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Reviewed issue applicability

Power Train:Driveline:Driveshaft safety campaign: affected Chevrolet Equinox years

The cited record is bound to model year 2018; no broader incidence claim is made. This list reflects reviewed applicability only. It does not claim every vehicle is affected.

Years in the published dossier

What to inspect

  1. 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.

Exact evidence receipts

clm_chevrolet-equinox-2018-recall-recall-17v516000-obs-35672018 Chevrolet EquinoxEvidence: Medium confidence

The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.

“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. 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. 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.”
NHTSArecallOpen source record