Chevrolet Equinox common problems
Owners of 2015–2025 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles have filed 2,923 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported system is engine & cooling (70% of categorised reports). Below is every reported problem area, ranked by real complaint volume, with recall and crash context — useful if you're researching this model before buying used.
- 2,923
- Owner complaints
- 29
- Recall campaigns
- 152
- Crash-related reports
- 125
- Injury reports
Most reported problem areas
By share of categorised NHTSA complaints across all 11 model years. Each links to what that system covers and its recall history.
- Engine & cooling1,091
- Visibility404
- Airbags68
How to read this before buying
Complaint volume is not the same as failure rate. A model that sold in large numbers, or one that has been on sale for many years, accumulates more complaints without necessarily being less reliable. Use these figures to learn which systems to inspect, not to rank one model against another.
The single most useful next step is to check the specific vehicle's recalls by VIN — a recall repair is free at any franchised dealer, but only if it has actually been done.
Recent safety events
Full timeline- Recall2024 equinox
A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
- Recall2020 equinox
The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2021 equinox
The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2022 equinox
The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2023 equinox
The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Recall2021 equinox
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Frequently asked
- What are the most common Chevrolet Equinox problems?
- Across 2,923 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for 2015–2025 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles, the most reported systems are engine & cooling (70%), visibility (26%), airbags (4%).
- Which Chevrolet Equinox model year has the most complaints?
- In our index, the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has the most owner complaints, with 678 filed.
- Are Chevrolet Equinox problems dangerous?
- Of the 2,923 complaints on record, 152 mention a crash, 35 mention a fire and 125 mention an injury, and 1 involve a death. Complaint counts are not a failure rate — check the specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN.
Problems by model year
The 2015 accounts for the most complaints (678). Open any year for its full complaint and recall report.
Where this comes from
Every figure is aggregated from consumer complaints filed directly with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not forums, reviews or estimates. Component grouping uses our published taxonomy.