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US recalls (4)
Power train: automatic transmission
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Fuel system, gasoline: storage, tank assembly
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Seats
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
Risk and remedy
Risk: In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. 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 N192209550.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
Canadian recalls (4)
Show 4 Canadian recalls
Powertrain
2020-10-29 · campaign 2020-520
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the start-stop accumulator in the transmission may be missing bolts. As a result, transmission fluid could leak and eventually cause the transmission to stop working. If this happens, there could be a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A transmission fluid leak onto a hot surface can create the risk of a fire. Additionally, a loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
General Motors will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the transmission start-stop accumulator. It will be replaced if any bolts are found missing.
Fuel system
2019-09-19 · campaign 2019-462 · 61 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a seam on the fuel tank may not be sealed correctly. This could result in a fuel leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
Safety Risk:
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel tank.
Seats and restraints
2019-03-07 · campaign 2019-120 · 24 vehicles
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the head-restraint bracket of the rear-right seat may be not be properly welded. This could allow the head-restraint to move in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A head-restraint that does not stay in place during a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the rear-right seatback frame replaced.
Brakes
2018-08-30 · campaign 2018-461
On certain vehicles, a problem with the rear brake system may cause gas bubbles to form in the brake fluid. This could cause a soft brake pedal feel and a reduction in brake performance, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will bleed the rear brakes.
Owner complaints (310)
Owners filed 310 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox (23 crashes, 7 fires, 9 injuries reported). Among 23 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 370).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 101 | |
| Service brakes | 72 | |
| Electrical system | 45 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 43 | |
| Unknown or other | 38 | |
| Power train | 37 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 13 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 12 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2019 Chevrolet Equinox version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Equinox AWD 1.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 25 | 30 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Equinox AWD 1.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 28 | 38 | 32 | $3,000 |
| Equinox AWD 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 28 | 24 | $3,400 |
| Equinox FWD 1.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Equinox FWD 1.6 L Automatic 6-spd | 28 | 39 | 32 | $3,000 |
| Equinox FWD 2.0 L Automatic 9-spd | 22 | 29 | 25 | $3,300 |
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