Chevrolet Equinox Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 291 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Equinox across 22 model years. The 2011 model year has the most (50). The words owners use most often: “engine power” (14% of reports).
- 291vehicle speed control complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 25mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 45%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 41 of 291 complaints (14%)
- Traction control: mentioned in 26 of 291 complaints (9%)
- Throttle body: mentioned in 25 of 291 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 193 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 291 complaints, 25 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Chevrolet Equinox vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 1 | 1% | 10,500 |
| 2025 Equinox | 10 | 4% | 39,250 |
| 2024 Equinox | 7 | 9% | 19,000 |
| 2023 Equinox | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2022 Equinox | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Equinox | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 Equinox | 15 | 5% | 3,278 |
| 2019 Equinox | 12 | 4% | 8,754 |
| 2018 Equinox | 11 | 3% | 13,000 |
| 2017 Equinox | 7 | 3% | 10,000 |
| 2016 Equinox | 9 | 2% | 34,000 |
| 2015 Equinox | 13 | 2% | 35,000 |
| 2014 Equinox | 18 | 3% | 46,000 |
| 2013 Equinox | 12 | 2% | 59,000 |
| 2012 Equinox | 18 | 3% | 10,000 |
| 2011 Equinox | 50 | 6% | 75,000 |
| 2010 Equinox | 32 | 4% | 86,000 |
| 2009 Equinox | 11 | 12% | 72,545 |
| 2008 Equinox | 8 | 2% | 66,000 |
| 2007 Equinox | 20 | 3% | 61,500 |
| 2006 Equinox | 9 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2005 Equinox | 22 | 3% | 77,743 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists vehicle speed control 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 car was stopped fortunately. When i got back in the car the power steering was dead.it said 3 things on the sceen.FORWARD collision system unavailable - service power steering drive with care - Service ESC. Had the car towed to VALENCIA CHEVROLET. Got the car down off the tow truck. The problem…
The driver pulled into a parking space at a local pharmacy. The space directly faced the building and was separated from the building by a sidewalk that was approximately 6 feet wide. After pulling into the parking space and releasing the accelerator (the vehicle was in the single pedal driving…
Vehicle suffered an intermittent, severe, and dangerous total loss of acceleration while driving in rainy conditions. Upon pressing the accelerator pedal from a stop, the vehicle rolled slowly for 5 to 10 seconds and completely ignored all gas pedal input before finally accelerating. The engine…
Car acclerated and steering pulled right, which pulled me off the road doing damage to steering gear and linkage, wheels, front suspension, exhaust system and slight body damage. Could be defect in car causing safety issue. With dealer, GM is involved but have been unable to determine why it…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that occasionally while at a red light or while stopped, the vehicle hesitated for approximately 10 to 15 seconds to move while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle then accelerated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Equinoxs have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 291 owner complaints about vehicle speed control 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 vehicle speed control?
No recall currently lists vehicle speed control for this vehicle.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the Chevrolet Equinox?
The most frequent phrase is “engine power”, in 41 of 291 complaints, followed by “traction control” (26).
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.