2021 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I've been having issues since the beginning of 2026. It's saying my car has no recalls but I've found that is does on a part that's been complained about by others. I've had the car repaired multiple times updating the fuel injectors and spark plugs but still the same error codes. Yet and still the…”
filed Sep 13, 2026
“The high pressure fuel pump seized, shattering the camshaft, dropping metal fragments into the cylinders causing total engine failure. GM issued a safety recall for certain 2021-2022 Chevy equinox due to a defective fuel pump modules but it was not accurate. GM is currently facing major class…”
filed Jul 18, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Equinox years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Equinox | 7 | 10% |
| 2025 Equinox | 22 | 10% |
| 2024 Equinox | 14 | 18% |
| 2023 Equinox | 17 | 18% |
| 2022 Equinox | 25 | 15% |
| 2020 Equinox | 87 | 28% |
| 2019 Equinox | 100 | 33% |
| 2018 Equinox | 86 | 21% |
| 2017 Equinox | 178 | 65% |
| 2016 Equinox | 201 | 51% |
| 2015 Equinox | 227 | 33% |
| 2014 Equinox | 217 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.