2016 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Owners have filed 491 complaints about the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA. Engine accounts for 40.7% of them — the clear leader, ahead of visibility/wiper at 22.8%.
Complaints491
Crashes20
Fires6
Injuries31
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine 40.7% · 200
Visibility/wiper 22.8% · 112
Unknown or other 6.5% · 32
Power train 5.3% · 26
Electrical system 4.9% · 24
Fuel/propulsion system 3.9% · 19
Air bags 2.4% · 12
Vehicle speed control 1.8% · 9
Severity
Of those complaints, 20 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire and 31 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 22 model years of the Chevrolet Equinox in this data, 2016 sits 12th by complaint volume. 2011 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 135 in the last three years against 184 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 64,500 miles.
In owners' own words
It doesn't make sense how much oil this thing burns. We just had the oil changed last month and prior to that we've replaced the solenoids. Why in heavens did this vehicle stall out yesterday when my husband was driving on the highway saying engine power reduced. This vehicle is costing a fortune. There is truly something wrong with these engines! This could have cause a major crash. Thank goodness no one got hurt. Engine
Was driving home and without prior warning received a message on the dash to pull over low oil pressure. Vehicle was towed to the dealership and I am being told I that GM has a known issue of freezing PCV in cold temperatures which causes the rear main seal to blow and other internal issues. I know am told this will be a $5600 repair and no coverage. GM has lawsuits and other numerous complaints about this issue. Engine
This vehicle has no leaks and no console indicators to let me know of this issue. The vehicle burns more oil than is acceptable. Was empty with no indication and no oil change due. Dealership admits to faulty design that burns too much oil. Gm admits and agrees to pay a small amount of the cost. Nominal and honestly not acceptable either since I have on record keeping up to date with all maintenance. Engine
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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