| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20090928 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V502000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, 'Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention.' |
| Consequence | If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 50490 and 50491. |
| Notes | 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. |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | General Motors LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100802 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 14V447000 |
| Summary | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position. |
| Consequence | If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14271. |
| Notes | 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2011 Chevrolet Equinox Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox recalls?
A: The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST.
A: Yes, the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has atleast 4 recalls.Q: What are the 2011 Chevrolet Equinox recalls?
A: The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox recalls include: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY, SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST.