NHTSA Data Explorer

Chevrolet Equinox

Data refreshed September 6, 2026

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Complaints

9,086

Active records

Recalls

31

Active records

TSBs

4,101

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

5

Injuries

335

Crashes

361

Fires

93

Top reported issues — Chevrolet Equinox

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Operating state

2,785

Condition issue

2,249

Reporting mechanism

2,215

Fluid issue

1,982

Engine behavior

1,723

Performance issue

1,167

Noise

968

Wiper/washer behavior

882

Safety restraint issue

806

Driver assistance issue

760

HVAC behavior

703

Braking behavior

670

Vibration/harshness

539

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

495

Thermal issue

444

Starting behavior

423

Smell

392

Steering behavior

350

Safety restraint behavior

278

Infotainment behavior

254

Electrical issue

244

Access/entry issue

241

Powering on/off behavior

220

Lighting behavior

144

Ride/handling behavior

87

Recent change

77

Communication/network issue

52

Electrified system issue

9

Charging behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Sep 3, 2026


On 3 occasions, the last happening today (XXX) traveling north on XXX toward [XXX] at approximately 14:05, the vehicle has stopped abruptly and hard, and will then release. Today, it took it longer to release. When it occurred this time, it braked just as hard but longer, so I had to cross two lanes so the cars behind me would not hit me. The cars swerved around me and the car eventually let go and I was able to accelerate from that dangerous position on the side of the highway. The first time…

2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Sep 3, 2026


my 2026 equinox is having an issue with the blind spot warning on my driver side mirror will either say on or flash. this is regardless of driving, or being parking. i have washed my car, checked my sensor, and i am still having issues. the dealership does not see any issue with the car, however, while driving at night, this is such a distraction because i'm constantly checking my mirror to make sure there's nobody there. there was one day, i had open my trunk from my keyfob, in the house,…

2013 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Sep 2, 2026


We changed the external fuel pump, we changed the oil cap to the vented oil cap, We changed the oil 2x within 2 days, once trying to get it by until we could get the new fuel pump on,and once directly after and still had issues. Losing power and getting stranded while trying to cross a busy highway is terrifying, 100% —it is an extreme, life-threatening safety risk.I returned the vehicle and took a heavy financial loss, The fact that this dangerous car is back with a seller means someone else…

2025 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Sep 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH or below and coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended, and the brake pedal was pumped several times until the vehicle responded. The contact stated that the failure mostly occurred while driving on wet, gravel, and snowy roadways. The contact stated that on one occasion the vehicle drove through an intersection. The vehicle was taken to a…

2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Sep 2, 2026


Back wiper stopped working while it was on. Wiper arm is stuck straight up on back window. Back wiper motor got extremely hot still trying to work with the car ON or OFF. Would make a clicking sound every 30secounds 24/7 and would drain the battery dead. No power.

2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Sep 1, 2026


1 injured
Crash

On XXX, at approximately 5pm EST, my wife stopped our 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV after backing out of the garage and put the vehicle in park. After exiting the driver's seat, she was outside the open driver's door, had both feet on the ground and cleared the door enough that she was preparing to close it, when the vehicle began moving with no one in the driver's seat. The vehicle traveled down our inclined driveway, continued onto neighboring property, and continued through grass. A [XXX]…

2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Sep 1, 2026


Under light-moderate acceleration, a feeling of the transmission slipping is felt. From my understanding, this is a known issue with the newest generation of Equinox & Terrain. I previously owned a 2025 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD and it had the exact same issue. My local GM Dealership replaced the CV Axle and Axle and the issue was corrected temporarily, but soon after the issue returned. I then recently purchased a brand new 2026 Chevrolet Equinox LT AWD and the issue started with mine around…

2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Sep 1, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

2018 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Sep 1, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service restraint error message was displayed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a front passenger's seat air bag sensor failure. The contact was informed that the front passenger's seat air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that…

2022 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Filed Aug 31, 2026


While driving, the car began stalling, and the info window said to shift to neutral and restart the vehicle. Attempted this, and the car just stopped in the middle of the street, unable to move it to the side. The info window started saying no fuel and I was unable to restart the car to move it off the street. Had to call my local mechanic since there is no Chevy dealership in my area. The car was towed to the shop, and diagnosed with the Fuel pump power control module failure. The part…

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Updated September 6, 2026. Refreshed nightly.