2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

3 recalls, 143 complaints - 393 TSBs - 5/5 safety rating

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR

Defect Description

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. As such, these vehicles fai... Read more

Consequence

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.

Remedy

Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevr... Read more

668,187 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.

9 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

SEATS

Defect Description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

Consequence

A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this rec... Read more

6,895 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

143 total complaints 2 crashes 1 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE	21
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	15
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	13
POWER TRAIN	11
VISIBILITY/WIPER	10
STEERING	10
SUSPENSION	8
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	8
STRUCTURE:BODY	6
AIR BAGS	6

Incident date: Aug 21, 2026

**NHTSA Complaint Summary: 2023 Chevrolet Equinox Warranty & Safety Failure** * **First Stall & Initial Negligence:** After a factory engine replacement, the vehicle suffered a fuel system failure. Castle Rock Chevrolet falsely claimed it was repaired, leading to a catastrophic stall on a high-sp... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2026

Incident date: Jul 30, 2026

The ongoing issues with my 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, VIN [XXX], which I have brought to your dealership multiple times for the same unresolved problem. I was told three separate times that the engine light was fixed. I checked the vehicle today, and the engine light is still on. I was misled three tim... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2026

Incident date: Aug 18, 2026

The vehicle is experiencing repeated, sudden engine stalling while driving at speed, creating an immediate risk of a severe traffic collision. In March 2025, the fuel pump failed and was replaced by an independent mechanic, who later had to clear a system clog in August 2025 after a second stall. In... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2026

Incident date: Jul 30, 2026

From the very first day of purchase, the vehicle displayed a check‑engine light, which I immediately pointed out to your salesperson. My concerns were dismissed, and I was assured that it was “not a big deal,” despite the fact that the issue was clearly present at the time of sale. Since then... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2026

Incident date: Aug 7, 2026

I am experiencing a loud, persistent creaking and groaning noise coming from the front suspension of my 2023 Tesla Model Y whenever the vehicle travels over bumps, uneven road surfaces, or during low-speed steering maneuvers.This structural front-end noise raises immediate safety concerns regarding ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 2, 2026

Vehicle lost power assist to steering without warning.Very difficult to drive vehicle safely once that happened

Incident date: Apr 27, 2026

The LKA system steers the vehicle into the oncoming lane of travel under specific and repeatable conditions. The defect occurs as follows: While the vehicle is traveling and the LKA system is following the left lane marking, the vehicle approaches a marked left-hand turn lane or turnout where no fog... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2026

Incident date: Feb 1, 2026

When the sun is out, there is a reflection off of the dash that appears on the window interfering with your forward vision.

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

Hello, the tire blew out on the interstate and is only at 25k mileage. Warranty stated is 40k mileage and I’m an extremely safe driver, I bought the car brand new with the tires on it

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

I replaced my starter prior to a recall that was issued. After the recall, I submitted a claim for reimbursement and the check was issued. Bmw of North American has not updated the recall information associated with my vin. I am this unable to list my vehicle on any rental platform as it is showing ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2023

While driving vehicle the engine lost power and shut off in traffic. There were no warning signs of issues at that time. The dashboard went blank and then reappeared and the truck was in park. after that the truck would not shift gears. The truck was towed to the dealership and found to have had ca... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

While I was driving, driver's headrest suddenly popped off and hit me hard on the back of the head while driving. I have two children in my car who were startled from the sound. Head has been hurting since the incident.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2026

My Kia has been stalling, shaking, and just driving extremely badly for the past year. This day, I was driving on 55, and the car just stopped and stalled in the middle of highway near Berwyn, IL. This was extremely dangerous and could have honestly been life threatening. I pulled over, turned the c... Read more

Incident date: May 19, 2026

* Intelligent Braking system. * yes it is available for inspection * I was inches from colliding with the vehicle in front of me when my car finally stopped. * Yes local official BMW dealership inspected and diagnosed the IBS module is defective. * there was no prior warning.

Incident date: May 19, 2026

Incident date: Apr 13, 2026

Rear windshield suddenly shattered whilst driving without being struck or hit by anything. Just spontaneous shattering of the glass.

