Problems · NHTSA complaints
2019 Chevrolet Equinox problems
Owners filed 310 complaints about the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox with NHTSA between Sep 2018 and Oct 2026. The most-cited component is engine (101).
Complaints
310
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
23
Reported by owners
Fires
7
Reported by owners
Injuries
9
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Engine101
- Service brakes72
- Electrical system45
- Fuel/propulsion system43
- Power train37
- Service brakes, hydraulic13
- Vehicle speed control12
- Air bags11
- Steering9
- Forward collision avoidance7
- Seats6
- Exterior lighting6
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Fuel system, gasoline5
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
2
60
25
24
25
34
48
48
44
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 60 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 48 |
| 2025 | 48 |
| 2026 | 44 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Engine
101 reports3 crashes3 fires
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the message "Reduced Speed" was displayed. The dealer was contacted, and a diagnostic test was scheduled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with Product Emission Recall : N192271200. The failure mileage was 90,000.”
Service brakes
72 reports8 crashes1 fire
“I had just come back from [XXX]. I just gotten off the highway was turning to go home went to break and I could not depress the break on my dashboard. It said brake assistant failure or brake assistance. Something I was 2 miles from home. I had two babies in the car. I had to drive it 2 mph because it was after dark and there was no way to get anybody out there to get me home or to tow it anywhere. It was the most terrifying experience in my life had this happened on the highway we would’ve been dead. Prior to this there have been no issues with my breaking. My brakes are in good shape. There is some kind of failure in this car. My engine check engine light came on the brake assistant light came on warning the little icon on your dashboard and I could not break now my car is parked in my driveway. I have no secondary car and I am so upset about this.”
Electrical system
45 reports1 crash1 fire
“My 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has experienced repeated engine and transmission problems despite multiple repair attempts. I spent approximately $10,000 on a new transmission, but the vehicle still runs but will not move. These recurring failures raise serious safety concerns. The exact cause is UNKNOWN, and repair records may be available for inspection.”
Fuel/propulsion system
43 reports3 crashes1 fire
“•Vehicle: 2019 Chevrolet Equinox •Speed: Approximately 70 mph •Warning displayed: "Vehicle Power Reduced" •Vehicle reduced speed to approximately 30 mph •Vehicle would not accelerate •Safety risk: Exposure to high-speed traffic and possible rear-end collision •Dealer stated VIN is not covered by any recall •Symptoms appear consistent with those described in GM Campaign N192271200 / N192266090”
Power train
37 reports1 fire1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard, but the vehicle hesitated to accelerate before lurching forward. Additionally, the vehicle lost motive power while driving 60-70 MPH and decelerated to 10 MPH. The engine revved while stopped at a red light, and the RPM was at HIGH. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on six occasions for the recurring failure. The contact stated that DTC: P0401 and P0521 were retrieved and cleared after securing the air box cover after the first failure. The second time, the EGR housing was clogged with carbon, and the oil sensor failed internally and was replaced. The third time, the wiring harness and unknown sensors were replaced. The fourth time, an unknown sensor and module were replaced. The fifth time, the dealer replaced the transmission with a used transmission, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken back to the dealer, and it was determined that the driver's side CV axle seal, NOx sensor 1, MAF sensor, passenger…”
Service brakes, hydraulic
13 reports2 crashes1 related recall
“The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the braking system became inoperable, and the brakes unexpectedly locked up with no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and retrieved trouble code TSB-21NA268. The contact was informed that the brake vacuum pump connected to the crankshaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.