Home › Chevrolet › Equinox › Used 2019
Buying a used 2019 Chevrolet Equinox? Check these 4 recalls first
Two critical recalls define this year: a fuel tank seam that can leak gasoline and a transmission fluid leak. Weak rear brakes and rear seat welds that may fail are rated medium. No stop-driving or park-outside orders apply. NHTSA holds 301 unverified owner complaints (22 crashes, 7 fires, 9 injuries), with engine at 100 the largest area, then service brakes at 80. The fire count and the fuel tank recall point at the same part of the vehicle.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Confirm the fuel tank seam recall repair on the VIN and look under the car for fuel odor or staining
- Verify the transmission fluid leak recall work and check the fluid condition
- Have the rear seat mounts inspected and test rear brake feel
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Chevrolet dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox fuel tank seam may leak gasoline | Fuel System, Gasoline | critical |
| Chevy, Buick, GMC, Cadillac: Transmission Fluid Leak Risk | Power Train | critical |
| GM cars, SUVs may have weak rear brakes | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | medium |
| Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain rear seat welds may fail | Seats | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
301 complaints filed for this model year, including 22 mentioning a crash, 7 a fire and 9 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 100 | None found |
| Brakes | 80 | Yes |
| Electrical System | 43 | None found |
| Fuel System | 40 | Yes |
| Power Train | 36 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 12 | None found |