Worst 2015 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Wipers & Visibility
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wipers & Visibility | 250 | 1 | 1 | 81,654 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 225 | 2 | 4 | 93,581 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 61 | 4 | — | 78,009 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 44 | 1 | — | 42,959 mi | |
| Airbags | 36 | 17 | — | 57,875 mi | |
| Fuel System | 30 | 1 | 1 | 77,013 mi | |
| Visibility | 18 | — | — | 63,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 15 | — | — | 58,440 mi | |
| Brakes | 15 | — | — | 47,806 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 14 | 1 | — | 22,623 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 13 | 2 | — | 56,495 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 3 | — | 55,250 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 7 | 1 | — | 53,333 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 6 | — | — | 115,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 38,400 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Srs Malfunction Warning Lamp/Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Backup Camera | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Accessory:Floor Mat | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~681,904 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
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2015 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
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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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