2026 Chevrolet Equinox

72 federal complaints (131 component records) · 1 recall campaigns on file · 168 service bulletins · 3 Canadian recalls
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Engine
1.5L 4-cyl
Fuel
Regular
Drive
AWD
EPA economy
25 city / 29 hwy
Federal complaints
72
Recall campaigns
1
Specifications show one example EPA configuration for this model year; other engines, drivetrains, and trims exist and the records below cover all of them.
How to read this file. Complaint records are unverified owner submissions to the federal safety agency. Counts are raw, not adjusted for sales volume or vehicle age. Recall campaigns apply to the model; only a VIN check shows whether this car is affected or repaired. Parts shown are named by an editorial note or listed as a search directory; none is a diagnosis. Full methodology.

Fault profile

Complaint-component records on this vehicle, grouped by family. A complaint naming two systems counts once in each.

Driver assistance
35
Brakes
19
Power train
16
Other
12
Electrical system
12
Glass & wipers
9
Engine & cooling
7
Fuel system
5
Complaints are owner-reported and not verified by the agency.

When it fails

The timing of this vehicle's reported failures, from the complaint file itself. A cluster tells you what to expect and when; it is shaped by reporting behavior as well as by the vehicle.

Vehicle age when the failure occurred

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Years between the model year and the owner's reported failure date. Based on 72 of 72 complaints with a usable failure date.

Known issues

The component families with the most complaint records against this vehicle. Counts, crash and fire figures belong to the whole family, not to any single named issue. Parts listed are related system parts, not a diagnosis.

Driver assistance

35 complaint records4 crash reports
"Sign recognition in advanced cruise control fails to slow prior to slower speed limit signs. Fails to decelerate in accordance with traffic regulations...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse driver assistance parts in the directory →

Brakes

19 complaint records1 fire report3 crash reports
"Walked out of the car into the gas station came back out the brake pedal was locked up literally didn’t even wiggle at all couldn’t start the car I tapped it a couple times and then it made a horrible snap/pop sound and works fine for now..."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse brakes parts in the directory →

Power train

16 complaint records1 crash report
"Possible O2 sensor. Engine misfired, bucking under acceleration, engine light flashing and auto hold system shutdown. Upon pulling out into traffic, I hit the gas and this happened, which was a risk to me and other drivers as I could not accelerate properly...."- one owner's federal complaint about this system; it may not describe the issue named above
Parts
No specific part is named for this issue. Browse power train parts in the directory →

Recall campaigns

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. Each campaign number links to the federal record.

CampaignComponentSummaryRemedy
26V114000EquipmentGeneral 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,...Normally free

Transport Canada recalls

Recalls issued under Canadian law for this model year, from Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database. Matched by model name, so a Canadian-market variant may appear here that was sold under another name in the US. Units are Canadian vehicles affected.

RecallSystemUnits (CA)Summary
2026086
2026-02-26
Other1,255Issue: On certain vehicles, the owner's manual may be missing. As a result, the vehicles may not meet certain requirements of Canadian regulations.
2025697
2025-12-18
Other20,824Issue: On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the pedestrian warning system not to work properly. Canadian regulations require electric vehicles to make sounds at certain levels when operating at low speeds.
2025564
2025-10-16
Tires8,345Issue: On certain vehicles, one or more of the tires may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the tread could separate, and the tire(s) could fail.

Service bulletins and warranty extensions

Manufacturer communications to dealers on file with the federal agency: repair instructions, service campaigns, and warranty extensions. A warranty extension means the manufacturer may pay for a repair the recall table does not cover.

