2021 CHEVROLET EQUINOX — Owner-Reported Problems
Verdict & Safety Summary
- Crashes 5
- Fires 0
- Injuries 5
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Component Problem Distribution
Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.
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| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | 17.1% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 13 | 14.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 | 11.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| ENGINE | 9 | 10.2% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| AIR BAGS | 4 | 4.6% | 3 crashes · 0 fires |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | 4.6% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| LANE DEPARTURE | 3 | 3.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 3.4% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | 3.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 30 | 34.1% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Problem & Recall Timeline
Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time
- Campaign 23V339000 was reported 807 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2021-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2021-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2022-Q1 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2022-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2022-Q3 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2022-Q4 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 5 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 11 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 9 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 7 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 20V811000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 21V612000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V013000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V339000 |
Safety Recalls (4)
Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 20V811000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- 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 service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 21V612000
- Report date
- Component:
- Not available in the source record
- Consequence:
- 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 at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V013000
- Report date
- Component:
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Consequence:
- 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 at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372310.
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Manufacturer action
Recall campaign 23V339000
- Report date
- Component:
- CHILD SEAT
- Consequence:
- 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 finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232403240.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Complaint Narrative Explorer
Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records
No complaints match the current filters.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Data sourced from NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Snapshot date: 2026-08-22.