2023 Chevrolet Equinox problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (39) · Service Brakes (9) · Steering (6)
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Safety recalls (3)
Child Seat:vehicle Latch Anchor 2023-05-11 · campaign 23V339000 · 668,187 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. 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 N232403240.
Air Bags:sensor:occupant Classification:front Passenger 2022-12-15 · campaign 22V929000 · 9 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. 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 N222388911.
Seats 2022-09-29 · campaign 22V724000 · 6,895 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
Risk: A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.
Service bulletins (476)
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 2026-10-16 · PIC6626B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi created to guide technicians through radio restriction process
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
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.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-23 · N262558690-02 · Service Campaign
general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-09-16 · N262558690 · Service Campaign
general motors has decided to conduct a voluntary emission recall. certain vehicles may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. if this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.
Showing the 6 most recent of 476 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-16 · Power Train“vehicle safety complaint — 2023 chevrolet equinox lt i am reporting a potentially dangerous safety defect involving my 2023 chevrolet equinox lt equipped with the 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. while operating my vehicle on a public roadway, it suddenly lost power and stopped functioning without advance warning, creating a dangerous situation for…”
2026-10-13 · Suspension · 💥 crash“driving around a curve and the steering wheel would not move. wheels locked up and heard a clink the lower control arm disconnected from the car.…”
2026-10-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“fuel pump was recalled from what i was told. i got it towed into the shop because it stopped in the middle of me driving down the road with my children, from the doctor, july 2026, they then said it was fixed. september 2026, i was going to pick up my son from work and it stopped again, with my children in the car, again, this time on the expresswa…”
2026-10-02 · Fuel/Propulsion System“the high-pressure fuel pump on my 2023 chevrolet equinox has suffered a structural mechanical failure, creating a severe risk of sudden engine stall while driving. exactly 60 days ago, a certified gm dealership performed customer satisfaction program n252524760 on this vehicle to address fuel system faults. the software calibration mandated by the …”
2026-09-07 · Steering“**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 …”
2026-08-23 · Unknown Or Other“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 bee…”
2026-08-21 · Vehicle Speed Control“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 pum…”
2026-08-16 · 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 …”
2026-08-12 · Fuel/Propulsion System“i own a 2023 chevrolet equinox that is experiencing unexpected loss of power while driving, hard starting, warning lights, and fuel-system-related diagnostic trouble codes. there is an open gm recall/customer satisfaction program related to the fuel system. i contacted general motors and was given customer assistance case #1069141090. gm advised me…”
2026-08-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System“our 2023 equinox needs the high pressure fuel pump replaced after we broke down on the side of the road. thankfully, we were able to get to a safe location while we waited for a tow truck since our vehicle would no longer accelerate. there is currently a recall (n242450160) for equinoxes made between 2023-2024 for the exact issue/part replacement…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.