2017 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems
195 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, which is 52% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 195 52% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 85,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 13 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 85,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
The exhaust is coming into the cab. Was told that Chevy is allowed to kill people slowly with carbon dioxide poisoning. Also was told NHTSA is paid by Chevy to keep the information of the exhaust issue under wrapps. I understand killing babies is no crime in the liberal world but I am not an ugly liberal.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power four times within 15 miles. The vehicle failed to restart after the fourth time and was towed to an independent mechanic. The mechanic diagnosed that the timing chain and camshaft were faulty, and there was no oil in the engine. The mechanic informed the contact that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
- Drivetrain & axles 31 complaints
- Fuel system 21 complaints
- Air bags 19 complaints
- Electrical system 19 complaints