2017 Model Year

Chevrolet Equinox

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
264
Recalls
0
Crashes
18
Severe
29

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Dec 2026

Received a report from local auto repair and they found that the oil main seal is leaking. Issue happened in the highway and car automatically turned...

Engine
Jul 2026

On 1/27/26, while driving at highway speeds, I received a "Reduced Engine Power" alert. I was forced to pull over immediately; the vehicle stalled bef...

Engine
Jun 2026

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious safety defect involving a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox that experienced a sudden and complete loss of eng...

Engine
May 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the vehicle...

Engine
Apr 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. While the contact’s son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly started shaking, and...

Engine
Feb 2026

The rear main seal has gone out in two 2017 chevy equinox right around 100,000 for both vehicles costing over 1000$ plus to fix.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Feb 2026

While driving my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, the vehicle repeatedly displays diagnostic trouble code P2138 (Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Voltage Correla...

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The contact was adding one qu...

Engine
Jan 2026

Due to cold temperatures, the main rear seal blew causing engine, coolant and intake systems to fail. Full replacements are now needed.

Engine
Jan 2026

2017 chevrolet Equinox LT with a 2.4L ecotec engine. The PCV system froze due to the cold weather conditions caused the rear main seal to blow futher...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox has 264 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Engine. 18 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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