Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (accelerator pedal, throttle, sudden acceleration, cruise control).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Chevrolet Equinox owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The ECM in my vehicle appears to have an intermittent failure that can cause it to send the vehicle into WOT at any time at random. I was stopped at a traffic signal. It turned green, I let off the brake and my vehicle learched forward for a second, and then, all of a sudden launched into and hit the vehicle in front of me. I tried to push down the brakes, but they were too stiff, and, no, my foot did not even get a chance to press the gas yet. There was only minor damage to my vehicle, however, the situation was extremely scary. I have since changed out the ECM and have had no issues since. I have seen this issue once before on a similar vehicle, except, what happened with that is the vehicle was in a garage, and the ECM had failed nearly completely and stuck the vehicle in WOT. In my case, I was still able to drive the vehicle home, so the issue appeared to me intermittent. …
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=10&v=gdjl1_rofhe please watch the youtube link above to clearly see what happened. I was driving on a road with a 40 MPH speed limit. Fortunately nobody was in front of me for quite a while because this very easily could have resulted in a very dangerous accident. I was behind a car going under the speed limit so I changed lanes and saw that a car now behind me in the lane I had moved into was driving fast so I floored my accelerator to match speed and avoid cutting them off. At the point when I backed off the gas I noticed the pedal was stuck floored and I was accelerating alarmingly fast. Only by pumping the breaks repeatedly and kicking the gas pedal did I knock it loose. The incident probably lasted 2-5 seconds and I probably reached 50-55 MPH. It was very fortunate that nobody was ahead of me for a good ways but it was really terrifying. …
2997 Chevy Equinox - the car was in motion around 60mph, while driving the brakes activate by themselves and the ABS, stability track lights come on. The vehicle stalled in the interstate several times. The car would not move when I accelerate. It seems at if all the brakes are active and not allowing the car to move. After almost getting clipped by a semi I had to think fast. I read the manual and found the ABS fuses. In order to move the car I have to remove the ABS motor fuse and the ABS system fuse. This bypasses the system and the car is able to move. I have taken to a mechanic and they replaced dealer parts ABS module and ABS modulator "motor". I paid $1800 for the repair. Car has same issue as I drove a way from shop. When it stalled after repair I removed the fuses again and drove it back to the shop for repair again. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 10 MPH and accelerating, there was an abnormal gushing water noise exerting from the dashboard area. The check engine and service traction control indicators illuminated for approximately 30 seconds and then dimmed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (don ringler Chevrolet, 777 s general bruce temple, tx 70502) where it was diagnosed that the thermostat and coolant needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (Dodge country, 1902 e central expy, killen, tx 76541) where it was diagnosed that the heater core, coolant sensor, and b pass hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred a second time. The contact called the manufacturer and was referred to NHTSA and the dealer for service. …
Approaching driveway and suddenly the speedometer showed I was doing 90 MPH and I knew this was incorrect as I was slowing down to make a turn off of a highway. Now the speedometer May work correctly for a few miles and then it shows that I am driving a speed above what is allowed or what I know is untrue. Took to a mechanic and he says the speedometer motor needs to be replaced. For past 3 years the check tire sensor monitor comes on when making a long distance trip. For past 2 years the passenger airbag light comes on whenever anyone sits on passenger side. Mechanic says cluster panel needs to be replaced. This vehicle will be traded for something else as I feel unsafe in it now.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle's speedometer failed. The contact took the vehicle to two certified mechanics who stated that the speedometer motor needed to be replaced; however, the exact failure was not able to be properly identified. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000. Updated 12/01/16
The speedomenter quits working it will work off and on at will ,I have had it in the shop 3 times when it quits working the stability control light starts flashing saying it needs service , I am afraid it will quit working all together.
I had 2 Chevy Equinox 2007 model, loaded. First vehicle repurchased due to multiple episodes of stabilitrak failure, turn signals quit working, radio problems, passenger system airbag not working, and finally failure of main airbag system. Given exact twin of first car, as thought that car was just a lemon. 2nd Equinox had 2 episodes of stabilitrak failure, and a new steering column placed, and then had total system failure of the steering, brakes, gas, stabilitrak, and airbag system while driving the vehicle. I had absolutely no control over any of these systems! You could turn my steering wheel 360 degrees, and the wheels never moved, the brakes didn't work, the gas didn't work, and all alarms were going off that the systems, including the airbags were not working. …
On 1/28/13 I replaced the throttle body at GM certified dealer. Truck was diagnosed with code p2135 for failed throttle body and connector. While driving my 2007 Chevy Equinox it displayed service traction control, service stabiltrak, engine power reducing and check engine light. On 7/5/13 I returned my truck back to the dealer. They diagnosed the truck again and replaced the part a second time. Now on 8/19/13 the truck was back at the dealer for third time and same issue. Dealer diagnosed my truck and could not find anything wrong at the time after I complained of same issue displayed on vehicle. 9/11/13 the service traction control/stabiltrak with check engine came on again. I took the truck back to the dealer and showed them video of the problem happening. This time they said they would diagnosed it and get to the bottom of my complaint. …
Tl contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the front passenger side hub bearings were defective. The vehicle was repaired. Approximately two months later, she noticed that the ABS indicator was illuminating on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and they stated that the box for the all-wheel drive was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired again. Recently, while driving approximately 3-4 MPH, the contact heard a popping noise while making a right turn. The vehicle also began to vibrate. When she applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed and began vibrating uncontrollably. …
Acceleration complaints in other Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
How common are acceleration problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the speed control & acceleration of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 3% of the model year's 685 complaints. The component named most often is cruise control (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox acceleration problems?
No. NHTSA lists no speed control & acceleration recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Equinox acceleration problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 62,000 miles, and 27% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to speed control & acceleration problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.