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The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.","consequence":"Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.  A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge.  The recall began December 15, 2020.  Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006.  GM's number for this recall is N202313440.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"N202313440","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"18V576000","component":"SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2018-08-30","owner_notified":"2018-10-11","units":210628,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.","consequence":"A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge.  The recall began October 11, 2018.  Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is 18279.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"18279","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V358000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2018-05-31","owner_notified":"2018-07-02","units":895,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles.  The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.","consequence":"A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge.  The recall began July 2, 2018.  Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.  GM's number for this recall is 18188.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"18188 18268","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"18V252000","component":"STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2018-04-19","owner_notified":"2018-05-15","units":379,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles.  The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, \"Glazing Materials.\"","consequence":"If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge.  The recall began May 15, 2018.  Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  GM's number for this recall is 18136.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"18136","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V516000","component":"POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT","mfr":"General Motors LLC","reported":"2017-08-22","owner_notified":"2017-08-25","units":2905,"summary":"General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia  vehicles.  The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.","consequence":"If the front right intermediate drive shaft assembly separates while driving, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.  If the assembly separates while parked on a grade, without the park brake engaged, the vehicle may move unintentionally, increasing the risk of a vehicle roll-away.","remedy":"GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right front intermediate drive shaft assembly, free of charge.  The recall began August 25, 2017.  Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.  GM's number for this recall is 17329.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"17329","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":5,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":46,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":403,"crash":23,"fire":4,"injured":30,"deaths":1,"comps":[["Service Brakes",117],["Engine",85],["Power Train",65],["Electrical System",59],["Unspecified",55],["Fuel/Propulsion System",32]],"by_year":{"2017":9,"2018":48,"2019":44,"2020":45,"2021":37,"2022":42,"2023":41,"2024":48,"2025":35,"2026":54},"excerpts":[["2022-01-14","Electrical System","When I lift my foot off brake the car Stop/Start feature engage causing lurching jerks forward or roll backwardson hill I fear the roll back on inclines praying vehicles are to close behind and rolling backwards into another vehicle, censors lights take turns coming on each time I lift my foot off the brake pedal. All \u2026"],["2022-01-09","Fuel/Propulsion System","Winter 2020/2021 I had to replace my exhaust manifold and now winter 2021/2022 I am having issues with my turbo/super charger but same code of P0299 for both incidents. Wondering what is going on with my vehicle. I bought it at 42,000 miles and now has 88,000 on it"],["2021-12-31","Service Brakes","While attempting to apply the brakes to slow down a message appeared on the instrument panel that said Service Brake Assist.. My safety was put at risk by not having proper breaking. The problen was addressed at a gm dealer and I was told there are no recalls for this type of problem for my vehicle."]]},"investigations":[],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.164,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.185,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":4,"frontal":5,"side":4,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.165,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":4,"frontal":5,"side":4,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.188,"seats":5,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":8,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":32,"ncap":5,"complaints":403},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}