2017 Chevrolet Equinox engine and engine cooling problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Equinox. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced oil consumption failures. While examine the vehicle he contact discover very little oil was present although oil was recently added to the engine. The oil light warning light did not display and no oil leaks were…”
filed May 11, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. The contact stated that the message "Vehicle Entering Power Saver Mode" was displayed. The vehicle was pulled over to the side…”
filed Feb 5, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2024 Equinox | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Equinox | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Equinox | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Equinox | 9 | 3% |
| 2019 Equinox | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Equinox | 9 | 2% |
| 2016 Equinox | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 Equinox | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 Equinox | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 Equinox | 10 | 1% |
| 2012 Equinox | 7 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.