All cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2019
2019 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 26 / 32 / 28 | Regular | $2,200 |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 25 / 30 / 27 | Regular | $2,300 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 28 / 38 / 32 | Diesel | $2,950 |
| 1.6L 4-cyl turbo diesel | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 28 / 39 / 32 | Diesel | $2,950 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 9-spd | FWD | 22 / 29 / 25 | Premium | $3,100 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto 9-spd | AWD | 22 / 28 / 24 | Premium | $3,200 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 1,500 and 44,300 miles. Median 9,000, from 129 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4,400 | 700–30,500 | 58 |
| Brakes | 10,500 | 3,000–67,000 | 8 |
| Electrical | 8,500 | 1,800–27,300 | 18 |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 9,900 | 1,400–26,300 | 12 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 15,100 | 1,700–71,000 | 16 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Engine | 43% |
| Fuel or ev drive system | 16% |
| Electrical | 13% |
| Brakes | 13% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 12% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 305 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 24 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 4
20V668000 Oct 2020 Power Train / Automatic Transmission
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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 r
19V667000 Sep 2019 Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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 Mar 2019 Seats
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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 Aug 2018 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Disc / Caliper
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
Manufacturer communications 1007
Chevy filed 1007 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of the timing chain tesnioner gasket…
- This Preliminary information communicates the possibility of a crank no start or extended…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
YouTube repair topics
100 videos about the 2018–2024 Chevy Equinox, 9.4M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 625K |
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 3 | 411K |
| Oil changes & service | 1 | 156K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 2 | 155K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 55K |
| Fuel pump, filter & tank | 1 | 46K |
| Oil dilution & oil burning | 1 | 36K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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