2007 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and problems
The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 safety recalls and 685 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Chevrolet dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2007 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2007 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
Recall 12V-459: Fuel System, Gasoline
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Recall 07V-520: Air Bags
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201,"occupant protection in interior impact." during NHTSA impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.
Risk: The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Recall 07V-344: Air Bags
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in these vehicles, the right front passenger seat is built with a passenger sensing system. When tested with a representative unrestrained small adult, the system is required to turn the right front passenger's frontal airbag on. An error in the seat sensor calibration can cause it to fail this test. In addition, this condition can prevent the airbag from turning off when the seat is occupied by a small child.
Risk: Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat. This can increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Recall 07V-242: Visibility
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. The same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on june 14, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
2007 Chevrolet Equinox problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 156 | |
| Air Bags | 149 | |
| Electrical System | 104 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 98 | |
| Steering | 78 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 62 | |
| Structure | 37 | |
| Engine | 37 | |
| Power Train | 31 | |
| Unknown or Other | 25 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 |
Most reported parts
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 25
- Structure › Body — 15
- Air Bags › Frontal — 12
- Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 10
- Electrical System › Ignition — 9
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 6
- Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System — 5
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 4
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 75,789 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2007 Chevrolet Equinox complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Chevrolet Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox: 12V-459 (fuel system, gasoline), 07V-520 (air bags), 07V-344 (air bags), 07V-242 (visibility). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners report fuel/propulsion system problems most often (156 reports), followed by air bags (149). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 75,789 miles.
Are Chevrolet recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Chevrolet dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.