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NHTSA Recall 21V612000: Tread/belt (tires) and tires

General Motors, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,597 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Chevrolet Equinox.

9,597
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2021
owners notified (August 31)
NHTSA campaign21V612000
Manufacturer campaignN212343560
ComponentsTIRES › TREAD/BELT; TIRES
Report receivedAugust 5, 2021
Owner notificationAugust 31, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 21V612000

Make and modelModel years
Chevrolet Equinox2021, 2022
GMC Terrain2021
GMC Terrain NA2022

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.