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2019 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2019 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: 305
Latest campaign: Oct 29, 2020

Recall summary by component4

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	1	Oct 29, 2020	20V668000
Fuel system, gasoline	1	Sep 19, 2019	19V667000
Seats	1	Mar 7, 2019	19V184000
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Aug 30, 2018	18V576000

Safety recalls4

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Oct 29, 2020Latest campaign


Oct 29, 202020V668000	Power train: automatic transmission 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V668000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 20V668000 · Oct 29, 2020
Sep 19, 201919V667000	Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assembly A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V667000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V667000 · Sep 19, 2019
Mar 7, 201919V184000	Seats 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V184000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V184000 · Mar 7, 2019
Aug 30, 201818V576000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components disc A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V576000 What's wrong 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 18V576000 · Aug 30, 2018

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).

Owner complaints by component305

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305Complaints filed

23Involving a crash

7Involving a fire

9Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Engine	100	33	3	3	0
Service brakes	83	27	10	1	3
Electrical system	44	14	1	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	41	13	3	1	0
Power train	37	12	0	1	0
Unknown or other	37	12	1	0	0
Hydraulic	13	4	2	0	0
Vehicle speed control	12	4	1	0	0
Air bags	11	4	9	1	5
Steering	9	3	1	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	7	2	0	0	0
Seats	6	2	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	6	2	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	5	2	0	0	0
Fuel system	5	2	0	1	0

13 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

Service brakes
“1- brakes failed entering garage they were applied, it screeched and hit the wall 2- there was a safety risk, but fortunately no injuries, just vehicle and property damage 3 - not reproduce, dealer who had performed…”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770556
Electrical system
“SAFETY VEHICLE COMPLAINT / DEFECT REPORT Vehicle: 2019 Chevrolet Equinox Complaint Type: Brake Failure / Loss of Braking Ability / Vehicle Malfunction Incident Date: XXX Location: [XXX] Request: Safety defect…”
Filed 10/06/2026 · ODI 11769359
Service brakes
“While driving my 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, the brake pedal suddenly became extremely hard to press while the vehicle was being driven. The problem occurred unexpectedly while the driver was slowing down.”
Filed 10/03/2026 · ODI 11768774

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2019 Chevrolet Equinox recall questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recent, 20V668000 (reported October 29, 2020), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 100 complaints out of 305 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 23 crashs and 7 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2019 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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