Complaints
363
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
Avg mileage:81,472 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:3
#235 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:42,241 mi
Crash-related:1
#331 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:76,032 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 177 | 1 | 3 | 81,472 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 35 | 1 | — | 42,241 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 31 | — | — | 76,032 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 19 | 14 | — | 123,324 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 19 | 1 | 2 | 52,112 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 | — | 2 | 33,960 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 10 | — | — | 46,064 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 | 5 | — | 67,600 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 2 | — | 16,678 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 247,400 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 5 | 2 | — | 33,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 5 | 2 | — | 188,907 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 24,857 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | — | — | 52,400 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 3 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | — | 5,600 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 2 | — | — | 142,563 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 144,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE SENSOR | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 1 | — | — | 148,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 | — | — | 96,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 | 1 | — | 630,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 | — | — | 64,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 | — | — | 67,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS | 1 | — | — | — |
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