Tire pressure monitoring system/fmvss 138
Defect Summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2011, through september 6, 2011, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 138, "tire pressure monitoring system" (tpms). the tire pressure monitoring system is designed to illuminate the tire pressure warning light when the pressure in a tire is 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure. on these vehicles, the light will not illuminate until the tire pressure is more than 25% below the recommended cold tire pressure.
Safety Consequence
Underinflated tires can result in tire overloading and overheating, which could lead to a blowout and possible crash. the resulting crash could cause serious injury. underinflated tires can also result in premature or irregular wear, poor handling, and poor fuel economy.
Corrective Action
Gm dealers will update the body control module free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about november 9, 2011. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc at 1-866-996-9463.
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FAQ: Recall 11V511000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V511000?
NHTSA recall 11V511000 was issued by General Motors, Llc on October 19, 2011. It addresses: Tire pressure monitoring system/fmvss 138. The recall affects approximately 33,964 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized General Motors, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V511000 or the manufacturer campaign number 11261. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.