2015 Chevrolet Equinox problems
NHTSA has received 846 complaints about the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, and 33% of them involve wipers, windshield & visibility. After that come engine (27%) and drivetrain & axles (7%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 846 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 33% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 37 and 8
- Injuries and deaths
- 32 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 73,000 miles 515 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 46 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 53 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 79 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 121 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 90 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 72 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 32 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 8 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 9 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 4 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 515 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 73,000 miles. For wipers, windshield & visibility specifically, the median reported mileage is about 76,000 miles (212 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 37 complaints mention a crash; 8 complaints mention a fire; 32 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2015 ranks 5th most-complained-about out of 22 model years of the Chevrolet Equinox with enough data (479 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Estava saliendo del freeway 99 y vaje ala calle north in fresno ca y yo pare porq la calle norte los carros seguian en movimiento y esperava a q pasaran para yo incorporarme al trafico yo estava en alto cuando un trailer de fedex me inpacto por detras llevava mi bebe y mi esposa y las bolsas de aire no explotaron solo aparesio el sensor de bolsas de aire en el tablero
The check engine light, is on I have 50,000 miles it shut off when u come to stop or idle.. Pulled code came back as p0010,& p0011, camshaft position actuator . This car has been excellent cared for. Unexceptionable.. Car was in motion, on the streets, highway s. Cars blowing for me to pull off. Have to drive with flasher to keep cars back to keep from getting rear ended.
The vehicle started with a check engine light. Vehicle has 46000 miles. When cold, engine stalls at random stops at a light, parking lot, drive thru. Vehicle must be put into park and restarted causing a safety hazard and driving danger. Code flashes p0011. Dealer stated vehicle needs new sensor. $300 repair. This problem should be a recall, as a stalling problem is a saftety hazard and should be reimbursed by GM. Can cause an accident in an intersection by blocking traffic at random.