Chevrolet Equinox catches fire, owner files lawsuit over gas tank
The owner of a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox claims the gas tank caught fire and injured her. November 30, 2024 — A lawsuit over an alleged Chevrolet Equinox gas tank fire has been dismissed because the driver of the 2020 Equinox failed to prove her claims against General Motors. In February 2022, plaintiff Kimberly Eichmann was driving her Chevrolet Equinox in Irving, Texas, when she said the gas tank caught fire. The lawsuit says the plaintiff realized the Equinox was on fire and she immediately pulled over. The plaintiff stated that she "ran away for her life, resulting in a lacerated right knee and a sprained right arm." The plaintiff claimed her Equinox caught fire because of a defective fuel tank. She also claims that GM knew or should have known that the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox fuel tank was defective and dangerous. The plaintiff sued, seeking damages ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. Chevrolet Equinox fire lawsuit dismissed GM filed a…
Chevrolet recalls Blazer and Equinox door latches
The 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV and 2025 Chevrolet Equinox are recalled. October 28, 2024 — General Motors has recalled about 850 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV and 2025 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. Door locks can crack if they are not properly heat treated. This may cause the door to open suddenly while driving. Owner recall letters will not be mailed as all vehicles are in dealer inventory. These dealers will replace all four side door striker pins and attachment bolts. General Motors' recall number is N242477131.
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