2023 Chevrolet Equinox

▲ Better than typical
2023 Chevrolet Equinox
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:34:23.548Z

This year had at least 30% fewer 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Equinox Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2023 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 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
2023: 85 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

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 42%

42% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 36 distinct reports on file.

SERVICE BRAKES 16%

16% of complaints: service brakes — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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I went to the gas station to fill the car with gas. I pulled along the pumps and put on the brakes but they failed and I applied again failed again so I put into netural and ran into a pole.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230126

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 11 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%

12% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 7%

7% of complaints: steering — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20221104 — seats

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022.

Campaign 22V724000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230124 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.

Campaign 22V929000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230602 — child seat

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles.

Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge.

Campaign 23V339000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2023 Chevrolet Equinox — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (36 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (14 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (11 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 22V724000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V929000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 23V339000 (child seat) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2026 ▲ 2024 ▲ 2021

WORST YEARS

■ 2010 ■ 2011 ■ 2013

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox have?

3 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.