repaired · 2025 Q1
Child seat: vehicle latch anchor
Risk. The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
2021 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 101 owner complaints about the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 23V-339 the manufacturer reports only 79% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox has problems
101 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
20Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
18Electrical system
17Power train
16Engine1 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Fuel system, gasoline
5Structure
4Air bags
4Seat belts
2412 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 20 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 18 | 0 |
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Engine | 16 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 4 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 24 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2021 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 · 2025 Q1
Fuel pump: control/drive module
Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2023 Q3
Tires
Risk. Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2022 Q4
Seat belts
Risk. If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the…
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.
Best & worst years
2021 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
2021 Chevrolet Equinox safety ratings
2021 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.5% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Equinox owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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…
Vehicle suffered an intermittent, severe, and dangerous total loss of acceleration while driving in rainy conditions. Upon pressing the accelerator pedal from a stop, the vehicle rolled slowly for 5 to 10 seconds and completely ignored all gas pedal input before finally accelerating. The engine…
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