2016 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 1 NHTSA recall and 399 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

43/100

High Reported Activity — 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox shows high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the issues below and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection done by an independent mechanic.

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NHTSA Recalls

1 recall on record

399

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Chevrolet Equinox (1)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Chevrolet dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Equipment: Other: Labels

If the information on the certification labels is incorrect, the operator may install incorrectly sized tires or rims or may improperly inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at…

NHTSA #16V449000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

Based on 399 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine

155

Visibility/wiper

105

Unknown Or Other

Power Train

Electrical System

Air Bags

Engine And Engine Cooling

Steering

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Chevrolet Equinox — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 recall campaign and 399 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How many recalls does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have?

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 NHTSA recall. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox are: Engine, Visibility/wiper, Unknown Or Other, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.

Is the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox safe to buy?

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 1 recallis completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.

What year Chevrolet Equinox should I buy?

Use the year comparison chart above to identify which model years have the fewest reported problems for the Chevrolet Equinox.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.