The best and worst Chevrolet Equinox years, by the numbers
Short answer: among Chevrolet Equinoxs old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2017, 2019 and 2021–2022 have the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold. The 2006–2008 and 2010 have the most.
We counted every owner complaint filed with the federal government (NHTSA) for each model year and divided by how many were sold that year, so a year that sold more doesn’t look worse just for being popular. Years newer than 2022 are shown but not ranked — they haven’t been on the road long enough. How this is calculated.
Years with the most complaints
2006 Chevrolet Equinox · 52.1 per 10,000 sold (2.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Blower motor and blend-door actuators, typically around 68,000 miles; then wiring harness, grounds and connectors.
2007 Chevrolet Equinox · 70.5 per 10,000 sold (3.0× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Fuel pump and sending unit, typically around 75,000 miles; then airbags, seatbelts and restraints.
2008 Chevrolet Equinox · 52.9 per 10,000 sold (2.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically around 68,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
2010 Chevrolet Equinox · 52.1 per 10,000 sold (2.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported: Oil consumption and leaks, typically around 100,000 miles; then body control and other modules.
Years with the fewest complaints
2017 Chevrolet Equinox · 9.4 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Oil consumption and leaks, typically around 83,773 miles.
2019 Chevrolet Equinox · 8.7 per 10,000 sold (0.4× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Master cylinder and booster, typically around 80,000 miles.
2021 Chevrolet Equinox · 5.5 per 10,000 sold (0.2× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Driver-assist cameras, radar and calibration, typically around 40 miles.
2022 Chevrolet Equinox · 7.8 per 10,000 sold (0.3× this model’s typical year)
Most-reported, even so: Fuel pump and sending unit, typically around 34,000 miles.
Every year: complaints per 10,000 sold
Typical Chevrolet Equinox year: 23.5 per 10,000 sold.
Complaints are counted once each, even when an owner lists several parts. Sales are US units sold in the calendar year, a close stand-in for the model year.
Common questions
What is the worst year for the Chevrolet Equinox?
Among Chevrolet Equinoxs old enough to judge (2005–2022), the 2007 has the most owner complaints per 10,000 sold: 70.5, about 3.0× a typical Chevrolet Equinox year. The 2006, 2008 and 2010 also stand out.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Equinox?
The 2021 has the fewest owner complaints per 10,000 sold among Chevrolet Equinoxs from 2005–2022: 5.5, against 23.5 for a typical year. The 2017, 2019 and 2022 are also well below typical.
What goes wrong on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most-reported problem on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is fuel pump and sending unit, typically around 75,000 miles.
Why aren't the newest Chevrolet Equinox years ranked?
The 2023–2026 haven't been on the road long enough. Newer cars have fewer complaints mainly because they're newer, so ranking them would flatter them.
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Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; US sales from public industry figures. Complaints are self-reported and not independently verified. This is not an inspection and not a recommendation to buy or avoid any vehicle.