2023 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
10/100
#19 most-complained of 21 Equinox years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox has 95 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 10 out of 100 — #19 highest of 21 Equinox model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is fuel system (49 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes and 3 injuries.
- Complaints
- 95
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes / fires
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 25 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2023 Chevy Equinox problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System49 (52%)
- Engine17 (18%)
- Other17 (18%)
- Brakes15 (16%)
- Electrical System12 (13%)
- Steering7 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras6 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain5 (5%)
- Structure & Body3 (3%)
- Airbags2 (2%)
2023 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V339000May 11, 2023Other668,187 vehicles
Child seat:vehicle latch anchor
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
Risk: The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 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 N232403240.
- NHTSA 22V929000Dec 15, 2022Airbags9 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.
Risk: In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 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 N222388911.
- NHTSA 22V724000Sep 29, 2022Structure & Body6,895 vehicles
Seats
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.
Risk: A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.
2023 Chevrolet Equinox fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 25 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2023 compared with other Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox ranks #19 of 21 among Equinox model years (Complaint Index 10/100, verdict: Best). It has 95 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
- The most reported problem areas are fuel system (49 complaints), engine (17 complaints), and brakes (15 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 22,001 miles.
- Does the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, most recently reported 2023, covering other, airbags, and structure & body.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
- EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox at 27 MPG combined (25 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,400. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.