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2017 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
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Owner complaints by component276
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 180 | 65 |
| Unknown or other | 37 | 13 |
| Power train | 32 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 21 | 8 |
| Electrical system | 19 | 7 |
| Air bags | 19 | 7 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 16 | 6 |
| Visibility/wiper | 11 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 5 | 2 |
| Structure | 5 | 2 |
| Wheels | 4 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 3 | 1 |
7 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Engine
“I own a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox with a 2.4L 4-cylinder engine and approximately 50,000 miles.”
- Fuel/propulsion system
“I have replaced the fuel pump on this vehicle three times. The last time was done the first week of August. It’s the first week of October and it’s going out again.”
- Unknown or other
“ENGINE OIL MESSAGE SYSTEM FAILED. Vehicle available for inspection upon request. PERSONAL SAFETY and SAFETY of PASSENGER and OTHERS AT RISK due to driving car with no to little oil burning oil presents loss of control…”
Other Chevrolet Equinox model years
- 20214 recalls99 complaints
- 20204 recalls314 complaints
- 20194 recalls305 complaints
- 20185 recalls409 complaints
- 20170 recalls276 complaints
- 20161 recall398 complaints
- 20152 recalls680 complaints
- 20141 recall548 complaints
- 20132 recalls751 complaints
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Other Chevrolet models
- 2017 Malibu4 recalls725 complaints
- 2017 Silverado 15007 recalls714 complaints
- 2017 Impala0 recalls117 complaints
- 2017 Tahoe4 recalls174 complaints
- 2017 Suburban5 recalls141 complaints
- 2017 Silverado0 recalls125 complaints
- 2017 Traverse3 recalls361 complaints
- 2017 Silverado 25005 recalls54 complaints
- 2017 Corvette4 recalls256 complaints
- 2017 Colorado1 recall216 complaints
- 2017 Cruze2 recalls201 complaints
- 2017 Express8 recalls21 complaints
2017 Chevrolet Equinox recall questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
Engine is the most-reported component, named in 180 complaints out of 276 filed with NHTSA (65%). Across all complaints, owners reported 18 crashs and 4 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Chevrolet Equinox?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Chevrolet recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Chevrolet dealer.
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