2019 Chevrolet Equinox: Reliability Data
Source: NHTSA — 393 complaints
393
Total Complaints
8,753mi
Median Mileage
Engine
Top Issue
29
Crash Reports
When Do Complaints Happen?
Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.
1,571
25th Percentile
8,753
Median Mileage
32,800
75th Percentile
What Fails?
Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.
Engine
91
Service Brakes
58
Electrical System
41
Fuel/Propulsion System
39
Unknown Or Other
36
Power Train
31
Vehicle Speed Control
12
Air Bags
10
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
10
Steering
9
Severity Assessment
29
Crashes
9
Fires
8
Injuries
0
Deaths
Sample Complaint Reports
"THE ENGINE "AUTO STOP" FEATURE CAN HAVE ENOUGH DELAY TO ALLOW THE ACCELERATOR TO BE PRESSED AS THE ENGINE STARTS CAUSING IT TO LURCH FORWARD RATHER THAN ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY. IT ALSO CAN CAUSE A DELAY WHEN PULLING OUT INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO WAY TO TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY DEFEAT ..."
"THE ENGINE "AUTO STOP" FEATURE CAN HAVE ENOUGH OF A DELAY TO ALLOW THE ACCELERATOR TO BE PRESSED AS THE ENGINE STARTS CAUSING IT TO LURCH FORWARD RATHER THAN ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY. IT ALSO CAN CAUSE A DELAY WHEN PULLING OUT INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO WAY TO TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY DE..."
"THE AUTO STOP IS A HAZARD. WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC THE CAR DOESN'T GET TO SPEED QUICK ENOUGH."
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
91 complaints
25th: 732 mi
Median: 4,300 mi
75th: 21,180 mi
Service Brakes
58 complaints
25th: 3,000 mi
Median: 9,000 mi
75th: 18,500 mi
Electrical System
41 complaints
25th: 2,600 mi
Median: 9,650 mi
75th: 27,303 mi
Fuel/Propulsion System
39 complaints
25th: 1,475 mi
Median: 9,932 mi
75th: 18,879 mi
Unknown Or Other
36 complaints
25th: 370 mi
Median: 1,700 mi
75th: 6,750 mi
Where Are Complaints Coming From?
Top states by complaint count.
MI: 53
FL: 38
OH: 32
PA: 25
NY: 23
IL: 22
TX: 17
CA: 16
NJ: 15
NC: 14
Who Files Complaints?
1.5%
Original Owners
98.5%
Second+ Owners
Chevrolet Equinox — Other Years
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Active Recalls (4)
Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.
Automatic Transmission
Campaign 20V668000 | 29/10/2020
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet custom
Caliper
Campaign 18V576000 | 30/08/2018
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer servi
Tank Assembly
Campaign 19V667000 | 19/09/2019
A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.
Seats
Campaign 19V184000 | 07/03/2019
In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.
GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.
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