Incident date: May 24, 2026

I recently experienced significant transmission issues, specifically hard engage in reverse (cold), and failure to shift higher than 3rd gear. The rear axle is leaking and the front axle is shaking. My jeep has the P0733 code for the D-clutch failure confirmed at a Jeep dealership, along with the st... Read more

Incident date: May 23, 2026

P0101 code p0507 code and it has left me almost in an accident on the highway and now has left me stranded!

Incident date: Feb 14, 2026

Hybrid battery recall was replaced and failed a month later for a second time burning other systems and causing a compete failure in the car. It failed in a deserted portion of [XXX] while traveling from [XXX] to [XXX] for important business. This left me stranded in the middle of the [XXX] dese... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2026

When those error codes appear, those safety features become unavailable during driving. These error usually come up when I just start the car.

Incident date: Apr 16, 2026

Steering gets "sticky". Brought car to Honda dealer and just by test driving the car they want $6000 to replace bad bearings, steering motor and gearbox. No diagnostic test was done or parts looked at physically. I brought car to a local mechanic who also test drove car and did a diagnostic test a... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear glass unexpectedly shattered. There was no impact on the windshield to cause it to shatter. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware o... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2024

The brake system control module, engine control module, and vehicle stability control system have repeatedly failed across 24 months and 9 repair attempts at two authorized GMC dealerships in Tennessee. As of March 17, 2026 the vehicle has 27 active diagnostic fault codes including U160F and U1610 (... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2024

While driving in the freeway a loud noise came from the outside of the car, I was concerned but no way to pull over safely, the noise was getting louder and thats when I was the pillar of driver side swinging all over the windshield, I was able to lower the window and grab it. I hate to think how mu... Read more

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

1) Yes, upon opening the falcon door there is water flooding down 2) Yes 3) Yes 4) No

Incident date: Jan 20, 2026

I am having a high voltage system box fault. I am within warranty but the dealership is denying me. My in service date is 6-2016.

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Vista Roof not operating as intended

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

I recently purchased this vehicle used on February 28. On March 20th, I hit a pothole not realizing that my driver's side and passenger side rear springs had broken. The driver's side is completely sideways with no support. I traveled with my [XXX] nieces and [XXX] nephew not realizing it was unsa... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Both door latches have failed, the first was at 3 years and the second at 5 years. When this happens the door cannot close all the way. This should be a recall as it’s a safety issue and also very costly to repair.

Incident date: Dec 19, 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Buick Envista. The contact stated that while driving during heavy rain, the windshield wiper fractured in half, resulting in poor visibility while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the part to repair the vehicle was unavailable. The vehicle was no... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2025

A little over one year after purchase, I began receiving dashboard warnings related to the air suspension and braking systems. I scheduled service with the selling dealer (located over two hours from my home). By the time of my appointment, the rear of the vehicle was visibly unstable and bouncing d... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2026

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Summary: The turbocharger on my 2019 Audi Q5 failed prematurely. The initial check engine light and loss of performance began at approximately 48,000 miles, which is within Audi’s 4-year/50,000-mile powertrain warranty. The condition progressively worsened a... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2026

My sunroof on my 2025 Alfa Romeo Tonale Veroce spontaneously burst as I was driving about 40 mph. Nothing nearby or overhead. It was a loud cracking sound that was startling like a gunshot. Luckily, I had the mesh screen pulled shut so no glass fell on me. I pulled over within a mile to check the da... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2026

Transmission shift cable failure occurred on our 2016 Doge Dart. The vehicle was stuck in Drive and we were unable to shift the transmission to Park or Neutral, or to completely turn off or start the vehicle. I had to disconnect a battery to shut off the vehicle. This is part of an unrepaired Ma... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2026

2021 toyota highlander AWD limited - Car started making a whirling (whirring, whining) noise upon acceleration. It ramps up as accelerating. There are no warning lights showing. It stops when you take foot off of gas. Problem had been confirmed by 2 toyota dealers as needing a new transmission. One ... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2025

*Multi-use camera for safety fails Honda HRV 2019 due to overheating and or other malfunctioning reasons. Known failure, but Honda refuses to recall the cameras. Causes lights on light up LKAS, Collision Mitigation, Road Departure, Adaptive Cruise, Auto High-Beam. (Of course battery checked first, ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 30, 2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford E-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V795000 (ENGINE) on the 2021 Thor Motor Coach; however, when the dealer was contacted to schedule an appointment for the recall repair, the contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The ma... Read more

Incident date: Dec 7, 2022

A towing company came to pick up the car. They may have damaged the carriage/axel based on the tire mark they left on our drive way. The lines were not straight and it looks like they dragged the car.

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

The transmission is going bad which makes it dangerous to drive. Had it 2 days and I check my FIXD module and found code. Took to where I purchased it and the drained cvt fluid and now makes a whinning sound and garage knows. U was told they inspected it before selling it to me. No codes where on da... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2025

My wife was driving at highway speeds with all are kids when the trucks motor suddenly loss all power all check engine lights illuminated and what I'm assuming had major engine failure causing rod knock.

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

2023 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD

Category	Rating
Overall Rating	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger	5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	16.4%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

393 manufacturer communications from 184 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	79
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	63
350000 EQUIPMENT	61
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	33
100000 POWER TRAIN	27
200000 WHEELS	15
160000 STRUCTURE	15
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING	7

200000 WHEELS

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Tire Radial Force Variation (RFV).

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on the Transport Mode Feature, also known as Logistics mode, which is used to increase the 12V Battery stand time of the vehicle during transit and or long period of stand time at the dealerships.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty bulletin provides information on Customer Concern Not Duplicated (CCND) Labor Operation Numbers.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

200000 WHEELS

This bulletin updates the position of General Motors on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM has determined that wheel refinishing under warranty will no longer be performed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary information communicates a vehicle may come to the dealer with a complaint of no start, stalling, rough idle, no acceleration, loss of power, erratic shifting, fuel gauge inoperative, MIL illuminated with various codes stor

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer that GM is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on submitting quality Photos of Various Vehicle Concerns to the GM Technical Assistance Center (TAC).

280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

This preliminary information discusses potential camera functional issues if the camera is not properly programmed.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concerns of Radio Software issues.

160000 STRUCTURE

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an interior boom noise heard while driving low speeds in high gear.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of an interior boom noise heard while driving low speeds in high gear.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on No Heated Seats or Heated Steering Wheel During Remote Start.

220000 SEATS

This service bulletin provides information on No Heated Seats or Heated Steering Wheel During Remote Start.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on No Heated Seats or Heated Steering Wheel During Remote Start.

010000 STEERING

This service bulletin provides information on No Heated Seats or Heated Steering Wheel During Remote Start.

220000 SEATS

This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to Melted Burn Marks and/or Smoke Smell Coming from the Height Adjuster Motor Under the Front Row Seat.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels shou

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information for GM courtesy transportation and roadside assistance programs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides information on Dealer Empowerment for Goodwill, Customer Enthusiasm and Policy (U.S. Only).

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on All hazmat parts being returned to the Warranty Parts Center (WPC) must be shipped using Central Transport. Hazardous materials should never be sent by air transportation to the WPC.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

This Preliminary information communicates a "Forward Collision System Reduced" message displayed on the DIC when the Forward Automatic Braking has been set to the "Alert" setting. This is normal when the FAB has been set to "Alert".

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the charge air cooler due to moisture getting inside of it and causing a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated with DTC P0300 and/or P0299/P2227.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer that GM is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer that GM is aware of the issue and is working on a resolution.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This bulletin provides information on Engine Concerns that could result from lack of scheduled maintenance, improper service or aftermarket calibrations.

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and explains the PQC process, GWM Transaction submission, vehicle

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with certain ISO updates on Apple 15 phones and advises customer to update their phone to the lastest ISO update.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) a?? FAQs.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides information on the EL-52800 Diagnostic & Charge Battery Station (DCBS) a?? FAQs.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin assists technicians in setting up PicoScope hardware/software to monitor CAN bus traffic (voltage patterns) to aid Technical Assistance (TAC) and Field Service Engineers (FSEs) in diagnosing electrical issues present o

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

220000 SEATS

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the radiator brackets if found loose to correct a customer concern of excessive vibration in the steering wheel or seat or floor at idle or at low to moderate speeds.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

010000 STEERING

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have incorrect instructions in the ownera??s manual for Dinghy and Dolly Towing. Dealers are to install the owner manual inserts.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides information on a normal characteristic of a transmission that will not shift into overdrive range during cold ambient temperatures.

160000 STRUCTURE

This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

160000 STRUCTURE

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of finding a water leak inside the interior of the vehicle.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a procedure to check for water intrusion at the door electrical connectors and repair the wiring if found the cause of customer concerns of Power Windows and/or Mirrors Inoperative, Power Seat Movement Inopera

160000 STRUCTURE

220000 SEATS

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

350000 EQUIPMENT

This technical bulletin provides a procedure for air conditioning refrigerant desiccant replacement due to A/C Not Cooling or refrigerant loss.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure for air conditioning refrigerant desiccant replacement due to A/C Not Cooling or refrigerant loss.

220000 SEATS

This engineering information (EI) s requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to Melted Burn Marks and/or Smoke Smell Coming from the Height Adjuster Motor Under the

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

284300 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add reflective butyl tape to the rear driver's side module to correct the radar reflection being detected and triggering the false alerts.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This technical bulletin provides a procedure to add reflective butyl tape to the rear driver's side module to correct the radar reflection being detected and triggering the false alerts.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This PI states that a vehicle may exhibit a concern of the cross traffic alert indicators not displaying on the radio screen. While this is a customer dissatisfier, it does not pose a safety concern due to the fact that the customer will st

120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This preliminary information (PI) provides information om Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes (E4398, E4399, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491 or E6961).

100000 POWER TRAIN

This service bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness to correct customer concerns of multiple electrical issues.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This service bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness to correct customer concerns of multiple electrical issues.

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

This service bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness to correct customer concerns of multiple electrical issues.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This service bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness to correct customer concerns of multiple electrical issues.

251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)

This service bulletin provides a procedure to locate and repair the engine wiring harness to correct customer concerns of multiple electrical issues.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This engineering information (EI) is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regard to Melted Burn Marks and/or Smoke Smell Coming from the Height Adjuster Motor Under th

220000 SEATS

350000 EQUIPMENT

110220 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HAND HEATER:WIRING HARNESS

This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with the latest ISO update on Apple 15 phones.

353650 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with the latest ISO update on Apple 15 phones.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.

353650 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:WIRELESS CHARGER/CRADLE

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with the lastest ISO update on Apple 15 phones.

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.

353610 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with the lastest ISO update on Apple 15 phones.

353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

This Preliminary information communicates an issue where the vehicles wireless charger no longer works with the lastest ISO update on Apple 15 phones.

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NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2010

Momentary Increased Steering Effort

On June 1, 2020, the Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) opened PE20-009 to investigate instances of a momentary increase in steering effort after the vehicle is driven in a straight line for a period of time due to an issue with the steering gear in model year (MY) 2010 through 2012 Chevrolet Eq... uinox and GMC Terrain SUVs.If the electric power steering system fails to operate as intended, the driver will experience momentary increased effort when attempting to turn the steering wheel from the straight-ahead position. For this condition to occur, the driver would need to have traveled in a straight line at a sustained high speed, without turning the steering wheel, for approximately 30 minutes or longer. The steering gear contains a servo unit that includes a worm gear with a worm and a worm wheel. General Motors (GM) stated that the primary root cause of the increased steering effort is the supplier's inconsistent application of grease in the interface between the worm and the worm wheel. The grease may have been applied in a location on the worm wheel that didn't interface with the worm, depriving the worm gear of proper lubrication.On November 1, 2014, GM issued Special Coverage 14232 to address the power steering stick-slip issue in MY 2010-2014 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain; MY 2011-2014 Chevrolet Cruze and Volt; MY 2012-2014 Buick Verano; and MY 2013-2014 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. GM notified consumers via mail.The Special Coverage repair includes the replacement of the steering gear with an improved internal worm gear greasing process for MY 2010-2012 vehicles. For the MY 2013-2014 vehicles, the Special Coverage repair includes a reprogramming of the steering gear control module. The new software has an anti-stick feature which senses and reduces the friction between the worm and worm wheel by oscillating the worm gear. GM stated that the difference in remedy is due to the inability of the MY 2010-2012 steering gear control module to accept the new software.The remedy implemented in GM Special Coverage 14232 appears to be sufficient in addressing the safety-related concerns of this issue. Considering the low complaint and warranty rates of steering rack replacement as well as the field exposure time for the subject vehicles, the potential safety consequences of this issue are very low. To date, there have been no reported crashes, injuries, or fatalities related to this issue. ODI has not identified a safety defect or defect-related failure trend in the subject vehicles. In view of the Special Coverage, low rate of failure, and low potential hazard to drivers, this Preliminary Evaluation is closed. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.Review the ODI reports cited above at nhtsa.gov under the following identification numbers:11424633,11421725,11229647,11101375,10919921,10689932,10671557,10664687,10663350, 10593429,10592065,10585476,10585365,10576237,10575693,10532766,10490295,10434128, 10417845,10412535,10403168,10395532,10395171,10391948,10384211,10375515,10366297, 10360999,10360599,10345626,10319530,10305569,10304769,10299745Read more

