2017 Chevrolet Equinox Reliability - Consumer Reports
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Chevrolet Equinox

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While the Chevrolet Equinox is not a bad vehicle, the competition has left it in the dust. Like its twin, the GMC Terrain, the Equinox splits the difference between small SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 and midsized models like the Ford Explorer. While they're nice and roomy inside, the Equinox and Terrain are less efficient than other five-passenger SUVs and burn as much gas as larger, seven-passenger models.
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Chevrolet Equinox

Reliability

We expect the 2022 Equinox will have about average reliability when compared to the average new car. This prediction is based on data from 2019, 2020 and 2021 models. Select the used car model year to see reported issues with those similar past models.

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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how 2000 through 2021 vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system. NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.

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Owner Reported Trouble Spots

The Reliability score is based on our latest subscriber survey of 2017 Chevrolet Equinox owners. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle.

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

What Owners Say

Backup or other camera/sensors

"Camera had to be replaced twice. It got ruined because rain water got into it. Newest camera appears to be working but still gets a halo around it when raining very hard. (Smaller leak???)"

Anonymous, FL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
CD player

"This vehicle does not come equipped with a CD player and there is no option of getting one. The car was designed assuming I did not want to use CDs to play music. I have been very disappointed in this limitation"

Anonymous, TX (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Display screen goes blank

"had to replace radio and screen"

Anonymous, IA (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"The entire info system would periodically go blank. Dealer could never replicate but did finally replace the radio."

Anonymous, IL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"The info system shuts down completely for 30 to 60 seconds and than comes back on. This happens 1-2 times a month. So far all I've done is made it a matter of record."

K R., IL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
External music device interface (e.g., smart phone, MP3 player)

"USB stick must be removed and re-inserted frequently in order to play tracks. Port is inconveniently located below armrest"

Anonymous, FL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"CarPlay with iPhone 7 is unreliable and intermittent."

Christopher F., TX (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 3.6-L V6)
In-dash navigation system (GPS)

"The whole radio system was replaced which solved all the problems"

Anonymous, OH (2017 Chevrolet Equinox)
Radio

"The entire info system would periodically go blank. Dealer could never replicate but did finally replace the radio."

Anonymous, IL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Software update fixes

"software that controls gas petal"

Paul C., NJ (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Voice control commands

"The navigation system was not responding to the regular commands"

Regina F., FL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Command recognition is inconsistent"

Anonymous, FL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Voice recognition for names of addresses or names in phone book is unreliable"

Anonymous, IL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Squeaks or rattles

"The wiper on the rear window squeaks when it's on"

Liz P., OH (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Rattle in rear hatch - resolved by adjusting the power lift-gate mechanism"

Allen J., AB (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Sometimes when hitting bumps or holes in the road you can hear the noise under the car and feel it."

Anonymous, (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.6-L V6)

"constant rattles deep in the dashboard which will require disassembling the dash to get tothem"

Anonymous, AZ (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Squeeking from driver rear wheel well. Appears to be brakeline rubbing against chasis"

Anonymous, ON (2017 Chevrolet Equinox 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Wind noise

"As your driving you tend to hear noises outside the vehicle which make it difficult to hear a person talking in a low voice or a person in the backseat not hearing you speak."

Anonymous, (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.6-L V6)
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Electric System

Alternator, starter, hybrid battery and related systems, regular battery, battery cables, engine harness, coil, ignition switch, electronic ignition, distributor or rotor failure, spark plugs and wires failure.

What Owners Say

Body control module

"It had a series of warning lights come on and I drove it directly to the dealership. They diagnosed a computer module malfunction and ordered a part (under warranty). Manager said it had happened in other CHEVROLETs, but this was a first he'd seen in an Equinox. Said it was safe to drive...no issues and part came in and replaced within 2 weeks time."

Anonymous, OH (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Gauges

"instrument panel lights would go off for 2-10 minutes. The problem has not occurred in the past two months"

Anonymous, VA (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Dashboard speedometer display would get a washed out look, especially in cold weather. Was intermittent."

