Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Chevrolet Equinox, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2011 Chevrolet Equinox - 607 complaints in its first 8 years (782 to date)
- 2013 Chevrolet Equinox - 605 complaints in its first 8 years (751 to date)
- 2015 Chevrolet Equinox - 593 complaints in its first 8 years (680 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2009 Chevrolet Equinox - 66 complaints in its first 8 years (94 to date)
- 2017 Chevrolet Equinox - 250 complaints in its first 8 years (276 to date)
- 2008 Chevrolet Equinox - 284 complaints in its first 8 years (370 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox | 72 | 72 | 1 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Equinox | 232 | 232 | 0 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Equinox | 79 | 79 | 1 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Equinox | 96 | 96 | 3 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Equinox | 181 | 181 | 6 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox | 97 | 97 | 4 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | 311 | 311 | 4 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox | 304 | 304 | 4 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Equinox | 409 | 409 | 5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Equinox | 276 | 250 | 0 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox | 398 | 338 | 1 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Equinox | 680 | 593 | 2 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Equinox | 548 | 449 | 1 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | 751 | 605 | 2 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | 685 | 541 | 3 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Equinox | 782 | 607 | 3 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 784 | 558 | 3 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 94 | 66 | 0 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Equinox | 370 | 284 | 0 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Equinox | 685 | 524 | 4 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Equinox | 695 | 536 | 0 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Equinox | 638 | 423 | 1 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V114000 | 2026 | Equipment | 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,... |
| 24V839000 | 2022 | Power Train | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana vehicles. |
| 23V869000 | 2024 | Structure | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 23V339000 | 2020-2023 | Child Seat | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 23V013000 | 2021-2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 22V929000 | 2023 | Air Bags | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. |
| 22V724000 | 2022-2023 | Seats | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 22V359000 | 2022 | Seats | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. |
| 22V165000 | 2014-2015 | Visibility | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 21V612000 | 2021-2022 | Tires | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. |
| 20V811000 | 2021 | Seat Belts | General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and... |
| 20V668000 | 2018-2020 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu,... |
| 19V704000 | 2020 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the... |
| 19V667000 | 2019-2020 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. |
| 19V184000 | 2019 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket. |
| 18V576000 | 2018-2019 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles,... |
| 18V358000 | 2018 | Fuel System, Gasoline | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse,... |
| 18V252000 | 2018 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles. The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. |
| 17V516000 | 2018 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles and 2017-2018 GMC Acadia vehicles. |
| 16V582000 | 2013 | Visibility | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 16V502000 | 2010-2013 | Power Train | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed... |
| 16V449000 | 2016 | Tires | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. |
| 15V666000 | 2015 | Air Bags | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. |
| 14V447000 | 2010-2012 | Seats | General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC... |
| 12V459000 | 2007 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 11V511000 | 2012 | Tires | GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO... |
| 10V623000 | 2011 | Seat Belts | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 CADILLAC SRX, CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES. |
| 09V489000 | 2010 | Visibility | GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD... |
| 07V520000 | 2007 | Air Bags | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL ROOF RAIL AIRBAGS OR OPTIONAL SUNROOF FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |
| 07V344000 | 2007 | Air Bags | CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. |