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Chevrolet Equinox recalls by year & common problems

NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for every Chevrolet Equinox model year from 2010 to 2025. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.

Compact SUV Model years 2010–2025 25 NHTSA recalls 6,634 owner complaints
25 NHTSA recalls
6,634 owner complaints
16 model years covered
267 citing a crash
62 citing a fire
242 citing an injury

Chevrolet Equinox recalls & complaints by model year

Every Equinox model year from 2010–2025. Pick yours to jump to its recall list.

Model year Recalls Complaints Details
2010 Chevrolet Equinox 3 784 2010 recalls ↓
2011 Chevrolet Equinox 3 782 2011 recalls ↓
2012 Chevrolet Equinox 3 685 2012 recalls ↓
2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2 751 2013 recalls ↓
2014 Chevrolet Equinox 1 548 2014 recalls ↓
2015 Chevrolet Equinox 2 680 2015 recalls ↓
2016 Chevrolet Equinox 1 399 2016 recalls ↓
2017 Chevrolet Equinox 0 276 No recalls
2018 Chevrolet Equinox 5 410 2018 recalls ↓
2019 Chevrolet Equinox 4 306 2019 recalls ↓
2020 Chevrolet Equinox 4 317 2020 recalls ↓
2021 Chevrolet Equinox 4 100 2021 recalls ↓
2022 Chevrolet Equinox 5 180 2022 recalls ↓
2023 Chevrolet Equinox 3 99 2023 recalls ↓
2024 Chevrolet Equinox 1 81 2024 recalls ↓
2025 Chevrolet Equinox 0 236 No recalls

A recall campaign that covers several model years is counted in each of them, so the yearly figures add up to 41 while NHTSA lists 25 separate campaigns.

Most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Equinox

The component categories Chevrolet owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across model years 2010–2025.

Recent recalls on the Chevrolet Equinox

The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file across every model year. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.

Every Chevrolet Equinox recall, year by year

Each NHTSA recall campaign listed for that model year, newest first. A recall applies to specific VINs, so enter yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included and still unrepaired.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (3)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION Jul 2016

    Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement…

    NHTSA campaign 16V502000 · also 2011–2013
  • SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › POWER ADJUST Jul 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

    NHTSA campaign 14V447000 · also 2011–2012
  • VISIBILITY › DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM Dec 2009

    THE SOFTWARE IN THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL CAN CAUSE THE HEATING, AIR CONDITIONING, DEFROST, AND RADIO CONTROLS, AS WELL AS THE PANEL ILLUMINATION TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.

    NHTSA campaign 09V489000

2011 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (3)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION Jul 2016

    Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement…

    NHTSA campaign 16V502000 · also 2010 and 2012–2013
  • SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › POWER ADJUST Jul 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

    NHTSA campaign 14V447000 · also 2010 and 2012
  • SEAT BELTS › FRONT › BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Dec 2010

    THE DRIVER AND /OR FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT BUCKLE ANCHOR MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE NEAR THE SEAT ATTACHMENT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

    NHTSA campaign 10V623000

2012 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (3)

  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION Jul 2016

    Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement…

    NHTSA campaign 16V502000 · also 2010–2011 and 2013
  • SEATS › FRONT ASSEMBLY › POWER ADJUST Jul 2014

    In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.

    NHTSA campaign 14V447000 · also 2010–2011
  • TIRES › PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Oct 2011

    THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE PRESSURE IN A TIRE IS 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE.

    NHTSA campaign 11V511000

2013 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (2)

  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Aug 2016

    In the affected vehicles, the ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear over time, possibly resulting in one or both of the windshield wipers becoming inoperative.

    NHTSA campaign 16V582000
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION Jul 2016

    Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement…

    NHTSA campaign 16V502000 · also 2010–2012

2014 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (1)

  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Mar 2022

    The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

    NHTSA campaign 22V165000 · also 2015

2015 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (2)

  • VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER › MOTOR Mar 2022

    The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

    NHTSA campaign 22V165000 · also 2014
  • AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW Oct 2015

    The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.

