2021 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, 21% of its 94 total complaints that year. GM issued recall 23V013000 for a fuel pump module that may not supply sufficient fuel, causing engine stalls. Median mileage at failure is 66,500.
- Fuel System complaints
- 20
- 21% of 94
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 66,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Vehicles lose power and stall unexpectedly at highway or city speeds without any warning light, sometimes while merging in traffic.
- Owners describe a whining sound during acceleration followed by the car entering limp mode and shutting down.
- Some vehicles stall or shudder repeatedly at idle or when coming to a stop, then restart on their own.
- Owners report the vehicle acting as if it ran out of fuel, sputtering before the engine dies, in some cases at very low mileage.
- A check engine light stays on after repeated dealer visits for fuel injector and spark plug replacements without resolving the stalling.
- One complaint describes an Evaporative Emission System leak detected alongside jerking and choking symptoms.
When 2021 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 10, 2023, latest Sep 14, 2026.
Fuel System recalls for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox
- NHTSA 23V013000Jan 19, 2023Fuel System23,323 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. 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 N222372310.
Fuel System complaints by Equinox model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox have a fuel pump recall?
- Yes. Recall 23V013000 covers 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles for a fuel pump module that may not consistently supply enough fuel, which can cause engine stalls. Dealers replace the fuel pump module free of charge.
- How common are fuel system complaints on the 2021 Equinox?
- NHTSA lists 20 fuel system complaints for the 2021 Equinox, making up 21% of the 94 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 66,500 miles.
- Are there crashes or fires linked to this issue?
- NHTSA records show 1 crash and 0 fires among the fuel system complaints for the 2021 Equinox.
- What symptoms do owners report before the vehicle stalls?
- Owners describe a whining sound on acceleration, limp mode activation, sputtering, and stalling at various speeds, often with no warning light illuminated.