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2017 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 0 NHTSA recalls and 276 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2017 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
No known recalls
276
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
18
Crash Reports
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 276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Engine
133
Unknown Or Other
30
Power Train
30
Electrical System
18
Air Bags
18
Engine And Engine Cooling
15
Visibility/wiper
7
Wheels
4
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Chevrolet Equinox — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.

2015 680 complaints 2016 399 complaints 2017 276 complaints 2018 410 complaints 2019 305 complaints 2020 316 complaints 2021 100 complaints 2011 782 complaints 2012 685 complaints 2013 751 complaints 2014 548 complaints

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✅ Best model years: 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 recall campaigns and 276 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 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, Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Electrical System. 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: 2021. These show the lowest complaint rates.
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.