Complaints
363
per 10K Sold
12.5
US Sales
290,458
Crashes
29
Fires
7
Injuries
30
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2017 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1177 complaints
Engine Problems
Avg mileage:81,472 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
#231 complaints
Transmission / Drivetrain
Avg mileage:76,032 mi
#319 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:123,324 mi
Crash-related:14
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 177 | 1 | 3 | 81,472 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 31 | — | — | 76,032 mi | |
| Airbags | 19 | 14 | — | 123,324 mi | |
| Fuel System | 19 | 1 | 2 | 52,112 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 14 | — | 2 | 33,960 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 10 | — | — | 46,064 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 5 | — | 67,600 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 2 | — | 16,678 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 247,400 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 5 | 2 | — | 33,500 mi | |
| Body Structure | 5 | 2 | — | 188,907 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pressure/Temperature Sensor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems | 1 | — | — | — |
Engine Problems
177
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
3
Avg Miles
81,472
Transmission / Drivetrain
31
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,032
Airbags
19
complaints
Crashes
14
Fires
—
Avg Miles
123,324
Fuel System
19
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
52,112
Electrical Faults
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
33,960
Wipers & Visibility
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,064
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,600
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,678
Engine & Cooling
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
247,400
Seat Belt Issues
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,500
Body Structure
5
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
188,907
Wheel Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Oil/Lubrication:Pressure/Temperature Sensor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Catalytic Convertor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2017 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has 363 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine Problems with 177 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
Top reported problems: Engine Problems (177 complaints, avg 81,472 mi); Transmission / Drivetrain (31 complaints, avg 76,032 mi); Airbags (19 complaints, avg 123,324 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 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,434 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox include 29 crash-related reports, 7 fire reports, 30 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 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
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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