Recall 11V511 affects 33,964 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and Terrain SUVs for late tire-pressure warnings. Body-control-module repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 33,964 2012 Equinox and Terrain SUVs because the tire pressure warning light does not turn on until tire pressure falls more than 25% below the recommended cold pressure. Underinflated tires can overheat, wear unevenly, handle poorly, and lead to a blowout or crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
Chevrolet recall 11V511 concerns the tire pressure monitoring system on 2012 Equinox and Terrain vehicles. The system uses sensors to watch tire air pressure and turn on a dashboard warning light when a tire drops 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. That light is the owner's prompt to check the tire before driving farther.
On affected vehicles, the system is calibrated so the warning light turns on too late. Instead of illuminating at the required 25% drop, it waits until the tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended level. That delay means the vehicle fails the federal TPMS requirement and leaves the driver without the intended early dashboard alert.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is the missing or late warning light itself, so an owner can have an underinflated tire before the TPMS gives the required alert.
Who's affected?
Covers Equinox and Terrain in the same 2012 model year, both tied to tire pressure monitoring equipment.
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | tire |
|---|---|
| 2012 GMC Terrain | tire |
| Units affected | 33,964 |
A matching 2012 Equinox or Terrain does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Underinflated tires can overload and overheat, leading to a blowout, poor handling, irregular wear, poor fuel economy, and a crash with serious injury. If your VIN is included, keep tire pressure at the door-label setting and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012 Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain is included in this recall.
- Watch for the owner letter and keep the tire pressure warning issue in mind until the dealer confirms the repair is open.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer and ask for the free body control module update that corrects the tire pressure warning light timing.
- Reference recall number 11V511 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you have it.
- Check tire pressure manually before driving until the repair is complete, since the warning light can come on later than required.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician updates the body control module so the tire pressure monitoring system uses the corrected warning-light threshold. The source remedy says GM expected the safety recall to begin on November 9, 2011, but this record does not list the final remedy as currently available. The dealer repair will be free once available. Parts and labor are covered under the recall, and the service desk can confirm whether your VIN is ready for repair.
Timeline
| October 19, 2011 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 9, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 11V511?
Recall 11V511 covers 33,964 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system that turns the warning light on later than required. Underinflated tires can overheat, wear unevenly, handle poorly, and increase crash risk. Dealers will update the body control module for free.
What should I do if my 2012 Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 11V511. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet or GMC dealer and ask for the body control module update. Reference recall number 11V511 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and GM's remedy says dealers will update the body control module free of charge. Use a franchised Chevrolet or GMC dealer for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is underinflated tires going unnoticed because the warning light turns on later than required. Underinflated tires can overload and overheat, leading to a blowout, poor handling, poor fuel economy, premature wear, and crash risk. The dealer repair corrects the body control module setting.
What warning signs should I watch for?
Watch for the tire pressure warning light, but do not rely on it as the first sign. In this recall, the light does not turn on until tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. Check tire pressure directly and schedule the free dealer update if your VIN is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/11V511000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-630-2438 |
| NHTSA recall # | 11V511 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 11V511000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →