Built from NHTSA complaints and recalls collected for this model, generated September 21, 2026. Totals reflect what has been collected, not every complaint ever filed.

Recalls

0 total

Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.

No recalls on record for this model

No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.

Owner complaints by system

784 total

Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.

Engine & powertrain

Worth reading
442

Most reports here involve sudden stalling. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 6 mention an injury.

sudden stalling 139transmission slipping 115fluid leaks 63
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for Technical Service Bulletin TSB #: 19-NA-065. While driving at 15 MPH, the…
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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for Technical Service Bulletin TSB #: 19-NA-065. While driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward; the driver was able to pull over. While attempting to restart the vehicle, it suddenly caught fire. No warning lights were illuminated prior to the failure. AAA was called, and the vehicle was towed to her residence. The occupant called 911, and the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was called, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was unknown.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11727517 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Electrical & infotainment

Minor
50

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 16sudden stalling 13
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn signals and the speed odometer were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the turn signals and the speed odometer were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The contact was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN for the failure. Additionally, the contact was advised to take the vehicle where the vehicle was purchased for the repair. The contact stated that the vehicle had several failures since purchasing the vehicle three years ago. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11571928 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Brakes

Worth reading
12

Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 2 mention a crash.

loss of braking 6unintended acceleration 1
A recent report: IT USES OIL LIKE CRAZY. WE HAVE CHANGED EVERYTHING,BESIDES GETTING A NEW MOTOR. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK TONIGHT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON OUT OF NO WHERE. MY BRAKES WHERE…
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IT USES OIL LIKE CRAZY. WE HAVE CHANGED EVERYTHING,BESIDES GETTING A NEW MOTOR. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK TONIGHT AND THE ABS AND TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT CAME ON OUT OF NO WHERE. MY BRAKES WHERE TRYING TO LOCK UP. WHEN YOU CRANK IT NOW IT MAKES A FUNNY NOICE

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11360354 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Steering, suspension & tires

Worth reading
53

Most reports here involve loss of steering. Of these, 3 mention a crash, 3 mention an injury.

loss of steering 37premature wear 4
A recent report: The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that…
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The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving approximately 50 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the vehicle coasted off to the side of the road. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent dealer where the vehicle was purchased. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that later while driving approximately 55 MPH and going left around a bend, there was an abnormal sound like metal snapping coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the driver's side rear tire had stopped rolling. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to the same dealer where it was purchased. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the rear subframe and suspension had collapsed due to extreme rust. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, another failure occurred. The contact stated that after refueling the vehicle failed to start. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the same independent dealer. The dealer was unable to repair the vehicle and informed the contact that the vehicle was to be auctioned off. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 158,000.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11631485 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Airbags & seat belts

Worth reading
53

Most reports here involve airbags not deploying. Of these, 7 mention a crash, 13 mention an injury.

airbags not deploying 19software faults 13airbags deploying unexpectedly 10
A recent report: Airbags deployed while driving

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11515972 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Structure & body

Worth reading
100

Most reports here involve corrosion. Of these, 1 mention an injury.

corrosion 8premature wear 6
A recent report: Windshield wipers mechanism popped on my Chevy equinox.

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11670465 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Other systems

Minor
74

Most reports here involve software faults.

software faults 14premature wear 2
A recent report: TCM shift issues

Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11691134 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov

Is 784 complaints a lot? They were filed between 2009 and 2026, roughly 48 a year, which is more than the typical model in this dataset. We do not have sales figures for this model, so treat this as a rough volume, not a rate per car on the road. Popular, high-volume models naturally collect more complaints over time.