Chevrolet Equinox: Best & Worst Years
Chevrolet Equinox: 9 model years indexed, 4,077 NHTSA owner complaints and 27 recall campaigns on record. Best year 2021, worst 2020.
Chevrolet Equinox: 9 model years indexed, 4,077 NHTSA owner complaints and 27 recall campaigns on record. Best year 2021, worst 2020.
Best year in our data: 2021 (score 57). Worst: 2020 (score 25, AVOID).
| Year | Score | Verdict | NHTSA complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | AVOID | 92 | 3 |
| 2022 | 29 | AVOID | 160 | 5 |
| 2021 | 57 | CAUTION | 89 | 4 |
| 2020 | 25 | AVOID | 299 | 4 |
| 2015 | 33 | AVOID | 679 | 2 |
| 2014 | 39 | AVOID | 546 | 1 |
| 2013 | 33 | AVOID | 749 | 2 |
| 2012 | 31 | AVOID | 682 | 3 |
| 2011 | 26 | AVOID | 781 | 3 |
Sources: NHTSA, EPA · Methodology · Updated 2026-08-20