Worst 2021 Chevrolet Equinox Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Transmission / Drivetrain
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 13 | — | — | 119,432 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 13 | — | — | 67,343 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 12 | — | — | 55,000 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 6 | — | — | 10,998 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Warning | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Body Control Module/Bcm | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility:Vehicle Controls:Steering | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Assist | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~701,577 vehicles.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
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2021 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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