Chevrolet Equinox — years to avoid
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.
3 model years to avoid, 6 to watch and 7 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.
Avoid3 years
Caution6 years
Best bets7 years
Complaint history
- Avoid
- Caution
- Recommended
Every year, ranked
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| Year | Ranking | Complaints | Compared with a typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ▲ Recommended | 74 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2025 | ▲ Recommended | 231 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2024 | ▲ Recommended | 79 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2023 | ▲ Recommended | 96 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2022 | ▲ Recommended | 174 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2021 | ▲ Recommended | 96 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2020 | ● Recommended | 308 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2019 | ● Recommended | 303 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2018 | ● Recommended | 408 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2017 | ● Recommended | 275 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2016 | ● Recommended | 398 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2015 | ◆ Caution | 680 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2014 | ◆ Caution | 547 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2013 | ■ Avoid | 751 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2012 | ◆ Caution | 684 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2011 | ■ Avoid | 781 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2010 | ■ Avoid | 784 | This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year. |
| 2009 | ▲ Recommended | 94 | This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2008 | ● Recommended | 370 | This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year. |
| 2007 | ◆ Caution | 685 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2006 | ◆ Caution | 695 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
| 2005 | ◆ Caution | 638 | This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year. |
How the rankings work
Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.
- ▲ Recommended
At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.
- ● Recommended
Within 30% of the model’s typical year.
- ◆ Caution
30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.
- ■ Avoid
More than double the complaints of the typical year.
- ○ Not enough data
Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.
Recalls
31
recalls on file across every Chevrolet Equinox model year.
Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.