2025 Chevrolet Equinox engine problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On 3 occasions, the last happening today (XXX) traveling north on XXX toward [XXX] at approximately 14:05, the vehicle has stopped abruptly and hard, and will then release. Today, it took it longer to release. When it occurred this time, it braked just as hard but longer, so I had to cross two…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“The vehicle lost acceleration/propulsion while traveling at highway speed on a major bridge with limited safe shoulder space. The vehicle suddenly stopped providing power needed to maintain speed in fast-moving traffic. Passengers included an infant, young child, and other family members. This…”
filed Jun 15, 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% |
| 2024 Equinox | 14 | 18% |
| 2023 Equinox | 17 | 18% |
| 2022 Equinox | 25 | 15% |
| 2021 Equinox | 16 | 17% |
| 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 2025 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.