2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    engine oil consumption

    7 stranded, 56 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    64
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=18, median 90,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT'S SON OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE OIL WARNING GAUGE DECREASED TO ONE PERCENT, THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE DEALER (HUFFINES CHEVROLET PLANO, [REDACTED ADDRESS], PLANO, TX), B…"~2,968 mi, complaint #1464438
    • "I WAS ON THE EXPRESSWAY AND WAS GOING AROUND A CURVE AND NOTICED THAT MY POWER DECREASED AND FELT LIKE MY CAR WAS NOT MOVING AS FAST. I LOOKED AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON MY DASH WAS ON AND IT SAID ENGINE POWER REDUCED, AND THE 2ND SCREEN SAID TO CHECK STABI…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1728661
    • "I LIVE IN A STATE THAT HAS COLD WEATHER, DIPPING WELL BELOW FREEZING. I WENT TO GET AN OIL CHANGE WHEN MY CAR PROMPTED ME, AND MUCH TO MY SURPRISE THE MECHANICS FOUND A SEVERE OIL LEAK. I WAS TOLD NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ANY LONGER AND TO HAVE IT TOWED IMMEDI…"~89,498 mi, complaint #1726160
    • "PURCHASED OCTOBER 2019 ONE DAY I WENT TO THE STORE AND ON THE RETURN HOME IT STARTED TO RATTLE LIKE IT WAS OUT OF OIL UPON INSPECTION OIL WAS LEAKING PROFUSLY BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION WHEN I SEARCHED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR MAIN OIL SEAL GE…"~105,000 mi, complaint #1651506
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced oil consumption failures. While examine the vehicle he contact discover very little oil was present although oil was recently added to the engine. The oil light warning light…"~130,000 mi, complaint #2205267
  2. #2

    engine internal

    13 stranded, 48 unsafe

    61
    incidents
    Typical range: 67,500–118,500 mi

    Median 81,000 mi, based on 33 reports (67% had no usable mileage)

    • "I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY TO AN APPOINTMENT AND MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ENGINE STARTED TO REDUCE SPEED I WAS ABLE TO GET TO A DESTINATION AND PULL OFF AND THEN IT STATED LOW OIL PRESSURE TURN OFF ENGINE. I HAD IT TOWED TO A MECHANIC AND THEY SAID AL…"~27,268 mi, complaint #1727516
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOSS MOTIVE POWER WITH OIL LEAKING FROM THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALER SHELTON BUICK GMC, INC ([REDACTED ADDRESS], ROCHESTER HILLS, MI 48…"~66,000 mi, complaint #1726077
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at various speeds, she heard abnormal knocking sounds coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer wh…"~81,000 mi, complaint #1844269
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to hesitate and shake, prompting the contact to tow the vehicle to be diagnosed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent m…"~89,000 mi, complaint #1959044
    • "The contact's mother owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. Upon inspection, the contact noticed there was no oil on the dipstick. The positive crankcase ventilation val…"~150,000 mi, complaint #1862106
  3. #3

    airbag system

    19 unsafe

    19
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=16, median 84,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE IT BROADSIDED ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A HARD CRASH. THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED. FRAME RAILS WERE BENT AND THE MOTOR MOVED. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. INSURANCE TOTALED THE VEHICLE."~1,500 mi, complaint #1430471
    • "VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH WHERE ANOTHER CAR HIT ME IN THE PASSENGER SIDE UP FRONT IN A HARD CRASH.THE ENTIRE FRONT END AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED FRAME RAILS WERE BENT AND AC COMPONENTS WAS IN THE MOTOR.AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY INSURANCE T…"~28,590 mi, complaint #1499617
    • "ON JANUARY 16, 2021, I WAS TRAVELING DOWN MAIN STREET IN ROUND ROCK, TEXAS WHERE I REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. AS I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES TO STOP, I FELT MY BRAKES STARTED PULSATING, MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR ME TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.…"~64,000 mi, complaint #1723624
    • "The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while stopped in traffic, he was involved in a rear end crash. The contact stated that the vehicle was pushed forward by the impact into the rear end of another vehicle. The contact stated that the…"~143,000 mi, complaint #2044643
    • "AIRBAGS DID'T DEPOLY WITH FRONT END CFRASH GOING ABOUT 25TO30HMPH HWY 278 WEST CULLMAN"~630,000 mi, complaint #1722837
  4. #4

