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2017 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 270 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Use Caution — 2017 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has elevated complaints or recalls that warrant careful consideration. Have any open recalls resolved before purchase and inspect the vehicle thoroughly.

0
NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
270
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crashes + Injuries
4 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Chevrolet Equinox

No NHTSA recalls found for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.

While this is a positive sign, recall status can change. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing.

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Most Common Problems — 2017 Chevrolet Equinox

Based on 270 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
132
Power Train
30
Unknown Or Other
28
Air Bags
18
Electrical System
16
Engine And Engine Cooling
15
Visibility/wiper
7
Wheels
4
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Chevrolet Equinox — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2011 0 complaints 2012 0 complaints 2013 746 complaints 2014 542 complaints 2015 678 complaints 2016 390 complaints 2017 270 complaints 2018 386 complaints 2019 289 complaints 2020 278 complaints 2021 84 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013, 2015 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2012, 2021 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Chevrolet Equinox

Is the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has no open recalls and 270 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have?
There are currently no NHTSA recalls on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. Always verify at NHTSA.gov before purchasing as recalls can be added at any time.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox are: Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Air Bags. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox safe to buy?
The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Chevrolet Equinox should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Chevrolet Equinox are: 2011, 2012, 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013, 2015.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.