Chevrolet Equinox Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
Owners have filed 230 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Equinox across 19 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (90). The words owners use most often: “fuel pump” (46% of reports).
- 230fuel system, gasoline complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 4related recalls
- $1,500typical repair cost reported by owners
- 41%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 106 of 230 complaints (46%)
- Gas smell: mentioned in 13 of 230 complaints (6%)
- Gasoline included: mentioned in 12 of 230 complaints (5%)
- Started smelling: mentioned in 12 of 230 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the Chevrolet Equinox at $1,500, and half of them between $990 and $1,500.
Based on 13 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2010–2014), 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 system, gasoline problems happen?
Based on 189 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 230 complaints, 2 a fire, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel System, Gasoline complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 1 | 0% | 8,000 |
| 2024 Equinox | 2 | 3% | 29,756 |
| 2023 Equinox | 5 | 5% | 37,500 |
| 2022 Equinox | 34 | 19% | 17,850 |
| 2021 Equinox | 5 | 5% | 61,000 |
| 2020 Equinox | 7 | 2% | 50,500 |
| 2019 Equinox | 5 | 2% | 93,000 |
| 2018 Equinox | 8 | 2% | 120,000 |
| 2016 Equinox | 2 | 1% | 116,500 |
| 2015 Equinox | 4 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 2014 Equinox | 1 | 0% | 25,000 |
| 2013 Equinox | 2 | 0% | 74,000 |
| 2011 Equinox | 12 | 2% | 64,000 |
| 2010 Equinox | 16 | 2% | 53,720 |
| 2009 Equinox | 4 | 4% | 65,500 |
| 2008 Equinox | 8 | 2% | 106,500 |
| 2007 Equinox | 90 | 13% | 74,255 |
| 2006 Equinox | 7 | 1% | 24,120 |
| 2005 Equinox | 17 | 3% | 50,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (4)
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump:control/drive module
Model years: 2021, 2022
Problem: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The fuel pump module may not consistently provide sufficient fuel to the engine, resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 5, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372310.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Model years: 2019, 2020
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of the ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2018
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2018 GMC Canyon, 2016-2017 Buick Envision, 2016-2018 Chevrolet Colorado and Malibu, 2017-2018 GMC Acadia, 2018 Buick LaCrosse, Cadillac ATS, Chevrolet Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The high pressure fuel pump may detach from its mounting flange, possibly resulting in the pump damaging the high pressure fuel line.
Risk: A damaged fuel line can create a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pump, and high pressure fuel pipe, free of charge. The recall began July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18188.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Model years: 2007
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent vehicles originally sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; model year 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt, Pontiac G5, and Saturn ION vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada, or Texas; model year 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arizona; and model year 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Nevada, Oklahoma, or Texas. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the plastic supply or return port on the fuel pump module may crack, which could cause a fuel leak.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Notification to owners began on on November 21, 2012. Owners were instructed to not bring their vehicles in for repair until January 2013. Owners may contact General Motors at 1-800-521-7300.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate intendedly. The "Engine Power Is Reduced" warning message displayed, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact's minor…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly decelerated to 20 MPH and lost motive power. The contact manually pulled over into a parking space. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, and the fuel pump control module was replaced. The contact…
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle started bucking and then stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fuel pump power control module failure. The contact associated the failure with GM Recall…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox. While the contactâs pregnant wife was driving down a hill at approximately 62 MPH, the vehicle suddenly lost power and failed to properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle experienced the failure a second time and was then…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start, but initially the vehicle restarted. The contact was able to drive to the residence, but the vehicle failed to restart. An independent mechanic arrived at the residence and identified a failure with the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Equinoxs have fuel system, gasoline problems?
No. NHTSA has 230 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline 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 system, gasoline?
Yes: 4 safety recalls list fuel system, gasoline. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,500 (half paid between $990 and $1,500), from 13 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel pump”, in 106 of 230 complaints, followed by “gas smell” (13).
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.