Model year 2015 · Chevrolet

2015 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recent was reported on March 17, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EQUINOX.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
22V165000	March 17, 2022	Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
15V666000	October 16, 2015	Air Bags › Side/Window

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V165000Manufacturer no. N212352530

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Report received by NHTSA: March 17, 2022
Owner notification: October 25, 2022
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 681,509 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: EQUINOX

Defect summary

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V165000, filed by General Motors, LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V666000Manufacturer no. 01320

Air Bags › Side/Window

Report received by NHTSA: October 16, 2015
Owner notification: October 19, 2015
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 395 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox: February 11, 2015 – March 3, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: EQUINOX

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V666000, filed by General Motors LLC. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: March 18, 2022.