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All cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2019

2019 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index39100 = average car
Complaints136NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold346,048U.S. model year
Per 100K sold39complaints
Year rank#5 of 17#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 6

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdFWD26 / 32 / 28Regular$2,200
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdAWD25 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300
1.6L 4-cyl turbo dieselAuto 6-spdAWD28 / 38 / 32Diesel$2,950
1.6L 4-cyl turbo dieselAuto 6-spdFWD28 / 39 / 32Diesel$2,950
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdFWD22 / 29 / 25Premium$3,100
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto 9-spdAWD22 / 28 / 24Premium$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.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Engine4,400700–30,50058
Brakes10,5003,000–67,0008
Electrical8,5001,800–27,30018
Fuel or ev drive system9,9001,400–26,30012
Transmission & drivetrain15,1001,700–71,00016

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

SystemShare of complaints
Engine43%
Fuel or ev drive system16%
Electrical13%
Brakes13%
Transmission & drivetrain12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
3052375024

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

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

YouTube repair topics

100 videos about the 2018–2024 Chevy Equinox, 9.4M views.

TopicVideosViews
Infotainment, battery & electrical5625K
Heat, A/C & blend door3411K
Oil changes & service1156K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition2155K
Transmission & shifter155K
Fuel pump, filter & tank146K
Oil dilution & oil burning136K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20163384242,195Wipers & visibility
20171546290,458Engine
201854183332,618Brakes
201939136346,048Engine
202049130270,994Brakes
20212650165,323Electrical
202252135212,072Fuel or ev drive system

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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