---
title: "Chevrolet Equinox Problems and Years to Avoid"
description: "How the Chevrolet Equinox problems and recalls specification changed from 2012 to 2025, compared generation by generation. 3 documented problems with the Chevrolet Equinox, with symptoms, affected years, and typical repair costs."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/common-problems"
updated: "2026-08-20"
---

# Chevrolet Equinox Common Problems and Years to Avoid

The specification is not the same across every year we cover, the table below shows exactly where it changes.

## Has the Chevrolet Equinox problems and recalls specification changed by year?

| Model years | Documented issues | Serious | With a recall or TSB |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2025/common-problems) | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| [2018-2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2018-2024/common-problems) | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| [2012-2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/common-problems) | 6 | 1 | 2 |

## Full specifications by generation

The problems and recalls on a Chevrolet Equinox is set by its generation, not its model year, so each generation has one page carrying the complete figures, part numbers and fitment notes for every year it covers.

- [2025 Chevrolet Equinox Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2025/common-problems)
- [2018-2024 Chevrolet Equinox Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2018-2024/common-problems)
- [2012-2017 Chevrolet Equinox Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012-2017/common-problems)

## Chevrolet Equinox problems and recalls: common questions

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

The recurring ones are: cvt drivability complaints (fwd models); infotainment/display glitches; no safety recalls on the gas model to date. Each is detailed above with symptoms, affected years, and typical cost.

### How much do Chevrolet Equinox repairs typically cost?

Typical figures for the issues above: cvt drivability complaints (fwd models), N/A (software updates under warranty); infotainment/display glitches, Free under warranty (software update); no safety recalls on the gas model to date, N/A.

## Sources

- [Chevrolet Pressroom, 2025 Equinox specifications (engine, transmissions, tires, weights, tank)](https://news.chevrolet.com/newsroom.detail.html/Pages/news/us/en/2024/jan/0123-equinox.html)
- [fueleconomy.gov, 2025 Equinox EPA ratings](https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymodel/2025_Chevrolet_Equinox.shtml)
- [AMSOIL product lookup, 2025 Equinox 1.5L LSD (0W-20; 4.2 qt FWD / 5.3 qt AWD)](https://www.amsoil.com/lookup/auto-and-light-truck/2025/chevrolet/equinox/1-5l-4-cyl-engine-code-g-lsd-g-turbo/)
- [AutoZone, 2025 Equinox battery fitment (Group 48/H6 AGM)](https://www.autozone.com/batteries-starting-and-charging/battery/chevrolet/equinox/2025)
- [2025 Equinox key fob battery replacement (CR2450)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRdKhM7zs28)
- [WiperBladesUSA, 2025 Equinox wiper size chart](https://www.wiperbladesusa.com/wiper-size/chevrolet/equinox/2025)
- [RepairPal, 2025 Equinox recalls (none reported for the gas model)](https://repairpal.com/chevrolet/equinox/2025/recalls)

## Find your exact Equinox

- [2025](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2025)
- [2024](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2024)
- [2023](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2023)
- [2022](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2022)
- [2021](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2021)
- [2020](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2020)
- [2019](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2019)
- [2018](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2018)
- [2017](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2017)
- [2016](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2016)
- [2015](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2015)
- [2014](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2014)
- [2013](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2013)
- [2012](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/2012)

More Chevrolet Equinox guides:

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/battery)
- [Tires & wheels](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/tires)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/service-schedule)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/chevrolet/equinox/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.