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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V667000·Announced 2019-09-19

GM Recalls 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox AWD for Fuel Tank Leak Risk

General Motors is recalling 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles because improperly sealed fuel tank seams may leak fuel, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel tank seam) that creates a risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

General Motors LLC is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam. This defect may allow fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. General Motors will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2019.

Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET EQUINOX
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors LLC
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
301

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EQUINOX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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