NHTSA Recall 18V252000: Escape/egress/exit (structure) and visibility
General Motors LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 379 vehicles. It affects 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V252000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 18136 |
| Components | STRUCTURE › EMERGENCY › ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT; VISIBILITY |
| Report received | April 19, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V252000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.