    NHTSA campaign 15V666000

2016 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (1)

  • EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS Jun 2016

    The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

    NHTSA campaign 16V449000

2018 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (5)

  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2020

    The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

    NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · also 2019–2020
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER Aug 2018

    The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

    NHTSA campaign 18V576000 · also 2019
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP May 2018

    The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.

    NHTSA campaign 18V358000
  • VISIBILITY Apr 2018

    The driver and front passenger door window glass may not be properly tempered. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

    NHTSA campaign 18V252000
  • POWER TRAIN › DRIVELINE › DRIVESHAFT Aug 2017

    The right front intermediate driveshaft may fracture and separate while driving.

    NHTSA campaign 17V516000

2019 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (4)

  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2020

    The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

    NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · also 2018 and 2020
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY Sep 2019

    The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.

    NHTSA campaign 19V667000 · also 2020
  • SEATS Mar 2019

    The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.

    NHTSA campaign 19V184000
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER Aug 2018

    The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

    NHTSA campaign 18V576000 · also 2018

2020 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (4)

  • CHILD SEAT › VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR May 2023

    The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars.

    NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · also 2021–2023
  • POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 2020

    The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

    NHTSA campaign 20V668000 · also 2018–2019
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER Oct 2019

    The rear brake calipers may have been produced with an incorrect lubricant, potentially causing the rubber seals to swell and the brakes to drag.

    NHTSA campaign 19V704000
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY Sep 2019

    The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.

    NHTSA campaign 19V667000 · also 2019

2021 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (4)

  • CHILD SEAT › VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR May 2023

    The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars.

    NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · also 2020 and 2022–2023
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP › CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE Jan 2023

    The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.

    NHTSA campaign 23V013000 · also 2022
  • TIRES Aug 2021

    The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.

    NHTSA campaign 21V612000 · also 2022
  • SEAT BELTS Dec 2020

    Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

    NHTSA campaign 20V811000

2022 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (5)

  • CHILD SEAT › VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR May 2023

    The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars.

    NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · also 2020–2021 and 2023
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › FUEL PUMP › CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE Jan 2023

    The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.

    NHTSA campaign 23V013000 · also 2021
  • SEATS Sep 2022

    The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

    NHTSA campaign 22V724000 · also 2023
  • SEATS May 2022

    The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.

    NHTSA campaign 22V359000
  • TIRES Aug 2021

    The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.

    NHTSA campaign 21V612000 · also 2021

2023 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (3)

  • CHILD SEAT › VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR May 2023

    The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars.

    NHTSA campaign 23V339000 · also 2020–2022
  • AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER Dec 2022

    The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.

    NHTSA campaign 22V929000
  • SEATS Sep 2022

    The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

    NHTSA campaign 22V724000 · also 2022

2024 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (1)

  • STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR Dec 2023

    The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.

    NHTSA campaign 23V869000

No recalls on file as of October 2026 for the 2017 and 2025 Chevrolet Equinox.

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Chevrolet Equinox recalls: frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 25 recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Equinox across model years 2010–2025 (16 model years covered here). The 2018 and 2022 model years have the most, with 5 each. A recall is an official safety action with a free remedy at a franchised dealer.

Which Chevrolet Equinox year has the most recalls?

The 2022 Chevrolet Equinox has the most NHTSA recalls (5), followed by 2018 (5) and 2021 (4). A campaign that covers several model years counts toward each of them.

Which Chevrolet Equinox years have no recalls?

As of October 2026, NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 and 2025 Chevrolet Equinox. Newer model years can still be recalled later, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Which Chevrolet Equinox year has the most complaints?

Owners have filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (784), followed by 2011 (782) and 2013 (751). Older and higher-volume model years collect more reports simply by being on the road longer.

What are the most common problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?

Across 6,634 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for model years 2010–2025, the most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Equinox are Engine (2,629), Visibility/Wiper (1,059), Power Train (877), Electrical System (722), Fuel/Propulsion System (602) and Service Brakes (462).

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases, model years 2010–2025, as of October 2026. A complaint is an unverified owner report; a recall is an official safety action with a free remedy. High complaint counts often reflect high sales volume.