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2023 Chevrolet Equinox: raw data

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vehicle2023 / chevrolet / equinox
known issues7 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-20)
complaints95 on file (2023-01-26 → 2026-09-07)
recalls3
investigations0
fars11 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

High-pressure fuel pump failure and engine stallFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM42 complaints2023-01 → 2026-08equinox-2023-hpfp-failure
  • 11726263 My Equinox completely stopped functioning in the middle of a major intersection as I was making a left turn during 5pm traffic. I was able to push the car out of the intersection with the help of other drivers (they had to exit their vehicles to assist) and the car restarted
  • 11574474 This is fleet vehicle. Driver was traveling on the freeway at approximately 70MPH. The vehicle began to slow down and warning light came on. Vehicle would not exceed 35 MPH. Diagnosis provided by Courtesy Chevy - Malfunctioning fuel pump. Part has been on back order since…
  • 11658604 my vehicle suddenly stopped at a speed of 55 miles on [XXX] in Miami and the car dashboard showed a lack of gasoline power that the gas pump stopped working, braking the car abruptly and with a high risk that a vehicle could collide with me at high speed
  • 11642873 High pressure fuel pump failed while driving causing a sudden loss in power. Vehicle went into limp mode and would not exceed 5 mph. Check engine light and dash warning illuminated. Vehicle had to be towed. Dealer could then not get vehicle to even start
Tire/brake lockup during flat towing on curved rampsSERVICE BRAKES, STEERING11 complaints2023-08 → 2023-11equinox-2023-flat-tow-brake-lockup
  • 11550019 While four wheel down towing my 2023 Equinox behind my motorhome, under certain road conditions, the tires can be heard squealing and burnt rubber can be seen and smelt. I put a camera in the car to record the event and during the described events the steering wheel can be seen…
  • 11550805 when flat towing the Equinox behind a motorhome through turns such as cloverleaf offramp of freeways that have a banked side to the turn the brakes on the car lock and the car loses traction and slides. The Equinox tires make a loud screeching noise and the smell of burning…
  • 11543586 2023 Equinox tires lock up on cloverleaf on/off ramps when being flat towed behind a motorhome. The safety concern has occurred several times on cloverleaf on/off ramps. Proper procedures for flat towing per GM user manual do not resolve the problem
Brake pedal loss and ABS/ESC warning illuminationSERVICE BRAKES5 complaints2023-01 → 2024-12equinox-2023-brake-pedal-loss
  • 11563792 The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal depressed to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. The check engine, ABS, and traction control warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. Despite the failure, the contact managed to coast…
  • 11566977 TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKES. PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR ON DOWN HILL GRADE. GOT VEHICLE STOPPED. 8600 MILES ON VEHICLE. WE ARE WAITING FOR BACK ORDERED PART. A MONTH WAIT TILL AVAILABLE
  • 11631695 Entering a freeway off-ramp at about 65 mph, I depressed the brakes and the brake pedal went to the floor with little resistance. Two error messages were displayed on the dashboard: "Brake System Failure - 62 MPH Top Speed" and "Service ESC"
Transmission vibration and torque converter slippagePOWER TRAIN3 complaints2023-02 → 2026-07equinox-2023-transmission-vibration
  • 11697136 My car has a vibration, I went to the dealer after one week of buying it, they first told me it has a learning transmission and after it learns how I drive it will go away. I later found out there is not such thing, the vibration at first was at slow speeds 30 t0 40 mph
  • 11507636 Getting vibration and loud noise at 35 to 40 mph since taking delivery. Have contacted dealership and they are waiting for GM to respond. I have seen similar complaints about drive line and drive axle complaints for earlier model year Chevrolet equinox
  • 11749947 My 2023 Equinox RS losses power during quick acceleration for lane changes or passing. It will also lose power during some turns at normal speed. It will also accelerate and deaccelerate at a low speed making it feel like the gears are slipping
Electrical system shutdown and no-start eventsELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2023-02 → 2026-02equinox-2023-electrical-shutdown
  • 11509281 The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine, ECM, and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate above 60 MPH, with the accelerator pedal depressed to the floorboard
  • 11719731 I can be driving at speeds up to 40 -60mph. The car will just shut down on high way, putting not only myself but children at risk of a crash. The car will start reduced power engine, and the engine will start to stall and completely shut down
  • 11554576 Vehicle doesn't start all the time. Also has shut down when driving.everything shuts down.then it will start back up in about a minute or two. Had it at dealer and the can't find any problems or codes
Airbag non-deployment in frontal collisionFORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, STRUCTURE:BODY, AIR BAGS2 complaints2023-11 → 2026-04equinox-2023-airbag-nondeployment
  • 11728894 On January 21, 2026 i was involved in a car accident with a tractor in which the tractor collided with my passenger front side of my car causing me to slide into corn field causing the total destruction of my vehicle. None of my airbags deployed
  • 11553980 Front impact crash with two deer, rear seatbelt came unlatched causing car seat to fly into the front seat and the front seat belt did not lock nor did the airbags go off. No sensors alerted
Water intrusion into rear passenger compartmentELECTRICAL SYSTEM2 complaints2024-01 → 2024-10equinox-2023-water-intrusion
  • 11622594 Water leak flooding the rear passenger compartment floor and the rear spare tire well. The water appears to be entering at the rear pillars. On the left rear leak, it is entering the fuse panel. The right rear leaks by the power outlet
  • 11569797 We bought the car in July 2023. We had it for a month then it started to smell like mildew and mold. It permeated into our clothes. We took it to the dealership and they had the car for about two months

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
952023-01-262026-09-0740FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM:44; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:17; ENGINE:17; SERVICE BRAKES:16; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12

Recalls all years →

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22V72400029/09/2022SEATSGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.A seat with a missing or loose bolt may not properly restrain the occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GMC's number for this recall is N222377890.
22V92900015/12/2022AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child or child restraint detected in the seat.In the event of a crash, a front passenger air bag that deploys with a child or infant in the front passenger seat can increase their risk of injury.Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. 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 N222388911.
23V33900011/05/2023CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHORGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."The inability to install a child seat with the LATCH anchorage bars could result in an unsecured child seat, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. 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 N232403240.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-202411legacy-code0

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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