Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox +3 more: Power train — automatic transmission

Affects Chevrolet Cruze, Equinox, Traverse, Malibu, Blazer · 2018–2020 — about 194K vehicles.

The hazard

Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

What to do

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational