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2019 Chevrolet Equinox

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Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 382.5.

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

128 reports with mileage · 173 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 100 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Service Brakes. Review the 67 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 43 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

22 crash reports7 fire reports5 injury reports

Steering complaints

9 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jul 19, 2025
EngineService BrakesSteering

My vacuum pump failed on this vehicle. Causing my brakes to lock and a crash to almost happen

NHTSA ODI #11674720

Mileage unknown · Oct 30, 2024
Forward Collision AvoidanceService BrakesSteering

My wife started noticing issues with our 2019 Equinox. We got several error mesaages: service brakes, service sylteering, enigine light and abs. I did some digging online and found similar issues with other Equinox owners. The fix is to replace the battery. We did and after leaving the shop the car won't move. It will go into di…

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My wife started noticing issues with our 2019 Equinox. We got several error mesaages: service brakes, service sylteering, enigine light and abs. I did some digging online and found similar issues with other Equinox owners. The fix is to replace the battery. We did and after leaving the shop the car won't move. It will go into differnt gears but wont move and is currently at home in our driveway.

NHTSA ODI #11622740

Mileage unknown · Apr 24, 2024
Steering

At steady highway speeds, after driving an extended period on straight sections of highway, the steering sticks; requires a tug to get the wheel to turn left or right. My car is NOT equipped with Lane Keeping Assistance. I usually first feel this nearly an hour into a trip to our daughter's house, 2 1/2 hrs. away. I took the…

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At steady highway speeds, after driving an extended period on straight sections of highway, the steering sticks; requires a tug to get the wheel to turn left or right. My car is NOT equipped with Lane Keeping Assistance. I usually first feel this nearly an hour into a trip to our daughter's house, 2 1/2 hrs. away. I took the car into the dealer at 21.6K miles and in eighteen miles they "could not duplicate" and said there were no TSB's or computer updates for the problem. Now at 73K miles, this problem persists. I have seen a couple of others post this exact issue about their 2018-and-newer Equinoxes, on Equinox forums/sites, also with no satisfaction from their dealers. This could be especially dangerous on wet/slick roads. Of course a dealer won't be able to reproduce it as they won't drive a car multiples miles on a straight road without turning the wheel, and then attempting to turn it.

NHTSA ODI #11584939

Mileage unknown · Mar 1, 2024
Electrical SystemFuel/propulsion SystemSteering

My car is leaking oil and stalling just other cars in NHTSA ID: 20V668000 my car is 2019 Chevy equinox and is leaking oil stalling and a message comes on the street say my steering may might be impacted

NHTSA ODI #11574955

Mileage unknown · Apr 18, 2023
Air BagsSteering

The air bag safety restraint system is faulty on this vehicle. This is a system that should work for a life time for the vehicle but it's already defective. This vehicle once the battery is low or needs jump start, the entire steering controls become loose which may cause serious accidents for unseasonably experienced drivers.…

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The air bag safety restraint system is faulty on this vehicle. This is a system that should work for a life time for the vehicle but it's already defective. This vehicle once the battery is low or needs jump start, the entire steering controls become loose which may cause serious accidents for unseasonably experienced drivers.

NHTSA ODI #11517554

Mileage unknown · Feb 3, 2023
Steering

I own a 2019 Chevy Equinox which has developed an issue with the steering, the same as occurred with earlier models. When driving straight for brief periods of time, the steering resists turning either direction to follow the road changes. The wheel is stiff and requires additional effort to adjust. I only have about 30K miles …

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I own a 2019 Chevy Equinox which has developed an issue with the steering, the same as occurred with earlier models. When driving straight for brief periods of time, the steering resists turning either direction to follow the road changes. The wheel is stiff and requires additional effort to adjust. I only have about 30K miles on my car. This is very uncomfortable and lacks for any feeling of security. This could cause a skid on icy and snowy roads that we have now. I see there is no recall for this but I am very concerned for my wife driving the car. This is now a regular occurrence and at any speed.

NHTSA ODI #11505400

32,000 miles · Mar 23, 2021
EngineSteeringStructureCrash

I WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY AT MY HOME GETTING READY TO LEAVE FOR CHURCH, I WAS PULLING FORWARD BEFORE I BACKED UP THINKING I MIGHT BE TOO CLOSE TO THE GATES. WHEN I MOVED FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO JUST CREEP ALONG, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO AN ASTROMICAL SPEED. I WAS HEAD TOWARD MY SON'S TRUCK. I STEERED AWAY BUT CAUGHT THE …

