Chevrolet Equinox Complaints

9,502 consumer complaints on file.

#11723280March 10, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
While the vehicle was in park and still running it started sputtering and idling erratically and the engine shut off. While trying to restart, the car was having a hard time starting, eventually starting with the same problem. While driving, the car was sputtering, had reduced engine power, and felt like it was going to shut down. The check engine light was on the entire duration of the incident. This has been a recurring intermittent problem that first occurred approximately three months ago. Car has been to the dealer before but the problem didn’t occur and they were unable to diagnose the issue. When taking the car to the dealership on 09 March, the dealer confirmed the problem and said it was a faulty fuel pump that will cost over $800 to repair. After a brief internet search, I found safety bulletin NS2450160 that includes 2023-2024 Chevy Equinox vehicles for this exact problem but it doesn’t include my VIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723144March 9, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle does NOT come to a complete stop. It moves forward about an inch after I stop and park. It's being going on since I got the car. I assumed it was normal until I drove another car and it didn't happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11723180March 9, 2026
ENGINE
engine constantly eats oil, no oil leak
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722757March 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
When accelerating to enter a road with high speed traffic the engine dies for a few seconds resulting in on coming traffic having to brake to avoid a collision. Then, the engine suddenly accelerates wildly. This problem occurs every time the vehicle is driven. The dealer service people has "tested" by driving the vehicle for 7 miles and declared there is nothing wrong. This is dangerous because the vehicle engine dies/stalls at a critical moment and if an oncoming driver isn't paying attention this could result in a collision.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722704March 7, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE
Brake system has failed. “Brake Assist Service” has popped up on screen. Taken to two separate facilities who said this is a KNOWN problem with this vehicle make and model.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722528March 6, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Automatic emergency breaking engaged while driving through an intersection when there was no danger or incoming car or need for it. If the car behind us was not paying attention they could have rear ended us.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722544March 6, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
September 2025, January 2026 and March 2026 on the freeway heading into the caldecut tunnel and the car jerked check engine light came on and the engine went into reduced engine power. All three times the car had to be towed into the dealership, all three times the fuel pump has been replaced. This is a 2024 Equinox. Anyone living in the bay area knows what the traffic is like, my son could have been killed any of these times due to faulty parts being replaced into a new vehicle. Contacted GM and they refuse to buy it back. I see there is a class action suit for faulty fuel pumps but they seem to keep replacing the same faulty parts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722420March 6, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Intella beam system turns off while driving. Radio and lights won't shut off when car is turned off. Crash detection comes on when nothing is in front of you. Dash is blank when starting the vehicle. On star not connecting and then won't turn off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722146March 5, 2026
ENGINE
I have had this car for a little under a year. In January of this year 2026, I was driving on the freeway when I received a. reduce engine power alert. Which caused me to immediately get off of the freeway put the car power down before I can make it another half a mile. After having it looked at several times what was thought to be a rear seal oil leak turned out to be a leak in the transmission. Repairs as of now our thoughts to be needing an entire new transmission. . Repairs as of now our thoughts to be needing a entire new transmission. I don’t understand why there is no recall for this specific situation. Upon my research, I have seen many complaints many concerns of the exact same thing of the exact same making model of these cars. I have not been able to drive the car since January and have been paying for a rental. With cost estimated to be between 1500 and $4000. Surely there’s something that Chevrolet can do for all of the people who are having the same problems with the equinox
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722202March 5, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
On multiple occasions my vehicle (2019 equinox LT) that I bought just over 30 days ago has falsely activated the forward collision feature and slammed on its own brakes followed by “service ESC” and “service brake assist” with traction control lights and stability control lights illuminating. Dealership has confirmed that 4 computer modules are out of date on programming/updates. This is a critical safety issue and I am unsure why it hasn’t been recalled as I have read multiple instances of this. Unfortunately because it has not it is a hefty repair bill. When this happened the last time before heading into the dealership, there was a vehicle behind me that could’ve rammed into my rear due to the sudden and excessive braking at highway speeds when I was pressing on the gas.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722282March 5, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact's mother owns a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his sister was driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump and other fuel system parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V358000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722295March 5, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
OnStar Telematics module is defective and keeps draining the battery causing the need for multiple jump starts. The problem has been confirmed by Don Hewlett Chevrolet Buick on March 5th, 2026 and was told that the part is on backorder and that there is no ETA.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722179March 5, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
am writing again regarding serious safety concerns with my Chevrolet Equinox EV RS. This is my fourth attempt to contact Chevrolet, as my previous emails have not received a response. These issues present a significant safety risk and require immediate attention.The problems I am experiencing include: Unintended lane movement: The vehicle shifts into another lane without any steering input from me. Brake response delay: The brakes fail to respond appropriately, causing a delay in stopping the vehicle.Steering wheel vibration: The steering wheel begins to shake after the vehicle exceeds approximately 55 mph.Steering wheel vibration: The steering wheel begins to shake after the vehicle exceeds approximately 55 mph.Due to these issues, I have almost been involved in three separate accidents, which is extremely concerning. These conditions make the vehicle unsafe to operate.I am requesting the following as soon as possible:A formal case number for this safety complaint.Immediate guidance on inspection or repair through an authorized Chevrolet dealership.Confirmation that these safety concerns will be investigated and resolved promptly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721679March 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Automatic transmission slips and shutters/shakes when accelerating and going from a complete stop. Vehicle is not drivable long distances as the issue gets worse as the car heats up. No codes or sensors are indicating a problem. This is an ongoing problem despite having the transmission rebuilt. Issues first started a year ago and have been progressively getting worse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721826March 3, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 98,000. The contact found paperwork inside the glove compartment that indicated that the mileage on the Title was 156,300. The contact purchased the Carfax Report and confirmed the mileage. The contact filed a report with the local Police Department.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721528March 2, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
After hitting a deer, the body shop fixed the damage to the front part of the vehicle. They realized the battery kept being drained even after purchasing a new one. It’s now at a dealership and they are staying it needs a new ONSTAR module, not sure when it will come in either. I’m paying for a rent car that I can’t afford to pay for anymore. I wanted them to just do away with the ONSTAR but they said it’s not possible.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721525March 2, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The component that malfunctioned is the recall for the pedestrian safety audible sound. It available for inspection upon request. The safety of others was put at risk because the sound does not turn off at the required 18.6 mph and instead turns off at 24 mph, that may exceed community exposure requirements. The problem been confirmed by General Motors. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. The problem first appeared after the required recall was fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721243March 1, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving down the road with my mom and my panoramic sunroof randomly exploded sending glass through the car. This was a very dangerous situation. Is the glass defective ? This should not happen and is a safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721150February 28, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
The vehicle will hard brake on its own while going down the freeway, no blockage of the camera or vehicle in front when it happen
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721200February 28, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The gas tank was leaking without any warning or incident. The car was not involved in any incident that would have caused damage to the gas tank. The smell of raw fuel was very strong one morning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and inspected. Same model and year was under a recall for the gas tank but our particular vin was not included in the recall. There were no warning signs or symptoms.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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