Every 2021 Chevrolet Equinox recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Child Seat · NHTSA 23V339000
Nov 5, 2023Child Seat:Vehicle Latch Anchor
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
- Risk
- The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Fix
- Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. 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 N232403240.
Full recall details for 23V339000 →Fuel System, Gasoline · NHTSA 23V013000
Jan 19, 2023Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump:Control/Drive Module
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. 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 N222372310.
Full recall details for 23V013000 →Tires · NHTSA 21V612000
May 8, 2021Tires
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
- Risk
- Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.
Full recall details for 21V612000 →Seat Belts · NHTSA 20V811000
Dec 23, 2020Seat Belts
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
- Risk
- If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Fix
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
Full recall details for 20V811000 →
2021 Chevrolet Equinox complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, reporting 6 crashes, 5 injuries. Chevrolet has issued at least 697 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
- Fuel/Propulsion System18
- Electrical System17
- Power Train17
- Unknown Or Other17
- Engine16
- Service Brakes8
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (201)
- Electrical System (169)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (118)
- Unknown Or Other (105)
- Power Train (70)
- Engine (62)
Read Chevrolet Equinox owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Crash
“I've been having issues since the beginning of 2026. It's saying my car has no recalls but I've found that is does on a part that's been complained about by others. I've had the car repaired multiple times updating the fuel injectors and spark plugs but still the same error codes.”
2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOXSep 13, 2026 · MD
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11763928
Crash
“We were involved in a car accident. We ran into the back of a pickup truck that suddenly stopped on the toll road for another car that was in an accident. Our front end of the car was heavily damaged. Our concern is that our air bags did not deploy.”
2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOXJan 19, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11711879
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact leased a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30-35 mph, he made a right turn going across an intersection and collided with a 2012 Ford Focus. The brakes were applied, but the response was too slow. There were no warning lights illuminated.”
2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOXSep 12, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11543999
Injury reported
“The contact owned a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the front driver's wheel detached from the vehicle. The brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop. The air bags did not deploy. The insurance company deemed the vehicle totaled.”
2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOXAug 18, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11539391
Injury reportedCrash
“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while approaching a stop light, the vehicle behind the contact was rear-ended by another vehicle causing the vehicle behind the contact to rear-end the contact's vehicle, causing minor damages.”
2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOXJun 1, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11524829
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