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Buying a used 2021 Chevrolet Equinox? Check these 4 recalls first
The recall mix shifts here: a critical one for tires that can lose tread, plus high-rated recalls for incorrect seat belt bolts and a fuel pump problem that can stall the engine, and blocked child seat anchors. No stop-driving or park-outside instruction applies. Complaint volume is much lower than the 2018-2020 years at 93 unverified NHTSA reports (6 crashes, no fires, 5 injuries), spread fairly evenly across electrical, power train, fuel and engine.
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.
- Ask whether the recalled tires were replaced, and note the brand and date codes on the car
- Confirm the seat belt bolt and fuel pump recall repairs on the VIN
- Ask if the car has ever stalled or lost power while driving
- 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 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain tires can lose tread | Tires | critical |
| GM cars and trucks may have wrong seat belt bolts | Seat Belts | high |
| Chevrolet Equinox fuel pump problem can stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Chevy Equinox and GMC Terrain child seat anchors blocked | Child Seat | medium |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
93 complaints filed for this model year, including 6 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 5 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? |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 17 | None found |
| Power Train | 17 | None found |
| Fuel System | 16 | Yes |
| Engine | 16 | None found |
| Brakes | 7 | None found |
| Structure | 5 | None found |