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2015 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 35 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, 5% of its 679 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 75,375 miles. There are no related recalls on file for this problem area.

Fuel System complaints
35
5% of 679
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
75,375 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle stalling unexpectedly while stopping, idling, or shifting into reverse or park, sometimes with no warning light.
  • Some describe a jump or hesitation when accelerating, followed by a feeling that the engine is not getting fuel.
  • A thumping or speeding-up noise from inside the fuel tank was reported, with a mechanic suspecting the fuel pump module.
  • One owner reported the check engine light returning after replacing a flex fuel composition sensor, with intermittent low-voltage codes.
  • One complaint described a fire, though it was not confirmed as fuel-system related.

When 2015 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 16, 2016, latest Aug 3, 2026.

2015 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month3Dec 2016Jun 2019Jul 2020Feb 2021Apr 2022Feb 2024Apr 2025Dec 2025
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2025 (3).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Equinox model year

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

  1. 200536 (6%)
  2. 200619 (3%)
  3. 2007244 (36%)
  4. 200848 (13%)
  5. 200912 (13%)
  6. 201048 (6%)
  7. 201175 (10%)
  8. 201254 (8%)
  9. 201345 (6%)
  10. 201435 (6%)
  11. 201535 (5%)
  12. 201621 (5%)
  13. 201720 (7%)
  14. 201841 (10%)
  15. 201945 (15%)
  16. 202057 (19%)
  17. 202120 (21%)
  18. 2022106 (61%)
  19. 202349 (52%)
  20. 202424 (30%)
  21. 202514 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints on the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA recorded 35 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Equinox, which is 5% of the 679 total complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2015 Equinox is 75,375 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2015 Equinox.
Are fuel system complaints worse in 2015 than other Equinox years?
The 5% share for 2015 is on the lower end compared to years like 2022 (61%) and 2023 (52%), based on NHTSA complaint data across model years.
What symptoms do 2015 Equinox owners report with fuel system issues?
Owners describe stalling at stops, hesitation during acceleration, and unusual noises from the fuel tank, sometimes linked to a suspected fuel pump module failure.

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.