2021 Chevrolet Equinox problems and complaints
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (20), Electrical System (18), Unknown Or Other (17).
Key takeaways
- 101 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 20 | 20% |
| Electrical System | 18 | 18% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 17% |
| Power Train | 17 | 17% |
| Engine | 16 | 16% |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 8% |
| Fuel System | 6 | 6% |
| Gasoline | 6 | 6% |
| Structure | 5 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 4% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2026-11-04
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut off with the message "Battery Level Low" displayed. The contact scanned the vehicle with an OBD-II scanner and retrieved a diagnostic trouble code associated with the fuel pump. The contact associa...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-17
Vehicle engine "sputtered" last night on the roadway, made it home then car would not restart. Repair engine light warning came on at time vehicle engine "sputtered". Vehicle will be at Dyer Chevrolet in Vero Beach, Florida on 10/19/2026. Fuel pump module is not providing fuel to engine resulting in engine not start...
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-10-12
The fuel injector module had to be replaced. My car stall while driving and I was stuck at work for over 2 hours waiting to be towed home. I work 40 min from where I live, so there was no getting back home without a tow. The car would not start because it was showing that I had no gas, when in fact I had a half a ta...
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More for the 2021 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.