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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2026 Chevrolet Equinox recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2026 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 26, 202626V114000 | Equipment: other owners/service/other manualWithout an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V114000
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Owner complaints by component73
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 20 | 27 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 20 | 27 |
| Power train | 16 | 22 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 16 |
| Unknown or other | 12 | 16 |
| Lane departure | 8 | 11 |
| Engine | 7 | 10 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 7 |
| Visibility/wiper | 4 | 5 |
| Back over prevention | 3 | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 | 4 |
| Steering | 3 | 4 |
| Visibility | 3 | 4 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 3 |
6 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
- Service brakes
“My 2026 Chevrolet Equinox LT has experienced repeated failures involving the braking system and electronic safety systems.”
- Exterior lighting
“After a large rain storm the Blindspot warning detector was malfunctioning. It was saying there was something in your blind spot on the driver side when nothing was there. The light was flashing on and off.”
- Electrical system
“I have owned my Chevy since 6/30/25 when I bought it new. Since then, the blind spot warning system has activated many times when there hasn’t been anything there or remotely nearby. It’s like a ghost.”
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2026 Chevrolet Equinox recall questions
How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox. The most recent, 26V114000 (reported February 26, 2026), concerns equipment. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox?
Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 20 complaints out of 73 filed with NHTSA (27%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2026 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.
Check a specific Chevrolet by VIN
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