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2023 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2023 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 3
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 98
Latest campaign: May 11, 2023

Recall summary by component3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Child seat	1	May 11, 2023	23V339000
Air bags	1	Dec 15, 2022	22V929000
Seats	1	Sep 29, 2022	22V724000

Safety recalls3

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

May 11, 2023Latest campaign


May 11, 202323V339000	Child seat: vehicle latch anchor 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. DetailsHide details for campaign 23V339000 What's wrong 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. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 23V339000 · May 11, 2023
Dec 15, 202222V929000	Air bags: sensor occupant classification In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V929000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat. Risk In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 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 N222388911. Campaign NHTSA 22V929000 · Dec 15, 2022
Sep 29, 202222V724000	Seats A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V724000 What's wrong General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot. Risk A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890. Campaign NHTSA 22V724000 · Sep 29, 2022

May 11, 202323V339000

Child seat: vehicle latch anchor

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.

DetailsHide details for campaign 23V339000

What's wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 23V339000 · May 11, 2023

Dec 15, 202222V929000

Air bags: sensor occupant classification

In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V929000

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 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 N222388911.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V929000 · Dec 15, 2022

Sep 29, 202222V724000

Seats

A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V724000

What's wrong: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
Risk: A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.
Campaign: NHTSA 22V724000 · Sep 29, 2022

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 component98

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

98Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Fuel/propulsion system	46	47	0	0
Unknown or other	17	17	1	1
Engine	17	17	0	0
Service brakes	15	15	1	0
Electrical system	12	12	0	0
Steering	8	8	1	0
Forward collision avoidance	6	6	2	2
Power train	5	5	0	0
Fuel system	5	5	0	0
Gasoline	5	5	0	0
Vehicle speed control	3	3	0	0
Air bags	2	2	2	2
Structure	2	2	1	1
Lane departure	2	2	0	0
Suspension	1	1	1	0

5 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

Steering
“Driving around a curve and the steering wheel would not move. Wheels locked up and heard a clink the lower control arm disconnected from the car.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770766
Fuel/propulsion system
“Fuel pump was recalled from what I was told. I got it towed into the shop because it stopped in the middle of me driving down the road with my children, from the doctor, July 2026, they then said it was fixed.”
Filed 10/12/2026 · ODI 11770676
Fuel/propulsion system
“The high-pressure fuel pump on my 2023 Chevrolet Equinox has suffered a structural mechanical failure, creating a severe risk of sudden engine stall while driving.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768476

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2023 Chevrolet Equinox recall questions

How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recent, 23V339000 (reported May 11, 2023), concerns child seat. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 46 complaints out of 98 filed with NHTSA (47%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2023 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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