2019 Chevrolet Equinox owner discussion

What NHTSA's records show for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox: 310 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (101), Service Brakes (85), Electrical System (45). 23 complaints mention a crash and 7 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2019 Chevrolet Equinox owner discussion: problems, repairs and buying advice

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What NHTSA's records show for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox: 310 owner complaints and 4 recall campaigns. Owners report problems most often with the Engine (101), Service Brakes (85), Electrical System (45). 23 complaints mention a crash and 7 a fire. Own one or shopping for one? Share what broke, what it cost to fix, and what you'd check before buying.

2019 Chevrolet Equinox recalls and complaints at a glance

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns and 310 owner complaints for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The most-reported problem areas are Engine (101), Service Brakes (85), Electrical System (45). The most recent recall (NHTSA #20V668000, October 2020) covers the Power Train. Recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer. Recalls and complaints describe the model year, not a specific car — check the VIN for open recalls free, and for title, salvage and odometer history with a $9.99 report (Carfax charges $49.99).

Recall campaigns4
Owner complaints310
Complaints mentioning a crash23
Complaints mentioning a fire7

Most-reported problem areas

ComponentComplaints
Engine101
Service Brakes85
Electrical System45
Fuel/Propulsion System43
Power Train37
Hydraulic13

Recall campaigns

  • NHTSA #20V668000 — Power Train (October 2020): 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…
  • NHTSA #19V667000 — Fuel System, Gasoline (September 2019): 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.
  • NHTSA #19V184000 — Seats (March 2019): 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.
  • NHTSA #18V576000 — Service Brakes, Hydraulic (August 2018): 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…

Source: NHTSA recalls and complaints databases, retrieved 2026-11-07.

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