    timing belt or chain

    4 stranded, 12 unsafe

    16
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WE LIVE IN MN AND WENT OUT TO START OUR 2.4 EQUINOX AND IT STARTED AND THEN DIED. THIS WAS SITTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY AND WAS IN PARK WHEN IT HAPPENED. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A SHOP AND WAS TOLD THAT IT THERE WAS A PCV FREEZE UP WHICH CAUSED THE MAIN SEAL TO BLOW LOO…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1715851
  5. #5

    engine stall or no start

    4 stranded, 8 unsafe

    12
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, MY CAR MAKE A LOUD BANG, IT SAID TRANSMISSION OVERHEATING IDLE ENGINE, ENGINE OVERHEATING, IDLE ENGINE, SERVICE STABILITRACK, SERVICE ANTI LOCK BREAKING SYSTEM, SERVICE POWER STEERING SYSTEM, MY ENGINE LIGHT WAS FLASHING, I WENT TO EXIT THE…"~48,661 mi, complaint #1576574
    • "WHILE AT STOP LIGHT, VEHICLE BEGAN TO JERK. DEALERSHIP COULDN'T REPEAT ISSUE SINCE IT ONLY OCCURRED WHEN ENGINE WAS COLD. ISSUE PERSISTED AND BECAME WORSE. VEHICLE STALLED AS IF IT WAS OUT OF GAS. STARTED AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES. NEXT DAY STARTED WITHOUT ISS…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1645022
    • "I JUST DROPPED MY KIDS OFF AT SCHOOL AND WAS HEADED HOME WHEN MY CAR STARTED STALLING, AND OIL PRESSURE LOW WARNING CAME ON. A FEW MINUTES DOWN THE ROAD, THE ENGINE POWER LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING. I STARTED IT AGAIN LONG ENOUGH TO ROL…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1731398
  6. #6

    glass and windshield

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "BACK GLASS SHATTERED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT HAD BEEN PARKED IN A PRIVATE DRIVEWAY APPROXIMATELY 19 HOURS WHEN THE BACK GLASS SHATTERED. IF THIS HAD HAPPENED GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR INTERSTATE, I COULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT OR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT."~29,900 mi, complaint #1492553
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions the rear hatch window shattered while parked. The contact stated that the failure occurred during extreme heat or extremely cold weather. The contact stated that the window…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1819610
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A LOT, THE CONTACT RETURNED TO FIND THAT THE REAR WINDSHIELD WAS SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL CRISPIN CHEVROLET ([REDACTED ADDRESS], SALINE, MI 48176) TO BE DIAGNOSED, B…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1577702
  7. #7

    exhaust system

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the air condition activated, there was an abnormal exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that t…"~96,000 mi, complaint #1902032
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that there was a loud sound coming from the exhaust and there were exhaust fumes entering the cabin of the veh…"~144,000 mi, complaint #2053965
  8. #8

    transmission automatic

    1 stranded, 4 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "AT 48,500 MILES APPROX. MY TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND FAILING. IT STARTED WITH A JOLT WHEN COMING TO A STOP THEN WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WENT FROM 1ST TO 2ND, 2ND TO 3RD IT WOULD JOLT HARD LIKE IT STRUGGLED TO CHANGE G…"~48,500 mi, complaint #1693778
  9. #9

    wiper and washer

    4 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHEVY STATING MY VEHICLE 'MAY' HAVE ISSUES WHERE A LINK BALL CIRCUIT IN THE WIPER TRANSMISSION WILL FAIL AND THE WIPERS MAY NOT WORK. THE LETTER GOES ON TO SAY THAT I SHOULD NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE IN UNLESS THE WIPERS FAIL. ARE YOU KIDDI…"complaint #1651694
    • "Wipers stoppeped working while driving while doing 70mph on the interstate do to a linkage issue that is already known about but not recalled."complaint #1766465
    • "The windshield wipers have abruptly stopped working numerous times within the past two years. When met with little resistance, such as normal precipitation, the motor stops working. It is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of my children were…"complaint #1862927
    • "UNKNOWN. This complaint is related to a letter I received from GM notifying me that there is the POTENTIAL for failure of the front windshield wipers due to failure of the wiper ball joints. The letter states that GM will only fix the problem IF they fail. It…"complaint #1885324
    • "Driving home in the rain. Windshield wiper stopped working randomly everything I read online is that there is no recall for my year of car but for 2013 and 2014 for windshield wiper transmission arm linkage "complaint #1895083
  10. #10

