Known Recalls

Model year record

2010 Chevrolet Equinox

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,126 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V502000

Electrical system: ignition

Component
Electrical system: ignition
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
8,367
Reported to NHTSA
2016-07-05
Owners notified
2016-10-14

Defect description

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. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V447000

Seats: front assembly: power adjust

Component
Seats: front assembly: power adjust
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Vehicles affected
414,333
Reported to NHTSA
2014-07-23
Owners notified
2014-12-26

Defect description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

Safety risk

If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V489000

Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system

Component
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
59,031
Reported to NHTSA
2009-12-23
Owners notified
2010-01-12

Defect description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS AND WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS". THE SOFTWARE IN THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN CAUSE THE HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, DEFROST, AND RADIO CONTROLS, AS WELL AS THE PANEL ILLUMINATION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

DRIVING WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING DEFROST SYSTEM CAN DECREASE YOUR VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPUTER MODULE IN THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine27486,000 mi
Power train17488,889 mi
Visibility/wiper132100,000 mi
Electrical system7858,000 mi
Air bags5466,000 mi
Unknown or other5292,600 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)4990,000 mi
Steering4342,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3385,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system3273,000 mi
Service brakes2282,417 mi
Engine and engine cooling2135,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1420,595 mi
Structure: body1348,000 mi
Visibility1050,038 mi
Power train: automatic transmission98,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system961,000 mi
Seats850,038 mi
Suspension820,000 mi
Wheels775,251 mi
Exterior lighting648,000 mi
Seat belts699,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine52,158 mi
Tires548,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer550,038 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump4152,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages41 mi
Structure42,000 mi
Structure: frame and members350,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor386,000 mi
Air bags: frontal25,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel25 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system290,000 mi
Equipment2—
Equipment adaptive/mobility247,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate215,000 mi
Suspension: front23,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core249,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module128,021 mi
Air bags: side/window124,800 mi
Electrical system: ignition1192,000 mi
Electrical system: software163,980 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system15,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys182,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control120,595 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer135,800 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch13,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust1100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic118,440 mi
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Suspension: rear14,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems175,251 mi
Traction control system1410 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1182,372 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly172,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs168,138 mi

The 2009 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. The 2011 model has roughly the same number of 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.