Known Recalls

Model year record

2007 Chevrolet Equinox

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 953 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V459000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
49,768
Reported to NHTSA
2012-09-19
Owners notified
2013-01-01

Defect description

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.

Safety risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V520000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
57,100
Reported to NHTSA
2007-11-07
Owners notified
2008-05-08

Defect description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIRBAGS OR OPTIONAL SUNROOF FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201,"OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING NHTSA IMPACT TESTS, THE INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.

Safety risk

THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY ABSORBING FOAM PIECE TO EACH OF THE A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V344000

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Component
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
437
Reported to NHTSA
2007-08-07
Owners notified
2007-08-30

Defect description

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BUILT WITH A PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE UNRESTRAINED SMALL ADULT, THE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO TURN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON. AN ERROR IN THE SEAT SENSOR CALIBRATION CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL THIS TEST. IN ADDITION, THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM TURNING OFF WHEN THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY A SMALL CHILD.

Safety risk

WHENEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK THE AIRBAG INDICATOR TO SEE IF THE AIRBAG IS ON OR OFF. IF IT IS NOT CORRECT FOR THE SITUATION, THE PASSENGER SHOULD BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT SEAT. THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SEAT'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V242000

Visibility: windshield

Component
Visibility: windshield
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,213
Reported to NHTSA
2007-06-13
Owners notified
2007-06-14

Defect description

CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD. THE SAME PRIMER MAY HAVE ALSO BEEN APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE GLASS AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD, THE LIFTGATE GLASS, AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel/propulsion system15686,000 mi
Air bags12789,000 mi
Electrical system8864,000 mi
Steering7676,554 mi
Fuel system, gasoline7080,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)6280,000 mi
Engine3896,000 mi
Unknown or other26103,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump2571,000 mi
Power train2471,000 mi
Structure1930,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1861,500 mi
Service brakes1786,000 mi
Exterior lighting1560,000 mi
Structure: body1564,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1243,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1270,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1025,000 mi
Seats10120,000 mi
Traction control system1073,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition959,500 mi
Suspension8108,245 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic7100 mi
Visibility/wiper750,000 mi
Wheels768,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel624,283 mi
Equipment64,500 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system584,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission413,000 mi
Visibility485,300 mi
Fuel system, other340,000 mi
Tires370,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core3154,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2170 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility284,800 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly274,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages239,000 mi
Power train: driveline21,000 mi
Seat belts272,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light26,300 mi
Suspension: front22,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire25,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls257,802 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly269,000 mi
Back over prevention: warnings: external/pedestrian alert1800 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch175,789 mi
Electrical system: wiring1170 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)122,039 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system185,300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1177,003 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1170 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1968 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.160 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights122,039 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal139,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings174,255 mi
Power train: axle assembly1—
Service brakes, electric130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring196,000 mi
Steering: electric power assist system12,768 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Structure: body: door196,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1170 mi
Structure: body: tailgate1122,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber186,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar1100,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems135,210 mi
Tires: tread/belt1—
Tires: valve138,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior124,283 mi

The 2006 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2008 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.