2010 Chevrolet Equinox: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 1117 complaints
1117
Total Complaints
80,000mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
24
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
48,000
25th Percentile
80,000
Median Mileage
110,000
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
270
Power Train
173
Visibility/Wiper
132
Electrical System
78
Air Bags
54
Unknown Or Other
52
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
49
Steering
43
Fuel/Propulsion System
32
Vehicle Speed Control
31
Severity Assessment
24
Crashes
12
Fires
30
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"WE PURCHASED A 2010 CHEVY EQUINOX AUG. 20, 2009 AND FAILED TO CHECK WHERE THE FUEL FILL DOOR WAS LOCATED. IT IS ON THE RIGHTHAND SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH IS THE WRONG SIDE. IT CREATES A SAFETY HAZARD WHEN GETTING FUEL. ( GETTING OUT INTO STATION TRAFFIC, WALKING BETWEEN CARS AND BEING A LONGER DI..."
"TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE LOWER BODY MOLDING DETACHED FROM THE FRONT WHEEL OPENING, AND THEN TO THE REAR WHEEL OPENING . HIS LEG WAS CUT AS A CONSEQUENCE BECAUSE THE CORNERS OF THE DOORS BECAME EXTREMELY SHARP. HE SENT THE MANUFACTURER PICTURES OF HIS INJURIES. HE WAS REF..."
"MY 2010 CHEVY EQUINOX LS STEERING WHEEL LOCKS UP WHILE DRIVING. THE ELECTRICAL ALSO SEEMS TO HAVE AN ISSUE WHERE THE RADIO WILL START FLASHING AND THE AIR BAG WARNING KEEPS COMING ON EVEN AFTER THEY HAVE STATED ALL OF THE ISSUES HAVE BEEN FIXED AND PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN THE ..."
Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.
When Were Complaints Filed?
Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.
When Does Each Component Fail?
Median mileage at complaint for top components.
Engine
270 complaints
25th: 59,971 mi
Median: 87,000 mi
75th: 112,329 mi
Power Train
173 complaints
25th: 60,000 mi
Median: 88,944 mi
75th: 106,000 mi
Visibility/Wiper
132 complaints
25th: 70,000 mi
Median: 100,000 mi
75th: 120,750 mi
Electrical System
78 complaints
25th: 15,869 mi
Median: 58,500 mi
75th: 93,875 mi
Air Bags
54 complaints
25th: 40,586 mi
Median: 66,000 mi
75th: 124,000 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
MI: 122
NY: 80
IL: 74
OH: 72
PA: 61
TX: 59
FL: 45
IN: 45
NC: 43
CA: 38
Who Files Complaints?
1.4%
Original Owners
98.6%
Second+ Owners
Chevrolet Equinox — Other Years
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Active Recalls (3)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Ignition
Campaign 16V502000 | 05/07/2016
If the key is removed without the transmission in PARK, the vehicle may rollaway as occupants are exiting, increasing the risk of injury.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary replace the key cylinder lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on October 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Buick 1-800-521-7300, and GMC 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall
Power Adjust
Campaign 14V447000 | 23/07/2014
If the driver's seat unexpectedly drops, the distraction and altered seat position may affect the drivers' control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the height adjuster shoulder bolts, free of charge. The manufacturer distributed interim letters to owners on September 11, 2014. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-8006
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
Campaign 09V489000 | 23/12/2009
DRIVING WITHOUT A FUNCTIONING DEFROST SYSTEM CAN DECREASE YOUR VISIBILITY UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COMPUTER MODULE IN THE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Extend Your Engine Life
Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.
- Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
- Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
- Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
- Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
- Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
- Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage
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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.
Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.
Data through: 2026-03-28