2017 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 277 owner complaints about the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 10, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has problems
277 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 181 | 6 |
| Power train | 32 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 22 | 4 |
| Air bags | 19 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 2 |
| Service brakes | 7 | 5 |
| 12 other systems | 27 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2017 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do engine problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 40 engine complaints. 80% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 33% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
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
28 owners mentioned a cost$3,700median
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.
2017 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
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2017 Chevrolet Equinox safety ratings
2017 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
What Equinox owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The fuel pump was malfunctioning, and the vehicle has been repossessed. I was stuck in the middle of the road in the extreme cold multiple times with no ability to jump the vehicle(it would cause more issues when attempted). My mechanic inspected the vehicle when I had it, and told me if I…
I own a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and approximately 50,000 miles. The vehicle suddenly stopped starting without any prior warning signs, unusual noises, or dashboard warnings indicating a serious mechanical problem. After the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, I was…
ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control of vehicle while operating. PROBLEM CONFIRMED by Independent Insurance Servicer.…
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