Chevrolet Equinox vs Chevrolet Trax
For 2015–2022 models, the Chevrolet Trax has 11.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 12.2 for the Chevrolet Equinox. Below: what each one’s owners report most, when it shows up, and what it costs to fix.
Both rates cover the same model years (2015–2022), counting each complaint once and dividing by US sales, so the more popular vehicle isn’t penalized for being popular. Years too new to judge are left out. How this is calculated.
Chevrolet Equinox
12.2 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Chevrolet Trax
- Complaints
- 2,610
- Sold
- 2,137,303
- Recall campaigns
- 17
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Fewest: 2017, 2019 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 98,000 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 64,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 77,832 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 68,000 mi
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 64,000 mi
Chevrolet Trax
11.3 complaints per 10,000 sold
about the same as the Chevrolet Equinox
- Complaints
- 684
- Sold
- 603,556
- Recall campaigns
- 9
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 1
Fewest: 2020–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 30,000 mi
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Turbocharger and intercooler
Typically around 46,000 mi · repair $1,520–$2,820
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Airbags, seatbelts and restraints
Typically around 35,959 mi
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Control arms, ball joints and bushings
Typically around 10,327 mi · repair $230–$700
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Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting
Typically around 14,500 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Equinox or the Chevrolet Trax?
For 2015–2022 models, the Chevrolet Trax has 11.3 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the Chevrolet Equinox has 12.2, counting the same model years for both.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Equinox is oil consumption and leaks, typically around 98,000 miles.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Trax?
The most-reported problem on the Chevrolet Trax is body control and other modules, typically around 30,000 miles.
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, recalls and investigations; US sales from public industry figures; repair costs from book labor hours and parts pricing at national rates. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. Problem lists cover each vehicle’s full history. This is not a recommendation to buy or avoid either vehicle.