Chevrolet Equinox years to avoid
The Chevrolet Equinox years to avoid are 2011, 2010, 2013, 2007, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2015 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2026 is the cleanest year on record.
12,696
Total complaints
31
Recall campaigns
2005–2026
Years covered
8
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Equinox years to avoid
Every Equinox year
Common questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Equinox years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Equinox years to avoid are 2011, 2010, 2013, 2007, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2015. The cleanest year on record is 2026.
What is the best year for the Chevrolet Equinox?
By complaint volume, 2026 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Equinox years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Equinox have?
Across all model years, the Equinox has 31 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 12,696 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.