2017 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2018 Chevrolet Equinox
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Chevrolet Equinox | 2018 Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 272 | 407 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,078 | 1,337 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 18 | 23 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 18–25 | 24–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 27,450 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Equinox | Chevrolet Equinox |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 178 | 86 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 118 |
| Power Train | 32 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 61 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 20 | 33 |
| Air Bags | 19 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 16 | 9 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Oil consumption | 34 | 0 |
| Stalling | 25 | 24 |
| Check engine light | 21 | 42 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 13 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 12 |
| Hesitation / surging | 6 | 14 |
| Overheating | 5 | 0 |
2017 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.