"How reliable is the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?"

"Based on 103 NHTSA complaints, the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox has a median complaint mileage of 10002 miles. The most common issue is Fuel/Propulsion System."

"What are common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox is Fuel/Propulsion System, accounting for a significant portion of the 103 total complaints filed."

2023 Chevrolet Equinox: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 103 complaints

103

Total Complaints

10,002mi

Median Mileage

Fuel/Propulsion System

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

5,240 25th Percentile

10,002 Median Mileage

37,250 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Fuel/Propulsion System

Unknown Or Other

Service Brakes

Electrical System

Engine

Steering

Power Train

Fuel System, Gasoline

Automatic Emergency Braking

Warnings

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"I went to the gas station to fill the car with gas. I pulled along the pumps and put on the brakes but they failed and I applied again failed again so I put into netural and ran into a pole. I called GM and they checked the brakes could not find any problem. I ask if they checked the computer but th..."

"Getting vibration and loud noise at 35 to 40 mph since taking delivery. Have contacted dealership and they are waiting for GM to respond. I have seen similar complaints about drive line and drive axle complaints for earlier model year Chevrolet equinox."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

FL: 15 MI: 8 OH: 8 AZ: 7 PA: 7 MA: 6 MO: 5 TX: 5 CO: 5 NY: 4

Chevrolet Equinox — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
2005	950	64,000	Electrical System	91
2006	950	73,499	Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System	26
2007	947	74,255	Fuel/Propulsion System	15
2008	535	73,000	Air Bags	21
2009	148	76,001	Air Bags	6
2010	1117	80,000	Engine	24
2011	1133	80,000	Engine	52
2012	941	79,000	Engine	22
2013	978	80,000	Engine	27
2014	690	77,461	Engine	32
2015	838	73,000	Visibility/Wiper	37
2016	484	64,500	Engine	20
2017	361	65,775	Engine	29
2018	545	20,074	Service Brakes	32
2019	393	8,753	Engine	29
2020	425	9,500	Service Brakes	35
2021	107	55,000	Unknown Or Other	6
2022	194	24,000	Fuel/Propulsion System	21
2024	81	16,989	Electrical System	5
2025	259	8,000	Electrical System	14
2026	46	150	Power Train	1

Active Recalls (3)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Seats

Campaign 22V724000 | 29/09/2022

A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this rec

Front Passenger

Campaign 22V929000 | 15/12/2022

In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.

Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. 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 N222388911.

Vehicle Latch Anchor

Campaign 23V339000 | 11/05/2023

The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevr

Protect Your Fuel System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Use the octane rating specified in your owner's manual
Don't let the tank run below 1/4 full — the fuel pump uses fuel for cooling
Replace the fuel filter at manufacturer intervals
If the car sits for weeks, use a fuel stabilizer
Address hesitation or rough idle early — fuel injector issues worsen quickly

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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