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2007 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 685 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the fuel system (36% of complaints, typically around 81,000 miles). It is 5th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Fuel system
244 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, storage.
2007 chevy Equinox gas leak. Noticed increased smell of gas. Previous to this I had a longer then normal starting problem, winds out then starts. I was told to leave the key in start position to build up pressure in the gas lines. I brought it to the dealer and they did not want to warranty the defect. I asked for a…
During the last month I began to smell gasoline inside my vehicle. The more you drive it the smell gets worse. I can not park it in the garage the gasoline smell then lingers throughout the house. I can not find any visible leaks. I googled this problem on line and there are numerous complaints about the same problem.…
Air bags
146 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox . The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, a vehicle crashed into the passenger side door of the contact's vehicle. The airbags did not deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the head and knees. The vehicle was destroyed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and a…
I have not had an accident, so the above date, mileage and speed are estimates. While traveling down the highway, the service airbag light came on. The passenger airbag light also went off. It later came back on. My wife was sitting in the passenger seat at the time. Any time we go somewhere, this happens numerous…
Electrical
102 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 62,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, wiring.
The car will not start, the battery was tested to be good. The fan will run after the vehicle is turned off. Which in turn drains the battery. Would have to jump start the car. This would work for a few days and have to jump start it again. The mechanic do not understand and will have to see it happen again to…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact could not get the key out of the ignition and the failure continued to occur intermittently on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the ignition key assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure…
Steering
78 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 77,000 miles. Parts named most often: electric power assist system, hydraulic power assist system.
I own a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox with 77,000 miles. After pulling into a parking spot at a retail store, I turned the car off and went inside. Upon returning, after starting the car, I immediately noticed that the steering wheel was virtually immovable. I thought the engine had stalled out but realized that it was still…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. When the vehicle was started, the stabilitrack warning light illuminated intermittently. The contact had to use excessive force to turn the steering wheel. The dealer stated that the power steering module failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that…
Stability control
63 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 79,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic (asc).
Getting back onto the interstate the door locks started clicking and the speedometer hand starts going haywire. In the weeks and months to come now the AWD, traction control, service engine soon lights come on. The steering wheel jerks, weird noise goes through the speakers and all gauges and door locks go haywire.…
The traction engine and stability error message stay illuminated on my car.the other day I was at an intersection where the cross traffic doesn't stop . When I decided to go the car would hardly move almost leaving me in the middle of the road where I could have been hit. This has happened several times, it feels as…
Engine
54 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 85,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system, exhaust system.
A started to smell antifreeze inside the car. Checked coolant level and it was good. Last night started the car in 40 degree weather, and the windows in the whole car would not defog. No visibility to drive. This is a major safety issue. Heater core and/or broken air blend door and actuator problem.
My 2007 chevy Equinox is giving me problems when I am going up a hill. My car hesitates almost every time when going up a hill what I mean when I go up the hill it is like my car is going to shut off. I have had it to the garage several time in the last month for the replacement of the fuel pump and then the o2 senor…
Body and structure
35 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle was parked when the contact noticed that the rear floorboard soaking wet and mold was beginning to develop. After examining the vehicle further, the contact noticed there was a puddle of water settled within the spare tire compartment. The vehicle was not taken to…
The car leaks with water when rain due to improper sealing around roof of car on driver and passenger side door of the vehicle. Vehicle floods with water when raining or going through car wash. Water runs down through molden of doors onto floor underneath brake pedal and gas pedal.
Transmission
31 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 46,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, driveline, axle assembly.
2007 Equinox Chevrolet - the ignition has been locking up and key could not be removed. Dealership has replaced ignition three times and it still locked up. Today the wheel is locked, the gear shift is locked up and nothing will move. They are sending a tow truck to haul it into the shop again. My complaint is not the…
2007 chevy Equinox turned off automatically while driving on the hwy, then when pressing on the gas, would kick back on, but then turn off again. I had to coast to the side of the road, wait for about 10 mins, then it started again. This time engine light came on, and I was able to make it home. Turned it into the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on november 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until january 2013. Owners may contact general motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Full defect summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007 chevrolet equinox and pontiac torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in arizona, california, nevada, and texas; model year 2007 chevrolet cobalt, pontiac g5, and saturn ion vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arizona, california, florida, nevada, or texas; model year 2008 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arizona; and model year 2009 chevrolet cobalt and pontiac g5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, arkansas, arizona, california, nevada, oklahoma, or texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Air bags
Risk: The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201,"occupant protection in interior impact." during NHTSA impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.
Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive
Risk: Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat. This can increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in these vehicles, the right front passenger seat is built with a passenger sensing system. When tested with a representative unrestrained small adult, the system is required to turn the right front passenger's frontal airbag on. An error in the seat sensor calibration can cause it to fail this test. In addition, this condition can prevent the airbag from turning off when the seat is occupied by a small child.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on june 14, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Full defect summary
Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. The same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (244 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles); air bags (146 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles); electrical (102 complaints, typically around 62,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 19, 2012 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Chevrolet Equinox?
- It is 5th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints, with 685 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.