Worst 2019 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Brakes
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 91 | 3 | 3 | 20,030 mi | |
| Brakes | 61 | 7 | 1 | 31,877 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 41 | 1 | 1 | 20,232 mi | |
| Fuel System | 39 | 3 | 1 | 12,942 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 31 | — | 1 | 25,408 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 12 | 1 | — | 9,382 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 8 | 1 | 39,330 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 10 | 2 | — | 71,819 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | 25,506 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 4,700 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | 1 | 119,114 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Vehicle Controls:Braking | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Electrical:Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~405,154 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
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2019 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
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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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