2007 Chevrolet Equinox

◆ Worse than typical
2007 Chevrolet Equinox
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
685
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2007

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Fuel/propulsion system

23% of complaints

Complaints per year

2005: 638 complaints 2006: 695 complaints 2007: 685 complaints 2007 685 2008: 370 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 784 complaints 2011: 781 complaints 2011 2012: 684 complaints 2013: 751 complaints 2014: 547 complaints 2014 2015: 680 complaints 2016: 398 complaints 2017: 275 complaints 2017 2018: 408 complaints 2019: 303 complaints 2020: 308 complaints 2020 2021: 96 complaints 2022: 174 complaints 2023: 96 complaints 2023 2024: 79 complaints 2025: 231 complaints 2026: 74 complaints 2026
2005: 638 complaints 2005 2006: 695 complaints 2007: 685 complaints 2007 685 2008: 370 complaints 2009: 94 complaints 2009 2010: 784 complaints 2011: 781 complaints 2011 2012: 684 complaints 2013: 751 complaints 2013 2014: 547 complaints 2015: 680 complaints 2015 2016: 398 complaints 2017: 275 complaints 2017 2018: 408 complaints 2019: 303 complaints 2019 2020: 308 complaints 2021: 96 complaints 2021 2022: 174 complaints 2023: 96 complaints 2023 2024: 79 complaints 2025: 231 complaints 2025 2026: 74 complaints
2005: 638 complaints 2005 2006: 695 complaints 2006 2007: 685 complaints 2007 685 2008: 370 complaints 2008 2009: 94 complaints 2009 2010: 784 complaints 2010 2011: 781 complaints 2011 2012: 684 complaints 2012 2013: 751 complaints 2013 2014: 547 complaints 2014 2015: 680 complaints 2015 2016: 398 complaints 2016 2017: 275 complaints 2017 2018: 408 complaints 2018 2019: 303 complaints 2019 2020: 308 complaints 2020 2021: 96 complaints 2021 2022: 174 complaints 2022 2023: 96 complaints 2023 2024: 79 complaints 2024 2025: 231 complaints 2025 2026: 74 complaints 2026

2007: 685 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2005638
2006695
2007685
2008370
200994
2010784
2011781
2012684
2013751
2014547
2015680
2016398
2017275
2018408
2019303
2020308
202196
2022174
202396
202479
2025231
202674

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel/propulsion system

23% · 156 reports
FIREINJURY
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Fuel pump leak - again - still no Florida recall - even though other states have recalled for same leak!

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-03-28

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was an overpowering gasoline odor present inside and outside of the vehicle. The odor was so severe that it would cause the contact to become nauseous.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-22

Air bags

22% · 149 reports

Most commonly citing frontal and sensor/control module.

CRASHINJURY
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Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox . The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the head and knees.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-04-16

I was in an automobile accident 1/17/08, stopped to make a left hand turn and was struck from behind, pushed into the opposing lane and then struck in the front by a small bus. My vehicle was a total loss. No airbags deployed.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-01-29

Electrical system

15% · 104 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and instrument cluster/panel.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The ECM in my vehicle appears to have an intermittent failure that can cause it to send the vehicle into WOT at any time at random. I was stopped at a traffic signal.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-10-16

Also filed under Power train and vehicle speed control

Fuel system, gasoline

14% · 98 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and tank assembly.

FIRE

Steering

11% · 78 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and electric power assist system.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2007Complaint volume 685 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2007-06-14Visibility07V242000 Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 212, "Windshield mounting." An incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield.…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on June 14, 2007. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or Pontiac at…

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    2007-08-30Air bags07V344000 Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant crash protection." In these vehicles, the right front passenger seat…

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or…

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    2008-05-08Air bags07V520000 Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 201,"Occupant protection…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2008. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or…

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    2013-01-01Fuel system, gasoline12V459000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year…

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for…

Buy-smart checklist

2007 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 156 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 149 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 104 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07V242000 · Visibility
  • Recall 07V344000 · Air bags
  • Recall 07V520000 · Air bags
  • Recall 12V459000 · Fuel system, gasoline

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FAQ

Is the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.