2019 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
Engine complaints account for 111 of 301 total complaints (37%) filed against the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, with a median failure mileage of 4,785 miles. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue.
- Engine complaints
- 111
- 37% of 301
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 4,785 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine backfires and the check engine light comes on with a warning of reduced power, sometimes traced to a turbo that needed replacement.
- Some drivers describe unintended acceleration while parking or creeping forward with a foot on the brake, resulting in collisions.
- The 'auto stop' feature is described as causing a lurch forward or a lag when the engine restarts after stopping at lights or in traffic, making it hard to accelerate smoothly or merge safely.
- A few owners report the engine compartment catching fire, in one case while the vehicle was parked and unattended after a long drive.
- Some complaints describe reduced engine power warnings appearing during low-speed driving, cutting acceleration unexpectedly.
When 2019 Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 26, 2018, latest Aug 22, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2019 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine problems on the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Engine complaints make up 111 of the 301 total complaints filed for the 2019 Equinox, or 37% of all complaints for that model year, according to NHTSA data.
- Is there a recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox engine?
- NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this engine complaint category for the 2019 Equinox.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically occur on the 2019 Equinox?
- NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 4,785 miles for engine-related issues on the 2019 Equinox.
- Did engine problems on the 2019 Equinox lead to crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 4 crashes and 3 fires associated with engine-area complaints for the 2019 Equinox, with no reported injuries.
- How does the 2019 Equinox compare to other years for engine complaints?
- The 37% engine complaint share for 2019 is lower than years like 2017 (71%) and 2013 (57%), but similar to 2020 (35%), based on NHTSA's model-year breakdown.