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2010 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 65 brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox, 8% of that year's 782 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 86,669. No related recall exists for this brake issue.

Brakes complaints
65
8% of 782
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
86,669 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brakes fail to respond or apply with little warning, requiring the pedal to be pumped several times before stopping power returns.
  • Master cylinder rear seal failure allows brake fluid to fill the booster, causing the brakes to stay applied and the vehicle to stop unexpectedly in traffic.
  • Electric brake booster vacuum pump failure leads to a loss of braking response at low speeds.
  • Brake pedal goes to the floor with reduced stopping ability when approaching an intersection.
  • Stability control and traction control warning lights illuminate along with jerking sensations, sometimes coinciding with reduced braking performance.

When 2010 Chevrolet Equinox brake complaints were filed

First complaint May 12, 2010, latest Apr 11, 2023.

2010 Chevrolet Equinox brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4May 2010Apr 2014Feb 2015Apr 2016Mar 2017Oct 2018Oct 2019Jul 2020
65 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2010 to Apr 2023; peak Dec 2018 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Equinox model year

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

  1. 201065 (8%)
  2. 201177 (10%)
  3. 201238 (6%)
  4. 201332 (4%)
  5. 201426 (5%)
  6. 201530 (4%)
  7. 201612 (3%)
  8. 201711 (4%)
  9. 2018139 (34%)
  10. 201983 (28%)
  11. 2020112 (36%)
  12. 20217 (7%)
  13. 20226 (3%)
  14. 202315 (16%)
  15. 202413 (16%)
  16. 202527 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are brake complaints for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA lists 65 brake complaints for the 2010 model year, making up 8% of the 782 total complaints filed for that year.
Is there a recall for the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox brakes?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this brake issue.
At what mileage do brake problems typically appear?
The median mileage at failure for brake complaints on the 2010 Equinox is 86,669 miles.
Did the brake issue cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data tied to this brake issue includes 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.
How does the 2010 Equinox compare to other years for brake complaints?
The 2010 model's 65 brake complaints and 8% share are lower than 2018 (139 complaints, 34%) and 2020 (112 complaints, 36%), but higher than several mid-generation years like 2016 (12 complaints, 3%).

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.