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2023 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System Problems

Fuel system issues account for 49 of 95 total complaints (52%) on the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, the highest share of any model year. Owners mainly report high-pressure fuel pump failures causing stalling and loss of power at highway speeds, with a median failure mileage of 37,500. No related recall is listed.

Fuel System complaints
49
52% of 95
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
37,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle loses power or stalls at highway speeds (45-75 mph), often triggering a check engine light and an 'Engine Power Reduced' warning.
  • High-pressure fuel pump fails, sometimes requiring the vehicle to be towed and left at the dealer for extended periods due to backordered replacement parts.
  • Vehicle jerks, rattles, or downshifts unexpectedly before losing power or stalling.
  • Engine fails to restart after stalling, then sometimes runs normally again after sitting for a period of time.
  • Vehicle is limited to a low top speed (around 20-35 mph) after the warning light comes on, creating a hazard when merging or exiting highways.

When 2023 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 3, 2023, latest Sep 7, 2026.

2023 Chevrolet Equinox fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month5Dec 2023May 2024Jan 2025May 2025Oct 2025Apr 2026Aug 2026
49 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Jul 2026 (5).

Fuel System recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by Equinox model year

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

  1. 200536 (6%)
  2. 200619 (3%)
  3. 2007244 (36%)
  4. 200848 (13%)
  5. 200912 (13%)
  6. 201048 (6%)
  7. 201175 (10%)
  8. 201254 (8%)
  9. 201345 (6%)
  10. 201435 (6%)
  11. 201535 (5%)
  12. 201621 (5%)
  13. 201720 (7%)
  14. 201841 (10%)
  15. 201945 (15%)
  16. 202057 (19%)
  17. 202120 (21%)
  18. 2022106 (61%)
  19. 202349 (52%)
  20. 202424 (30%)
  21. 202514 (6%)

Frequently asked questions

Why does the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox have so many fuel system complaints?
NHTSA lists 49 fuel system complaints for the 2023 Equinox, which is 52% of all 95 complaints filed for the year, mostly related to fuel pump failures.
Is there a recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox fuel pump?
No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue on the 2023 Equinox.
At what mileage does the fuel pump tend to fail on the 2023 Equinox?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 37,500 miles.
Have any crashes, fires, or injuries been linked to these fuel system complaints?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries associated with these fuel system complaints on the 2023 Equinox.
How does the 2023 Equinox compare to other model years for fuel system complaints?
The 2023 Equinox's 52% share of fuel system complaints is higher than every other model year listed, including 2022 at 61% complaints share but with more total volume, and far above years like 2016 and 2025 which sit near 5-6%.

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.