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I WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY AT MY HOME GETTING READY TO LEAVE FOR CHURCH, I WAS PULLING FORWARD BEFORE I BACKED UP THINKING I MIGHT BE TOO CLOSE TO THE GATES. WHEN I MOVED FORWARD WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE TO JUST CREEP ALONG, THE ENGINE REVVED UP TO AN ASTROMICAL SPEED. I WAS HEAD TOWARD MY SON'S TRUCK. I STEERED AWAY BUT CAUGHT THE BUMPER OF AN F350 . MY CAR IS TOTALLY DESTROYED. I KNOCKED THE TRUCK OVER TWO FEET FROM WHERE IT WAS SITTING AND PUSHED IT WITHIN ONE OR TWO INCHES OF GOING THROUGH MY HOUSE WHERE MY SON WAS ASLEEP IN THE RECLINER. BEFORE I HIT THE BRICK POST HOLDING UP ONE END OF MY CAR PORT, I WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE CAR INTO PARK AND STOP IT. THE HILL ASSIST LIGHT WAS ON WHEN I GOT OUT OF THE CAR. I WAS GOING DOWN A SLIGHT INCLINE AND NOT UP A HILL. MY DRIVE IS ONLY ABOUT 20-25 FEET AND THE CAR WAS GOING AT AN ALARMING RATE. FORTUNATELY, I WAS JUST BRUISED AND SORE FROM THE IMPACT.

NHTSA ODI #11404487

28,000 miles · Nov 8, 2020
Steering

VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SWERVING WHILE DRIVING. HAVE MADE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS TO GM, HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVEN TIMES FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. GM REFUSES TO REPAIR OR ACKNOWLEDGE PROBLEM. VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SWERVES OUT OF LANE INTO SHOULDER/ ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HAVE TO FIGHT STEERING TO GET IT BACK INTO LANE.

NHTSA ODI #11373693

16,519 miles · Feb 26, 2020
Steering

CAR STEERS ITSELF. STEERING WHEEL JERKS ITSELF TO LEFT OR RIGHT RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING, USUALLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE MINOR CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF MY EQUINOX. THIS HAPPENS MORE OFTEN ON HIGHWAY AND HIGHER SPEED ROADS. WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES IN THE ROAD / HIGHWAY, VEHICLE WILL NOT STRAIGHTEN OUT WHEN OUT OF CURVE. THIS HAS CA…

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CAR STEERS ITSELF. STEERING WHEEL JERKS ITSELF TO LEFT OR RIGHT RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING, USUALLY ENOUGH TO CAUSE MINOR CONTROL OF THE STEERING OF MY EQUINOX. THIS HAPPENS MORE OFTEN ON HIGHWAY AND HIGHER SPEED ROADS. WHEN GOING AROUND CURVES IN THE ROAD / HIGHWAY, VEHICLE WILL NOT STRAIGHTEN OUT WHEN OUT OF CURVE. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO DRIVE OFF OF THE ROAD INTO GRAVEL SHOULDER AND NEARLY SIDESWIPE OTHER VEHICLES BOTH NEXT TO ME AND DRIVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NO ACCIDENTS HAVE BEEN CAUSED AS OF YET, BUT MANY NEAR MISSES. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE SEPTEMBER. I MADE CHEVROLET AWARE OF THE ISSUE THROUGH A REPAIR ATTEMPT. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED THREE TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE AND I HAVE OPENED A CASE WITH THE BBB. CHEVROLET HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM, REPLACED THE VEHICLE, OR ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE MADE IT CLEAR THROUGH EXTENSIVE CONVERSATIONS WITH THE GENERAL MOTORS BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER THAT IS DEALING WITH MY BBB CASE THAT MY LIFE IS IN DANGER EVERY TIME I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE AND THEY SIMPLY DO NOT CARE. REGARDLESS OF MY THREE REPAIR ATTEMPTS FOR THE SAME ISSUE, NOBODY AT GM CARES ABOUT MY SAFETY. WHEN I BRING IT UP, I HAVE BEEN TOLD 'DON'T DRIVE IT IF YOU DON'T FEEL SAFE IN IT' AS IF I CAN SIMPLY WALK TO WORK, APPOINTMENTS, ETC. GENERAL MOTORS DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY AND SAFETY CONCERNS OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. IT HAS BEEN 129 DAYS SINCE I INITIALLY BROUGHT UP THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND GENERAL MOTORS IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. THE VEHICLE IS STILL IN USE DAILY, STILL HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. DOCUMENTATION OF REPAIR ATTEMPTS AND BBB PAPERWORK AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. *JS

NHTSA ODI #11311556

Official recalls

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20V668000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission

Oct 29, 2020

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

19V667000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly

Sep 19, 2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.

19V184000 · Seats

Mar 7, 2019

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.

18V576000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper

Aug 30, 2018

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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