2016 Model Year

Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
386
Recalls
1
Crashes
14
Severe
31

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

16V449000 Jun 2016

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jun 2026

Transfer case and front differential failure. No warning lights came on beforehand

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
May 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle on a cold, snowy day, there was oil on the driveway. Th...

WHEELS,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 2026

The wiper blade motor is gone out. The tire pressure sensor is off : the oil seems to disappear faster than the sensor

Engine
Feb 2026

Engine failure. There is a class action that has been filed for this exact make, model, and engine size. There were no lights indicating an issue and...

ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 2026

I am writing to formally document a series of catastrophic mechanical failures regarding the aforementioned vehicle. Despite rigorous maintenance and...

Engine
Dec 2025

Clogged PCV caused engine pressure resulting in failure of rear main seal

VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 2025

While driving with windshield wipers on, they suddenly stopped working. The wipers were stuck in position in the center of my windshield. Upon inspect...

Engine
Dec 2025

I just got this used car in seemingly great shape, was told it was garage kept and well cared for. Dealer had oil changed before I drove it off the lo...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE Fire
Dec 2025

Coming home from a trip without any warning our 2016 equinox scared me when it made a terrible sound lost power and stopped working. We’re 100’s miles...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 2025

Rear main seal blew due to freezing condensation in the pcv valve. The vehicle is at the dealership but can be available for inspection. This happen...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Chevrolet Equinox has 386 complaints and 1 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 14 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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