The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V869000·Announced 2023-12-21

2024 Chevrolet Equinox door strikers may fracture and open unexpectedly

General Motors is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox and related models because door strikers may fracture, potentially causing doors to open unexpectedly while driving.

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: No injuries or crashes from this defect are reported in the source. While the door striker fracture creates a potential safety hazard with risk of injury or crash, the absence of reported incidents means this rates as High rather than Severe per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles, as well as 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and GMC Terrain models. The door strikers on these vehicles may fracture, which can result in doors opening unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven.

A door opening while driving can increase the risk of injury or a crash. According to GM's recall documentation, dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 24, 2024.

Owners who believe their vehicle is affected should contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. The recall campaign number is 23V869000. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

The recalled product

Product
GMC, CHEVROLET TERRAIN, BLAZER EV, BLAZER, EQUINOX
Brand
GMC
Manufacturer
General Motors, LLC
Category
Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
265

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 (4)

  • TERRAIN
  • BLAZER EV
  • BLAZER
  • EQUINOX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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