2010 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 784 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Engine (271), Power Train (182), Visibility/Wiper (132).
Key takeaways
- 784 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 15 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 23 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 271 | 35% |
| Power Train | 182 | 23% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 132 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 81 | 10% |
| Air Bags | 57 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 52 | 7% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 49 | 6% |
| Steering | 44 | 6% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 32 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 31 | 4% |
| Visibility | 29 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Chevrolet Equinox 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-03-27
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer for Technical Service Bulletin TSB #: 19-NA-065. While driving at 15 MPH, the vehicle lunged forward; the driver was able to pull over. While attempting to restart the vehicle, it suddenly caught fire...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-03-26
The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light or stop sign, the vehicle experienced severely rough idling before it stalled. The contact believed that the high-pressure fuel pump (HPFP) was the cause of the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure; however, the v...
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-03-21
Vehicle looses power and can very easily cause a bad wreck I've replaced multiple thing and it still does it I'm not sure what it is possibly the timing or something to do with camshaft
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.