Recall 22V929 affects 9 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles with faulty passenger presence systems. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
Chevrolet is recalling 9 2023 Equinox and Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats because the occupant classification system can fail to disable the front passenger air bag when a small child or child restraint is detected. In a crash, that air bag deployment can increase injury risk for a child or infant, and the dealer repair is free.
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What's wrong?
The front passenger seat in the 2023 Equinox and Terrain SUVs uses an Occupant Classification System to read who or what is sitting there. That system tells the air bag control module whether the front passenger air bag should stay active for an adult or be disabled for a small child or child restraint.
On affected vehicles with ventilated front passenger seats, the seat vent assembly was built without required foam spacers. Those spacers are part of how the seat assembly supports the sensing system. Without them, the Occupant Classification System can read the seat incorrectly and fail to disable the front passenger air bag when a small child or child restraint is detected.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on a light, message, or change in seat feel to know whether the system is classifying the passenger seat correctly.
Who's affected?
Covers the Equinox and Terrain SUVs from the 2023 model year, with the same front passenger seat vent assembly tied to the front air bag system.
| 2023 Chevrolet Equinox | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2023 GMC Terrain | front air bag |
| Units affected | 9 |
| 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?
In a crash, the front passenger air bag can deploy while a child or infant is in the front passenger seat, increasing injury risk. Keep children and infants out of that seat until the recall repair is complete. Repair is free at any franchised Chevrolet dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2023 Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Chevrolet or GMC dealer to schedule the free passenger presence system replacement that fixes the front passenger air-bag sensing problem.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it. If not, reference recall number 22V929 when you call.
- Keep children and child restraints out of the front passenger seat until the repair is complete.
- Call Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 with questions about the dealer repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Chevrolet technician replaces the passenger presence system tied to the front passenger seat. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 22V929. Repairs already paid out of pocket are handled through the existing warranty, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the vehicles in this recall are under warranty. Ask the service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| December 15, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| December 15, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 24, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 30, 2023 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 30, 2023 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V929?
Recall 22V929 covers 9 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The passenger occupant classification system can fail to disable the front passenger air bag when a small child or child restraint is detected. Dealers will replace the passenger presence system for free.
What should I do if my 2023 Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V929. If it is, contact a franchised Chevrolet or GMC dealer to schedule replacement of the passenger presence system. Reference GM recall number N222388911 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 replace the passenger presence system free of charge. Use a franchised Chevrolet or GMC dealer for the covered recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tied to front passenger air bag deployment with a child in the seat. If the system fails to disable the air bag for a small child or child restraint, deployment in a crash can increase the child's risk of injury.
When were owners notified about recall 22V929?
GM mailed owner notification letters on January 24, 2023. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2023 Chevrolet Equinox or GMC Terrain is included before you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V929000 |
|---|---|
| Chevrolet customer service | 1-800-222-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V929 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V929000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
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