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2010

Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

On December 13, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) upgraded RQ18-002 to an Engineering Analysis (EA19-005) to further assess the MY2010-2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain windshield wiper failures. Due to a prior recall, 16V-582, addressing this issue in the MY2013 subject vehicles,... MY2013 was not included in the analysis. To date, ODI had received 998 complaints with allegations of the front windshield wiper failing in adverse whether conditions, while the vehicle was in motion.General Motors (GM) initiated Safety Recall 16V-582 on August 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper failure in the Model Year (MY) 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. Failures were attributed to water and debris intruding into the windshield wiper assembly ball joints, leading to excessive wear and eventual detachment of the affected ball joint resulting in loss of windshield wiper function. ODI?s review focused on 2010-2012 and 2014-2016 Equinox and Terrain vehicles. Owners were reporting a high rate of failures of the windshield wiper system. These failures were the same as that addressed by recall 16V-582. ODI's review of data supplied by GM as well as its own confirmed a high failure rate in model years 2014 and 2015. On March 17, 2022, GM filed a defect information report recalling all MY2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles to remedy the potential failure of the front windshield wiper transmission assembly.General Motors is also conducting a special coverage program, N192266181, for MY2010-2012 and MY2016-2017 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The special coverage is for a period of 15 years or 200,000 miles, whichever comes first.Both the recall, 22V-165, and the special coverage program, N192266181, address windshield wiper system failures on the subject vehicles. The dealership will inspect the front wiper assembly for ball joint wear. Depending on the degree of wear, the wiper links will be replaced, and a water shield installed or the entire module will be replaced.In view of the recall and special coverage, ODI is closing this Engineering Analysis (EA). NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances.The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov under the following ODI identification numbers in a separate attachment.Read more

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2010

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure

On November 2, 2018, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ18-002) to assess the scope of Recall 16V-582.General Motors (GM) initiated Safety Recall 16V-582 on August 3, 2016 to address windshield wiper failure in the Model Year (MY) 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrai... Read more

CHEVROLET EQUINOX - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET EQUINOX across all model years (2005, 2026).

47 Total Recalls

12,762 Total Complaints

3 Investigations

589 Reported Crashes

141 Reported Fires

17 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET EQUINOX - Year by Year

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Year	Recalls	Complaints
2026	1	131	View
2025	0	358	View
2024	1	131	View
2023 (current)	3	143
2022	5	223	View
2021	4	128	View
2020	4	495	View
2019	4	421	View
2018	5	591	View
2017	0	371	View
2016	1	493	View
2015	2	845	View
2014	1	699	View
2013	2	991	View
2012	3	945	View
2011	3	1,140	View
2010	3	1,118	View
2009	0	151	View
2008	0	535	View
2007	4	953	View
2006	0	950	View
2005	1	950	View

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Model	Recalls	Complaints
SUBURBAN	246	10,458	View
TAHOE	240	12,622	View
MALIBU	216	29,080	View
SILVERADO 1500	200	22,534	View
CORVETTE	187	6,308	View
CAMARO	179	4,298	View
SILVERADO	159	10,964	View
SILVERADO 3500	152	1,409	View

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