Worst 2016 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Wipers & Visibility
Transmission / Drivetrain
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 197 | 2 | 3 | 81,708 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 111 | — | — | 69,680 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 24 | 1 | 1 | 53,767 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 22 | 1 | 1 | 40,920 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | 1 | 1 | 62,333 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 6 | — | 37,063 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 32,969 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 39,099 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 54,500 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 23,960 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 94,400 mi | |
| Brakes | 5 | 2 | — | 22,000 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Adas:Blindspot:Sensors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~17 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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2016 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2016 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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