AI DamageChevrolet Equinox: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Chevrolet Equinox across 12 model years: 2,408 owner complaints and 2,009 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 32% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 14% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 12% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 8% of all complaints
- 7 Forward collision avoidance 4% of all complaints
- 8 Steering 3% of all complaints
- Engine: 761 complaints (32% of all), 10 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 685.
- Service brakes: 414 complaints (17% of all), 43 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 189.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 348 complaints (14% of all), 10 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 96.
- Electrical system: 337 complaints (14% of all), 6 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 1,523.
- Powertrain: 283 complaints (12% of all), 8 of them with a crash reported by the owner; manufacturer bulletins for this component: 644.
Engines and transmissions
US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.
- 1.5 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2018–2027named in 16 complaints
- 2 L · petrol · turbo · 4 cyl 2018–2020named in 1 complaints
- 2.4 L · petrol · 4 cyl 2010–2017named in 35 complaints
- 3 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2010–2012
- 3.4 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2005–2009
- 3.6 L · petrol · 6 cyl 2008–2017
- electric 2024–2027
- 1.6 L · diesel · turbo · 4 cyl 2018–2019named in 6 complaints
- automatic, 1-speed 2024–2027
- automatic, 5-speed 2005–2009
- automatic, 6-speed 2008–2024
- automatic, 8-speed 2025–2027
- automatic, 9-speed 2018–2020
- CVT 2025–2026named in 1 complaints
Drive: FWD, AWD
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 2,408 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 761 | 10 | 685 |
| Service brakes | 414 | 43 | 189 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 348 | 10 | 96 |
| Electrical system | 337 | 6 | 1,523 |
| Powertrain | 283 | 8 | 644 |
| Visibility | 199 | 1 | 163 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 98 | 21 | 67 |
| Steering | 78 | 10 | 143 |
| Air bags | 77 | 55 | 39 |
| Vehicle speed control | 77 | 10 | 18 |
| Fuel system | 71 | 0 | 307 |
| Engine and cooling | 57 | 0 | 971 |
| Structure | 54 | 8 | 391 |
| Exterior lighting | 42 | 0 | 112 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Driving around a curve and the steering wheel would not move. Wheels locked up and heard a clink the lower control arm disconnected from the car.
1- brakes failed entering garage they were applied, it screeched and hit the wall 2- there was a safety risk, but fortunately no injuries, just vehicle and property damage 3 - not reproduce, dealer who had performed rear brake job 4 weeks prior looked at it and said it was fine 4- no it has not been inspected by…
(1) Sudden Unintended Acceleration - The vehicle suddenly lurched forward without driver input. (2) The Automatic Emergency Braking System failed to activate or to override the acceleration command, even though the vehicle was directly facing the wall of the building, which was only a few feet away.
Yet and still the check engine light continues to come on. So I looked and found out it maybe the fuel pump after all . I'm constantly refueling at least 3 times a week and also the errors come up inside the chevrolet app as well.
While driving and turning on a flashing yellow arrow, I was hit by a truck and upon impact, my seatbelt came unbuckled and my body was thrusted into the dash, my Left knee took the impact from next to the steering wheel and my thigh was slammed into the steering wheel.
No warning light was illuminated. The contact had not sustained any injuries. Medical attention was not required. The contact stated that a Police report was not filed. The vehicle was still drivable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a callback would be provided.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition in which the incorrect transmission parts were used
- This Preliminary information communicates the potential for shudder and all cylinder misfire concerns on…
- PI created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
- This Preliminary Information, describes a condition where the HVAC will make noise when changing modes…
- Onstar connectivity features may be inoperative
- This Preliminary information describes an issue where the fuel pump makes a loud noise that engineering is…
- This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform…
- This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio
- This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to…
- Great News!
- This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and…
- • Improved eCall system performance
Repair videos
We do not copy videos: these are YouTube links credited to their authors. Amounts are as stated by the author and not verified by us.
- 2016 Chevy equinox found out the misfire and why the cat went bad lack of maintenance
- 2016 Chevy equinox exhaust leak #automobile #diy #mechanic
- 2016 Chevy Equinox No Crank - Everyone Tried Jumping It and Failed
- Rebuild 2019 Equinox for my daughter - It's finished!
- 2021 Chevrolet Equinox came in after an accident with damage to the wiring harness.⚡
- Chevy Equinox 2025 Crash Scene — Full Damage + Parts Cost Estimate #chevyequinox
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.