2016 Chevrolet Equinox
This year's complaint volume is within 30% of 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
- 398
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2016
Opened by NHTSA
51% of complaints
Complaints per year
2016: 398 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.
Engine
51% · 203 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Please reference nhsta complaint number 10862571,10865740 see attached document that was sent to g.m. This vehicle made my family sick.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-24
This vehicle made my family sick. I had to picket dealership where I bought car, because g.m head quarters closed the case and left me with this toxic vehicle. A lot has happened in my quest to have the car replaced.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-05-19
I am filing this complaint regarding a safety-related engine problem with my 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. My vehicle is currently experiencing excessive crankcase pressure associated with the PCV system.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-05
Visibility/wiper
29% · 114 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Wipers just stopped working on the highway in a very bad rain storm, when I was taking my daughter to school. We could not see and had to put our hazards on and somehow carefully pull off to the side of the road.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-23
Wipers stopped working while driving in the rain
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-21
Wipers stopped working in the pouring down rain. Couldnât see anything
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-14
Power train
7% · 26 reportsMost commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) and automatic transmission.
Electrical system
6% · 24 reportsMost commonly citing sensors and instrument cluster/panel.
Fuel/propulsion system
5% · 19 reportsSafety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →
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2016-07-14Equipment, tires16V449000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2016 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles manufactured October 16, 2015. The certification labels may have incorrect tire/rim size and cold tire pressure information.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1050, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
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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
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 203 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 114 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 26 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V449000 · Equipment, tires
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- Is the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 51% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.