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2027 Chevrolet Equinox

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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+3 complaints in 30 days
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox, most frequently naming the driver assistance, steering and engine categories. 25 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Driver assistance233.3%
  • Steering233.3%
  • Engine116.7%
  • Suspension116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

EngineSteering
Filed Nov 6, 2026

New 2027 ran out of gas in the middle of the road which was a huge safety issue. The car does not allow it to be shifted to neutral to move the car to the side of the road. Even after putting on the 4-ways, I was almost hit several times before another car pulled behind me and put their 4-ways on as well. The shifter is electronic only and no longer connected to a cable directly that would allow to shift to neutral and move the car safely to the side of the road. I had the car for only 5 days and was completely surprised to find out this huge safety issue. Look how dangerous this would have been if I was on the interstate in [XXX] or some other really big city, and yet unable to move my car out of the line of traffic. As I had the car for only a week, I was shocked when this happened and knowing this will happen not just you run out of gas, but also when the engine shuts off and won't restart. This needs addressed! Thank you INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID
11776321
Incident
Oct 29, 2026
Driver assistance
Filed Nov 6, 2026

I feel I have a lemon! I’m worried the electronical things are bad. I want my 2019 Equinox back! I have received more tire pressure warnings in three months than the six years I owned the 2019! And why a warning at 630 am while it’s sitting in my garage? BIGGEST concern-The lane departure warning does NOT come on until I’m OFF the road on the right and NOT until I’m in the left lane! My salesman has driven it and knows this. Who’s at fault if an accident? I was backing out of my garage slowly and within 10’ hit the front of granddaughters parked car. Nothing in my screen and no warning! I have also never experienced no internet connection near my home. I have left my home and not had connection for 7-8-9-10 miles. Never has that happened before. And yes, I know they are spots this will happen. The radio keeps running after I shut off my car, get out and shut the door. Repeatedly. I have video. On cruise it will jerk and slow down with not another vehicle in sight. The light in the rear vied mirror flashes on when no vehicle is in sight. I also have had issues with the radio. Why doesn’t it stay on the station I was listening too? And searching for what I want is rediculas. And NO light button. Changes have to be made on the screen! We have a hands free law with our phones and now we have to go to the car screen to do anything! And why does the info have to also be on the steering wheel screen? The changes are a distraction! Why are you making the car like a phone ? Just like looking at tire pressures, oil change, trip info, etc. Before, as I was driving, I could hit the button on the steering wheel and checks ALL these out. Now I have to try and find the right place to even begin to search for it. My belly rolls every time I get in this car. And my belly knows! Something is not right with this car. And some of the changes made should not have been made. Thank you for keeping the compass. Thank you for xm radio availability. I do not like this 2027 Equiniox

NHTSA ID
11776301
Incident
Jul 30, 2026
Driver assistanceSteeringSuspension
Filed Oct 16, 2026

When passing a vehicle, the equinox jerks and swerves like it's losing control. This has happened twice.

NHTSA ID
11771613
Incident
Oct 13, 2026

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

PIT6015D

This Preliminary Information provides diagnostic tips and guidance for situations where key fobs cannot be learned or programmed successfully.

PIC5650N

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the security light coming on. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes B3055, B3

PIC6629G

This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display

PIT6471A

This Preliminary Information is to inform technicians to not replace any parts at this time and to use the work around provided. When a fix is available, this PI will be updated to a bulletin.

PIT6368F

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.

Cabin & Driving 2026.4

• Improved shifting performance in Terrain or Tow/Haul Mode • More reliable power liftgate operation after the vehicle has been parked • This update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Chevrolet Equinox by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027Viewing300—
2026891051.5
20252480044.1
2024851053.1
2023993055.6
20221876062.7
20211014059.1
20203214060.7
20193104059.2
20184105058.9
20172770047.7
20164001252.3
20156802254.8
20145501249.1
20137512047.3
20126853356.0
20117833357.3
20107843354.4
2009940036.9
20083700032.7
20076854046.3
20066950034.3
20056381043.2

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.