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2019 Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 305 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, most often about the engine (34% of complaints, typically around 5,000 miles). It is 14th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints and has 4 recalls.
Most common 2019 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Engine
105 complaints · 34%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
I was returning home from a trip in the mountains and heard a popping sound from underneath the vehicle and the vehicle suddenly acceleration. Luckily I was near an exit off of the tollway within 3 miles of a chevy dealership. This could've been a really dangerous situation where is the rocky mountains. If this had…
The turbo cooler tube pops off when you accelerate. This causes the check engine light to come on and the vehicle to go into engine reduce power mode. Vehicle max speed will then be set to 45 - 55 miles an hour. I was able to push the tube back into place, it ran fine for another 100 miles than popped off again. I…
Brakes
83 complaints · 27%Half of these problems showed up before 57,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist.
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving 50 MPH, upon attempting to bring the vehicle to a complete stop, the brake pedal was firm, requiring excessive force to depress. The service brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system became inoperable, and the brakes unexpectedly locked up with no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved…
Fuel system
46 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles.
Unknown, but may be the fuel tank itself or the wiring is my guess. I fear whatever is wrong could be effecting the engine. On april 12, 2020 my car didn't fill all the way up with gas. There was a little bit left that needed filling. I was curious why & sent a picture to my mom. The car seemed to be working fine…
Unknown, but may be the fuel tank itself or the wiring is my guess. I fear whatever is wrong could be effecting the engine. On april 12, 2020 my car didn't fill all the way up with gas. There was a little bit left that needed filling. I was curious why & sent a picture to my mom. The car seemed to be working fine…
Electrical
44 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
The electronic speed control suddenly stopped working and no longer functions. The automatic stop feature causes the vehicle to lurch forward suddenly when you press the gas peddle following a stop. The dynamic braking suddenly engages while driving at highway speeds on the interstate and there are no other vehicles…
While driving home from work at 9:30 pm on a state highway, my 17 year old son hit a deer on the front passenger side of the car. The airbags deployed and he slowed down and pulled over and smelled smoke. He got out of the car and saw flames. He immediately called 911 and his mother. The car was on fire and burned…
Transmission
37 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
I'll be driving very lightly and about 25mph when it wants to ship it surges. I still have the same pressure in the gas pedal. I seen it get stuck at down shifting a few times when going down a hill. It has lunged almost too one time. I brought it to the dealer they test drive it, had no codes was told it was normal.…
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle was hesitant to accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who replaced the throttle body, but the failure…
Other or unspecified
37 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 1,500 miles.
In a 2019 Equinox with driver packages I and II installed, having a bike rack installed on the factory installed hitch, rear cross traffic and forward and rear assist safety options are disabled. Chevrolet service claims that the vehicle is not equiped with front park assist, even though it is included in driver…
Excessive vibration in interior of vehicle when rear windows are down at speed of 55mph or more. Also does not take off smoothly when stopped or slowed for traffic.
Speed control
12 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles.
While in motion the car randomly and quickly decelerates and will not allow you to accelerate. Phillips Chevrolet has attempted to repair the car citing engine power reduction,transmission, stabilatrak and non verifiable issues over a 2 month period. Within that 2 month period, may 18, 2020 to july 24, 2020, there…
The electronic speed control suddenly stopped working and no longer functions. The automatic stop feature causes the vehicle to lurch forward suddenly when you press the gas peddle following a stop. The dynamic braking suddenly engages while driving at highway speeds on the interstate and there are no other vehicles…
Air bags
11 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles.
The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, he depressed the brake pedal however, the brakes were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into the rear of a truck, striking the truck three times before coming to a stop. The contact stated that the air bags…
The front of my vehicle was impacted by heavy snow/slush thrown from a snowplow moving westbound on a city street at an estimated speed of 40 MPH. My vehicle was moving eastbound at about 35 MPH. The front grill of my vehicle was damaged and the front bumper was pushed out of place. I think the airbag should have…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: tank assembly
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Seats
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Brakes: caliper
Risk: A reduction of braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
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 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (105 complaints, typically around 5,000 miles); brakes (83 complaints, typically around 57,000 miles); fuel system (46 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have?
- 4 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 29, 2020 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Chevrolet Equinox?
- It is 14th of 23 Equinox model years by number of complaints, with 305 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.