2017 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Equinox years
- Fewer complaints than other years 15th of 22 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. That ranks 15th out of 22 Equinox model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (180 complaints, 65%), typically at around 80,000 miles. Complaints mention 18 crashes, 4 fires, 16 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 276owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 18complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine problems | 180 | 65% | 80,000 | “rear main” (30%) | $4,000 |
| Unknown or Other | 37 | 13% | 35,634 | — | — |
| Power Train | 32 | 12% | 55,831 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 21 | 8% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 19 | 7% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 7% | 61,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 6% | 104,500 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 4% | 43,178 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 3% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 | 2% | 33,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 2% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 1% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 1% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 5,600 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 0% | 630,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 64,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 0% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 0% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 0% | 40,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Chevrolet Equinox recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
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.
I own a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and approximately 50,000 miles. The vehicle suddenly stopped starting without any prior warning signs, unusual noises, or dashboard warnings indicating a serious mechanical problem. After the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic, I was…
I have replaced the fuel pump on this vehicle three times. The last time was done the first week of August. Itâs the first week of October and itâs going out again.
ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control of vehicle while operating. PROBLEM CONFIRMED by Independent Insurance Servicer…
It consumes the whole tank of oil within 6 days and then damages the entire engine.
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The vehicle was a private sale from Facebook Marketplace. The mileage was 98,776 miles on 1/5/26. The contact had decided that a larger vehicle was needed and brought the vehicle to the dealer to trade it. The contact received a Carfax…
Other Chevrolet Equinox years
← 2016 Equinox · 2018 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 | 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 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 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 180 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has fewer 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.