Worst 2012 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
VISIBILITY/WIPER
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 354 | 3 | 3 | 89,275 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 120 | — | — | 91,768 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 82 | 1 | 1 | 83,348 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 66 | 1 | 1 | 70,749 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 53 | — | 1 | 66,598 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 53 | — | 1 | 87,141 mi | |
| STEERING | 36 | — | 1 | 55,503 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 26 | 1 | — | 77,986 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 22 | 2 | — | 74,848 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 18 | 9 | — | 70,943 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 16 | — | — | 22,157 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 12 | 1 | — | 57,014 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 12 | 2 | — | 49,620 mi | |
| WHEELS | 11 | — | — | 68,871 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 | 1 | — | 56,476 mi | |
| SEATS | 5 | 1 | — | 50,733 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | — | — | 59,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 100 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 3 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 3 | — | — | 98,437 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 128,344 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 | — | — | 137,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 2 | — | — | 121,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 2 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | 223,500 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 2 | — | — | 42,298 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 2 | — | — | 66,265 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi |
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Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~465,031 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Buick Verano and 2016 Chevrolet Malibu as the electronic park lock lever may allow the ignition key to be removed without the transmission being in PARK. Also, certain 2013 Buick Encore, 2011 Buick Regal, 2013-2014 Buick Verano, 2011-2016 Chevrolet Cruze, 2010-2013 Chevrolet Equinox 2013-2015 Chevrolet Malibu, and 2011-2013 GMC Terrain vehicles may have been serviced with similar defective replacement electronic park lock levers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX, Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles, equipped with power height adjustable driver and passenger seats. In the affected vehicles, the bolt that secures the driver's and passenger's power front seat height adjuster may fall out causing the seat to drop suddenly to the lowest vertical position.
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX AND GMC TERRAIN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 18, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 6, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 138, "TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM" (TPMS). THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO ILLUMINATE THE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT WHEN THE PRESSURE IN A TIRE IS 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE. ON THESE VEHICLES, THE LIGHT WILL NOT ILLUMINATE UNTIL THE TIRE PRESSURE IS MORE THAN 25% BELOW THE RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE PRESSURE.
Other Chevrolet Equinox Years
Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Equinox reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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