2015 Chevrolet Equinox
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 PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 638 |
| 2006 | 695 |
| 2007 | 685 |
| 2008 | 370 |
| 2009 | 94 |
| 2010 | 784 |
| 2011 | 780 |
| 2012 | 682 |
| 2013 | 747 |
| 2014 | 543 |
| 2015 | 678 |
| 2016 | 391 |
| 2017 | 270 |
| 2018 | 388 |
| 2019 | 290 |
| 2020 | 291 |
| 2021 | 86 |
| 2022 | 153 |
| 2023 | 85 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2025 | 206 |
| 2026 | 53 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
37% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 250 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE33% of complaints: engine — 227 distinct reports on file.
CRASH FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20181105
9% of complaints: power train — 61 distinct reports on file.
CRASH7% of complaints: electrical system — 45 distinct reports on file.
CRASH5% of complaints: air bags — 36 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
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, 20250923
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, 20231216
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, 20181105
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 15V666000 — check if this car was fixed
Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure
Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative
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.
Campaign 22V165000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2015 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (250 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (227 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (61 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 15V666000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 22V165000 (visibility) has been completed.
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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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.