The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V929000·Announced 2022-12-15

2023 GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox Passenger Airbag Detection Recall

GM is recalling certain 2023 GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox vehicles with ventilated front passenger seats. The occupant detection system may fail to disable the airbag when a child is present, increasing crash injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting child safety, but no injuries or deaths have been reported. Per the rubric, recalls involving theoretical hazards without reported incidents score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2023 GMC Terrain and Chevrolet Equinox vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. These vehicles have an Occupant Classification System in the front passenger airbag that may malfunction.

The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger airbag when a small child or child restraint is detected in the seat. If the airbag deploys during a crash when a child is in the front passenger seat, it can increase the child's risk of injury.

Owners were notified by mail starting January 24, 2023. Dealers will replace the passenger presence system at no cost. Owners can contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 for assistance.

The recalled product

Product
CHEVROLET, GMC EQUINOX, TERRAIN
Brand
CHEVROLET
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Airbag System
Hazard
Affected units
9

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 (2)

  • EQUINOX
  • TERRAIN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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