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2019 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Complaints

The 2019 Chevrolet Equinox has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 289 owner complaints filed with federal regulators, with complaints concentrated in service brakes. Owners whose Equinox has needed repeated repairs for the same warranty problem may qualify for a buyback or compensation under state lemon laws.

Most-reported problem areas

Complaint counts by vehicle system, from 289 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox:

Service brakes65 complaints
Engine46 complaints
Electrical system36 complaints
Power train34 complaints
Unknown or other27 complaints
Fuel/propulsion system19 complaints

What owners told federal regulators

"I purchased the crossover 2019in or around sept 2021 the engine light appeared, it was taken to reedman toll chevy of springfield and they replaced the mass air flow sensor or oxygen sensor. sept 2022 the engine light appeared again they replaced the oxygen sensor, dec 19,2022…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2022
"Purchased 2019 sept 2021 engine light appeared fixed mass air flow by reedman chevy sept 2022 engine reappears they fixed oxygen sensor dec 19 2022 engine light reappears. taken to reedman 12/28/22 states orifice sensor or tube discover gm is aware of issue bullentin no.:20-na…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2022
"There is a fuel link that appears to be coming from where the fuel tank the leak was found when i park the car and let it site for a few hours. a strong fuel smell and a wet spot on the pavement under the fuel tank. i have smelled the gasoline previously but didn't noti…"
— owner complaint filed with NHTSA, 12/29/2019

NHTSA recall campaigns (4)

Power train:automatic transmission
29/10/2020 · 20V668000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevr…
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:caliper
30/08/2018 · 18V576000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Ma…
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
19/09/2019 · 19V667000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.
Seats
07/03/2019 · 19V184000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.

Recall repairs are performed free of charge at franchised dealers. Check your specific vehicle with the free VIN recall checker.

Has your Equinox been in the shop repeatedly?

If the same warranty problem has needed 2+ repair attempts — or your Equinox has spent 30+ days out of service — it may qualify for a buyback, replacement, or cash compensation under your state's lemon law. Manufacturers pay the legal fees in most states, so the case review costs you nothing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox?

Based on 289 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox are service brakes, engine, electrical system.

How many recalls does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox. Recall repairs are always free at franchised dealers regardless of warranty status.

Is the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox a lemon?

A specific vehicle qualifies as a lemon based on its own repair history, not the model's overall record. If your Equinox has had service brakes or other warranty problems repaired 2–4 times without success, or has spent 30+ days in the shop, it may qualify under your state's lemon law — attorneys evaluate this free of charge.

Researching this car as a buyer instead? Read the full Carivo review of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox.

All recall and complaint figures on this page come directly from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) federal records for this make, model, and year, fetched at page build time and cached daily. Complaint excerpts are owner-submitted reports to NHTSA, lightly truncated. Carivo is an independent data site, not a law firm; lemon law eligibility is determined solely by attorneys under your state's statute.