2016 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2016 Chevrolet Equinox | 2017 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 395 | 272 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,243 | 1,078 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 14 | 18 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–26 | 18–25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 67,903 mi | 69,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 201 | 178 |
| Visibility/wiper | 113 | 11 |
| Power Train | 26 | 32 |
| Electrical System | 24 | 19 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 19 | 20 |
| Air Bags | 12 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 7 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 52 | 25 |
| Oil consumption | 51 | 34 |
| Check engine light | 36 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 16 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 9 | 6 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 10 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 6 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 6 | 7 |
2016 Chevrolet Equinox
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.