2015 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equinox years
- More complaints than other years 7th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 680 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. That ranks 7th out of 22 Equinox model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility/wiper (250 complaints, 37%), typically at around 75,703 miles. Complaints mention 24 crashes, 6 fires, 19 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 680owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 24complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2015 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility/wiper problems | 250 | 37% | 75,703 | “wipers stopped” (34%) | $460 |
| Engine problems | 227 | 33% | 90,000 | “oil consumption” (19%) | $7,750 |
| Power Train problems | 63 | 9% | 80,674 | “oil consumption” (13%) | — |
| Unknown or Other | 54 | 8% | 58,148 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 45 | 7% | 38,929 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 38 | 6% | 55,700 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 31 | 5% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 29 | 4% | 99,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 15 | 2% | 46,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 2% | 35,700 | — | — |
| Steering | 14 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 2% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 10 | 1% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 1% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | 25,098 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 1% | 91,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 1% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 0% | 70,424 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 0% | 57,410 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 | 0% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 69,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2015 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The ball joints in the windshield wiper module may corrode, causing one or both windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wiper module, and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 21, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 25, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212352530.
Air bags:side/window
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac XTS, Chevrolet Camaro, Equinox, Malibu, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The affected vehicles have front seat-mounted side impact air bags whose inflator may rupture upon its deployment.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of one or both of the side impact air bags, the air bag's inflator may rupture and the air bag may not properly inflate. The rupture could cause metal fragments to strike the vehicle occupants, potentially resulting in serious injury or death. Additionally, if the air bag does not properly inflate, the driver or passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side impact air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 01320.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front Wiper Transmission Inoperative (EA19005) — opened Dec 13, 2019, closed Nov 28, 2022, led to recall 22V165000.
- Windshield Wiper Transmission Failure (RQ18002) — opened Nov 2, 2018, closed Dec 19, 2019.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
I noticed on the front passenger side door/windshield, the airbag is starting to come out of the plastic windshield pocket where it is being held. I pushed it back in but there is no recall for this. ...My next problem is the front panel near the doors is rusting out and one day I will be driving…
1. High Pressure Fuel Pump, and yes. 2. Car will stall out unless I put it into neutral, shakes on shut down and sometimes starts scary fast. With the car caring my children in a busy town this is a HUGE safety hazard 3. No, but has been inspected by multiple mechanics. Got a tune up in May of 2026…
Front turn indicator lights have gone out. Unfortunately, due to Chevy's vehicle design, the bulbs can only be replaced by pulling the bumper off in total and replacing bulbs. Then, putting entire bumper system back. This information was given to me by Chevrolet of Issaquah AND confirmed by Bonita…
Rear main seal has blown three times since I purchased my vehicle from Carvana. Iâve pulled the engine out myself as I cannot afford another $3,500 at the shop. Iâm a single income household that makes too much for financial assistance. The Chevy Equinox was the only vehicle in our price range…
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking abnormally before unintendedly decelerating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with excessive oil consumption; however, the vehicle was not…
Other Chevrolet Equinox years
← 2014 Equinox · 2016 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 | 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 Equinox | 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 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report visibility/wiper, engine, power train problems. The top one, visibility/wiper, accounts for 250 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2015 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 2015 has more complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.