2017 Chevrolet Equinox fuel/propulsion system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2017 Chevrolet Equinox Premier certified pre-owned vehicle experienced multiple safety-related defects. 1. REPEATED STARTING FAILURES (electrical/battery/starter system): - March 17, 2026: Complete battery failure, vehicle would not start. AAA/GM Roadside Assistance called. Dealer inspected but…”
filed Apr 21, 2026
“1.Since I bought the car it has needed oil on a weekly basis. I took it in for repair it had something to do with the oil consumption device $2270.00 to fix. 2. timing chain went out had to fix that too $$$$ 3. While driving along the car at rush hour the car suddenly died without any warning. Had…”
filed Jan 13, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 5 | 9% |
| 2025 Equinox | 13 | 6% |
| 2024 Equinox | 20 | 29% |
| 2023 Equinox | 40 | 44% |
| 2022 Equinox | 65 | 41% |
| 2021 Equinox | 12 | 14% |
| 2020 Equinox | 50 | 17% |
| 2019 Equinox | 40 | 14% |
| 2018 Equinox | 32 | 8% |
| 2016 Equinox | 19 | 5% |
| 2015 Equinox | 31 | 5% |
| 2014 Equinox | 34 | 6% |
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.