2026 Chevrolet Equinox brakes problems
Owners reported brakes problems in 21 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 21 15% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, another vehicle crashed into the front of the vehicle. During the crash, the parking braking activated, and smoke and flames were coming from both the rear wheels. The contact used a bottle of water to extinguish the flames. During the failure, the maintenance icon was displayed. There was no injury sustained. A Police report was not filed.
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that there was a crackling sound coming from the brake pedal while depressing the brake pedal, with the message a "Service All Wheel Drive System" displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while the AWD feature was activated and driving up an incline, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal with the "Service All Wheel Drive System" message displayed.
Other problems reported for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox
- Forward collision avoidance 27 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints