Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- Manufacturer
- General Motors LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 301
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-09-19
- Owners notified
- 2019-10-24
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.