2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain recall: defroster/defogger/hvac system
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on December 23, 2009. It covers about 59,031 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 59,031
- reported
- Dec 23, 2009
- owners notified
- Jan 12, 2010
- related complaints
- 212
Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system
- What is wrong
- General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems and with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, controls and displays". The software in the center instrument panel can cause the heating, air conditioning, defrost, and radio controls, as well as the panel illumination to become inoperative.
- Risk
- Driving without a functioning defrost system can decrease your visibility under certain driving conditions and could result in a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the computer module in the center instrument panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V489000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Equinox 2010 2010
- GMC Terrain 2010 2010
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 212 complaints about visibility problems.
Questions about recall 09V489000
Is there a recall on the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain defroster/defogger/hvac system?
Yes. Recall 09V489000, reported on December 23, 2009, covers about 59,031 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 09V489000?
Dealers will replace the computer module in the center instrument panel free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during january 2010. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463 or at www.gmownercenter.com.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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