2019 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
33/100
#11 most-complained of 16 Equinox years
The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has 301 NHTSA complaints, a complaint index of 33, and ranks 11th worst of 16 model years, earning a "Good" rating relative to other Equinox years. Engine problems dominate at 37% of complaints, with 4 recalls on record.
- Complaints
- 301
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 22 / 7
- Injuries / deaths
- 9 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27.5
- 25.5 city / 31 hwy
Top 2019 Chevrolet Equinox problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine111 (37%)
- Brakes83 (28%)
- Electrical System47 (16%)
- Fuel System45 (15%)
- Other39 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain36 (12%)
- Airbags11 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras9 (3%)
- Steering9 (3%)
- Structure & Body8 (3%)
What owners report
- Engine compartment fires reported both while parked and while driving, in some cases consuming the engine bay before being extinguished.
- Sudden unintended acceleration reported while parking or creeping forward with the brake applied, leading to collisions.
- Backfiring and reduced-power warnings tied to turbo failure, recurring multiple times before diagnosis.
- Side airbags reported to deploy and catch fire during a crash, causing burns.
- Brake system reported to emit burnt odor and smoke into the cabin along with a check engine light.
- A wheel reportedly separated from the axle while cornering, with the tire remaining intact.
2019 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V668000Oct 29, 2020Transmission & Powertrain194,105 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Risk: Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
- NHTSA 19V667000Sep 19, 2019Fuel System301 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.
- NHTSA 19V184000Mar 7, 2019Structure & Body120 vehicles
Seats
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. 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 N192209550.
2019 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 27.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,950
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
- Relative to other Equinox model years, the 2019 is rated "Good" with a complaint index of 33 and ranks 11th worst out of 16 years tracked, meaning most other years have more owner complaints per vehicle.
- What is the biggest problem with the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Engine issues are the top complaint area, accounting for 37% of the 301 complaints filed, with a median failure mileage of 4,785 miles and 3 reported fires.
- Does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2019 Equinox, covering the transmission/powertrain start-stop accumulator, a fuel tank seam leak on all-wheel-drive models, a rear seat weld issue, and a brake system bleed procedure.
- How does the 2019 Equinox compare to other Equinox years to avoid?
- The 2019 Equinox (complaint index 33) performs much better than the worst years like 2011 (index 93) and 2010 (index 87), which are both rated "Avoid".
- Are there engine fires reported in the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?
- NHTSA data shows 7 fire-related complaints for the 2019 Equinox, with several tied to the Engine problem area, which also recorded 3 fires among 111 complaints.