CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES; TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Problem
- General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
- Risk
- Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles are equipped with Hankook tires that may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent. This defect can cause the tread to separate from the tire.
Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, take the recall seriously and have your tires checked as soon as possible.
Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers and replace any affected tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. You can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Chevrolet Equinox | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| GMC Terrain | 2021 |
| GMC Terrain NA | 2022 |