2012 Model Year

Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
680
Recalls
2
Crashes
16
Severe
33

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

14V447000 Jul 2014

Other

No consequence data available

11V511000 Oct 2011

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

Engine
Jan 2026

The vehicles oil needs to be checked every day to make sure the levels are not low. The vehicle has no visible oil leaks on the ground or inside, but...

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 2025

Recently got an oil change, and in a month I’ve had to “top-off” my oil. Constantly have to make sure I carry a few quarts of oil to make sure my oil...

Electrical System
Nov 2025

Rear tailgate. Borrowed vehicle from a friend for a trip. When opening the tailgate with the external switch it opens all the way and immediately co...

Engine
Oct 2025

I had the excessive oil consumption recall repair done when it was recalled originally, however the problem has returned and from my research it appea...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Aug 2025

Its iz using 2 or 3 courts of oil every 200 miles

Suspension
Jul 2025

1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The rear suspension trailing arm and subframe as...

SUSPENSION,ENGINE
May 2025

purchased this car in June 2024.didnt notice it was leaking oil until having oil changed.the mechanic said the engine was dry with not much oil.the me...

STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 2025

the abs light came on the dash and traction control.i was driving in a rain storm and went around a corner and front end started to slide.was only goi...

Air Bags
Apr 2025

About six months ago, my steering wheel would get hot in the middle of it, but I kind of didn’t know what that was but then now my airbag sensor came...

STEERING,SUSPENSION
Apr 2025

ABS stabilizer light on dash shows ABS malfunction.took it to certified mechanic to check the problem and was told the system had to be replaced at th...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox has 680 complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 16 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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