2019 Chevrolet Equinox problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (66) · Engine (54) · Power Train (31)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
130 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2020-10-29 · campaign 20V668000 · 194,105 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 2019-09-19 · campaign 19V667000 · 301 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.
Seats 2019-03-07 · campaign 19V184000 · 120 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2018-08-30 · campaign 18V576000 · 210,628 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
Service bulletins (1,007)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-26 · GM Update N25-250552 · Over The Air
• improvements to onstar functionality.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-27 · PIT5992B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,007 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Unknown Or Other“the vehicle intermittently loses motive power. after stopping, the engine revs when i press the accelerator, but the vehicle does not move. it only moves again after i turn the vehicle off and restart it. no warning lights appear when this happens. this defect could leave me stranded in traffic or unable to clear an intersection, creating a serious…”
2026-10-25 · Service Brakes“i had just come back from [xxx]. i just gotten off the highway was turning to go home went to break and i could not depress the break on my dashboard. it said brake assistant failure or brake assistance. something i was 2 miles from home. i had two babies in the car. i had to drive it 2 mph because it was after dark and there was no way to get anyb…”
2026-10-24 · Service Brakes“my 2019 chevrolet equinox has experienced repeated engine and transmission problems despite multiple repair attempts. i spent approximately $10,000 on a new transmission, but the vehicle still runs but will not move. these recurring failures raise serious safety concerns. the exact cause is unknown, and repair records may be available for inspectio…”
2026-10-23 · Engine · 90,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle lost power. the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "reduced speed" was displayed. the dealer was contacted, and a diagnostic test was scheduled. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. …”
2026-10-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System“ •vehicle: 2019 chevrolet equinox •speed: approximately 70 mph •warning displayed: "vehicle power reduced" •vehicle reduced speed to approximately 30 mph •vehicle would not accelerate •safety risk: exposure to high-speed traffic and possible rear-end collision •dealer stated vin is not covered by any recall •symptoms appear consistent with those de…”
2026-10-12 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“1- brakes failed entering garage they were applied, it screeched and hit the wall 2- there was a safety risk, but fortunately no injuries, just vehicle and property damage 3 - not reproduce, dealer who had performed rear brake job 4 weeks prior looked at it and said it was fine 4- no it has not been inspected by anyone but the dealer 5- no warnings…”
2026-10-06 · Service Brakes“safety vehicle complaint / defect report vehicle: 2019 chevrolet equinox complaint type: brake failure / loss of braking ability / vehicle malfunction incident date: xxx location: [xxx] request: safety defect investigation description of incident on xxx, while my 2019 chevrolet equinox was being operated in the [xxx] area after exiting the highway,…”
2026-10-03 · Service Brakes“while driving my 2019 chevrolet equinox, the brake pedal suddenly became extremely hard to press while the vehicle was being driven. the problem occurred unexpectedly while the driver was slowing down. significantly more force than normal was required to press the brake pedal, which made it difficult to slow and stop the vehicle safely. the suspec…”
2026-09-24 · Power Train · 89,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet equinox. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate before lurching forward. additionally, the vehicle lost motive power while driving 60-70 mph and decelerated to 10 mph. the engine revved wh…”
2026-09-04 · Power Train“car has less than 75,000 miles and needs a new transmission …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.