2017 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Engine (180), Unknown Or Other (37), Power Train (32).
Key takeaways
- 276 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 18 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 16 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 180 | 65% |
| Unknown Or Other | 37 | 13% |
| Power Train | 32 | 12% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 19 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 19 | 7% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 | 6% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 11 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% |
| Structure | 5 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-10-07
I own a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and approximately 50,000 miles. The vehicle suddenly stopped starting without any prior warning signs, unusual noises, or dashboard warnings indicating a serious mechanical problem. After the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, I was told that the timing ch...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-03
I have replaced the fuel pump on this vehicle three times. The last time was done the first week of August. It’s the first week of October and it’s going out again.
Unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-10-02
ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control of vehicle while operating. PROBLEM CONFIRMED by Independent Insurance Servicer. VEHICLE COMPONEN...
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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.