2023 Chevrolet Equinox Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. Part of Generation 3 — 2018–2024.

20222024
Complaints
114
per 10K Sold
5.4
US Sales
212,701
Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
7
Fatalities
Recalls
3

Worst 2023 Chevrolet Equinox Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#132 complaints

Fuel System

#214 complaints

Brakes

Crash-related:1
#310 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:5,160 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox.

Fuel System
32
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Brakes
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
5,160
Engine Problems
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
40,600
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Gasoline Fuel System
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Fuel Pump
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat-Related Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Abs Warning Light
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Hydraulic Brakes
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Structural Problems
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Body Structure
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2023 Chevrolet Equinox

3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~675,091 vehicles.

23V339000Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor
~668,187 affected

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."

22V929000Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger
~9 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.

22V724000Seats
~6,895 affected

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

Other Chevrolet Equinox Years

2023 Chevrolet Equinox — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox has 114 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Fuel System with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
Top reported problems: Fuel System (32 complaints); Brakes (14 complaints); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 5,160 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 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 22,880 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox include 8 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 7 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 2023 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
Yes — 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 675,091 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2023 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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