2007 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“started with a broken key, the security system passlock lll+ left me stranded in winter. I got it working temporarily after finding the other part of the key. put it in ignition and then the other half to get it started but didn't always start. apparently this is common on Chevy vehicles.”
filed Jun 11, 2026
“Everytime my vehicle is exposed to water by rain or car wash. It goes into low power mode or limp mode only accelerating to like 30mph. I was told there is water getting somewhere is shouldnt causing a short. Im not the only one with this problem . Ive read on several forums.I was just on the…”
filed Sep 20, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
04-06-04-051J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 27, 2024
Engine problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 7 | 12% |
| 2025 Equinox | 21 | 10% |
| 2024 Equinox | 14 | 20% |
| 2023 Equinox | 14 | 16% |
| 2022 Equinox | 25 | 16% |
| 2021 Equinox | 15 | 17% |
| 2020 Equinox | 84 | 28% |
| 2019 Equinox | 98 | 33% |
| 2018 Equinox | 84 | 21% |
| 2017 Equinox | 178 | 66% |
| 2016 Equinox | 200 | 51% |
| 2015 Equinox | 227 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.