2023 Chevrolet Equinox Problems

92 owner complaints filed with the United States safety regulator · top issue: Fuel/Propulsion System · verdict AVOID 42/100

Source NHTSA public complaint and recall record · methodology

What breaks, by owner reports

Fuel/Propulsion System42
Unknown Or Other16
Service Brakes16
Engine15
Electrical System11
Forward Collision Avoidance6

In the owners’ words

“From the very first day of purchase, the vehicle displayed a check‑engine light, which I immediately pointed out to your salesperson. My concerns were dismissed, and I was assured that it was “not a big deal,” despite the fact that the issue was clearly present at the time of sale. Since then, I have spent substantial time and money attempting to resolve the vehicle’s defects. A mechanic spent six hours diagnosing a”NHTSA complaint, 2023 Chevrolet Equinox owner
“Our 2023 Equinox needs the high pressure fuel pump replaced after we broke down on the side of the road. Thankfully, we were able to get to a safe location while we waited for a tow truck since our vehicle would no longer accelerate. There is currently a recall (N242450160) for Equinoxes made between 2023-2024 for the exact issue/part replacement ours needs. However, we were not notified of this recall because our ”NHTSA complaint, 2023 Chevrolet Equinox owner
“Purchased vehicle at 53k miles in March 27 of this year it broke down April 27 a month later took it to Chevy dealership. They said it had recall to reprogram fuel pump later discovered the high pressure fuel pump went out and one fuel injector went bad at the same time. I wasn’t informed on recalls when purchasing vehicle. Bill was $1300+ I had to come out of pocket $520 for the repairs.July 12 the ac compressor wen”NHTSA complaint, 2023 Chevrolet Equinox owner

Recall campaigns

ReportedComponentSummary
29/09/2022SeatsGeneral 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.
15/12/2022Air Bags:Sensor:Occupant Classification:Front Passenger SAFETYGeneral 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 passeng
11/05/2023Child Seat:Vehicle Latch AnchorGeneral 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

Questions owners ask

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

On the federal record it scores 42/100: 92 owner complaints (30.67 per year on the road) and 3 recall campaigns, 1 touching safety-critical systems.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most-reported component in NHTSA complaints is Fuel/Propulsion System, with 42 of 106 categorised reports.

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The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox scored 42/100 on the federal record.

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