Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V242000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/2007 to 05/31/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 6213 | 06/14/2007 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/13/2007 | 06/14/2007 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 07154.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR | |||||
| 070843006 | 07/01/2007 | 10022705 | Windshield wipers work on one speed only or controls on turn signal/multifunction lever are inoperative (replace windshield wiper motor and bcm). *nj | 09/21/2007 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | |||
| 10/01/2011 | |||
| Have had my 2007 equinox since 2009 with a few problems. stabilitrac light coming on....a/c not turning on....window washer fluid not spraying. but today, out of nowhere, a gas smell. no visible leak, just the smell. after seaching on line and seeing numerous complaints about the same problem, i wonder, do i try and find out the problem through a mechanic and probably spend a fortune or wait to see if a gm realizes there is a problem and wait for a recall. | |||
| 12/24/2010 | |||
| Leakage in vehicle rear spare tire well. transferred onto rear passenger floor/carpet. all windows foggy from inside and must keep defogger on at all times (even in heat) to keep windows clear for visibility. mold and mildew from water causing illness in family. | |||
| 12/03/2010 | 85300 | ||
| A started to smell antifreeze inside the car. checked coolant level and it was good. last night started the car in 40 degree weather, and the windows in the whole car would not defog. no visibility to drive. this is a major safety issue. heater core and/or broken air blend door and actuator problem. | |||
| 11/01/2007 | 1 | ||
| When weather turns colder than approximately 50 degrees, windows become foggy. defroster set at highest fan setting will not clear fog from windows. constant musty smell in vehicle, particularly when using air conditioning or defroster. had taken vehicle to dealership to remedy approx 2 inches of standing water in spare tire wheel well and was told cause was a pine needle stuck in the drainage hole of the rear taillight housing???? i believe that there is a serious problem with water leakage in this vehicle. have researched and found a tsb pertaining to diagnosing water leakage. took vehicle to dealership to address issue of excessive fogging, and was told they could not duplicate the problem. i find this ridiculous, as i experience the issue daily when temperatures drop below 50 degrees. this is a safety issue, as i constantly have to roll down all four windows before making any turns or changing lanes. when temperatures dropped to the 20's, fogging turned to a thin layer of frost covering all windows. fogging takes place on windshield, all four passenger windows, and sidelight windows. this is a serious safety hazard and needs to be addressed. suspect issue with a seal or breach of frame, etc. water has gotten into air conditioning/defrost system and is causing a mold problem. please address. multiple complaints similar in nature found on your website and also via internet search engines. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |||
| 12/08/2008 | 30800 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. when the temperature outside reaches between 30-35 degrees, the air conditioning unit does not defog the windshield. the feature only works in 40 degree weather. the dealer and manufacturer stated that it was the specifications of the vehicle; therefore, they could not assist. the failure mileage was 30,800. updated 01/14/09 updated 01/21/09.*jb | |||
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||
| 07/30/2009 | 57802 | 1 | |
| At 57,000 miles the windshield wipers stopped working on my 2007 equinox right in the middle of a rain storm. i have been told gm is aware of the problem but no recall. this is an expensive repair. i would like some assistance from gm on the repair. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/01/2011 | 69000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the fuel failure. the dealer inspected the vehicle but was unable to locate the fuel failure. in addition, the sun-roof seal was defective and causing water to penetrate the interior of the vehicle. as a result, the interior light would not provide proper illumination. the dealer advised that the sun-roof could not be repaired and the interior lighting failure could have been caused by a faulty alternator. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 69,000 and current mileage was 78,000. | |||
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | |||
| 08/03/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that there was an abnormal buzzing noise coming from the vehicle. she later noticed that the windshield wipers would not move but she could hear the motor of the windshield wiper running. the contact disconnected the fuse because the motor would not shut down and the windshield wiper would not budge. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. the failure and the current mileage was 50,000. kmj | |||
| 08/03/2012 | 50000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated when she turn on the vehicle she hear a buzzing sound coming from the vehicle. she notice the windshield wiper would not move but she could hear the motor of the windshield wiper was running and she had to pull out the fuse because the motor would not shut down and the windshield wiper would not work. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated to call us to file a complaint. the failure and the current mileage was 50,000.jp | |||