Recall 22V724 affects 6,895 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles for a loose driver-seat pivot bolt. Repair will be free once available.
Chevrolet is recalling 6,895 2022-2023 Equinox and Terrain vehicles because the driver's seat can have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot. A seat with that bolt missing or loose can fail to properly restrain the occupant in a crash, and the dealer repair will be free once Chevrolet opens the repair.
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What's wrong?
The driver's seat in the 2022-2023 Equinox and Terrain rides on a seat cushion frame, the metal structure under the cushion that supports the driver and lets the seat height adjust. A height-adjust pivot bolt holds part of that frame at the adjustment point, so the seat stays secure while it moves up or down.
On these vehicles, that pivot bolt was either stripped or loose during supplier assembly. The supplier process did not catch bolts that were not torqued correctly. A stripped bolt has damaged threads, and a loose bolt has not been tightened enough; either condition leaves the seat frame less secure than designed.
Owners can notice squeaks, looseness, or rattles from the driver's seat. Those noises or movement are the warning signs to report when scheduling the recall repair.
Who's affected?
Covers 2022 Equinox and Terrain SUVs, plus the 2023 Equinox, all tied to the same front seat assembly cushion.
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2022 GMC Terrain | seat assembly |
| 2023 Chevrolet Equinox | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 6,895 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A missing or loose seat bolt can keep the seat from properly restraining the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. If the driver's seat squeaks, feels loose, or rattles, schedule the inspection soon and tell the dealer about the symptom. Repair will be free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain is included in this recall.
- Use the owner notice mailed for this recall, or reference recall number 22V724 when you contact the dealer.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet dealer about the free driver's-seat inspection and seat-cushion-frame replacement that fixes the loose height-adjust pivot bolt.
- Bring any owner notice or repair paperwork to the appointment.
- Avoid relying on the driver seat to sit firmly in place until the dealer inspects it.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, once the repair opens, a Chevrolet technician will inspect the driver's seat for the seat frame height adjust pivot bolt issue and replace the seat cushion frame if the frame needs replacement. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered. Prior out-of-pocket repairs are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the covered vehicles are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| September 29, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 29, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| September 29, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 4, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 14, 2022 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 14, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V724?
Recall 22V724 covers 6,895 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles with a driver's seat height-adjust pivot bolt that is stripped or loose. In a crash, that seat position creates a higher injury risk because the seat does not restrain the occupant as designed.
What should I do if my 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox or 2022 GMC Terrain is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V724. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet or GMC dealer and ask for the driver's seat inspection. The dealer will replace the seat cushion frame if needed, free of charge.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 22V724, the dealer will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame if needed, with parts and labor covered.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is occupant restraint in a crash. A missing, loose, or stripped bolt at the driver's seat frame height-adjust pivot means the seat does not hold the driver as designed, increasing injury risk. The repair path is a dealer inspection and covered frame replacement if needed.
When were owners notified about this recall?
Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether recall 22V724 applies. Check your VIN, then reference the recall number when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V724000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V724 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V724000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →