2015 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 679 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Visibility/Wiper (250), Engine (227), Power Train (63).
Key takeaways
- 679 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 24 involve a crash, 6 a fire, 19 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/Wiper | 250 | 37% |
| Engine | 227 | 33% |
| Power Train | 63 | 9% |
| Unknown Or Other | 54 | 8% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 37 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 31 | 5% |
| Visibility | 29 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 16 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 2% |
| Steering | 14 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-08-03
1. High Pressure Fuel Pump, and yes. 2. Car will stall out unless I put it into neutral, shakes on shut down and sometimes starts scary fast. With the car caring my children in a busy town this is a HUGE safety hazard 3. No, but has been inspected by multiple mechanics. Got a tune up in May of 2026 problem subsided an...
Electrical System,exterior Lighting - filed 2026-06-02
Front turn indicator lights have gone out. Unfortunately, due to Chevy's vehicle design, the bulbs can only be replaced by pulling the bumper off in total and replacing bulbs. Then, putting entire bumper system back. This information was given to me by Chevrolet of Issaquah AND confirmed by Bonita Point Repair in Ch...
Engine - filed 2026-05-19
Rear main seal has blown three times since I purchased my vehicle from Carvana. I’ve pulled the engine out myself as I cannot afford another $3,500 at the shop. I’m a single income household that makes too much for financial assistance. The Chevy Equinox was the only vehicle in our price range. That was prior to the se...
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More for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
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.