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2023 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, 16% of its 95 total complaints. One crash was reported, no fires or injuries, and median mileage at failure was 10,002. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Brakes complaints
15
16% of 95
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
10,002 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Brake pedal sinks to the floor with little or no stopping power, sometimes with ABS, traction control, and check engine lights on.
  • Total brake failure reported at highway speed, forcing drivers to coast and use the parking brake to stop.
  • During flat towing behind a motorhome, front tires lock up, screech, and smell of burning rubber when going through tight turns like cloverleaf ramps.
  • Brake warning and stability lamps stay on after the pedal drops to the floor, even after restarting the vehicle.
  • One incident describes brake failure at very low mileage, with the pedal not responding at all when pressed twice.

When 2023 Chevrolet Equinox brake complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 26, 2023, latest Dec 19, 2024.

2023 Chevrolet Equinox brakes complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023Jan 2024Dec 2024
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2023 to Dec 2024; peak Oct 2023 (4).

Brakes recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Equinox model year

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

  1. 201065 (8%)
  2. 201177 (10%)
  3. 201238 (6%)
  4. 201332 (4%)
  5. 201426 (5%)
  6. 201530 (4%)
  7. 201612 (3%)
  8. 201711 (4%)
  9. 2018139 (34%)
  10. 201983 (28%)
  11. 2020112 (36%)
  12. 20217 (7%)
  13. 20226 (3%)
  14. 202315 (16%)
  15. 202413 (16%)
  16. 202527 (12%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 15 brake complaints for the 2023 Equinox, which is 16% of the 95 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the brake complaints reported on the 2023 Equinox.
Did the 2023 Equinox brake problems cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows one crash tied to brake complaints on the 2023 Equinox, with no fires and no injuries reported.
At what mileage do brake problems typically show up on the 2023 Equinox?
The median mileage at failure among brake complaints for the 2023 Equinox is 10,002 miles.
What do owners describe when the brakes fail on the 2023 Equinox?
Owners describe the pedal sinking to the floor with reduced or no stopping power, warning lights activating, and in towing situations, tire lockup and screeching during turns.

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.