Chevrolet Equinox Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 832 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Equinox across 22 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (156). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (37% of reports).
- 832fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 18mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,300typical repair cost reported by owners
- 36%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.
- Fuel pump: mentioned in 310 of 832 complaints (37%)
- Oil consumption: mentioned in 51 of 832 complaints (6%)
- Engine power: mentioned in 45 of 832 complaints (5%)
- High pressure: mentioned in 44 of 832 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel/propulsion system repair on the Chevrolet Equinox at $1,300, and half of them between $980 and $1,550.
Based on 33 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2012–2026), 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 fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 378 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 832 complaints, 18 mention a crash, 11 a fire, 8 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 5 | 7% | — |
| 2025 Equinox | 14 | 6% | — |
| 2024 Equinox | 23 | 29% | — |
| 2023 Equinox | 46 | 47% | — |
| 2022 Equinox | 78 | 43% | — |
| 2021 Equinox | 19 | 19% | — |
| 2020 Equinox | 50 | 16% | 3,309 |
| 2019 Equinox | 41 | 13% | 9,933 |
| 2018 Equinox | 33 | 8% | 12,400 |
| 2017 Equinox | 21 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 2016 Equinox | 19 | 5% | 51,000 |
| 2015 Equinox | 31 | 5% | 70,000 |
| 2014 Equinox | 34 | 6% | 79,272 |
| 2013 Equinox | 43 | 6% | 95,000 |
| 2012 Equinox | 54 | 8% | 69,000 |
| 2011 Equinox | 61 | 8% | 80,585 |
| 2010 Equinox | 32 | 4% | 72,000 |
| 2009 Equinox | 8 | 9% | 87,407 |
| 2008 Equinox | 39 | 11% | 93,500 |
| 2007 Equinox | 156 | 23% | 87,266 |
| 2006 Equinox | 10 | 1% | 90,810 |
| 2005 Equinox | 15 | 2% | 106,667 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system 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.
While driving down the road, the car started sptting and spittering and eventually died in the middle of the road. Check engine light did come on. We were able to limp the car to the closest repair shop and they ran a diagnosis. The low pressure fuel pump and the fuel control module had to be…
Fuel pump control module.Crank no start. Service engine soon light. U18A2 code sent to Onstar. Inspected and confirmed by dealer. Vehicle is currently sitting at dealer that I purchased it from and out of service until repaired.
The fuel injector module had to be replaced. My car stall while driving and I was stuck at work for over 2 hours waiting to be towed home. I work 40 min from where I live, so there was no getting back home without a tow. The car would not start because it was showing that I had no gas, when in fact…
Fuel pump was recalled from what I was told. I got it towed into the shop because it stopped in the middle of me driving down the road with my children, from the doctor, July 2026, they then said it was fixed. September 2026, I was going to pick up my son from work and it stopped again, with my…
Electric Drive Unit and 12V battery have failed 3 times in less than 6 months. The vehicle will not shift into drive, reverse, or neutral. It is stalled/stuck and can't be driven.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Equinoxs have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 832 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system 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 fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,300 (half paid between $980 and $1,550), from 33 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 310 of 832 complaints, followed by “oil consumption” (51).
Other Chevrolet Equinox problems
- Engine problems (2,840)
- Electrical System problems (1,224)
- Visibility/wiper problems (1,114)
- Power Train problems (1,093)
- Air Bags problems (630)
- Service Brakes problems (612)
- Steering problems (466)
- Visibility problems (444)
See all Chevrolet Equinox problems.