Chevrolet Equinox vs GMC Terrain
For 2009–2022 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 19.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold, against 25.0 for the GMC Terrain. 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 (2009–2022), 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
19.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
24% fewer than the GMC Terrain
- Complaints
- 6,246
- Sold
- 3,283,520
- Recall campaigns
- 22
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2010. 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
GMC Terrain
25.0 complaints per 10,000 sold
1.3× the Chevrolet Equinox’s rate
- Complaints
- 2,969
- Sold
- 1,188,497
- Recall campaigns
- 18
- Open NHTSA investigations
- 0
Most complaints: 2010–2013. Fewest: 2009, 2017 and 2021–2022. Every year →
Most-reported problems
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Oil consumption and leaks
Typically around 89,000 mi
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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim
Typically around 75,000 mi
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Stalling and no-start
Typically around 60,158 mi
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Body control and other modules
Typically around 49,750 mi
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Master cylinder and booster
Typically around 50,000 mi
Common questions
Which has fewer problems, the Chevrolet Equinox or the GMC Terrain?
For 2009–2022 models, the Chevrolet Equinox has 19.0 owner complaints per 10,000 sold and the GMC Terrain has 25.0, 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 GMC Terrain?
The most-reported problem on the GMC Terrain is oil consumption and leaks, typically around 89,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain years have the most complaints?
Relative to each vehicle's typical year: Chevrolet Equinox: 2010; GMC Terrain: 2010–2013.
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.