General Motors, LLC: Vehicle Door May Open Unexpectedly

Agency Publication Date: October 2, 2024

Summary

General Motors is recalling approximately 731 model year 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox vehicles because the door strikers were not properly heat-treated and may break. A broken striker can cause the vehicle door to open unexpectedly while the car is in motion. Although all affected vehicles are currently believed to be in dealership inventory, this recall ensures that the latching mechanism is repaired to prevent accidents.

Risk

A broken door striker can cause a vehicle door to fly open unexpectedly while driving, which creates an immediate risk of passengers falling out or increasing the severity of an injury during a crash.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall involves 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox models.
Contact a Chevrolet dealership immediately to verify if your vehicle is part of this recall and to schedule a free repair. Although GM indicates most affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, you can confirm your vehicle's status by calling Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and referencing recall number N242477131.
If your vehicle is affected, the dealer will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts at no cost to you.
For further information or to report concerns, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Replacement of all four side door strikers and attachment bolts.

How to: Contact a Chevrolet dealer to have the strikers and bolts replaced free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Chevrolet Blazer

Product: 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV

Product: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V737000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Sold By: Chevrolet Dealers

Units Affected: 731 vehicles(424% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: N242477131

Agency Last Updated: November 4, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected: This recall involves 2025 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, and Equinox models.

Contact a Chevrolet dealership immediately to verify if your vehicle is part of this recall and to schedule a free repair. Although GM indicates most affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory, you can confirm your vehicle's status by calling Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and referencing recall number N242477131.

If your vehicle is affected, the dealer will replace all four side door strikers and attachment bolts at no cost to you.

For further information or to report concerns, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 24V737000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Sold By: Chevrolet Dealers

Units Affected: 731 vehicles(424% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: N242477131

Agency Last Updated: November 4, 2024