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Chevrolet Equinox

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

9,061

Active records

Recalls

31

Active records

TSBs

4,101

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

4

Injuries

330

Crashes

356

Fires

93

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Equinox

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Operating state

2,776

Condition issue

2,243

Reporting mechanism

2,210

Fluid issue

1,981

Engine behavior

1,717

Performance issue

1,161

Noise

966

Wiper/washer behavior

881

Safety restraint issue

803

Driver assistance issue

758

HVAC behavior

702

Braking behavior

666

Vibration/harshness

539

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

493

Thermal issue

443

Starting behavior

423

Smell

392

Steering behavior

349

Safety restraint behavior

277

Infotainment behavior

254

Electrical issue

242

Access/entry issue

240

Powering on/off behavior

219

Lighting behavior

144

Ride/handling behavior

87

Recent change

77

Communication/network issue

52

Electrified system issue

8

Charging behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2022 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 24, 2026


While driving, vehicle lunged forward and engine shut off. Dashboard stated to put in neutral and restart. Pushed automatic start and it clicked for approximately 20 seconds before engine started. Put vehicle in drive and pressed on gas and engine shut off. Put vehicle in park and tried to start again with clicking lasting 20-30 seconds before stopping. Had to have vehicle towed to Chevy Dealership for diagnostic and repair. The fuel pump control module had to be replaced. This was a…

2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 23, 2026


The ongoing issues with my 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, VIN [XXX], which I have brought to your dealership multiple times for the same unresolved problem. I was told three separate times that the engine light was fixed. I checked the vehicle today, and the engine light is still on. I was misled three times. Since purchasing this vehicle, I have not been able to drive it. Instead, I have spent the last four weeks repeatedly picking up and dropping off the car at your dealership. The vehicle has…

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 23, 2026


Vacuum pump, brake asst light. And more unknown because it is still under repair.

2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 22, 2026


In February of 2025, while driving my 2016 Chevy Equinox home from work, I heard a loud pop and loss of engine power a block from home. The weather conditions at the time were below freezing and light snow. After getting my vehicle home, my neighbor, who works for GM looked under my Equinox and discovered the rear main oil seal had blown and informed me this was a known issue with the GM 2.4L Ecotec engine. The GM 2.4L Ecotec engine contains a non‑serviceable Positive Crankcase Ventilation…

2019 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 22, 2026


Unusual engine noise inspection at 86011 miles determined engine failure do to metal shavings and particles found in engine oils and oil filter by GM Dealership wher serviced only by them at mileage intervals on record and purchased new in 2019.

2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 22, 2026


While I was getting off the freeway, my vehicle displayed the “Service Brake Assist” warning. When I attempted to brake, the brake pedal became extremely hard and would not respond normally. The vehicle would not stop normally when I pressed the brake pedal. I was almost involved in a crash because I could not brake as expected. I had to use the emergency parking brake to help bring the vehicle to a stop and avoid a collision. Component/system: The exact failed component is UNKNOWN. Based on…

2016 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 21, 2026


Wipers stopped working while driving in the rain

2023 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 21, 2026


The vehicle is experiencing repeated, sudden engine stalling while driving at speed, creating an immediate risk of a severe traffic collision. In March 2025, the fuel pump failed and was replaced by an independent mechanic, who later had to clear a system clog in August 2025 after a second stall. In August 2026, the dealership replaced the fuel pump under an official NHTSA safety recall. Within days of receiving the vehicle back, the new recall remedy failed, causing the vehicle to stall in…

2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 20, 2026


The fuel pump of my Chevy equinox failed while I was driving in the middle of a busy highway causing my engine to lose power putting myself and my passengers in danger along with everybody else on the highway because I could not accelerate and I had to push my vehicle off the highway. Shortly after the engine stalled, the display for the fuel went from reading 3/4 of a tank to empty in a matter of a second. When I tried to restart the engine it would not register that there was any fuel in a…

2020 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 20, 2026


Engine power reduced Car will not accelerate Jerks after a long stop Have replaced engine and transmission same problem occurred

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.