Model year record

2011 Chevrolet Equinox

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,172 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 10V623000

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
97,843
Reported to NHTSA
2010-12-15
Owners notified
2011-01-18

Defect description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE NEAR THE SEAT ATTACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Safety risk

THE SAFETY BELT SYSTEM MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT(S) AS DESIGNED AND COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE PASSENGER AND/OR THE DRIVER SAFETY BELT BUCKLES AS NECESSARY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 AND AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine39288,000 mi
Power train13979,000 mi
Electrical system7160,500 mi
Visibility/wiper71112,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system6580,585 mi
Unknown or other6195,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)5577,000 mi
Air bags5360,000 mi
Vehicle speed control5170,000 mi
Steering4578,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling266,590 mi
Service brakes2475,823 mi
Fuel system, gasoline1390,000 mi
Seat belts1353,000 mi
Structure: body1120,000 mi
Seats95,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission63,200 mi
Suspension686,707 mi
Wheels650,210 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3133,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3300 mi
Tires318,000 mi
Visibility37,717 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer2175,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: rear compartment/trunk227,800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system216,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine25 mi
Equipment: electrical254,360 mi
Equipment: electrical: navigational system(global positioning system)254,360 mi
Exterior lighting2500 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump211,000 mi
Structure2700 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate247,966 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system270,000 mi
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control1
Electrical system: ignition185,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch1800 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: oil/lubrication1110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system11,077 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)158,000 mi
Equipment11,600 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility150,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner124,000 mi
Fuel system, diesel1720 mi
Fuel system, other1100 mi
Structure: body: door165,000 mi
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems165,000 mi
Traction control system160,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor110,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear1500 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages1200,012 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1156,000 mi

The 2010 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2012 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.