2015 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 680 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (250), Engine (227), Power Train (63).
Key takeaways
- 680 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 250 | 37% |
| Engine | 227 | 33% |
| Power Train | 63 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 54 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 38 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 | 5% |
| Visibility | 29 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 2% |
| Steering | 14 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-09-29
I noticed on the front passenger side door/windshield, the airbag is starting to come out of the plastic windshield pocket where it is being held. I pushed it back in but there is no recall for this. ...My next problem is the front panel near the doors is rusting out and one day I will be driving and my car will be fla...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-03
1. High Pressure Fuel Pump, and yes. 2. Car will stall out unless I put it into neutral, shakes on shut down and sometimes starts scary fast. With the car caring my children in a busy town this is a HUGE safety hazard 3. No, but has been inspected by multiple mechanics. Got a tune up in May of 2026 problem subsided an...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-06-02
Front turn indicator lights have gone out. Unfortunately, due to Chevy's vehicle design, the bulbs can only be replaced by pulling the bumper off in total and replacing bulbs. Then, putting entire bumper system back. This information was given to me by Chevrolet of Issaquah AND confirmed by Bonita Point Repair in Ch...
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More for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.