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All cars · Chevrolet Equinox · 2021

2021 Chevrolet Equinox. Advanced data.

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

Lemon Index26100 = average car
Complaints50NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold165,323U.S. model year
Per 100K sold30complaints
Year rank#2 of 17#1 = fewest complaints

Engines and drivetrains 2

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdFWD26 / 31 / 28Regular$2,200
1.5L 4-cyl turboAuto 6-spdAWD25 / 30 / 27Regular$2,300

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 20,100 and 74,000 miles. Median 55,000, from 26 complaints with a mileage.

SystemMedianMiddle halfComplaints
Electrical55,00032,500–130,7005
Fuel system, gasoline61,00030,400–111,5005

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
Electrical20%
Transmission & drivetrain18%
Brakes12%
Engine10%
Lane assist8%

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

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
10060409

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 4

  • 23V339000 May 2023 Child Seat / Vehicle Latch Anchor

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

    Risk. The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

    Remedy. Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for

  • 23V013000 Jan 2023 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump / Control/Drive Module

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.

    Risk. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. 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 N222372310.

  • 21V612000 Aug 2021 Tires

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.

    Risk. Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.

  • 20V811000 Dec 2020 Seat Belts

    Defect. General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.

    Risk. If a seat belt assembly is not properly attached to the vehicle, the seat belt may not properly restrain an occupant in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy. GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the suspect bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 29, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8785, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N202322230.

Manufacturer communications 698

Chevy filed 698 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • This informational bulletin provides information on Transmission Adaptive Functions and…
  • This preliminary information discusses the possibility and repair of water entering a…
  • This preliminary information addresses a brake noise concern engineering is investigating at…

Crash ratings by version

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

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

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
201854183332,618Brakes
201939136346,048Engine
202049130270,994Brakes
20212650165,323Electrical
202252135212,072Fuel or ev drive system
20233899212,701Fuel or ev drive system
20244480207,730Fuel 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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