2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain recall: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall on October 19, 2011. It covers about 33,964 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 33,964
- reported
- Oct 19, 2011
- owners notified
- Nov 9, 2011
- related complaints
- 5
Tires: pressure monitoring and regulating systems
- What is wrong
- General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2011, through september 6, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (TPMS). The tire pressure monitoring system is designed to illuminate the tire pressure warning light when the pressure in a tire is 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. On these vehicles, the light will not illuminate until the tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.
- Risk
- Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash. The resulting crash could cause serious injury. Underinflated tires can also result in premature or irregular wear, poor handling, and poor fuel economy.
- Remedy
- Gm dealers will update the body control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 9, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 11V511000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Equinox 2012 2012
- GMC Terrain 2012 2012
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 5 complaints about tires problems.
Questions about recall 11V511000
Is there a recall on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain pressure monitoring and regulating systems?
Yes. Recall 11V511000, reported on October 19, 2011, covers about 33,964 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V511000?
Gm dealers will update the body control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 9, 2011. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438 and gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
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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