2007 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox, 13% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 74,255 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (50% of reports).
- 90fuel system, gasoline complaints
- 74,255median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,500typical repair cost reported by owners
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 45 of 90 complaints (50%)
- Started smelling: mentioned in 11 of 90 complaints (12%)
- Gas smell: mentioned in 11 of 90 complaints (12%)
- Gasoline delivery: mentioned in 8 of 90 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox at $1,500, and half of them between $990 and $1,700.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 71 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 90 complaints, 1 a fire.
Chevrolet Equinox fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 1 | 0% | 8,000 |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% | 29,756 |
| 2023 Equinox | 5 | 5% | 37,500 |
| 2022 Equinox | 34 | 19% | 17,850 |
| 2021 Equinox | 5 | 5% | 61,000 |
| 2020 Equinox | 7 | 2% | 50,500 |
| 2019 Equinox | 5 | 2% | 93,000 |
| 2018 Equinox | 8 | 2% | 120,000 |
| 2016 Equinox | 2 | 1% | 116,500 |
| 2015 Equinox | 4 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 2014 Equinox | 1 | 0% | 25,000 |
| 2013 Equinox | 2 | 0% | 74,000 |
| 2011 Equinox | 12 | 2% | 64,000 |
| 2010 Equinox | 16 | 2% | 53,720 |
| 2009 Equinox | 4 | 4% | 65,500 |
| 2008 Equinox | 8 | 2% | 106,500 |
| 2007 Equinox | 90 | 13% | 74,255 |
| 2006 Equinox | 7 | 1% | 24,120 |
| 2005 Equinox | 17 | 3% | 50,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, he began to smell an abnormal fuel odor inside the vehicle. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that after arriving to his destination, he saw fuel leaking from the vehicle. The…
The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that at vehicle start-up, there was a strong gasoline odor inside the vehicle. The contact also stated that the vehicle would appear to lose nearly half a tank of gasoline approximately 1 to 2 hours after fill-up. The contact also stated…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 chevrolet equinox. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle was leaking gasoline. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2007 Chevrolet Equinoxs have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 90 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox (13% 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 fuel system, gasoline?
Yes: 1 safety recall list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
The median reported mileage is 74,255 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,500 (half paid between $990 and $1,700), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 45 of 90 complaints, followed by “started smelling” (11).
Other 2007 Chevrolet Equinox problems
See all 2007 Chevrolet Equinox problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Equinox years.