2024 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Subject vehicle has 11919 miles. The vehicle is less than three years old and covered under factory warranty. While driving 35MPH, engine suddenly did not respond to throttle. This engine stopped. Driver was able to coast to roadside. After OnStar analysis, engine control computer logged code…”
filed Jul 21, 2026
“Check engine light with message engine running at diminished capacity as speed would not go above 20mph. Safety at risk from other vehicles on highway until able to reach safe location. Dealer states SES light on P0089 and P228C. GM bulletin on both codes. Programmed ECM with latest calibration for…”
filed Jul 7, 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 | 12% |
| 2025 Equinox | 21 | 10% |
| 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% |
| 2014 Equinox | 216 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2024 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.