    engine head gasket

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "It seems to be a known problem with the pvc valve getting moisture in it, freezes, and then blowing the main seal. I found lots of records online of other victims. It caused loss of vehicle power and dumped oil on the road. Chevy refuses to cover it with a…"complaint #1790867
    • "EGR valve froze cause the rear main seal to blow, has timing chain fixes. Now having more issues again. "complaint #2072150
    • "There is water my oil and I have a blown head gasket. I get all maintenance done and have oil changes on time"complaint #2167555
    • "Due to cold temperatures, the main rear seal blew causing engine, coolant and intake systems to fail. Full replacements are now needed. "complaint #2171149
  11. #11

    wiring harness

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE WAITING AT A RED LIGHT, A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASHBOARD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE BEFORE IT BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT PRESENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE D…"~3,800 mi, complaint #1392058
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD AND SHE DETECTED A CHEMICAL ODOR. THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE AIR CONDITIONER AND IT SWITCHED TO HEAT ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS T…"~31,355 mi, complaint #1578551
    • "AFTER STARTING THE CAR THIS MORNING THERE IS NO INTERIOR NOISES. NO BLINKER, NO RADIO, DISPLAY ON RADIO IS BLANK. RADIO AND EVERYTHING WORKED THE EVENING BEFORE WITH NO ISSUES AT ALL. CHECKED ALL FUSES AND STILL NOTHING. AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET THIS APPEA…"~44,000 mi, complaint #1416685
  12. #12

    hv system fault reduced power

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE, VERY DANGEROUS! I WAS ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK DRIVING ON THE NORTHEAST EXTENSION OF THE PA TURNPIKE HEADING SOUTH, AND I WAS BETWEEN EXIT 95 & EXIT 87 ON FRIDAY 8/2/19 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM. I WAS DRIVING THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 70…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1595238
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH the check engine and traction stability warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle continued r…"~51,000 mi, complaint #1819187
  13. #13

    infotainment head unit

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE RADIO QUIT WORKING. THE DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND SAID I NEED A NEW RADIO. THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. IN TALKING WITH OTHER OWNERS, MANY ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE RADIO WILL NOT TURN ON. THIS ALSO IS HOW TO CONTROL THE HEAT/AC, THE BACK…"~79,000 mi, complaint #1608789
  14. #14

    other

    1 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "MICE GET IN DASH AREA AND USE THE INSULATION TO BUILD NEST ON TOP OF THE CABIN AIR FILTER. IF THE MOUSE CHEWS THROUGH THE PAPER FILTER AND RUNS UP MY PANTS LEG, THERE WILL BE A SAFETY PROBLEM."~20,000 mi, complaint #1491515
    • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a dealer sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileag…"~128,826 mi, complaint #2084855
  15. #15

    throttle and pedal

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "KEEP GETTING REDUCE ENGINE POWER CODE 2138 WHICH IS THROTTLE PEDAL SENSOR THAT SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE BAD EVEN WHEN THE CAR HAS68000 MILES ON IT."complaint #1543431
    • "While driving my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, the vehicle repeatedly displays diagnostic trouble code P2138 (Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Voltage Correlation). The vehicle suddenly enters “Reduced Engine Power” mode without warning and loses acceleration while dr…"complaint #2179414
    • "My car was in Clarksburg Crown, Mitsubishi, and a lot that had no monitoring, and it was a sticker saying the car was not ready to be sold, and I still went with it trusting the crown Mitsubishi Car associate however there are fuses added to my car weather fro…"complaint #2231024
  16. #16

