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2015 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 679 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is visibility/wiper.

2recalls
679complaints
24crashes reported
6fires reported
19injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Visibility/Wiper250 · 37%
  • Engine227 · 33%
  • Power Train63 · 9%
  • Unknown Or Other54 · 8%
  • Electrical System44 · 6%
  • Air Bags35 · 5%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System31 · 5%
  • Visibility29 · 4%
  • Service Brakes15 · 2%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)15 · 2%

What owners report

Fuel/Propulsion System

1. high pressure fuel pump, and yes. 2. car will stall out unless i put it into neutral, shakes on shut down and sometimes starts scary fast. with the car caring my children in a busy town this is a huge safety hazard 3. no, but has been inspected by multiple mechanics. got a tune up in may of 2026 problem subsided and back now. numerous people have problems with this specific model of car and the hpfp. 4.po0172 co

Electrical System,Exterior Lighting

Front turn indicator lights have gone out. unfortunately, due to chevy's vehicle design, the bulbs can only be replaced by pulling the bumper off in total and replacing bulbs. then, putting entire bumper system back. this information was given to me by chevrolet of issaquah and confirmed by bonita point repair in chula vista california.

Engine

Rear main seal has blown three times since i purchased my vehicle from carvana. i’ve pulled the engine out myself as i cannot afford another $3,500 at the shop. i’m a single income household that makes too much for financial assistance. the chevy equinox was the only vehicle in our price range. that was prior to the seal blowing, again.

Engine

The contact owns a 2015 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking abnormally before unintendedly decelerating. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with excessive oil consumption; however, the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2015 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Equinox. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.