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Buying a used 2021 Chevrolet Equinox? Check these 4 recalls first
The 2021 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 recalls addressing incorrect seat belt bolts, tire separation, a fuel pump that may stall the engine, and child seat anchors blocked by coating. Restraint hardware, tires, and fuel-pump repair records each need specific verification. NHTSA received 93 owner complaints, which are unverified reports. Electrical system and power train each have 17, while fuel/propulsion and engine each have 16. Stalling history and intermittent electrical or drivetrain symptoms are relevant follow-up topics.
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.
- Request seat belt bolt and child seat anchor recall records.
- Verify tire recall completion and identify the tires currently fitted.
- Confirm fuel-pump recall repairs and ask about stalling or electrical faults.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GM Vehicles Seat Belt May Use Wrong Bolts | Seat Belts | high |
| Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain Tires May Separate | Tires | high |
| Chevrolet Equinox fuel pump may stall engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain child seat anchors blocked by coating | Child Seat | high |
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 |