2012 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Owners have filed 943 complaints about the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 37.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of visibility/wiper at 12.8%.
Complaints943
Crashes22
Fires8
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 37.5% · 354
Visibility/wiper 12.8% · 121
Power train 8.9% · 84
Electrical system 7.3% · 69
Fuel/propulsion system 5.7% · 54
Unknown or other 5.6% · 53
Steering 3.8% · 36
Electronic stability control (ESC) 2.8% · 26
Severity
Of those complaints, 22 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the Chevrolet Equinox in this data, 2012 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 64 in the last three years against 143 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 79,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and the service battery charging system warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 22,000. Engine · reported at 22,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed there was oil in the engine and the engine and exhaust needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000. Engine · reported at 134,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact stated that the engine oil was topped off once every month. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the contact was informed that the repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Engine · reported at 70,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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