2023 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox has a complaint index of 10, ranks 19th worst out of 21 model years, and carries a "Best" verdict. It has 95 complaints, 3 recalls, and no fires reported.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 10/100
- #19 of 21 Equinox years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 95
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 3
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 25 city / 30.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2023 Chevy Equinox problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor with warning lamps for brakes, ABS, and stability control lighting up, sometimes with a total loss of stopping power.
- Some drivers say the front tires lock up and squeal when braking hard while flat-towing the Equinox behind a motorhome.
- Owners describe the check engine, ECM, and traction control lights coming on together, paired with the vehicle refusing to accelerate past 60 MPH even with the pedal fully depressed.
- Several report the engine entering a "power reduced" mode at highway speed, causing sudden deceleration and near-miss situations before the check engine light flashes and clears.
- Owners note vibration and loud noise between 35 and 40 mph starting shortly after delivery, similar to drivetrain complaints seen in earlier Equinox model years.
- Some drivers towing the Equinox report tire screeching when exiting highway ramps, a pattern they say many other 2023 owners have also experienced.
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 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Equinox rates "Best," with a complaint index of 10 and rank 19th worst out of 21 model years.
- What is the top problem area for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
- Fuel System complaints lead, making up 52% of all complaints (49 of 95), with a median failure mileage of 37,500 miles.
- Does the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls: a rear-seat LATCH anchorage issue, an airbag occupant classification system problem, and a driver's seat bolt defect. None are do-not-drive recalls.
- Are there brake problems in the 2023 Equinox?
- Brakes account for 16% of complaints (15 of 95) with a median failure mileage of 10,002 miles, and one crash was linked to this area.
- How does the 2023 Equinox compare to other Equinox years?
- The 2023 model has one of the lowest complaint indexes among all 21 model years tracked, well below Avoid-rated years like 2011 (complaint index 95) and 2025 (complaint index 100).