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2019 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 305 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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30/100

Very High Reported Activity — 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.

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4
NHTSA Recalls
4 recalls on record
305
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
23
Crash Reports
7 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2019 Chevrolet Equinox (4)

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

🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission
Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners…
NHTSA #20V668000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Caliper
A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac…
NHTSA #18V576000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Storage: Tank Assembly
A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number…
NHTSA #19V667000
🔧 Seats
In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or…
NHTSA #19V184000
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Most Common Problems — 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

Based on 305 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Service Brakes
70
Engine
51
Electrical System
37
Power Train
36
Unknown Or Other
28
Fuel/propulsion System
19
Air Bags
9
Steering
9
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Chevrolet Equinox — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2019 model year is highlighted.

2013 751 complaints 2014 548 complaints 2015 680 complaints 2016 399 complaints 2017 276 complaints 2018 410 complaints 2019 305 complaints 2020 316 complaints 2021 100 complaints 2022 180 complaints 2023 99 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2015 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2022, 2023 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 recall campaigns and 305 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 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have?
The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox are: Service Brakes, Engine, Electrical System, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox safe to buy?
The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 4 recalls are completed at a dealer. 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, 2022, 2023. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2015.
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.