If the glass is not tempered properly, and the window is broken, the glass can break into large pieces, increasing the risk of injury.

Structure — Emergency — Escape/Egress/Exit
Visibility

Date Announced

APR 19, 2018

Vehicles Affected

379

Chevrolet Recall #

18136

NHTSA Campaign #

18V252000

Summary

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Actions

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the glass in the front doors, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18136.

Documents (14)

• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Safety Recall 18136 Front Door Window Glass Temper Process Not Complete
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 205
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: April 19, 2018 Subject: 18136 - Noncompliance Recall Front Door Window Glass Temper Process No Complete
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N182156540 Release Date: April 2018
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Safety Bulletin - Reference Number: N182156540 Release Date: May 2018 Revision: 01
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Date: May 1, 2018 Subject: 18136 - Noncompliance Recall Front Door Window Glass Temper Process Not Complete
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2019-3