Chevrolet Equinox Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 138 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Chevrolet Equinox across 20 model years. The 2008 model year has the most (22). The words owners use most often: “turn signal” (7% of reports).
- 138exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 54%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.
- Turn signal: mentioned in 10 of 138 complaints (7%)
- Both headlights: mentioned in 7 of 138 complaints (5%)
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 84 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 138 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2025 Equinox | 14 | 6% | 100 |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% | — |
| 2021 Equinox | 3 | 3% | 3,000 |
| 2020 Equinox | 6 | 2% | 16,059 |
| 2019 Equinox | 6 | 2% | 2,000 |
| 2018 Equinox | 6 | 1% | 2,093 |
| 2017 Equinox | 3 | 1% | 5,600 |
| 2016 Equinox | 2 | 1% | 6,000 |
| 2015 Equinox | 3 | 0% | 70,424 |
| 2014 Equinox | 3 | 1% | 565 |
| 2013 Equinox | 7 | 1% | 57,125 |
| 2012 Equinox | 6 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2011 Equinox | 2 | 0% | 42,250 |
| 2010 Equinox | 6 | 1% | 57,500 |
| 2009 Equinox | 3 | 3% | 82,500 |
| 2008 Equinox | 22 | 6% | 50,799 |
| 2007 Equinox | 17 | 2% | 40,000 |
| 2006 Equinox | 11 | 2% | 115,943 |
| 2005 Equinox | 15 | 2% | 62,650 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists exterior lighting 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.
After a large rain storm the Blindspot warning detector was malfunctioning. It was saying there was something in your blind spot on the driver side when nothing was there. The light was flashing on and off. Also, when it does that your automatic lights will not turn to bright as it assumes…
On the climate control panel, where you turn the knob to turn on the ac/heater and the knob whether you want cold or hot air blowing, has a very tiny and dim light. It's really hard to see it especially in the daylight, other vehicles I've had shows this very clear where you don't have to take your…
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…
Between XXX, a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox RS experienced repeated sudden loss of engine power, throttle control, and steering control at highway speeds. Fuel management system, turbocharger, and catalytic converter failed repeatedly. GM-authorized dealer confirmed defects on multiple warranty repair…
The back lighting for the controls does not work the check engine light is on the dealer said there is no fix for either one of these items at this time
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Equinoxs have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 138 owner complaints about exterior lighting 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 exterior lighting?
No recall currently lists exterior lighting for this vehicle.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signal”, in 10 of 138 complaints, followed by “both headlights” (7).
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.