2007 Chevrolet Equinox Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. Part of Generation 1 — 2005–2009.

20062008
Complaints
947
per 10K Sold
105.8
US Sales
89,552
Crashes
15
Fires
7
Injuries
25
Fatalities
Recalls
1

Worst 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1156 complaints

Fuel System

Avg mileage:88,989 mi
Fires:1
#2127 complaints

Airbags

Avg mileage:94,641 mi
Crash-related:6
#386 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:69,459 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.

Fuel System
156
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
88,989
Airbags
127
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
Avg Miles
94,641
Electrical Faults
86
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,459
Steering Defects
76
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,036
Gasoline Fuel System
70
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,494
Electronic Stability Control
62
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
75,008
Engine Problems
36
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
93,927
Fuel Pump
25
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
64,642
Transmission / Drivetrain
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
71,351
Structural Problems
19
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
34,849
Unintended Acceleration
18
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
67,400
Brakes
17
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
91,503
Headlight/Taillight Failures
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
55,944
Body Structure
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
73,124
Air Bags:Frontal
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
39,800
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
67,676
Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
36,354
Seat-Related Issues
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
131,315
Traction Control System
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
70,844
Electrical System:Ignition
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
69,750
Suspension Failures
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
85,076
Hydraulic Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
16,538
Wipers & Visibility
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,195
Wheel Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,469
Instrument Cluster
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,109
Other Equipment
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,740
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
76,077
Automatic Transmission
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~49,768 vehicles.

12V459000Fuel Pump
~49,768 affected

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.

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2007 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2007 Chevrolet Equinox has 947 NHTSA complaints, 15 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Fuel System with 156 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (156 complaints, avg 88,989 mi); Airbags (127 complaints, avg 94,641 mi); Electrical Faults (86 complaints, avg 69,459 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 77,688 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA complaints for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox include 15 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 49,768 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Equinox reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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