2019 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 310 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Engine (101), Service Brakes (85), Electrical System (45).
Key takeaways
- 310 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 23 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 101 | 33% |
| Service Brakes | 85 | 27% |
| Electrical System | 45 | 15% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 43 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 38 | 12% |
| Power Train | 37 | 12% |
| Hydraulic | 13 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 11 | 4% |
| Steering | 9 | 3% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 7 | 2% |
| Seats | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-26
The vehicle intermittently loses motive power. After stopping, the engine revs when I press the accelerator, but the vehicle does not move. It only moves again after I turn the vehicle off and restart it. No warning lights appear when this happens. This defect could leave me stranded in traffic or unable to clear an in...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-25
I had just come back from [XXX]. I just gotten off the highway was turning to go home went to break and I could not depress the break on my dashboard. It said brake assistant failure or brake assistance. Something I was 2 miles from home. I had two babies in the car. I had to drive it 2 mph because it was after dark an...
Electrical System,service Brakes,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-24
My 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has experienced repeated engine and transmission problems despite multiple repair attempts. I spent approximately $10,000 on a new transmission, but the vehicle still runs but will not move. These recurring failures raise serious safety concerns. The exact cause is UNKNOWN, and repair records ...
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More for the 2019 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.