2007 Chevrolet Equinox
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel/propulsion system is the leading concern among 685 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 6th highest complaint count among 21 Equinox model years with reports.
Of the 2007 reports, 11 involved a crash and 6 involved a fire. 17 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, delivery, fuel pumpSep 19, 2012
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.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
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.
Campaign 12V459000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsNov 7, 2007
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.
THE RESULTS OF THIS TEST INDICATED A POSSIBILITY OF AN INCREASED RISK OF HEAD INJURY IN A CRASH.
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.
Campaign 07V520000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, sensor/control module-inactiveAug 7, 2007
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 07V344000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshieldJun 13, 2007
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 07V242000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: fuel/propulsion system
156 reports, newest first. Show all
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 24, 2012
IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING A FLAT TIRE REPAIRED ON THE RIGHT REAR OF THE VEHICLE THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED A FUEL LEAK. I CALLED THE DEALER AND TOOK THE CAR TO BE LOOKED AT AND REPAIRED. I WAS TOLD THERE WAS A SPECIAL BULLETIN CONCERNING THE FUEL LEAKS. I PROVIDED THE VIN AND THE SERVICE MANAGER CHECKED AND SAID THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. I STATED THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE BUT GM DOES NOT WANT TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. I HAD THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT $1100 FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY. I WILL SEEK COMPENSATION FROM GM MYSELF. GM WOULD NOT HELP THE DEALER BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE. IT SHOULD NOT MATTER ABOUT THE MILEAGE FOR THIS FUEL LEAK BECAUSE OF THE PROXIMITY OF THE LEAK RIGHT NEXT TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. GM NEEDS TO RECALL THE EQUINOX AND REIMBURSE THOSE WHO HAVE HAD EXPENSIVE REPAIRS. THIS WILL COST GM MORE IN THE FUTURE OVER LAWSUITS WHEN SOMEONE IS SEVERELY INJURED OR KILLED BECAUSE OF THE VEHICLE EXPLODING!!! *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 19, 2012
APPARENTLY, THERE ARE A LARGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2006-2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX HAVING A STRONG FUEL SMELL AROUND THE VEHICLE. IN MOST CASES, THE FUEL LEAKAGE IS COMING FROM THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY, AN O-RING OR GASKET CONNECTING TO THE TANK ITSELF IS USUALLY THE CAUSE OF THE LEAKAGE, CAUSING FUEL TO POOL ON THE TOP OF THE TANK. LEAKING FUEL IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND COULD CAUSE FIRE AND EXPLOSION IF IGNITED, FUEL VAPORS ARE UNHEALTHY TO INHALE AND FUEL VAPORS ARE GENERALLY NOT GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. THE REPAIR IS EXPENSIVE IN LABOR AS IT INVOLVES DROPPING THE FUEL TANK. CHEVROLET NEEDS TO ISSUE A MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM AND REIMBURSE THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR HE REPAIR. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 15, 2012
I JUST TOOK MY EQUINOX TO THE CHEVY DEALER TODAY 7-10-2012 TO HAVE A GAS LEAK REPAIRED. I HAD BEEN SMELLING RAW FUEL SINCE FEB. OF THIS YEAR. RECENTLY SMELL HAD WORSENED,SO AT WORK WHILE ENJOYING MY LUNCH IN MY VEHICLE,WHILE PUTTING MY CIGARETTE OUT, I SMELLED GAS WORSE THAN EVER. GOT FLASHLIGHT AND LOOKED UNDER TRUCK TO SEE A GAS LEAK,WHICH I THOUGHT TO BE COMING FROM FILLER TUBE. ANYWAY GOT CALL FROM DEALER WHILE WRITING THIS, HE SAYS HE NEEDS TO DROP THE TANK, LEAK IS ON TOP,OH YEAH WARRANTY WON'T COVER. NICE! 934$ LATER I JUST ARRIVED HOME AND REPAIRMAN FROM CHEVY CALLS,SAYS HE'S NOT SURE HE TIGHTENED GAS TANK STRAPS. LOL YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME,SO I GO BACK STRAP IS FINE AND LEAK IS STOPPED. ITS TURNS OUT TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM 90% OF US HAVE HAD- FUEL PUMP FAILURE. MY QUESTION AT THIS POINT IS IF CHEVY DOES HAVE TO ISSUE A RECALL,WHAT ABOUT THOSE OF USE WHO ALREADY HAD TO GET THE REPAIR? DO WE GET NOTIFIED? MORE IMPORTANTLY DO WE GET REIMBURSED. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE SMELL OF FUEL EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE STABILIZER WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,532 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,562.
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 8, 2012
THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SMELLING LIKE GAS AFTER DRIVING. THE SMELL IS IN THE CAR AFTER DRIVING, PARKING FOR A FEW AND GETTING BACK IN THE CAR. I HAVE YET TO GO GET IT CHECKED BUT HAVE ONLY HAD IT FOR 2YEARS. I SEE THAT THERE ARE NOW OVER 200 OF THE SAME COMPLAINS AND I AM NOT WILLING TO PUT IN $1700 INTO A PRACTICALLY NEW CAR. A RECALL IS IN ORDER!! *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 25, 2012
I STARTED SMELLING GAS FUMES ON THE 14TH OF JUNE 2012. THEY GOT WORSE UNTIL I TOOK THE CHEVY TO A DEALER IN KINGMAN AZ. THEY FOUND THAT THEIR WAS A GAS LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK. TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE WHOLE REAR END TO CORRECT. THE CAR IS AN AWL WHICH MAKES IT MORE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE. THE DEALER SUGGESTED THAT WE DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR AS OF THE FUEL DANGER. BECAUSE OF THIS WE WERE FORCED TO BUY A NEW CAR WHICH WE REALLY DID NOT WANT TO DO. *TR