2007 Chevrolet Equinox Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 11, 2026 · 62 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 62 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 80,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “traction control” (21% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Traction control: mentioned in 13 of 62 complaints (21%)
  • Engine power: mentioned in 5 of 62 complaints (8%)

At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?

Based on 53 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles6 · 11%
10k–25k miles3 · 6%
25k–50k miles5 · 9%
50k–75k miles9 · 17%
75k–100k miles17 · 32%
100k–150k miles10 · 19%
150k+ miles3 · 6%

How serious are the reports?

Of 62 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.

Chevrolet Equinox electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year

Peak: 2007, with 62 complaints
2005: 7200572006: 14142007: 622007622008: 46462009: 122009122010: 49492011: 552011552012: 26262013: 202013202014: 15152015: 152015152016: 662017: 3201732018: 662019: 3201932020: 552022: 120221

n = 345 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearElectronic Stability Control (esc) complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2022 Equinox11%5,000
2020 Equinox52%4,000
2019 Equinox31%4,200
2018 Equinox61%8,000
2017 Equinox31%64,000
2016 Equinox62%41,500
2015 Equinox152%46,000
2014 Equinox153%56,550
2013 Equinox203%87,600
2012 Equinox264%78,500
2011 Equinox557%77,500
2010 Equinox496%90,000
2009 Equinox1213%71,627
2008 Equinox4612%83,500
2007 Equinox629%80,000
2006 Equinox142%120,000
2005 Equinox71%76,199

When owners reported it

Peak: 2014, with 15 complaints
2007: 1200712009: 2200922010: 3201032011: 4201142012: 4201242013: 8201382014: 152014152015: 8201582016: 4201642017: 2201722018: 7201872019: 1201912020: 320203

n = 62 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 35 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE BAGS WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V344000 (AIR BAGS), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT…

Received Sep 14, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11354874

While driving suddenly stablitrak service light and engine light comes on. Door locks start unlocking and locking, all lights start flashing and car slows down. At the same time steering wheel becomes very tight and unable to turn. Happen while driving any speed. Have had many visits to mechanics…

Received Aug 30, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11352064

The car when i drive over the 60 miles, make auto break by self. Is really scary.

Received Aug 29, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11351952
Chevrolet Equinox
A 2025 Chevrolet Equinox photographed in Flushing, Queens , New York, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2007 Chevrolet Equinoxs have electronic stability control (esc) problems?

No. NHTSA has 62 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox (9% of the 685 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox electronic stability control (esc)?

No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.

At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems start?

The median reported mileage is 80,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?

The most frequent phrase is “traction control”, in 13 of 62 complaints, followed by “engine power” (5).

Other 2007 Chevrolet Equinox problems

See all 2007 Chevrolet Equinox problems or electronic stability control (esc) problems across all Equinox years.