Every 2019 Chevrolet Equinox recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Power Train · NHTSA 20V668000
Oct 29, 2020Power Train:Automatic Transmission
- Problem
- 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
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 20V668000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 19V667000
Sep 19, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
- Problem
- 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
- A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V667000 →Seats · NHTSA 19V184000
Jul 3, 2019Seats
- Problem
- 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
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 19V184000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 18V576000
Aug 30, 2018Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
- Problem
- 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
- A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V576000 →
2019 Chevrolet Equinox complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 304 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, reporting 22 crashes, 7 fires, 9 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 1,006 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine100
- Service Brakes69
- Electrical System44
- Fuel/Propulsion System41
- Power Train37
- Unknown Or Other37
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (330)
- Electrical System (225)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (173)
- Engine (111)
- Power Train (98)
- Unknown Or Other (85)
Read Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 304 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“While driving and turning on a flashing yellow arrow, I was hit by a truck and upon impact, my seatbelt came unbuckled and my body was thrusted into the dash, my Left knee took the impact from next to the steering wheel and my thigh was slammed into the steering wheel.”
2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOXAug 28, 2026 · TX
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11760489
Crash
“Air bags did not deploy at all on passenger side after collision with a utility pole. Once vehicle stopped drivers side air bag was release but did not deploy the way it should to prevent injury. SUV was totaled per insurance company due to extensive damage on passenger side”
2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOXApr 30, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11734827
Crash
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while reversing from a complete stop, the rearview camera and beeping sound were inoperable, causing the vehicle to crash into an electrical grid. The liftgate and the rear bumpers were damaged. There were no injuries sustained.”
2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOXApr 20, 2026 · IL
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11732337
Injury reportedCrash
“My wife and I were in our car driving on [XXX] on [XXX] at about 4:30 in the afternoon. I was about three car lengths behind the car in front of me and I was doing 30-32 miles per hour.”
2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOXFeb 10, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11716995
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact's boyfriend owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and decelerating to 50 MPH to switch lanes, the vehicle drove over an icy road surface and spun.”
2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOXJan 16, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11711379
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