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vehicle
2017 / chevrolet / equinox
known issues
5 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints
272 on file (2017-01-01 → 2026-09-04)
recalls
0
investigations
0
fars
138 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
Windshield wiper motor failureVISIBILITY/WIPER3 complaints2023-01 → 2023-05equinox-2017-windshield-wiper-failure
11522162 Driving home in the rain. Windshield wiper stopped working randomly everything I read online is that there is no recall for my year of car but for 2013 and 2014 for windshield wiper transmission arm linkage
11515436 This complaint is related to a letter I received from GM notifying me that there is the POTENTIAL for failure of the front windshield wipers due to failure of the wiper ball joints
11499930 The windshield wipers have abruptly stopped working numerous times within the past two years. When met with little resistance, such as normal precipitation, the motor stops working
PCV valve freeze causing rear main seal failureENGINE82 complaints2022-01 → 2026-02equinox-2017-pcv-rear-main-seal-failure
11712109 The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment before the vehicle stalled
11637807 On 1/5/25, the rear main seal ruptured due to a known issue in the vehicle's PVC system, causing severe oil loss, potential catastrophic damage to the engine, loss of power, possible accident and/or injury
11499116 After looking at it they called me and said that the PCV had gotten clogged with ice, therefore causing pressure buildup and blowing out the rear main seal
11666024 The contact owned a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 5 quarts of oil for every 2,000 miles driven
11487920 Per Mechanic my engine is burning through oil. When I went in for an oil change I was told I only had 1 quart left. I was informed this was a common issue with these engines at this time
11448575 Excessive oil consumption. My car started burning oil even though I get frequent oil changes and now my engine is blown
Air bag failure to deploy in crashAIR BAGS7 complaints2022-03 → 2026-01equinox-2017-airbag-non-deployment
11712450 The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle collided with a deer
11569239 Was in an accident, where my front bumper was hit going about 60 and air bags did not deploy
11456097 At approximately 2123 hours, we came over a slight hill and hit a cow at 70 miles an hour on state Highway 95 between Academy, Texas and Temple, Texas. Our airbags did not deploy and my seatbelt malfunctioned as I hit my head on dash
Exhaust fumes entering the cabinENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING5 complaints2023-06 → 2025-11equinox-2017-exhaust-fumes-cabin
11526982 The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle with the air condition activated, there was an abnormal exhaust fumes inside the cabin of the vehicle
11566457 My 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has a cracked exhaust manifold which is causing fumes smell of gas and oil burning and the engine smoking profusely and inside the car
11700629 Twice the exhaust has leaked into the cabin to the point where it is very noticeable. It causes headaches and breathing problems
FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.
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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Chevrolet Equinox vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/chevrolet/equinox
@misc{wrenchpro_2017_chevrolet_equinox_2026,
author = {Wrench.Pro},
title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Chevrolet Equinox},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/chevrolet/equinox}},
note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}
