2007 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equinox years
- More complaints than other years 5th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 685 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. That ranks 5th out of 22 Equinox model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (156 complaints, 23%), typically at around 87,266 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 6 fires, 17 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 685owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System problems | 156 | 23% | 87,266 | “fuel pump” (56%) | $1,400 |
| Air Bags problems | 146 | 21% | 77,300 | “air bag” (55%) | $1,050 |
| Electrical System problems | 102 | 15% | 62,000 | “stuck ignition” (13%) | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline problems | 90 | 13% | 74,255 | “fuel pump” (50%) | $1,500 |
| Steering problems | 78 | 11% | 76,777 | “steering control module” (9%) | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) problems | 62 | 9% | 80,000 | “traction control” (21%) | — |
| Engine | 37 | 5% | 97,985 | — | — |
| Structure | 35 | 5% | 52,814 | — | — |
| Power Train | 31 | 5% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 25 | 4% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 | 3% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 17 | 2% | 73,100 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 2% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 17 | 2% | 87,932 | — | — |
| Visibility | 17 | 2% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 2% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 10 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 1% | 9,650 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 10 | 1% | 73,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 8 | 1% | 3,330 | — | — |
| Tires | 8 | 1% | 35,210 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 1% | 65,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 7 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 0% | 102,900 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 0% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 800 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 0% | 22,039 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
Air bags
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles not equipped with optional roof rail airbags or optional sunroof fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 201,"occupant protection in interior impact." during nhtsa impact tests, the interior occupant protection test points exceeded the standard requirements.
Risk: The results of this test indicated a possibility of an increased risk of head injury in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an energy absorbing foam piece to each of the a-pillar trim assemblies free of charge. The recall began on may 8, 2008. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Problem: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." in these vehicles, the right front passenger seat is built with a passenger sensing system. When tested with a representative unrestrained small adult, the system is required to turn the right front passenger's frontal airbag on. An error in the seat sensor calibration can cause it to fail this test. In addition, this condition can prevent the airbag from turning off when the seat is occupied by a small child.
Risk: Whenever the front passenger seat is occupied, the driver should always check the airbag indicator to see if the airbag is on or off. If it is not correct for the situation, the passenger should be moved to a different seat. This can increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant during certain crash conditions.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the seat's electronic control unit. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Visibility:windshield
Problem: Certain vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting." an incorrect primer may have been used when installing the windshield. The same primer may have also been applied to the liftgate glass and the side stationary glass.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the windshield may not be retained to the extent required by the standard, increasing the risk of personal injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the windshield, the liftgate glass, and the side stationary glass. The recall began on june 14, 2007. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
started with a broken key, the security system passlock lll+ left me stranded in winter. I got it working temporarily after finding the other part of the key. put it in ignition and then the other half to get it started but didn't always start. apparently this is common on Chevy vehicles.
While driving the power steering stopped working. I could still steer manual but was very hard. The service stability light came on. I pulled over to the side of the road turned car off then back on and still wouldnât work. I decided to drive home with no power steering. Took to a local mechanic…
Dashboard shows service passenger air bag. Yes available for inspection Passenger safety at risk. Not confirmed by dealer Has not been inspected
The ECM in my vehicle appears to have an intermittent failure that can cause it to send the vehicle into WOT at any time at random. I was stopped at a traffic signal. It turned green, I let off the brake and my vehicle learched forward for a second, and then, all of a sudden launched into and hit…
Front frame rusted out beneath the engine cradle Engine lost support Loud noises when turning wheels or going over bumps Had welding shop cut out rust and weld in new frame areas
Other Chevrolet Equinox years
← 2006 Equinox · 2008 Equinox →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 73 | 1 |
| 2025 Equinox | 235 | 0 |
| 2024 Equinox | 80 | 1 |
| 2023 Equinox | 98 | 3 |
| 2022 Equinox | 183 | 6 |
| 2021 Equinox | 99 | 4 |
| 2020 Equinox | 314 | 4 |
| 2019 Equinox | 305 | 4 |
| 2018 Equinox | 409 | 5 |
| 2017 Equinox | 276 | 0 |
| 2016 Equinox | 398 | 1 |
| 2015 Equinox | 680 | 2 |
| 2014 Equinox | 548 | 1 |
| 2013 Equinox | 751 | 2 |
| 2012 Equinox | 685 | 3 |
| 2011 Equinox | 782 | 3 |
| 2010 Equinox | 784 | 3 |
| 2009 Equinox | 94 | 0 |
| 2008 Equinox | 370 | 0 |
| 2007 | 685 | 4 |
| 2006 Equinox | 695 | 0 |
| 2005 Equinox | 638 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, air bags, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 156 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Equinox model years, the 2007 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.