GMC Terrain, 2023 GMC Terrain
Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
Recall Summary: general motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020-2023 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles. the four rear-seat lower child seat latch anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V612000; Aug. 5, 2021

tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, 2021 GMC Terrain, 2022 GMC Terrain
Component: TIRES
Recall Summary: general motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2021-2022 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles equipped with certain hankook tires. the tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V811000; Dec. 23, 2020

if a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021 Cadillac Escalade Esv, 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, 2020 Chevrolet Bolt Ev, 2021 Chevrolet Camaro, 2021 Chevrolet Colorado, 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2021 GMC Canyon, 2021 GMC Sierra 1500, 2021 GMC Sierra 2500, 2021 GMC Sierra 3500, 2021 GMC Yukon, 2021 GMC Yukon Xl
Component: SEAT BELTS
Recall Summary: general motors, llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 chevrolet bolt ev and 2021 gmc canyon and sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, yukon, yukon xl, cadillac escalade and escalade esv and chevrolet blazer, camaro, colorado, equinox, silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, suburban and tahoe vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V668000; Oct. 29, 2020

missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. a transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Buick Enclave, 2020 Buick Enclave, 2019 Buick Encore, 2020 Buick Encore, 2018 Buick Lacrosse, 2019 Buick Lacrosse, 2019 Cadillac XT4, 2020 Cadillac XT4, 2020 Cadillac XT6, 2019 Chevrolet Blazer, 2020 Chevrolet Blazer, 2018 Chevrolet Cruze, 2019 Chevrolet Cruze, 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 2020 Chevrolet Equinox, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2018 Chevrolet Traverse, 2019 Chevrolet Traverse, 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, 2019 GMC Acadia, 2020 GMC Acadia, 2018 GMC Terrain, 2019 GMC Terrain, 2020 GMC Terrain
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018-2019 chevrolet cruze and buick lacrosse, 2018-2020 chevrolet equinox, chevrolet traverse and gmc terrain, 2018 chevrolet malibu, 2019-2020 buick encore, buick enclave, cadillac xt4, chevrolet blazer and gmc acadia, and 2020 cadillac xt6 vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 19V667000; Sep. 19, 2019

a fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Recall Summary: general motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2019-2020 chevrolet equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. the fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V516000; Aug. 22, 2017

If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Chevrolet Equinox, 2017 GMC Acadia, 2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 GMC Terrain
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet equinox and GMC terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V582000; Aug. 4, 2016

Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 2013 GMC Terrain
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet equinox and GMC terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V502000; Jul. 5, 2016

If the key is removed without the transmission in park, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013 Buick Verano, 2014 Buick Verano, 2016 Buick Verano, 2017 Buick Verano, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze, 2013 Chevrolet Cruze, 2014 Chevrolet Cruze, 2015 Chevrolet Cruze, 2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 2011 Chevrolet Equinox, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, 2014 Chevrolet Malibu, 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 2016 Chevrolet Malibu, 2011 GMC Terrain, 2012 GMC Terrain, 2013 GMC Terrain
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick verano and 2016 Chevrolet malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in park.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V449000; Jun. 21, 2016

If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, 2016 GMC Terrain
Component: TIRES
Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet equinox and GMC terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 15V666000; Oct. 16, 2015

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Buick Lacrosse, 2015 Cadillac XTS, 2015 Chevrolet Camaro, 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, 2015 Chevrolet Malibu, 2015 GMC Terrain
Component: AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Recall Summary: General motors LLC (gm) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick lacrosse, Cadillac xts, Chevrolet camaro, equinox, malibu, and GMC terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Chevrolet Equinox Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
May. 11, 2023   Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor 668,187
Aug. 5, 2021   Tire 7,082
Dec. 23, 2020   Seat Belt 470
Oct. 29, 2020   Power Train:automatic Transmission 194,105
Sep. 19, 2019   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 301
Aug. 22, 2017   Power Train:driveline:driveshaft 2,905
Aug. 4, 2016   Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:motor 367,808
Jul. 5, 2016   Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm, Pcm) 8,367
Jun. 21, 2016   Tire 17
Oct. 16, 2015   Air Bags:side/window 395
Jul. 23, 2014   Seats:front Assembly:power Adjust 414,333
Sep. 19, 2012   Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 49,768
Oct. 19, 2011   Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 33,964
Dec. 15, 2010   Seat Belts:front:buckle Assembly 97,843
Dec. 23, 2009   Visibility:defroster/defogger System 59,031
Nov. 7, 2007   Air Bag 57,100
Aug. 7, 2007   Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module 437
Jun. 13, 2007   Visibility:windshield 6,213
Jun. 30, 2004   Power Train:automatic Transmission 132


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Chevrolet Equinox Model Years

Model# Recalls
2023 Chevrolet Equinox 1
2022 Chevrolet Equinox 2
2021 Chevrolet Equinox 3
2020 Chevrolet Equinox 3
2019 Chevrolet Equinox 2
2018 Chevrolet Equinox 2
2016 Chevrolet Equinox 1
2015 Chevrolet Equinox 1
2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2
2012 Chevrolet Equinox 3
2011 Chevrolet Equinox 3
2010 Chevrolet Equinox 3
2007 Chevrolet Equinox 4
2005 Chevrolet Equinox 1