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2021 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 4 NHTSA recalls and 100 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Chevrolet Equinox

The 2021 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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58/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2021 Chevrolet Equinox

The 2021 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
4 recalls on record
100
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
6
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2021 Chevrolet Equinox (4)

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

🔧 Seat Belts
If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer…
NHTSA #20V811000
🔧 Tires
Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service…
NHTSA #21V612000
🔧 Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery: Fuel Pump: Control/Drive Module
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service…
NHTSA #23V013000
🔧 Child Seat: Vehicle Latch Anchor
The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the…
NHTSA #23V339000
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Most Common Problems — 2021 Chevrolet Equinox

Based on 100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Electrical System
16
Power Train
16
Fuel/propulsion System
11
Unknown Or Other
11
Engine
8
Fuel System
5
Service Brakes
5
Structure
4
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Chevrolet Equinox — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2021 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 2022 180 complaints 2023 99 complaints 2024 80 complaints 2025 234 complaints

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

✅ Best model years: 2021, 2023, 2024 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2021 Chevrolet Equinox

Is the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 recall campaigns and 100 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 2021 Chevrolet Equinox have?
The 2021 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 2021 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox are: Electrical System, Power Train, Fuel/propulsion System, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox safe to buy?
The 2021 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, 2023, 2024. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 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.