2024 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
13/100
#14 most-complained of 16 Equinox years
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox ranks 14th out of 16 model years with a complaint index of 13 and a "Best" verdict. NHTSA lists 79 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fire, 1 recall, and a top problem area of Fuel System (30% of complaints).
- Complaints
- 79
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 27
- 25 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2024 Chevrolet Equinox problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System24 (30%)
- Engine19 (24%)
- Electrical System18 (23%)
- Brakes13 (16%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras11 (14%)
- Other11 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain11 (14%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires6 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers6 (8%)
- Steering4 (5%)
What owners report
- Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor or failing to slow the vehicle, in one case at 40 MPH during a left turn.
- Some describe unintended acceleration while braking, including a low-speed parking incident that ended in a collision.
- A fire was reported after a burnt rubber smell, with flames and a shattered front passenger window at 16,989 miles.
- Electrical complaints include HVAC blowing warm air with reduced airflow, and dashboard screens freezing or losing touchscreen and steering wheel control response.
- A fleet manager reported that collision-avoidance alerts were distracting and startling for drivers.
- One owner reported a check engine light tied to a leaking air hose that the dealer could not repair due to unavailable parts.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 23V869000Dec 21, 2023Structure & Body265 vehicles
Structure:body:door
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Risk: A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.
2024 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.
2024 compared with other Equinox years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
- Relative to other Equinox model years, 2024 ranks well, placing 14th out of 16 years from worst to best with a complaint index of 13 and a "Best" verdict.
- What problems does the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- NHTSA complaints point to Fuel System issues as the top problem area (30% of complaints), followed by Engine (24%) and Electrical System (23%) concerns. There were 5 crashes and 1 fire reported.
- Does the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (23V869000) covers door strikers that may fracture, letting a door open unexpectedly. It is not a do-not-drive recall, and dealers replace all four door strikers and bolts free of charge.
- How does the 2024 Equinox compare to other years?
- The 2024 model has a complaint index of 13, better than years like 2010 (87) and 2011 (93), which are rated "Avoid," and close to 2023 (7) and 2021 (0), which are rated "Best."