BulletinTypeComponentSummary
PIT6368E
Sep 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
PIC6540K
Sep 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIT6457C
Sep 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
PIT5698F
Sep 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
PIC6629F
Sep 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
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BulletinTypeComponentSummary
PIP4902W
Sep 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PIT6542A
Sep 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information addresses a clunk noise in the front suspension traced to the control arm bushings.
PIT6544
Sep 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that GM is aware of the issue and the vehicle can still be driven. When a repair is available, this PI will be updated.
PIT6542
Aug 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information addresses a clunk noise in the front suspension traced to the control arm bushings.
PIT6541
Aug 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to the technicians a diagnostic tip if a technician loses communication with the image processor #2 and how to restore communication
PIT6503E
Aug 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation.
PIT6503D
Aug 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation.
PIC6551C
Aug 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
PIT6537
Aug 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information describes steps needed to resolve a rattle or vibration from the door panel.
PIP6128
Aug 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the potential for shudder and all cylinder misfire concerns on RPO LSD
PIT6368D
Aug 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
PIT6512A
Aug 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement.
19.00
Aug 2026
SOFTWARE UPDATEUnknown Or Other• Smoother vehicle startups in cold temperatures
PIT6517C
Jul 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis PI advise dealers If U3000 is present, follow the correct service doc by Symptom Byte before contacting PQC; if not present, verify the camera is clean, then contact PQC if no issue is found.
PIT5099J
Jul 2026
Unknown Or OtherPI to help diagnose A/C concern
662.20
Jun 2026
SOFTWARE UPDATEUnknown Or Other• Improvements to the performance of driver assistance features • Fixes to help ensure accurate driver display messages and alerts
PIT5966F
Jun 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.
PIT6503B
Jun 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation.
N25-252332
Jun 2026
SOFTWARE UPDATEUnknown Or Other• Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features such as OnStar, Wi-Fi, Navigation, and Super Cruise.
PIP6121
Jun 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis PI communicates a possible speedometer and/or odometer error due to an error in the parts catalog
PIP6033B
Jun 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to technicians to remove the pulley assembly and inspect the drive chain and pulley surfaces.
PIP6031E
Jun 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis PI addresses leaks from the case half and provides repair direction to dealer technicians
PIP6032C
Jun 2026
Unknown Or OtherPIP6032B provides diagnostic direction for dealers when encountering transmission leaks
PIT6503A
Jun 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation.
N262547330
May 2026
SERVICE CAMPAIGNUnknown Or OtherCertain vehicles may have a condition in which the Telematic Control Module may enter an unrecoverable state. Dealers are to reprogram the Telematic Control Module.
PIT6519
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians and customers that the voice command will be inoperative when trying to open applications. Engineering is investigating and this PI will be converted to a bulletin when a repair is available.
PIT6215C
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealership technicians that if they encounter a customer vehicle with this concern, to perform the steps listed and should be able to reprogram the module and correct this.
PIP5927E
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the possibility of reduced power with dtc P0237 and/or p0299 due to damaged Charge Air Inlet Pipe connection at Turbocharger.
PIP6071C
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information communicates a intermittent misfire, surge, hesitation, chuggle with a potential MIL concerning a potential skewed position 1 oxygen sensor. 2026 model year being added with break point.
PIT6393L
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information is to inform customers to follow diagnostics if resetting, disconnecting the module did not correct it.
PIC6540J
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIC6551B
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
PIC6423A
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherPi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue
PIC6540H
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIT6512
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement.
N262547330-01
May 2026
SERVICE CAMPAIGNUnknown Or OtherCertain vehicles may have a condition in which the Telematic Control Module may enter an unrecoverable state. Dealers are to reprogram the Telematic Control Module.
PIC6629E
May 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
661.30
May 2026
SOFTWARE UPDATEUnknown Or Other• Improvements to the availability of driver assistance features.
PIC6540G
Apr 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
PIT6393K
Apr 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information is to inform customers to follow diagnostics if resetting, disconnecting the module did not correct it.
PIC6629D
Apr 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
N262547330
Apr 2026
SERVICE CAMPAIGNUnknown Or OtherCertain vehicles, may have a condition in which the Telematic Control Module may enter an unrecoverable state. Dealers are to reprogram the Telematic Control Module.
PIT6503
Apr 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering investigation.
661.20
Apr 2026
SOFTWARE UPDATEUnknown Or Other• This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. Be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates. • Improves traction and stability control when accelerating or on uneven terrain.
PIP6109
Apr 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the possibility of MIL with DTC set of U060F, U1346, and/or P0102.
PIT5812G
Apr 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information announces the end of an engineering investigation into a brake pad noise.
PIT3271Q
Apr 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
PIP6106
Mar 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the potential for coolant leak areas on LSD engines.
PIT6368C
Mar 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
PIT6413A
Mar 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information is for technicians that will have this message after USB updating the radio. The repair should not involve replacing a module as pressing the reset button will correct this issue.
PIP4902V
Mar 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PIP6104
Mar 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.
18.50
Mar 2026
SOFTWARE UPDATEUnknown Or OtherGreat News! Your vehicle keeps getting better. This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. Be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates.
PIT6393J
Mar 2026
Unknown Or OtherThis Preliminary Information is to inform customers to follow diagnostics if resetting, disconnecting the module did not correct it.
661.10
Mar 2026
SOFTWARE UPDATEUnknown Or Other• Improvements to the performance of vehicle software updates. • Fixes to help prevent loss of functionality for connectivity features, including maps and Wi-Fi. • Fixes to help prevent erroneous emergency calls from vehicle. • Fixes for deleting digital keys.

Showing 60 of 168 distinct bulletins on file for this vehicle.

Before you buy this vehicle

A test-drive checklist generated from this vehicle's own complaint and recall record.

  1. Try the camera, sensors, and any driver-assist features in a parking lot.A blank or frozen backup camera image and phantom sensor alerts are this vehicle's driver-assistance complaints.
  2. Brake hard once from speed on an empty road.A pull to one side, a pulsing pedal, a pedal that sinks at a stop, or an ABS light that stays lit are the brake complaints on this vehicle presenting themselves.
  3. Drive it from a dead stop, twice, on a hill if you can.Shudder, hesitation, or a lurch under light throttle is how this vehicle's largest complaint cluster shows itself. Then ask for the transmission service history in writing; repeat repairs are a pattern, not a fluke.
  4. Run the VIN against open recalls before you negotiate.This vehicle has 1 recall campaign on file. An open recall needs VIN-specific confirmation. Many are quick, no-charge fixes and worth negotiating over; an unresolved do-not-drive advisory, or a remedy the manufacturer has not yet made available, should stop the purchase until it is resolved.
  5. Ask for the service history in writing, then read it against this page.The complaint families above are where owners of this vehicle report trouble. Repairs in exactly those systems are evidence the car had the problem; no such repairs could mean it never developed it, or that it was never fixed. The test-drive items above are how you tell those apart.

Parts search directory

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