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2026 Chevrolet Equinox: recalls and problems

No recalls and 82 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.

0recalls
82complaints
5crashes reported
1fires reported
7injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Forward Collision Avoidance29 · 35%
  • Service Brakes20 · 24%
  • Power Train17 · 21%
  • Electrical System13 · 16%
  • Unknown Or Other13 · 16%
  • Lane Departure8 · 10%
  • Engine7 · 9%
  • Fuel/Propulsion System5 · 6%
  • Back Over Prevention4 · 5%
  • Visibility/Wiper4 · 5%

What owners report

Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Lane Departure

I have owned my chevy since 6/30/25 when i bought it new. since then, the blind spot warning system has activated many times when there hasn’t been anything there or remotely nearby. it’s like a ghost. it’s usually the driver’s side mirror that gets activated. i have cleaned the sensors too and it still occurs, making me think i’m going to get hit, or hit a person, pedestrian etc. i have read of other owners on soci

Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance

While pulling forward out of a parking lot at a low speed, the vehicle's automatic emergency braking (aeb) system suddenly and aggressively engaged without warning. there were no vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles whatsoever in the vehicle's path. the deceleration was extremely severe and violent, mimicking the sensation of hitting a brick wall. this unprompted, false-positive system activation subjected my body to

Unknown Or Other

When you accelerate from a stop, the car wobbles and shimmy’s until you reach about 15mph and then it stops and drives normally.

Power Train

I am driving a rental chevrolet equinox with the steering-column-mounted electronic gear selector. i believe this shifter design creates a serious safety hazard. the gear selector is a stalk on the steering column positioned and operated similarly to controls commonly used for windshield wipers in other vehicles. while driving, pulling back on this stalk can immediately shift the transmission into neutral, even at h

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

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering EQUINOX ICE, EQUINOX EV BEV. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.