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THIS INVOLVES THE AIR CONDITIONER. IT WILL BLOW COOL AIR AND THEN SUDDENLY START BLOWING HOT AIR FROM THE VENTS FOR ABOUT 15 TO 30 SECONDS AND THEN STARTS BLOWING COOL AIR AGAIN. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD/HIGHWAY AND HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS STOP…"~8,000 mi, complaint #1574347
    • "I'VE DISCOVERED THAT I CAN'T GO LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES WITHOUT LOSING MY AIR CONDITIONING. I TOOK IT IN TO MONUMENT CHEVROLET. THEY SAID THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE THERE'S A BULLETIN OUT ON IT. I HAVE MS, AND WITHOUT MY AIR CONDITIONING I CAN'T GO…"~17,500 mi, complaint #1583431
  17. #17

    battery and charging

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "BATTERY WAS DRAINING WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR. REPLACED IT AND HAPPENED AGAIN WITHIN A FEW MONTHS. COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. CONSISTENTLY NEEDED TO CHARGE AND BOOST THE BATTERY. LEFT ME STUCK WITH MY KIDS IN THE CAR SEVERAL TIMES. LIGHTS ON DASH KEPT GOING ON AN…"~8,000 mi, complaint #1665436
  18. #18

    brake pads and rotors

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "THE BRAKES PAD BECAME HARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE CAR ALMOST HIT [REDACTED ADDRESS] THAT WAS A HILL IN LEWISTON NY RPUST 104 EAST"~31,000 mi, complaint #1535472
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud grinding sound coming from the passenger’s side front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, but the mechanic was…"~67,000 mi, complaint #1760427
  19. #19

    engine cooling

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I have approximately 79000 miles on my [XXX] 2017 Equinox 2.4 SUV. I have 2 complaints. One is the blower for the heater works intermittently. The dealer claims it was the cabin air filter but I am not sure. There are a lot of reports on the internet claiming…"complaint #1861155
    • "My 2017 Chevy Equinox, equipped with the 2.4L Ecotec engine, experienced a catastrophic failure due to a faulty PCV system. In cold weather, condensation caused the PCV valve to malfunction, leading to excessive pressure and ultimately blowing out the rear mai…"complaint #2059579
  20. #20

    lighting exterior

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE HEADLIGHTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE TERRIBLE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE HALOGEN. I HAVE PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2011 & 2014 EQUINOX AND DID NOT EXPERIENCE THIS PROBLEM. IT IS DANGEROUS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON COUNTRY ROADS. I AM FORCED TO CONTINUOUSLY DRIVE WITH THE BR…"~3,200 mi, complaint #1345600
  21. #21

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. DURING A CRASH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DETACHED FROM THE FLOOR AND FAILED TO RESTRAIN THE DRIVER DURING THE CRASH. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED BUT THE DRIVER WAS CONCE…"~36,000 mi, complaint #1650251
  22. #22

    tire failure

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TODAY ( 7/7/17 ) GOING APPROX 25MPH THE PASSENGER FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT AT THE SIDE WALL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHOOT TO THE RIGHT AND GRAZE THE CURB. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR LIGHT WENT ON AND RIGHT AFTER THE LIGHT TURNED ON THE BLOW OUT H…"~3,571 mi, complaint #1390266
    • "2017 EQUINOX CAME WITH MICHELIN LATITUDE TOUR X TIRES. AFTER LESS THAN 2 YEARS (30,000 MILES), TIRE SIDEWALLS ARE SEVERELY CRACKED. I HAVE NEVER SEEN A TIRE DEGRADE AS BADLY AS THESE HAVE. THE FACTORY IN POLAND MUST BE USING SUBSTANDARD MATERIALS TO MAKE THESE…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1550433
  23. #23

    transfer case awd

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I heard some scraping sounds while driving. It sounded like something dragging on the ground. Checked and saw nothing. Continued on driving then a few miles later saw some light smoke in rear view mirror. Pulled to shoulder of interstate and lifted hood to…"complaint #1764989
    • "Several transmission components and functions have failed. This has caused dangerous lurching while gears change and the loss of the ability to move forward, all while driving and without warning. The transfer case also failed, resulting in similar lurching,…"complaint #1822795
  24. #24

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHILE DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY MY CAR SUDDENLY STARTED SLOWING DOWN AND ON THE DISPLAY IT SAID THAT ENGINE POWER REDUCED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE TRACTION STABILITY LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS GOING 55MPH AND IT WENT DOWN TO 35MPH. I MADE IT HOME SAF…"complaint #1642607
  25. #25

    cruise control conventional

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I was driving at 330am had cruise control to 70 the speed limit and when I hit my breaks the cruise control didn't disengage instead it speed faster making me lose control of me vehicle took out a sign and went over the hill. My vehicle was totaled. "complaint #1819782
  26. #26

    door latch and hinge

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE LATCH THAT HOLDS THE DOOR SHUT KEEPS COMING LOOSE. I HAVE TIGHTENED IT NUMEROUS TIMES BUT STILL KEEPS COMING LOOSE. IT HAS TROUBLES KEEPING THE DOOR SHUT AND SECURE. THE BRACKET WILL TURN SO THE DOOR WON'T SHUT AT ALL SOMETIMES."~51,535 mi, complaint #1600922
  27. #27

    driveshaft axle cv

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Bearing on front intermediate shaft broken or missing. "complaint #2083247
  28. #28

    fluid leak unspecified

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Yesterday, my son noticed that his 2017 Chevy Equinox LX four-cylinder was not accelerating as much. He purchased this vehicle only one year ago. It is a five-year-old vehicle with not many miles on it. The oil was just changed in November 2021. He only drives…"complaint #1789648
  29. #29

    fuel pump

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "High Pressure fuel pump failure on engine block. car cuts off, engine light on. failed Emission test."complaint #2092943
  30. #30

    key fob and immobilizer

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I RENTED A 2017 CHEVY EQUINOX. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE FOR IT TO HEAT UP. SOME HOW THE KEY FOB AND KEY TRANSMITTER GOT LEFT BEHIND. I DROVE APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES. I STOPPED AT A GAS STATION, TURN OFF CAR. WHEN I RETURNED THE CAR SAID NO FOB ON D…"~7,500 mi, complaint #1518988
  31. #31

    noise or vibration unspecified

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KRISTAL AUTO MALL ([REDACTED ADDRESS], BROOKLYN, NY 11234), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED OR DUPLICATED. TH…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1461287
  32. #32

    paint and clearcoat

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "PAINT FLAKING OFF ON HOOD. DEALER AGREED NOT NORMAL AND NO SIGN OF HITTING ANYTHING. GM HAS TAKEN OVER A MONTH TO REPLY TO CLAIM BY DEALER AND NOW JUST SAY IT IS OUT OF 3 YEAR WARRANTY SO NO ASSISTANCE CAN BE OFFERED."~55,000 mi, complaint #1699698
  33. #33

    stability and traction control

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the stabili-trak, emergency brake, and ABS warning lights illuminated. After tuning off the vehicle, the warning lights disappeared. The vehicle was taken to the loca…"~64,000 mi, complaint #1953727
  34. #34

    starter

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Had a no start on two times, starter would act like a dead battery. Then a week or so later the Instrument lights went out and back on and then out again, so did the bluetooth went out black screen. not fixed yet"complaint #1772136
  35. #35

    steering electric assist

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "While driving everything went blank on my dashboard even radio screen then steering wheel locked up on me for maybe 1-2 seconds then that’s when I got a quick flash come on dashboard and said service power steering or steering wheel. And quickly went away. Thi…"complaint #1980700
  36. #36

    tpms

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Sistema monitor de llantas . P225/65R27"complaint #2114532
  37. #37

    trunk or liftgate

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "power lift gate is falling on it own even when we lift it manualy"complaint #1755549
  38. #38

    unintended acceleration

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE UNINTENTIONALLY ACCELERATED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED, UNOCCUPIED VEHICLE. TH…"~10,000 mi, complaint #1369744
  39. #39

    wheel bearing

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I HAVE 41,000 MILES AND MY CAR STARTED MAKING A WEIRD WOBBLING NOISE ( WORSE WHEN I TURN)AT THE LEFT FRONT DRIVERS SIDE TIRE. I WAS ADVISED TO FIX IT RIGHT AWAY AS IT IS A SAFETY HAZARD. TOOK IT IN AND I HAD TO HAVE MY LEFT FRONT WHEEL BARING REPLACED FOR $600…"~41,000 mi, complaint #1594232

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