GM recalls model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles

The fuel tank may leak along the seam near the fuel inlet

10/02/2019

James Limbach Reporter

General Motors is recalling 301 model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles.

The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.

A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can pose the risk of a fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge.

The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact GM customer service at (586) 596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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GM recalls model year 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles

The fuel tank may leak along the seam near the fuel inlet

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