2021 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 99 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (19), Electrical System (18), Unknown Or Other (17).
Key takeaways
- 99 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 | 19% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 17% |
| Power Train | 17 | 17% |
| Engine | 16 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 8% |
| Fuel System | 5 | 5% |
| Gasoline | 5 | 5% |
| Structure | 5 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-12
The fuel injector module had to be replaced. My car stall while driving and I was stuck at work for over 2 hours waiting to be towed home. I work 40 min from where I live, so there was no getting back home without a tow. The car would not start because it was showing that I had no gas, when in fact I had a half a ta...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the starter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired. The manufact...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-10-06
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started bucking and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump power control module failure. The contact associated the failure with GM Recall: N252516900. The manufacturer...
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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.