2017 Chevrolet Equinox Recalls and Problems
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 273 owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
Most-reported area: engine (178 complaints, 65%; median mileage when it happened: 80,000). Excludes the Equinox EV.
0 safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
NHTSA lists no safety recalls for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox in its recall file dated Sep 27, 2026. Recalls can still be issued later, so check your VIN from time to time.
What owners report
The areas named in the 273 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Equinox. NHTSA does not verify complaints.
A complaint can name more than one area, so shares add up to more than 100%. Mileage is shown where at least 15 owners reported it.
Chevrolet Equinox recalls and complaints by model year
The highlighted bars are the 2017 model year. Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are lower. Counting complaints filed in each model year's first three years, the 2018 Equinox drew the most (146) and the 2017 drew 31.
Owner complaints
2017: 273 complaintsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 396 |
| 2017 | 273 |
| 2018 | 408 |
| 2019 | 301 |
| 2020 | 308 |
| 2021 | 94 |
| 2022 | 174 |
| 2023 | 95 |
| 2024 | 79 |
| 2025 | 227 |
| 2026 | 71 |
Safety recalls
2017: 0 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
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| Model year | Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for each version it tested. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimate of the chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Tested version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chevrolet Equinox SUV AWD Rollover risk 17.4% |
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Chevrolet Equinox SUV FWD Rollover risk 19.1% |
Questions
What are the most common 2017 Equinox problems?
The areas owners name most often in NHTSA complaints: engine (178), powertrain (32), fuel and propulsion system (20). NHTSA does not verify complaints, and one complaint can name several areas.
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox safe?
In NHTSA crash tests every tested version of the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox earns 4 stars overall. The table above lists each tested version.
How do I check if my Equinox has an open recall?
Enter the 17-character VIN from your dashboard, door jamb or registration at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The lookup lists unrepaired recalls for that exact vehicle. Safety recall repairs are free at Chevrolet dealers.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recalls file (NHTSA datasets), dated Sep 27, 2026; every campaign checked against NHTSA's recalls API.
- NHTSA owner complaints file, dated Sep 26, 2026. Counted by complaint number, so a complaint naming three components counts once in the total.
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP).
- NHTSA model names covered: EQUINOX.
Complaint counts are unverified owner reports. They rise with sales volume and time on the road, so compare model years with care. How we build these pages. Spotted an error? Tell us.