Owners have filed 4,850 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Equinox from 2012 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the engine and cooling, the lights, wipers and visibility and the fuel system. The years with the most complaints are 2013, 2012 and 2015.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Equinox | Worse than most years | 685 | 3 |
| 2013 Equinox | Among the worst years | 751 | 2 |
| 2014 Equinox | Worse than most years | 549 | 1 |
| 2015 Equinox | Worse than most years | 680 | 2 |
| 2016 Equinox | About average | 400 | 1 |
| 2017 Equinox | One of the better years | 276 | 0 |
| 2018 Equinox | About average | 410 | 5 |
| 2019 Equinox | About average | 310 | 4 |
| 2020 Equinox | About average | 318 | 4 |
| 2021 Equinox | One of the better years | 100 | 4 |
| 2022 Equinox | Too new to judge | 188 | 5 |
| 2023 Equinox | Too new to judge | 99 | 3 |
| 2024 Equinox | Too new to judge | 84 | 1 |
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Chevrolet Equinox questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Equinox years?
Compared with its other years, the Equinox years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2013. The most reported problem area across all years is the engine and cooling.
What are the best Chevrolet Equinox years?
The Equinox years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2017 and 2021. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Chevrolet Equinox problems?
Across 2012 to 2024, owners report problems with the engine and cooling, the lights, wipers and visibility and the fuel system most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 35 recalls across the 2012 to 2024 Equinox, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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