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2026 Chevrolet EquinoxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 86 owner complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the forward collision avoidance. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox has problems
86 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
24Forward collision avoidance5 crash/fire/injury
20Service brakes4 crash/fire/injury
18Power train1 crash/fire/injury
16Electrical system
9Lane departure
7Engine
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Visibility/wiper
4Visibility
2311 other systems3 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Forward collision avoidance | 24 | 5 |
| Service brakes | 20 | 4 |
| Power train | 18 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 16 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 9 | 0 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 0 |
| Visibility | 4 | 0 |
| 11 other systems | 23 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2026 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.
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
2026 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
2026 Chevrolet Equinox safety ratings
2026 CHEVROLET EQUINOX SUV N/A AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (17.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Equinox owners report
Recent forward collision avoidance complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
the auto breaking system/ I have let the car go back to Ally Banking due to dealership would not address. I was with my sister and it slammed on the brakes while traveling down the freeway. took to dealership twice but they would not drive it long enough to reproduce and told me nothing was wrong…
On November 5, 2026, my 2026 Chevrolet Equinox experienced a sudden loss of propulsion in a busy, four-lane intersection, leaving me completely immobilized in active traffic. When I attempted to accelerate, the vehicle would not respond. I tried restarting it multiple times, but the engine remained…
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10-15 MPH in stop-and-go traffic, while changing lanes, the automatic emergency braking system engaged unexpectedly, causing the vehicle to stop abruptly with a forceful back-and-forth movement of the…
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