2012 Chevrolet Equinox Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 685 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the seats of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 685 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“We were sitting still at train crossing when we were struck from the rear and was shoved forward 8-10 feet into the car in front of us. The car is a total loss. With all of the rear and front damage, none of the airbags were deployed. Also, both front seats broke loose from the seat brackets that hold the seats to the floor. My wife (passenger seat) not only broke loose but the seat twisted.”
NHTSA complaint #10554862, filed 2013-12, 21,000 miles“I purchased this vehicle back in 2015. It was a used car at this time. I dont know if the recalls were ever done on this vehicle and I need the recalls to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11230294, filed 2019-07“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that both the driver and passenger's side head rests remained stationary and could not be maneuvered. The dealer informed the contact that the head rest was functioning as designed. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10545298, filed 2013-09, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact received a notification for recall NHTSA campaign id number: 14v447000 (seats) and indicated that the part was not available to repair the vehicle. The dealer was contacted for several months and they were not able to provide neither an interim fix nor a remedy. The manufacturer was contacted and was not able to confirm when the recall repair would be performed. The contact was not able to drive the vehicle due to a bolt potentially fracturing if the seat was moved or adjusted. The vehicle had not experience the failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10659803, filed 2014-11Related recalls
- 14V447000Jul 23, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Buick LaCrosse, Regal and Chevrolet Camaro, as well as certain 2010-2012 Cadillac SRX…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2010–2012, GMC Terrain 2010–2012, Cadillac SRX 2010–2012 +3 more
Related service bulletins
- 11000158May 1, 2024This service bulletin includes information on Interior Cleaning - Instrument Panel (IP), Hard or Plastic Surfaces, Seats, Carpet, Leather, Vinyl, Fabric Cleaner, Stain Remover…
Seats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 3% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 6 | 2% |
| 2018 | 7 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 9 | 1% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 0% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
355 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
127 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
84 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsSteering
36 complaintsElectronic stability control
26 complaintsBody and structure
26 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsBrakes
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology