Chevrolet Equinox Electronic Stability Control (esc) Problems
Owners have filed 345 complaints with NHTSA about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Equinox across 17 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (62). The words owners use most often: “engine power” (17% of reports).
- 345electronic stability control (esc) complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 40%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Engine power: mentioned in 59 of 345 complaints (17%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 54 of 345 complaints (16%)
- Service stabilitrak: mentioned in 32 of 345 complaints (9%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 19 of 345 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electronic stability control (esc) problems happen?
Based on 298 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 345 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 5 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox electronic stability control (esc) complaints by model year
| Model year | Electronic Stability Control (esc) complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Equinox | 1 | 1% | 5,000 |
| 2020 Equinox | 5 | 2% | 4,000 |
| 2019 Equinox | 3 | 1% | 4,200 |
| 2018 Equinox | 6 | 1% | 8,000 |
| 2017 Equinox | 3 | 1% | 64,000 |
| 2016 Equinox | 6 | 2% | 41,500 |
| 2015 Equinox | 15 | 2% | 46,000 |
| 2014 Equinox | 15 | 3% | 56,550 |
| 2013 Equinox | 20 | 3% | 87,600 |
| 2012 Equinox | 26 | 4% | 78,500 |
| 2011 Equinox | 55 | 7% | 77,500 |
| 2010 Equinox | 49 | 6% | 90,000 |
| 2009 Equinox | 12 | 13% | 71,627 |
| 2008 Equinox | 46 | 12% | 83,500 |
| 2007 Equinox | 62 | 9% | 80,000 |
| 2006 Equinox | 14 | 2% | 120,000 |
| 2005 Equinox | 7 | 1% | 76,199 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists electronic stability control (esc) for the 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.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine, traction control, and stability control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local Advance Auto Store and was diagnosed with a fuel injector failure. The…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started shaking. The contact continued driving and the vehicle started to shake excessively. The message âEngine Power Reducedâ message and âStabili-trakâ warning light…
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the stabili-trak, emergency brake, and ABS warning lights illuminated. After tuning off the vehicle, the warning lights disappeared. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH and at other various speeds, the steering wheel jerked to the right with the electronic stability control warning light illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The electronic…
Front crankshaft seal has a leak that sprays onto serpentine belt causing belt failure and major oil leak. The seal has been replaced and the problem is occurring again. I have gone through 5 belts in less than a year and too much oil to track. Also unknown airbag and stabilitrac warning lights are…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Equinoxs have electronic stability control (esc) problems?
No. NHTSA has 345 owner complaints about electronic stability control (esc) for the Chevrolet Equinox. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Equinox electronic stability control (esc)?
No recall currently lists electronic stability control (esc) for this vehicle.
What do owners say about electronic stability control (esc) problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “engine power”, in 59 of 345 complaints, followed by “traction control” (54).
Other Chevrolet Equinox problems
- Engine problems (2,840)
- Electrical System problems (1,224)
- Visibility/wiper problems (1,114)
- Power Train problems (1,093)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (832)
- Air Bags problems (630)
- Service Brakes problems (612)
- Steering problems (466)
See all Chevrolet Equinox problems.