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Chevrolet Equinox fuel tank seam may leak gasoline

NHTSA campaign 19V667000 · Reported 2019-09-19 · General Motors LLC

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A leaking fuel tank is a real fire hazard and should be repaired without delay, though the notice does not tell owners to stop driving or park outside.

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel-drive vehicles have a fuel tank with a seam that may not have been sealed properly when it was built. Gasoline can seep out along that seam, near the spot where fuel enters the tank. Leaking gas near anything hot or anything that can spark may catch fire. There is no patch for this one — GM dealers will take out the tank and install a brand-new fuel tank at no cost to you.

What you should do

1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is covered by recall 19V667000.
2. Call your Chevrolet dealer, or GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733, and give recall number N192271870.
3. Have the fuel tank replaced — the repair is free.

Affected vehicles (2)

Who to contact

Chevrolet — official Chevrolet recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-222-1020

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Official notice

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Summary
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.
Safety risk
A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.