repaired · 2024 Q3
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
2015 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 680 owner complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the visibility/wiper. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 22V-165 the manufacturer reports only 44% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox has problems
680 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
250Visibility/wiper2 crash/fire/injury
227Engine6 crash/fire/injury
63Power train4 crash/fire/injury
45Electrical system
38Air bags
31Fuel/propulsion system
29Visibility
15Service brakes
15Electronic stability control (ESC)
7615 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper | 250 | 2 |
| Engine | 227 | 6 |
| Power train | 63 | 4 |
| Electrical system | 45 | 1 |
| Air bags | 38 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 31 | 2 |
| Visibility | 29 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 15 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 15 | 1 |
| 15 other systems | 76 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2015 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q1
Air bags: side/window
Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do visibility/wiper problems start?
76kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 198 visibility/wiper complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.
14under 30k miles154under 100k miles44100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
27 owners mentioned a cost$4,500median
Middle half: $1,300 – $7,950
Visibility/wiper
24 owners mentioned a cost$350median
Middle half: $296 – $400
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other Equinox year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Equinox median. How we score
'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26'27
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2015 Chevrolet Equinox safety ratings
2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, and the recalls they led to.
- Front Wiper Transmission InoperativeLed to recall 22V-165
- Windshield Wiper Transmission FailureNo recall
In owners' words
What Equinox owners report
Recent visibility/wiper complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
wind shield wiper stopped working while driving on the highway in heavy down pour, safety was my next concern, so I pulled over and waited for the rain to stop to continue driving home.
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate while activated. The vehicle was making a clicking noise while attempting to turn to the left or the right. The contact stated that the noise was louder while standing outside the vehicle. The…
EXCESSIVE Oil Consumption after 87,000 miles. Always had regular/up-to-date oil changes and took care of the vehicle. Had an oil change in June 2023 and in August (not may miles driven in that time frame), while driving I noticed the vehicle started to jerk...after arriving at work I checked under…
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