2017 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
- 275
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
None on file
None on file
65% of complaints
Complaints per year
2017: 275 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
65% · 180 reportsShow complaint excerpts
ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control of vehicle while operating.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-02
On 12/31/23, my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox burst into flames in the driveway. I had not driven it in three weeks due to a medical problem, so my husband cranked up the car and idled briefly to keep the battery operational.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-01-05
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system
Power train
12% · 32 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Fuel/propulsion system
8% · 21 reportsAir bags
7% · 19 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Was in an accident, where my front bumper was hit going about 60 and air bags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-02-01
I was driving the car on freeway.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-13
Vehicle was involved in a crash where another car hit me in the passenger side up front in a hard crash.the entire front end and right side of the vehicle was damaged frame rails were bent and ac components was in the motor.air bags did not deploy...
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-15
Electrical system
7% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing speedometer/odometer.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. While waiting at a red light, a fire started under the dashboard. The contact exited the vehicle before it became engulfed in flames. The police department was not present.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-07-14
My car was in Clarksburg Crown, Mitsubishi, and a lot that had no monitoring, and it was a sticker saying the car was not ready to be sold, and I still went with it trusting the crown Mitsubishi Car associate however there are fuses added to my car...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-31
Also filed under Vehicle speed control and visibility/wiper
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2017 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection
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- Engine: 180 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 32 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel/propulsion system: 21 reports on file for this year.
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- Is the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 65% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.