The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Momentary Increased Steering Effort

    NHTSA #PE20009

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

    NHTSA #EA19005

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  3. INVESTIGATION: Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure

    NHTSA #RQ18002

    Status:
    CLOSED

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