Worst 2007 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Fuel System
Airbags
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 156 | — | 1 | 88,989 mi | |
| Airbags | 127 | 6 | — | 94,641 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 86 | 1 | 1 | 69,459 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 76 | — | — | 70,036 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 70 | — | 1 | 79,494 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 62 | 1 | — | 75,008 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 36 | — | — | 93,927 mi | |
| Fuel Pump | 25 | — | — | 64,642 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 24 | 1 | — | 71,351 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 19 | — | — | 34,849 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 18 | 1 | — | 67,400 mi | |
| Brakes | 17 | — | — | 91,503 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 15 | — | 1 | 55,944 mi | |
| Body Structure | 15 | — | — | 73,124 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 12 | 2 | — | 39,800 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | — | 1 | 67,676 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal:Sensor/Control Module | 10 | — | — | 36,354 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 10 | — | 1 | 131,315 mi | |
| Traction Control System | 10 | — | — | 70,844 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 9 | — | — | 69,750 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 8 | 2 | — | 85,076 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 7 | — | — | 16,538 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 7 | — | — | 76,195 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 7 | — | — | 78,469 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 6 | — | — | 40,109 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 6 | — | — | 21,740 mi | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System | 5 | — | — | 76,077 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~49,768 vehicles.
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?
What are common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
At what mileage do problems start on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
How safe is the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
Does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
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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