MYRModel Year Report

2016 Chevrolet Equinox

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2016 Chevrolet Equinox
BUILT 2026-08-02

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Equinox Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2005: 638 complaints 2005 2006: 695 complaints 2007: 685 complaints 2008: 370 complaints 2008 2009: 94 complaints 2010: 784 complaints 2011: 780 complaints 2011 2012: 682 complaints 2013: 747 complaints 2014: 543 complaints 2014 2015: 678 complaints 2016: 391 complaints 2016 2017: 270 complaints 2017 2018: 388 complaints 2019: 290 complaints 2020: 291 complaints 2020 2021: 86 complaints 2022: 153 complaints 2023: 85 complaints 2023 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 206 complaints 2026: 53 complaints 2026
2016: 391 complaints
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YearComplaints
2005638
2006695
2007685
2008370
200994
2010784
2011780
2012682
2013747
2014543
2015678
2016391
2017270
2018388
2019290
2020291
202186
2022153
202385
202465
2025206
202653

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE 51%

51% of complaints: engine — 199 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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, 20160524

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, 20160519

VISIBILITY/WIPER 28%

28% of complaints: visibility/wiper — 111 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 19 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20160714 — equipment, tires

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.

Campaign 16V449000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20181102 — RQ (closed 20191219)

Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure

I 20191213 — EA (closed 20221128)

Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (199 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility/wiper issues (111 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (24 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V449000 (equipment, tires) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.