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2007 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and problems

4 recalls and 685 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.

4
recalls
685
owner complaints
11
complaints mentioning a crash
6
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2007 Chevrolet Equinox recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 12V459000 · reported September 19, 2012 · General Motors LLC · 49,768 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
The 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.

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 07V520000 · reported November 7, 2007 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 57,100 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The risk
The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
The 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.

Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA campaign 07V344000 · reported August 7, 2007 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 437 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Visibility: windshield

NHTSA campaign 07V242000 · reported June 13, 2007 · GENERAL MOTORS CORP. · 6,213 vehicles potentially affected

The 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.
The 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.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 11, 2026 · Electrical system

started with a broken key, the security system passlock lll+ left me stranded in winter. I got it working temporarily after finding the other part of the key. put it in ignition and then the other half to get it started but didn't always start. apparently this is common on Chevy vehicles.

Jul 25, 2024 · Steering

While driving the power steering stopped working. I could still steer manual but was very hard. The service stability light came on. I pulled over to the side of the road turned car off then back on and still wouldn’t work. I decided to drive home with no power steering. Took to a local mechanic and he found that…

Nov 10, 2023 · Air bags

Dashboard shows service passenger air bag. Yes available for inspection Passenger safety at risk. Not confirmed by dealer Has not been inspected

Oct 16, 2023 · Electrical system · crash reported

The ECM in my vehicle appears to have an intermittent failure that can cause it to send the vehicle into WOT at any time at random. I was stopped at a traffic signal. It turned green, I let off the brake and my vehicle learched forward for a second, and then, all of a sudden launched into and hit the vehicle in front…

Jan 14, 2023 · Structure

Front frame rusted out beneath the engine cradle Engine lost support Loud noises when turning wheels or going over bumps Had welding shop cut out rust and weld in new frame areas

Equinox model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2005 16385613
2006 0695169
2007 4685116
2008 037091
2009 09451
2010 3784159

Across all years, the 2010 Equinox has the most complaints (784). All Chevrolet Equinox years →

Questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, the most recent reported on September 19, 2012 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners have filed 685 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is fuel/propulsion system (156 complaints), followed by air bags (146).
How many 2007 Chevrolet Equinox complaints mention a crash or fire?
11 of 685 complaints report a crash and 6 a fire; 17 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 11, 2026.