2026 Chevrolet Equinox drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 17 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 12% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The gear selection is on the steering column and to change from Park to Reverse or Drive takes usually over six attempts to get in the right gear. When your entering traffic and you get delayed trying to put the car into the proper gear this becomes a very dangerous safety issue. General Motors refuses to advise me how to deal with this problem unless I give them the name of an attorney who will represent me.
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle misfired and hesitated. The vehicle momentarily lost power, during which it would not accelerate or brake. Power then returned, and all vehicle functions resumed. The contact stated that during the failure, the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel.
Other problems reported for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox
- Forward collision avoidance 27 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints