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2017 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 276 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the engine (70% of complaints, typically around 85,500 miles). It is 15th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints.
Complaints276
Recalls0
Crashes reported18
Fires reported4
Injuries reported16
Most common 2017 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Engine
192 complaints · 70%Half of these problems showed up before 85,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
Rear main seal, issue causes the oil pressure to fail. If not stopped immediately, the engine block blows and destroys the engine. This is a known problem with the 2017 Equinox, but has not been recalled yet
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking. The contact continued driving and the vehicle started to shake excessively. The message âengine power reducedâ message and âstabili-trakâ warning light illuminated before the…
Other or unspecified
37 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 35,500 miles.
After starting the car this morning there is no interior noises. No blinker, no radio, display on radio is blank. Radio and everything worked the evening before with no issues at all. Checked all fuses and still nothing. After searching the internet this appears to be a widespread chevy issue. To specify the vehicle…
I was driving on the highway to an appointment and my engine light came on and the engine started to reduce speed I was able to get to a destination and pull off and then it stated low oil pressure turn off engine. I had it towed to a mechanic and they said all the oil drained out the intake manifold was plugged up…
Transmission
32 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 56,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Driving on highway, my car make a loud bang, it said transmission overheating idle engine, engine overheating, idle engine, service stabilitrack, service anti lock breaking system, service power steering system, my engine light was flashing, I went to exit the highway to the off ramp and all of a sudden my car came to…
My car has 63000 miles on it. I keep up with all oil changes. I have a 30 min hwy drive to and from work daily. I was driving hone from work on super cold day below zero in illinois. Halfway threw my ride home car said reduced engine power 50 percent. You can tell car was driving rough. Then exited on my exit and…
Fuel system
21 complaints · 8%The contact's son owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that when the oil warning gauge decreased to one percent, there was a fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact notified the dealer (huffines Chevrolet plano, 1001 coit road, plano, tx), but no leaks were found. The manufacturer was not notified and the…
While at stop light, vehicle began to jerk. Dealership couldn't repeat issue since it only occurred when engine was cold. Issue persisted and became worse. Vehicle stalled as if it was out of gas. Started again after a few minutes. Next day started without issue but began to jerk when applying breaks more than usual.…
Air bags
19 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that as his wife attempted to make a left turn at 5 MPH, another vehicle hit the front passenger side of her vehicle at approximately 40 MPH. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. His wife was taken to the hospital by ambulance and was treated for an…
On january 16, 2021, I was traveling down main street in round rock, texas where I rear ended another vehicle at approximately 30 MPH. As I slammed on my brakes to stop, I felt my brakes started pulsating, making it difficult for me to come to a complete stop. My car was deemed unrepairable, and was a total loss. The…
Electrical
19 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 61,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
After starting the car this morning there is no interior noises. No blinker, no radio, display on radio is blank. Radio and everything worked the evening before with no issues at all. Checked all fuses and still nothing. After searching the internet this appears to be a widespread chevy issue. To specify the vehicle…
The radio quit working. The dealership diagnosed the problem and said I need a new radio. The car is only 2 years old. In talking with other owners, many are having the same problem. The radio will not turn on. This also is how to control the heat/AC, the backup camera, the nav system. The dealership and maker are…
Visibility and wipers
12 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: windshield.
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on several occasions the rear hatch window shattered while parked. The contact stated that the failure occurred during extreme heat or extremely cold weather. The contact stated that the window was replaced several times. The manufacturer was notified…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the dashboard and she detected a chemical odor. The contact turned on the air conditioner and it switched to heat on its own. The vehicle was taken to ryan Chevrolet (located at 1101 oliver rd, monroe, la…
Brakes
9 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 64,000 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components, antilock.
On january 16, 2021, I was traveling down main street in round rock, texas where I rear ended another vehicle at approximately 30 MPH. As I slammed on my brakes to stop, I felt my brakes started pulsating, making it difficult for me to come to a complete stop. My car was deemed unrepairable, and was a total loss. The…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the stabili-trak, emergency brake, and ABS warning lights illuminated. After tuning off the vehicle, the warning lights disappeared. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the brake control…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
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 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (192 complaints, typically around 85,500 miles); other or unspecified (37 complaints, typically around 35,500 miles); transmission (32 complaints, typically around 56,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Chevrolet Equinox?
- It is 15th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints, with 276 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.