Is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox

◆ Worse than typical

2015 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 680
Recalls: 2
Investigations: 2
Top problem: Visibility/wiper

Complaints per year

2015: 680 complaints

View as data table

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

Known problem areas

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

Visibility/wiper

37% · 250 reports

CRASHFIRE

Engine

33% · 227 reports

CRASHFIREINJURY

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Takata recall I was involved in a car wreck on a city street. My car was totaled and not even one airbag deployed. It was a front end collision. I was traveling east about 20-25 miles per hour and s vehicle ran a stop sign going excessively fast.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-05

Also filed under Air bags and structure

Power train

9% · 63 reports

Most commonly citing transfer case (4-wheel drive) and control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).

CRASH

Electrical system

7% · 45 reports

CRASH

Air bags

6% · 38 reports

Most commonly citing srs malfunction warning lamp/light.

CRASHINJURY

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Hello, on September 5, 2025 I was driving my 2015 Chevy equinox. I was in a collision while driving my 2015 equinox going at a speed of 60 mph on a highway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2025-09-23

Car received a front impact and airbags did not deploy despite the alert on the dash saying âservice airbagsâ immediately after collision. Seat belts engaged though.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-16

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise and crashed into a curb.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-12-21

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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2015Complaint volume 680 complaints filed for this model year.
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2015-10-19Air bags15V666000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015.

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2018-11-02Recall queryClosed 2019-12-19 Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure
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2019-12-13Engineering analysisClosed 2022-11-28 Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative
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2022-10-25Visibility22V165000 General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection

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Visibility/wiper: 250 reports on file for this year.
Engine: 227 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 63 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 15V666000 · Air bags
Recall 22V165000 · Visibility

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FAQ

Is the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?: Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "worse than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?: The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox have?: 2 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.