2010 Chevrolet Equinox Recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

8 common questions answered

What are the known NHTSA recalls for a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox?
The NHTSA records multiple recall campaigns that can affect the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox covering airbags, transmission park-lock, and other systems. Specific components noted by NHTSA include air bag inflators, transmission park lock levers, and related safety systems.
How do I check if my 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has an open recall?
You can check open recalls by entering your VIN at NHTSA.gov or bring your VIN to Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues for a free check. If you prefer, call our service center or schedule service and we will verify recalls at no charge.
How much does a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox recall repair cost?
Manufacturer recall repairs for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox are performed free of charge to the vehicle owner under GM’s recall program. Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues uses OEM parts and factory-trained technicians so there are no hidden fees for recall work; financing options are available for any non-recall service.
Can I get my 2010 Chevrolet Equinox recall fixed at an independent shop or do I need a dealer?
Recall repairs must be completed by an authorized dealer to ensure OEM replacement parts and the correct technical procedures; a certified franchise dealer is the recommended option. Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues is a factory-authorized Chevrolet dealer with factory-trained technicians and OEM diagnostic tools to perform recall repairs correctly and safely.
How long does a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox recall repair take?
Repair time varies by recall but most recall fixes take between one hour and a full day; some component replacements may require longer scheduling. When you schedule service, we’ll give an estimated turnaround time and work to minimize your downtime; ask about our service specials while you wait.
Does an open recall affect my 2010 Chevrolet Equinox's trade-in or resale value?
Yes—unresolved recalls can reduce resale and trade-in value because many buyers and dealers check NHTSA recall status prior to purchase or appraisal. Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues will complete recall repairs free of charge to protect your vehicle’s value; learn more or get an instant appraisal on our trade-in page.
Can I fail a state inspection because of an unresolved 2010 Chevrolet Equinox recall?
Some states or local inspection procedures may flag safety-related defects tied to recalls; unresolved safety recalls can affect vehicle compliance or insurance outcomes. Bring your 2010 Chevrolet Equinox to Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues so our certified technicians can verify and address any open recalls; we also offer service financing to help with out-of-pocket repairs that are not recall-related.
2010 Chevrolet Equinox Recall Summary
These summaries are based on NHTSA and manufacturer records. If your 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is listed here, please schedule service at Coggin Chevrolet at the Avenues to have the recall repaired at no cost. For current offers visit our service specials page or call our service department to learn about service financing options and appointment availability.

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Recall Summary

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Air Bag

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

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Air Bag1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

Consequence

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.

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Windshield Wiper1
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Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.

Consequence

Inoperative windshield wipers may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The remedy for this recall campaign is still under development. An interim notice was sent to owners on September 8, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. 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 25302.

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Transmission4
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Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such,

Consequence

If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491.

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Driveshaft1
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Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.

Consequence

If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 17329.

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Window1
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Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, Glazing Materials.

Consequence

If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 11, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.

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Fuel Pump1
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Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, Malibu and Colorado and GMC Terrain, Acadia and Canyon vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

Consequence

A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 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 18188.

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Brake Caliper2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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Seat1
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Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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Fuel Tank2
FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

Defect

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 23, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.

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Tire Information Label1
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Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, Tire Selection and Rims.

Consequence

If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 46600.

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Seat Belt1
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Defect

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 6, 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.

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Brake1
FREE1 OPEN RECALL

Defect

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag.

Consequence

Brake drag may result in overheating of the brake pads, affecting the braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake calipers, including the brake hose gasket, brake fluid and wheel to hub lubricant, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N192270920.

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