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2019 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 15% of its 301 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 15,172. A related recall (19V667000) covers fuel tanks with an improperly sealed seam that can leak.

Fuel System complaints
45
15% of 301
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
15,172 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report fuel tank leaks with a strong gasoline smell and a wet spot under the vehicle after the car sits parked for a few hours.
  • Some drivers report the fuel pump repeatedly shutting off during refueling, preventing the tank from filling completely.
  • Owners report a broken clip on the fuel injector causing a sudden pop and loss of power while driving at low mileage.
  • At least one owner reported flames coming from underneath the vehicle at highway speed, traced to the fuel tank area.
  • Some owners report the check engine light coming on along with reduced engine power and low acceleration warnings.

When 2019 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 30, 2019, latest Jun 4, 2026.

2019 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jan 2019Jan 2020Apr 2021Sep 2022Apr 2023Jan 2024Dec 2024Dec 2025
45 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2019 to Jun 2026; peak May 2020 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox

  1. 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.

Fuel System complaints by Equinox model year

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

  1. 201047 (6%)
  2. 201175 (10%)
  3. 201254 (8%)
  4. 201345 (6%)
  5. 201435 (6%)
  6. 201535 (5%)
  7. 201621 (5%)
  8. 201720 (7%)
  9. 201841 (10%)
  10. 201945 (15%)
  11. 202057 (19%)
  12. 202120 (21%)
  13. 2022106 (61%)
  14. 202349 (52%)
  15. 202424 (30%)
  16. 202514 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, which is 15% of the 301 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?
Yes. Recall 19V667000, issued September 19, 2019, covers 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles whose fuel tanks may have an improperly sealed seam that allows fuel to leak along the seam. GM dealers replace the fuel tank free of charge.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2019 Equinox?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 15,172 at the time of the reported fuel system failure.
Were there any fires or crashes linked to fuel system complaints?
Among the 45 Fuel System complaints for the 2019 Equinox, NHTSA records 2 fires and 3 crashes, with 0 injuries reported.

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.