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2007 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2007 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 4
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 685
Latest campaign: Sep 19, 2012

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	2	Nov 7, 2007	07V520000 07V344000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 19, 2012	12V459000
Visibility	1	Jun 13, 2007	07V242000

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 19, 2012Latest campaign


Sep 19, 201212V459000	Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V459000 What's wrong General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak. Risk Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300. Campaign NHTSA 12V459000 · Sep 19, 2012
Nov 7, 200707V520000	Air bags THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V520000 What's wrong CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIRBAGS OR OPTIONAL SUNROOF FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 201,"OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACT." DURING NHTSA IMPACT TESTS, THE INTERIOR OCCUPANT PROTECTION TEST POINTS EXCEEDED THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS. Risk THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH. Remedy DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ENERGY ABSORBING FOAM PIECE TO EACH OF THE A-PILLAR TRIM ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. Campaign NHTSA 07V520000 · Nov 7, 2007
Aug 7, 200707V344000	Air bags: frontal sensor/control module-inactive WHENEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK THE AIRBAG INDICATOR TO SEE IF THE AIRBAG IS ON OR OFF. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V344000 What's wrong CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." IN THESE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS BUILT WITH A PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM. WHEN TESTED WITH A REPRESENTATIVE UNRESTRAINED SMALL ADULT, THE SYSTEM IS REQUIRED TO TURN THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER'S FRONTAL AIRBAG ON. AN ERROR IN THE SEAT SENSOR CALIBRATION CAN CAUSE IT TO FAIL THIS TEST. IN ADDITION, THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE AIRBAG FROM TURNING OFF WHEN THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED BY A SMALL CHILD. Risk WHENEVER THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT IS OCCUPIED, THE DRIVER SHOULD ALWAYS CHECK THE AIRBAG INDICATOR TO SEE IF THE AIRBAG IS ON OR OFF. IF IT IS NOT CORRECT FOR THE SITUATION, THE PASSENGER SHOULD BE MOVED TO A DIFFERENT SEAT. THIS CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO A SEAT OCCUPANT DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE SEAT'S ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. Campaign NHTSA 07V344000 · Aug 7, 2007
Jun 13, 200707V242000	Visibility: windshield IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. DetailsHide details for campaign 07V242000 What's wrong CERTAIN VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." AN INCORRECT PRIMER MAY HAVE BEEN USED WHEN INSTALLING THE WINDSHIELD. THE SAME PRIMER MAY HAVE ALSO BEEN APPLIED TO THE LIFTGATE GLASS AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS. Risk IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD, THE LIFTGATE GLASS, AND THE SIDE STATIONARY GLASS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668. Campaign NHTSA 07V242000 · Jun 13, 2007

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component685

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

685Complaints filed

11Involving a crash

6Involving a fire

17Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	156	23	0	1	2
Air bags	146	21	8	0	10
Electrical system	102	15	1	1	1
Fuel system	93	14	0	1	0
Gasoline	90	13	0	1	0
Steering	78	11	0	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	62	9	1	0	2
Engine	37	5	0	0	1
Structure	35	5	0	0	1
Power train	31	5	1	0	0
Service brakes	28	4	0	0	0
Unknown or other	25	4	1	0	2
Vehicle speed control	20	3	1	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	17	2	0	2	1
Visibility	17	2	0	0	0

16 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“started with a broken key, the security system passlock lll+ left me stranded in winter. I got it working temporarily after finding the other part of the key.”
Filed 06/11/2026 · ODI 11743565
Steering
“While driving the power steering stopped working. I could still steer manual but was very hard. The service stability light came on.”
Filed 07/25/2024 · ODI 11604430
Air bags
“Dashboard shows service passenger air bag. Yes available for inspection Passenger safety at risk. Not confirmed by dealer Has not been inspected”
Filed 11/10/2023 · ODI 11554593

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2007 Chevrolet Equinox recall questions

How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recent, 12V459000 (reported September 19, 2012), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox recalls for?

The largest group is air bags, with 2 campaigns. Others: fuel system, gasoline (1), visibility (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 156 complaints out of 685 filed with NHTSA (23%). Across all complaints, owners reported 11 crashs and 6 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.

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