Anonymous, OH (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Heated or cooled seats

"Memory settings for drivers seat not working properly. This is a current problem and happened once before."

Patrick N., MI (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Interior lights

"same as dash lights"

Anonymous, VA (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
Tire pressure monitor

"kept saying 52 lbs per tire"

Emilio F., TX (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)
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Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

What Owners Say

Automatic climate control

"I have not been able to bypass the automatic feature and simply vent outside air. The system decides what I want in terms of heat or cooling when I try to vent outside air. I spoke with someone at the dealership about it and the answer I got was turn it off and open the windows. That is unacceptable as it is impossible to listen to the radio when going highway speeds"

Anonymous, TX (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"did not remove moisture in car, sometimes very wet windows"

Emilio F., TX (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"Does not regulate the AC properly"

Anonymous, AL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Brakes

Antilock system (ABS), parking brake, master cylinder, calipers, rotors, pulsation or vibration, squeaking, brake failure or wear.

What Owners Say

Pulsation or vibration

"Since I bought car....push breaks all way to floor...salesman told me it normal....wow... I just cant agree with that I'm pushing all the way to the floor."

Anonymous, MI (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"I asked the dealer to turn the front disks, they turned the back claiming they were the problem. I still had the problem which went away when I paid an independent garage to turn the front discs"

Anonymous, NC (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.6-L V6)
Squeaking

"Annoying squeak...off and on. taken to CHEVROLET dealer...NPF. Say they cannot find anything wrong."

Anonymous, MI (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

What Owners Say

Rough shifting

"Strong vibration throughout vehicle when automatic shifts into third gear at about 45mph"

Anonymous, FL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LS 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

"this is part of the transmissions computer software."

Anonymous, CO (2017 Chevrolet Equinox Unsure 3.6-L V6)
Transmission computer

"the transmission computer had to be wiped clean & have the software reset to learn how to shift again. still kinda off though. this is my wife's car, thus I'm hearing about it again & as the problem is returning. non-serviceable trans filter as it's the Isuzu design on the Equinox/Acadia/Traverse platform."

Anonymous, CO (2017 Chevrolet Equinox Unsure 3.6-L V6)

Exhaust

Muffler, pipes, catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, leaks.

What Owners Say

Other/unsure

"Sometimes the warning goes off when there is no object in front of the car"

Anonymous, CO (2017 Chevrolet Equinox 3.6-L V6)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"Trim strip above driver door paint is peeling, being replaced under warranty."

Anonymous, TN (2017 Chevrolet Equinox L 2.4-L 4 Cyl)

Body Hardware

Power or manual windows, locks and latches, tailgate, hatch or trunk, doors or sliding doors, mirrors, seat controls, safety belts, sunroof, convertible top.

What Owners Say

Doors or sliding doors

"Rear passenger side door did not close properly"

Anonymous, DC (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 3.6-L V6)

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement.

What Owners Say

Transmission rebuild or replacement

"This is known problem with Equinox, more so with the 4 cyl where mine is a 6 cyl. CHEVROLET should fix this problem rather than waiting for each customer to have to deal with it. Also, attempted to repair initially and had to bring the vehicle back for extended period of time. TO CHEVROLET's credit, it did provide a loaner Equinox during repairs and it did pay for the repair. But it should not have occurred."

Anonymous, WV (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 3.6-L V6)

Suspension

Shocks or struts, ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, steering linkage (includes rack and pinion), power steering (pumps and hoses, leaks), wheel balance, springs or torsion bars, bushings, electronic or air suspension.

What Owners Say

Alignment

"toe bolts missing right rear"

Anonymous, AL (2017 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 3.6-L V6)

Engine Cooling

Radiator, cooling fan, antifreeze leaks, water pump, thermostat, overheating.

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

Fuel System

Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

Power Equipment

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system

Drive System

Driveshaft or axle, CV joint, differential, transfer case, 4WD/AWD components, driveline vibration, traction control, electronic stability control (ESC), electrical failure.

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