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2023 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 17 of 95 complaints (18%) on the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, with a median failure mileage of 37,000 miles. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this component on this model year.

Engine complaints
17
18% of 95
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
37,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle enters "Engine Power Reduced" mode at highway speeds, cutting power and forcing drivers to slow down suddenly.
  • Vehicle stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while driving, sometimes requiring several attempts to restart.
  • Check engine light illuminates alongside loss of power, with some owners tracing the issue to the high-pressure fuel pump or a fuel injector.
  • Vehicle hesitates or shows turbo lag during acceleration, such as when passing another vehicle.
  • Vehicle loses power or feels like it slips gears during quick acceleration, lane changes, or turns at normal speed.
  • Auto stop/start feature produces a hard takeoff on occasion, requiring firm brake pressure.

When 2023 Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 16, 2023, latest Aug 23, 2026.

2023 Chevrolet Equinox engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Feb 2023Jan 2024Jan 2025Sep 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2026 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Equinox model year

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

  1. 2010318 (41%)
  2. 2011443 (57%)
  3. 2012372 (54%)
  4. 2013426 (57%)
  5. 2014243 (44%)
  6. 2015239 (35%)
  7. 2016214 (54%)
  8. 2017195 (71%)
  9. 2018104 (25%)
  10. 2019111 (37%)
  11. 2020107 (35%)
  12. 202118 (19%)
  13. 202229 (17%)
  14. 202317 (18%)
  15. 202419 (24%)
  16. 202531 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox?
NHTSA lists 17 engine-related complaints out of 95 total complaints for the 2023 Equinox, which is 18% of all complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox engine or fuel system?
The data provided lists no related recalls tied to this engine complaint category, though some owner complaints reference a fuel pump recall on their vehicle.
At what mileage do these engine issues typically show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine problem area is 37,000 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the engine?
Owners report sudden loss of power, engine stalling, check engine lights tied to fuel system issues, and hesitation or gear-slipping sensations during acceleration.

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.