Reliable Auto DB

2024 Chevrolet Equinox reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox over 3 years — 26 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Equinox years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Door.

2012 Chevrolet Equinox
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Complaints

79

Per year

26

Recalls

1

Years on the road

3

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (23 of 79), then Electrical system (17) and Engine (14). The most filings arrived in 2026 (41 of 79). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2023 and 2025

The 2023 Equinox has 95 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2025 has 227 complaints, 114 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall structure, body, door 2023-12-21 · NHTSA campaign 23V869000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Remedy Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.

Complaints by component (79 total)

Fuel and propulsion system
23
Electrical system
17
Engine
14
Powertrain
11
Service brakes
11
Forward collision avoidance
10
Speed control
7
Visibility and wipers
5
Steering
4
Air bags
3
Tires
3
Back-over prevention
2
Exterior lighting
2
Hydraulic brakes
2
Structure
2
Wheels
2
Engine and engine cooling
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Seats
1
Suspension
1
Visibility
1
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Crash-flagged

5

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

12023102024272025412026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "2 of my rims have cracked the first one around 8,000 miles and the second at around 14,400 miles. I have never cracked a rim before in my life except these 2 within the last few months. I do not take it off-roading and…"
    Tires · filed 2026-09-21
  • "See attached document for complaint."
    Electrical system, Latches, locks, and linkages · filed 2026-09-17
  • "the fuel pump control module failed at 22,016 miles on a basically NEW vehicle, with SUPPOSEDLY COVERED 36,000 mile manufacturer warranty!?"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-09-15
  • "Emergency braking engaged when backing into parking spot in between two vehicles. No obstruction was behind vehicle."
    Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-09-11
  • "The fuel pump quit while driving, fortunately we were not on as interstate highway. I was able to coast to the side of the road and call for tow. If this occurred on an interstate highway it could have been very…"
    Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-06

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV SUV FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars
2024 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated
2024 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Not rated Not rated Not rated Not rated

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Equinox all-wheel drive 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed All-wheel drive 24 30 26 MPG $2500
Equinox EV all-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) All-wheel drive 101 90 96 MPG / 285 mi range $800
Equinox EV front-wheel drive — Automatic (1-speed) Front-wheel drive 117 99 108 MPG / 319 mi range $700
Equinox front-wheel drive 1.5L, 4-cyl Automatic 6-speed Front-wheel drive 26 31 28 MPG $2300

Specs and fitment

3rd generation, 2018–2024
Body styles SUV
Oil 0W-20 (1.5L turbo and 2.0L turbo); 5W-30 (diesel where equipped) , 5.3 qt capacity
Tire size 225/65R17 to 235/50R19 (trim-dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Owner complaints for the 2018 launch year include service brakes among the leading components. Recall 18V-576 covers certain 2018-2019 Equinox vehicles among other GM models: rear brake-caliper pistons may have insufficient coating so gas pockets form and reduce rear brake performance; dealers bleed the brake system. Recall 20V-668 covers certain 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles among other GM crossovers: the start/stop transmission accumulator end cap may have missing bolts, which can lead to a transmission fluid leak, possible loss of propulsion, and a fire risk if fluid contacts hot exhaust. Dealers inspect the accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing. Recall 23V-869 covers certain 2024 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles among other GM crossovers: door strikers may fracture so a door can open while driving; dealers replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox over 3 years — 26 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Equinox years here — over the median of the other years, which is 23. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Door.

What are common problems with a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox?

The complaints owners file most often name Fuel and propulsion system (23 of 79), then Electrical system (17) and Engine (14). The most filings arrived in 2026 (41 of 79). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2023 Equinox has 95 complaints, 23 per year, and the 2025 has 227 complaints, 114 per year. The 2024 has more complaints per year than the 2023.

Has the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox been recalled?

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox?

Owners have filed 79 complaints about the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox is 64.5 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox?

3rd generation (2018-2024).

What engine oil does a Chevrolet Equinox use?

5W-30 (4-cylinder); 5W-30 (V6 where equipped)

What does NHTSA recall 16V-582 cover on the Chevrolet Equinox?

Recall 16V-582 covers certain 2013 Equinox and Terrain vehicles: ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode and wear until one or both wipers stop working; dealers repair the AIP hole and inspect and replace the front wiper module as needed.