2012 Chevrolet Equinox Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 685 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox, 1% of the 685 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 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.
“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she became aware that the vehicle was handling poorly, after which the tire pressure system service light illuminated. Upon parking the vehicle, the contact smelled a burning odor around the exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V511000 (Tires), but the VIN was not included. …”
NHTSA complaint #11594167, filed 2024-06, 78,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system failed as the contact rotated the tires. The system failed to notify of any pressure issues with the tires. The dealer advised the contact that the tires needed to be rotated again to correct the tire monitoring failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,000 and the current mileage was 28,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10523934, filed 2013-07, 7,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox. While operating the vehicle, the tire pressure monitoring system erroneously indicated that the air pressure in the rear passenger tire was low. The contact inspected the tire and determined that the air pressure was normal. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 11v511000 (wheels). The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The VIN was not available. …”
NHTSA complaint #10734453, filed 2015-07, 53,000 milesRelated recalls
- 11V511000Oct 19, 2011General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2012 chevrolet equinox and gmc terrain vehicles, manufactured from july 18, 2011, through september 6…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2012, GMC Terrain 2012
Related service bulletins
- 10244202Sep 28, 2023This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10239154Jun 9, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles with tire sidewall irregularities. This is a visual condition that will not…
- 10233338Mar 8, 2023This Warranty Administration bulletin is for information on General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program (U.S. Dealers Only).
- 10231519Jan 31, 2023This service bulletin provides information for tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system concerns.
- 10231518Jan 31, 2023This service bulletin provides information for accurate tire pressures that ensure the safe handling and appropriate ride characteristics of GM cars and trucks.
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 1% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 8 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 5% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 8 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 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