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2007 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 11% of all 685 complaints for this model year. That is #14 highest engine complaint count among 21 Equinox model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 2 fires, and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 80,000 miles.

Engine complaints
72
11% of 685
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
80,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 27, 2007, latest Jun 11, 2026.

2007 Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter52007 Q22009 Q12011 Q22013 Q22014 Q32015 Q42017 Q32020 Q2
72 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q2 to 2026 Q2; peak 2014 Q3 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Equinox model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005185 (29%)
  2. 2006135 (19%)
  3. 200772 (11%)
  4. 200843 (12%)
  5. 200923 (24%)
  6. 2010318 (41%)
  7. 2011443 (57%)
  8. 2012372 (54%)
  9. 2013426 (57%)
  10. 2014243 (44%)
  11. 2015239 (35%)
  12. 2016214 (54%)
  13. 2017195 (71%)
  14. 2018104 (25%)
  15. 2019111 (37%)
  16. 2020107 (35%)
  17. 202118 (19%)
  18. 202229 (17%)
  19. 202317 (18%)
  20. 202419 (24%)
  21. 202531 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have engine problems?
NHTSA has 72 owner complaints about the engine in the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 11% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 80,000 miles.
Which Chevrolet Equinox year has the most engine complaints?
The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox has the most engine complaints (443), compared with 72 for the 2007.
Is there a engine recall for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.