Chevrolet Equinox Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 352 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Equinox across 19 model years. The 2005 model year has the most (111). The words owners use most often: “head gasket” (11% of reports).
- 352engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $2,050typical repair cost reported by owners
- 39%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.
- Head gasket: mentioned in 38 of 352 complaints (11%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Chevrolet Equinox at $2,050, and half of them between $1,500 and $2,800.
Based on 19 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2005–2015), 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 engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 280 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 352 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 5 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 2 | 1% | 5,000 |
| 2024 Equinox | 1 | 1% | 9,600 |
| 2022 Equinox | 4 | 2% | 12,300 |
| 2021 Equinox | 2 | 2% | 69,000 |
| 2020 Equinox | 9 | 3% | 86,040 |
| 2019 Equinox | 5 | 2% | 61,414 |
| 2018 Equinox | 9 | 2% | 96,000 |
| 2017 Equinox | 16 | 6% | 104,500 |
| 2016 Equinox | 9 | 2% | 111,500 |
| 2015 Equinox | 4 | 1% | 91,100 |
| 2014 Equinox | 12 | 2% | 106,000 |
| 2013 Equinox | 10 | 1% | 103,294 |
| 2012 Equinox | 8 | 1% | 129,687 |
| 2011 Equinox | 34 | 4% | 8,050 |
| 2010 Equinox | 31 | 4% | 35,400 |
| 2008 Equinox | 8 | 2% | 31,200 |
| 2007 Equinox | 17 | 2% | 73,100 |
| 2006 Equinox | 60 | 9% | 65,000 |
| 2005 Equinox | 111 | 17% | 55,338 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists engine and engine cooling 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 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate before lurching forward. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power while driving 60-70…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH and making a sharp right turn, the vehicle lost automotive power and stalled in the middle of the road. The vehicle failed to restart, and a tow truck was called to the scene. The vehicle was later…
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while the mother was driving, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to the residence and was later diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who discovered metal shavings in the engine oil pan and informed the contact that…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that after the dealer performed a transmission flush, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated while driving. Additionally, the steering wheel jerked abnormally, and the radio went blank while driving. The vehicle was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Equinoxs have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 352 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling 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 engine and engine cooling?
No recall currently lists engine and engine cooling for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,050 (half paid between $1,500 and $2,800), from 19 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “head gasket”, in 38 of 352 complaints.
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- Steering problems (466)
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