2016 Chevrolet Equinox Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 26 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, 7% of its 396 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure is 61,000. No related recalls are listed for this problem area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 26
- 7% of 396
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Median mileage
- 61,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report a persistent howling or whining noise from the drivetrain at 30-40 mph and again around 60 mph, which GM described as normal 'driveline echo'.
- Some vehicles rolled backward unexpectedly after being placed in park, with the shifter reportedly slipping into neutral on its own.
- One owner reported the transfer case failed while driving on a city street, shortly after an oil change and transmission fluid flush at the dealership.
- Another owner reported the vehicle inadvertently shifted into reverse while drivers were switching seats with the engine running and the gear supposedly in park.
When 2016 Chevrolet Equinox transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 20, 2016, latest Jul 12, 2025.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission & powertrain complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox?
- NHTSA lists 26 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2016 Equinox, which is 7% of the 396 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for 2016 Chevrolet Equinox transmission problems?
- No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the transmission & powertrain problem area on the 2016 Equinox.
- At what mileage do 2016 Equinox transmission problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2016 Equinox is 61,000 miles.
- How does 2016 compare to other Equinox model years for transmission complaints?
- The 2016 Equinox has 26 transmission & powertrain complaints (7% share), lower than 2010's 182 complaints (23% share) and 2011's 145 complaints (19% share), but similar in share to 2017's 12%.
- Were there any crashes or injuries linked to 2016 Equinox transmission & powertrain complaints?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2016 Equinox records 1 crash, 1 fire, and 7 injuries.