2019 Chevrolet Equinox Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of all 301 complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 14,000. A related recall (20V668000) covers a start-stop transmission accumulator issue.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 36
- 12% of 301
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 14,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the transmission shudders or surges at low speeds, particularly around 45 mph, with intermittent hard or rough shifting.
- Some describe unexpected lunging or lurching forward while stopped with a foot on the brake, or hesitation when pulling into traffic from a standstill.
- Several report the vehicle stalling or failing to respond when the accelerator is pressed after coming to a stop, sometimes requiring a tow when it would not restart.
- Owners note reddish fluid leaking from the driveside axle seal, which dealers attempted to repair more than once.
- One complaint describes a fire in the engine compartment after a strange noise while pulling away from a standstill, accompanied by an engine power reduced warning.
- Owners mention the check engine light and 'engine power reduced' warning appearing together with hesitation to accelerate, in one case tied to a replaced throttle body.
When 2019 Chevrolet Equinox transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 29, 2018, latest Sep 4, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
- 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.
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 and powertrain complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- NHTSA lists 36 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, making up 12% of the 301 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Yes, recall 20V668000 covers 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles for a start-stop transmission accumulator that GM will inspect and replace if bolts are affected.
- At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2019 Equinox?
- The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2019 Equinox is 14,000 miles.
- Did the transmission issues cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2019 Equinox shows 0 crashes and 0 injuries, though 1 fire was reported.
- How does the 2019 Equinox compare to other model years for transmission complaints?
- The 2019 Equinox's 36 complaints and 12% share are lower than years like 2010 (182 complaints, 23% share) and 2018 (66 complaints, 16% share), based on NHTSA data across model years.