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#BS-2019-CHEEQU-553E2019 Chevrolet Equinox
Based on reports from 388 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Red Flag
Based on 388 complaints, 29 crashes, 9 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
charge cooler tube failure
10 complaints • Severity 8/10
erratic radio behavior
2 complaints • Severity 6/10
computer malfunction
2 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
92 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 9K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (116 reports) • Median: 9K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (92 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2019 Chevrolet Equinox: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 24% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, with 92 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 9,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 9K-mile mark.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, with 67 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, with 44 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.
SEATS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
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.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Chevrolet Equinox is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.
2019 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
388
Class avg
351
Complaint volume is roughly in line with other small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles from 2019.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 388 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Chevrolet Equinox Model Years
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