2019 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
- 303
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 303 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
33% · 100 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Car fails to move while in reverse, the rpmâs accelerate but the car doesnât move the transmission seems to not be griping when in reverse i get a reading from diagnostic saying…
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-28
I was driving and the suv moved forward with a jump like that scared myself, this happened several times. I just had my oil changed at the dealership of which I been working with for 20 years. A few of my sensors went out at the same time.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake assist warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed but was stiff.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-14
Service brakes
27% · 82 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Brakes failed causing vehicle to crash into fence when backing out of driveway. Vehicle was put into drive & without putting foot on gas pedal, vehicle accelerated and crashed through garage - thru front door & out the back of the garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-04
Also filed under Fuel/propulsion system and air bags
In May 2026 while driving home from her job in downtown St. Louis, my daughter was driving my equinox.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07
To Whom It May Concern, I am submitting this formal complaint regarding my 2019 Chevrolet Equinox and the repeated failure of its brake vacuum pump. This is not an isolated repair issue.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-15
Electrical system
15% · 44 reportsMost commonly citing wiring.
Fuel/propulsion system
14% · 41 reportsPower train
12% · 36 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission.
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-10-11Service brakes, hydraulic18V576000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018.
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2019-04-15Seats19V184000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
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2019-10-24Fuel system, gasoline19V667000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.
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2020-12-15Power train20V668000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer...
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 100 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 82 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 44 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 18V576000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 19V184000 · Seats
- Recall 19V667000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 20V668000 · Power train
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- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- 4 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.