Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
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 contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, he began to smell an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after arriving to his destination, he saw fuel leaking from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the fuel module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that at vehicle start-up, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would appear to lose nearly half a tank of gasoline approximately 1 to 2 hours after fill-up. The contact also stated that a friend who was also an independent mechanic had checked underneath the vehicle and discovered a small amount of gasoline that had spilled out of the fuel pump. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V459000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,266.
Keys constantly stuck in the ignition. The air bag always turns on and off. Now, there's gas leaking somewhere and you can smell it well after the cars off. I think it may be the fuel pump, which is very pricey. All these were recalled in the past but none of them included my car.
I purchased a 2007 Chevy Equinox from a private party back in January but due to a mix-up with the title and the previous owner I could not title the car and start driving it until March. I've noticed lately a strong smell of gas and a very loud clunking noise from the driver side front wheel. I took it to a local shop in my town and was told I had a gas leak at the top of the tank and that the sway bar linkage needed to be replaced . In doing my research I found that there was a recall for the fuel leak on the 2007 equinoxes and that many people have had problems with the sway bar linkage going bad and the service stable track light constantly staying on. I also have the problem stating all wheel drive off flashing on my screen. …
When I have a passenger in the seat the airbag never comes on and the airbag light stays on and tells me it needs service. Also all my gauges are all out of wack not sure if it is a recall or not once I hit 100,000 miles all these things came about. Also there was a recall on the fuel system and at the time I did not have a problem as of yet, on 9/29/15 I then smelled the gas and called mk smith Chevrolet to see if there were any recalls on this and they told me no, so I did take it somewhere else to be fixed due to it being cheaper for me and got it fixed and paid $633.60. I have document for that. Now my key in the ignition does not come out and I hear a clicking noise by the ignition I'm not sure if that as well is a recall on the Equinox 2007. Please let me know if any of these problems are recalls on my vehicle. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact noticed an abnormal odor of fuel emerging from the vehicle. Additionally, fuel was seen leaking from the vehicle onto the ground, and the check engine, stability track, and brake indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (whitney's Chevrolet, 123 pioneer ave w, montesano, wa 98563, [phone]) where it was diagnosed that there was a hairline crack in the fuel tank and a crack on the fuel module. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: [redacted]. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 114,000. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving either on city or freeway the car started shaking, jerking, and vibrating really badly when applied pressure to the accelerator pedal, the vehicle would not gain speed, instead it would slow down and it felt like gas was not going trough. The check engine light came on. Sometimes the key will not come out of the ignition and I have to turn the car back on then turn the wheel, but sometimes it takes more than this to get the key out from the ignition switch. I had vehicle towed to a Chevrolet dealership and they could not find anything wrong or could duplicate problem. When I picked up the car I had drive it 15 miles and the car started doing the same thing.
I bought a used 2007equinox last year (May 2015) I kept smelling gas and it was getting worse, didn't know about the recall, took it to my mechanic which cost me $965.00 to replace. If this vehicle went through the recall and a fuel pump was replaced, should it have been leaking again after 4 years. It would hesitate on starting and driving and parking the gas fumes were so bad, I knew I had a leak somewhere, it was leaking in motion and when stationary, when I would park it and walk about the park, the gas fumes were the worst there, still could smell the gas in my car and outside by the drivers side and passenger side doors.
I got this car from frederi k auto center in March. Ever since then I had problems. I told them I let them. Knkw about them and they always said nothing was wrong with it. The one time they were supoose to fix something they had the car for two days and rhey put tape all over the hoses ro stop the leaks. They also failed the md inspection considering my wires are melted together and my ignition doesnt work right which wouldnt have pass. Then they repo it when I wqsnt late on my payemnt because I said I want it fixed sinxe it was sols that way or I will file a compalint. Everything qas illegal thatbthey did.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the fuel tank. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was experiencing the failure in NHTSA campaign id number: 12V459000 (fuel system, gasoline), however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California,…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012.
Fuel System complaints in other Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA has 244 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 36% of the model year's 685 complaints. The component named most often is delivery › fuel pump (25 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 12V-459 (fuel pump, Sep 19, 2012). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 81,000 miles, and 4% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 2 fires and 2 injuries to fuel & propulsion system 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.