2019 Chevrolet Equinox: raw data

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vehicle	2019 / chevrolet / equinox
known issues	6 clusters (reviewed 2026-06-14)
complaints	301 on file (2018-09-26 → 2026-09-04)
recalls	4
investigations	0
fars	128 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Vacuum pump failure and hard brake pedalSERVICE BRAKES69 complaints2021-08 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 289 total)equinox-2019-vacuum-pump-brake-assist

11737135 Vacuum pump failed: On May 28th, 2025 the brake pedal on our 2019 Chevrolet Equinox became very hard along with check engine light, a "Reduced Power" notification, and "Brake Assist Failure" notification. After a mechanic inspected the engine, he found that the vacuum pump had…
11638398 I was driving on the freeway way and during rush hour at 65 miles per hour the brakes completely stoppped working the peddle wouldn't press I had to swerve to avoid an accident and slowly exited the freeway when it was safe to coast over from the number one lane to the exit.…
11623959 I was driving down a driveway with a slight incline. I pressed the brakes and they were very hard to press and vehicle would not stop until I collided with a wall. This is the fourth time that this has happened in the last two years. Each time it has been the brake booster…

Fuel tank leak and fuel pump failureFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM34 complaints2021-03 → 2026-06 (sample of 200 most-recent of 289 total)equinox-2019-fuel-system-leak-pump

11742004 The Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) connector corroded and disabled the fuel pump system. My car's fuel system failed while driving, and I had to pull over. After further research, I found that this particular FPCM and connector are located by the rear passenger axle and are…
11713210 Could smell gas, looked under car saw gas dripping on driveway, coming from area where fuel tank is located, looks like it is coming from top of tank. Gas seems to leak only when tank is full and the outside temperature is cold ,below 20 degrees.

Reduced engine power and turbo charge-pipeENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16 complaints2021-08 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 289 total)equinox-2019-reduced-engine-power-turbo

11716010 A "Reduced Engine Power" warning in a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox LT usually indicates the car has entered "limp mode" to protect the engine, most commonly caused by a dirty/faulty throttle body, loose Charge Air Cooler (CAC) tube, or sensor issues (MAF/TPS). Common codes include…
11691072 Charge pipe/air intake hose came disconnected when driving causing reduced engine and idle problems. Car stalled multiple times at idle. Higher rpm's cause hose to disconnect.

Transmission failure and slippingPOWER TRAIN8 complaints2022-09 → 2026-05 (sample of 200 most-recent of 289 total)equinox-2019-transmission-failure

11736777 The transmission system failed abruptly. I pulled away from a stoplight, had accelerated to 20-25 mph, and then the car came to a sudden stop, as if someone had put on an emergency brake. It continued to act as if the brake was on when I tried to go forward or reverse. I put it…
11663850 Symptoms were poor gas mileage, highly rough idle (especially in DRIVE, while at a stop), lag in acceleration as well as delayed response to gas pedal depression, struggled take off from an incline while utilizing AC on high output. Diagnosed by a code reader with confirmation…

Air bags not deploying in collisionsAIR BAGS7 complaints2022-06 → 2026-04 (sample of 200 most-recent of 289 total)equinox-2019-airbag-non-deployment

11734827 Air bags did not deploy at all on passenger side after collision with a utility pole. Once vehicle stopped drivers side air bag was release but did not deploy the way it should to prevent injury. SUV was totaled per insurance company due to extensive damage on passenger side
11711379 The contact's boyfriend owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH and decelerating to 50 MPH to switch lanes, the vehicle drove over an icy road surface and spun. The contact attempted to turn the wheel and depressed the brake pedal; however…

Power driver seat recline failureSEATS5 complaints2022-01 → 2026-02 (sample of 200 most-recent of 289 total)equinox-2019-power-seat-recline

11696270 In the 2019 equinox the power driver seat reclined completely on its own and will not sit back up. All other functions work on the seat.
11716011 My 2019 Chevy Equinox, LT model has experienced issues where the seat will no longer recline. Seat that raises but won't recline is likely caused by a faulty seat control switch, a jammed recline actuator/gear, or a broken wire, rather than a blown fuse.

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
301	2018-09-26	2026-09-04	22	7	ENGINE:100; SERVICE BRAKES:80; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:43; FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:40; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:37

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
20V668000	29/10/2020	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.	Missing bolts on the start-stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission oil leak and may progress to a loss of propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.
18V576000	30/08/2018	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.	A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.
19V667000	19/09/2019	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.	A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.
19V184000	07/03/2019	SEATS	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.	In the event of a crash, the insufficient welds may result in an increased risk of injury for an occupant seated in the rear-right position.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	128	legacy-code	0

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). 2019 Chevrolet Equinox vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/chevrolet/equinox

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2019 Chevrolet Equinox},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2019/chevrolet/equinox}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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