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#BS-2021-CHEEQU-553E2021 Chevrolet Equinox
Based on reports from 105 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 105 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
loud rumbling noise at low acceleration
2 complaints • Severity 4/10
missing factory installed options
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
service airbag message
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
13 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 55K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (11 reports) • Median: 55K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Most Likely
Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (13 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2021 Chevrolet Equinox: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 55,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 55K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-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 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
SEAT BELTS:CRITICAL FASTENERS
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Bolt EV and 2021 GMC Canyon and Sierra 1500, 2500 and 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV and Chevrolet Blazer, Camaro, Colorado, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500 and 3500, Suburban and Tahoe vehicles. Incorrect bolts may have been used at one or more fastening locations to secure the seat belts to the vehicle. If an incorrect bolt was used, the seat belt may not be properly attached to the vehicle.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP:CONTROL/DRIVE MODULE
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.
CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE LATCH ANCHOR
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the anchorage bars. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."
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.
2021 Chevrolet Equinox vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
105
Class avg
172
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
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. 105 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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