2016 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 398 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Engine (203), Visibility/Wiper (114), Unknown Or Other (32).
Key takeaways
- 398 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 22 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 203 | 51% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 114 | 29% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 8% |
| Power Train | 26 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 24 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% |
| Steering | 7 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% |
| Structure | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-05
I am filing this complaint regarding a safety-related engine problem with my 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. My vehicle is currently experiencing excessive crankcase pressure associated with the PCV system. The vehicle requires PCV service, and I have been advised that the excessive crankcase pressure has contributed to multip...
Engine - filed 2026-10-03
Timing chain guide broke and caused catastropic engine failure while driving 70 miles an hour on the highway causing steering, brakes etc to lock up putting me and my family at risk of accident and great bodily harm. Vehicle is available for inspection. No prior knowledge of mechanic problems due to only having purchas...
Visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-23
Wipers just stopped working on the highway in a very bad rain storm, when I was taking my daughter to school. We could not see and had to put our hazards on and somehow carefully pull off to the side of the road. We could have easily been rear ended or worse “Killed”. There was no warning given. This was very scary fo...
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More for the 2016 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.