2021 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 94 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (17), Electrical System (17), Power Train (17).
Key takeaways
- 94 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 18% |
| Power Train | 17 | 18% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 16 | 17% |
| Engine | 16 | 17% |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 7% |
| Structure | 5 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% |
| Fuel System | 4 | 4% |
| Gasoline | 4 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2021 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 2026-09-15
The vehicle intermittently triggers steering control, brake assist, and parking brake warnings during both highway and city driving, particularly when coming to a complete stop. These alerts are associated with a slight jerk in the steering wheel upon acceleration and a transient locking sensation across the steering, ...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-14
Fuel pump power control module
Engine,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-13
I've been having issues since the beginning of 2026. It's saying my car has no recalls but I've found that is does on a part that's been complained about by others. I've had the car repaired multiple times updating the fuel injectors and spark plugs but still the same error codes. Yet and still the check engine light c...
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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.