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2023 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 95 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system.

3recalls
95complaints
4crashes reported
0fires reported
3injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Fuel/Propulsion System44 · 46%
  • Unknown Or Other17 · 18%
  • Engine17 · 18%
  • Service Brakes14 · 15%
  • Electrical System12 · 13%
  • Steering7 · 7%
  • Power Train5 · 5%
  • Fuel System (Gasoline)5 · 5%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance5 · 5%
  • Vehicle Speed Control3 · 3%

What owners report

Steering,Power Train,Fuel/Propulsion System

**nhtsa complaint summary: 2023 chevrolet equinox warranty & safety failure** * **first stall & initial negligence:** after a factory engine replacement, the vehicle suffered a fuel system failure. castle rock chevrolet falsely claimed it was repaired, leading to a catastrophic stall on a high-speed highway with raw gasoline and burning plastic odors. * **second stall & false diagnosis:** following a tow, the de

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine

The ongoing issues with my 2023 chevrolet equinox, vin [xxx], which i have brought to your dealership multiple times for the same unresolved problem. i was told three separate times that the engine light was fixed. i checked the vehicle today, and the engine light is still on. i was misled three times. since purchasing this vehicle, i have not been able to drive it. instead, i have spent the last four weeks repeated

Vehicle Speed Control,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

The vehicle is experiencing repeated, sudden engine stalling while driving at speed, creating an immediate risk of a severe traffic collision. in march 2025, the fuel pump failed and was replaced by an independent mechanic, who later had to clear a system clog in august 2025 after a second stall. in august 2026, the dealership replaced the fuel pump under an official nhtsa safety recall. within days of receiving the

Electrical System,Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System

From the very first day of purchase, the vehicle displayed a check‑engine light, which i immediately pointed out to your salesperson. my concerns were dismissed, and i was assured that it was “not a big deal,” despite the fact that the issue was clearly present at the time of sale. since then, i have spent substantial time and money attempting to resolve the vehicle’s defects. a mechanic spent six hours diagnosing a

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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