Chevrolet Equinox recalls & common problems
NHTSA safety recalls and owner-reported complaints for the Chevrolet Equinox across the 2010-2014, 2015-2019, 2020-2024 generations. Real, government-sourced figures — use them to gauge how common a problem actually is before you spend on parts.
Most-reported systems on the Chevrolet Equinox
The component categories Chevrolet owners file the most complaints about with NHTSA, summed across all generations covered.
- Engine 557
- Fuel/Propulsion System 135
- Visibility/Wiper 121
- Power Train 116
- Electrical System 105
- Unknown Or Other 103
Recalls & complaints by model year
Jump to the generation that matches your Equinox:
| Generation | Recalls | Complaints | Diagnose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-2014 Chevrolet Equinox | 3 | 682 | Codes & recalls → |
| 2015-2019 Chevrolet Equinox | 0 | 270 | Codes & recalls → |
| 2020-2024 Chevrolet Equinox | 5 | 148 | Codes & recalls → |
Recent recalls on the Chevrolet Equinox
The most recent NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your specific vehicle is affected and unrepaired.
- CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR May 2023
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. 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. As such…
NHTSA campaign 23V339000 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE Jan 2023
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.…
NHTSA campaign 23V013000 - SEATS Sep 2022
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.…
NHTSA campaign 22V724000 - SEATS May 2022
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Malibu, 2022 Chevrolet Equinox, Blazer and Cadillac XT4 vehicles. The driver's seat cushion frame may have an improper weld in the power tilt-adjustment mechanism.…
NHTSA campaign 22V359000 - TIRES Aug 2021
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.…
NHTSA campaign 21V612000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Jul 2016
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 without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-20…
NHTSA campaign 16V502000
More on the Chevrolet Equinox
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public recalls and complaints databases. 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.