2016 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 400 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Engine (203), Visibility/Wiper (114), Unknown Or Other (32).
Key takeaways
- 400 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 14 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 22 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 203 | 51% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 114 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 32 | 8% |
| Power Train | 27 | 7% |
| Electrical System | 25 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 19 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 12 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 9 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 2% |
| Steering | 7 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 2% |
| Structure | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-30
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 - 70 MPH, the display went blank approximately every five minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the battery was disconnected and the wiring and cables were inspected. The mechanic stated that the i...
Power Train,seat Belts - filed 2026-10-17
The drivers' side front seatbelt will not retract back into the b pillar when taken off. It will get caught in the door when closing it and prevent the driver's door from closing. The transmission slips out of gear when decelerating and accelerating in traffic. This causes the transmission to slam back into gear.
Engine - filed 2026-10-05
I am filing this complaint regarding a safety-related engine problem with my 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. My vehicle is currently experiencing excessive crankcase pressure associated with the PCV system. The vehicle requires PCV service, and I have been advised that the excessive crankcase pressure has contributed to multip...
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More for the 2016 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.