2023 Chevrolet Equinox Passenger Air Bag Recall (22V929)
General Motors, LLC · 9 vehicles · Reported December 15, 2022
General Motors, LLC is recalling 9 2023 Chevrolet Equinox; 2023 GMC Terrain vehicles. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat. In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V929 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V929000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | N222388911 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 15, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | General Motors, LLC |
| Vehicles | 2023 Chevrolet Equinox; 2023 GMC Terrain |
| Units affected | 9 |
| Component | Air Bags > Sensor > Occupant Classification > Front Passenger |
| Safety risk | In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox in recall 22V929?
The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
Is it safe to drive a 2023 Equinox with recall 22V929?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the front passenger.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V929?
Recall 22V929 covers 9 vehicles: 2023 Chevrolet Equinox; 2023 GMC Terrain.
NHTSA lists 9 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Chevrolet | Equinox |
| 2023 | GMC | Terrain |
What is the fix for the Equinox passenger air bag recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222388911.
When was recall 22V929 announced?
General Motors, LLC reported recall 22V929 to NHTSA on December 15, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as January 24, 2023.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 15, 2022 | General Motors, LLC filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V929000. |
| January 24, 2023 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 46 months ago. If your Equinox was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Equinox is part of recall 22V929?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V929 is open on your Equinox, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 22V929000 is open on your Equinox, it will be listed there, along with Chevrolet recall number N222388911. You can also ask any Chevrolet dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Equinox owners do about recall 22V929?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V929000 applies to your Equinox.
- Call a Chevrolet dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Keep a simple log of any front passenger symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Equinox owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the air bags.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the air bags have been filed since recall 22V929 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 134 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the air bags. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2023 Chevrolet Equinox: 95 complaints in total, 2 about the air bags
- 2023 GMC Terrain: 39 complaints in total, 2 about the air bags
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
On January 21, 2026 i was involved in a car accident with a tractor in which the tractor collided with my passenger front side of my car causing me to slide into corn field causing the total destruction of my vehicle. None of my airbags deployed.
2023 Chevrolet Equinox owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11728894, filed April 2, 2026
Front impact crash with two deer, rear seatbelt came unlatched causing car seat to fly into the front seat and the front seat belt did not lock nor did the airbags go off. No sensors alerted.
2023 Chevrolet Equinox owner, MO, NHTSA complaint 11553980, filed November 7, 2023
Harness for the airbag gave out. Puts the passenger at risk. Confirmed by service members at Rodenroth Motors Inc. in Sault Ste Marie MI. Message said service "Restraint system". There was no official incident date. One day whenever somebody sat in the passenger side the warning would appear.
2023 GMC Terrain owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11761445, filed September 1, 2026
Can recall 22V929 make my Equinox a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 22V929000 does not automatically make your Equinox a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
An air bag warning light that keeps coming back after a recall repair is worth documenting. Air bag defects are safety defects, and California law can require fewer repair attempts for them.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V929
Is the 22V929000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed January 24, 2023.
How do I know if my Equinox is part of recall 22V929000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
What if my air bag light stays on after the recall repair?
Go back to the dealer. A warning light that returns means the system may not deploy correctly, and the visit is another repair attempt for a safety defect.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V929000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Chevrolet, GMC. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.