Chevrolet Equinox Problems by Year

We compared every Chevrolet Equinox model year from 2005–2026 using 9,197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 32 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2025, which drew far more complaints than other Equinox years at the same age. The best years are 2021, 2017 and 2016.

22model years
9,197complaints
32recalls
2025worst years
2021, 2017best years

Complaints by model year

’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’2663869568537094784782685751548680399276410306318100185998223674
Owner complaints per model year, Chevrolet Equinox. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
2026747.6×1Collision AvoidanceAvoid
20252367.2×—ElectricalAvoid
2024821.3×1Fuel SystemAverage
202399typical3Fuel SystemAverage
2022185typical6Fuel SystemAverage
2021100−59%4Fuel SystemGood
2020318typical4BrakeAverage
2019306−26%4EngineAverage
2018410−18%5BrakeAverage
2017276−51%—EngineGood
2016399−34%1EngineAverage
20156801.2×2Window & WiperAverage
2014548−15%1EngineAverage
20137511.2×2EngineAverage
2012685typical3EngineAverage
20117821.2×3EngineAverage
20107841.2×3EngineAverage
200994−86%—AirbagGood
2008370−47%—AirbagGood
2007685typical4Fuel SystemAverage
2006695typical—AC & HeaterAverage
2005638−16%1EngineAverage

* Complaints compared with the median Equinox year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Chevrolet Equinox problems

Latest Chevrolet Equinox recalls

Equipment › Other › Owners/service/other manual

NHTSA recall 26V-114 · Feb 26, 2026 · 5,861 vehicles

General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible…

Remedy: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner's manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Control module › Software

NHTSA recall 24V-839 · Nov 7, 2024 · 77,824 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. Incorrect software in the transmission control module (TCM) may result in harsh shifting, reduced power, unintended deceleration, rear wheel lockup, or cause the vehicle to move in an unintended direction.

Remedy: Dealers will update the transmission control module software calibration, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2024.

Structure › Body › Door

NHTSA recall 23V-869 · Dec 21, 2023 · 265 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.

Remedy: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024.

Child seat › Vehicle latch anchor

NHTSA recall 23V-339 · May 11, 2023 · 668,187 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars.

Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump › Control/drive module

NHTSA recall 23V-013 · Jan 19, 2023 · 23,323 vehicles

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

All 32 Chevrolet Equinox recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Chevrolet Equinox should you avoid?

2025 — this year has the most complaints relative to other Equinox years at the same age, led by electrical system problems in the 2025.

What is the best year for the Chevrolet Equinox?

2021 has the fewest complaints compared with other Equinox years at the same age, followed by 2017 and 2016. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.

What are the most common Chevrolet Equinox problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the engine & cooling (3,178), windows, wipers & sunroof (1,360) and electrical system (1,226). Engine complaints peak in the 2013 model year.

How many recalls has the Chevrolet Equinox had?

32 recalls across 2005–2026. The model year with the most is 2022. See all Chevrolet Equinox recalls by year.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.