2015 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 680 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,400miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the brakes of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 680 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,400 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife was driving our 2015 chevy equinoxs down a 4 lane highway in town when all of a sudden the anti collision warning light came on and bells went off and the front brakes locked up for no reason we bought the car 2 months ago and it has 7,000 miles on it the car is currently at the chevy dealers here in town bei8ng looked at.”
NHTSA complaint #10783254, filed 2015-10, 7,000 miles“Traveling with cruise control set to 40 MPH on a 2 lane road the collision alert went off, beeping and the brakes were applied hard enough to feel the stutter of the anti lock system. This was the second time, the first time no cruise was being used. I had to apply the brake pedal to gain control again. Car is currently at chevy dealer being checked. There was no threat or cars in front of me. I am now scared to drive with the safety features turned on.”
NHTSA complaint #10807574, filed 2015-11, 2,000 miles“I just purchased a used 2015 Chevrolet Equinox from rick hendricks chevy duluth. Since I have purchased this vehicle, I noticed loud noises coming from the brakes when applying pressure to stop the vehicle. Not only that, but while driving it makes a knocking sound. I was told by one of there mechanics in the service department that it was ok! The Equinox is known to make a little noise while driving. It has been to there shop over 3 times for several days at a time in less than a month and still the problem continues. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005198, filed 2017-07, 40,400 miles“This and all other GM vehicles have faulty anti lock brakes that do not function correct on snow or ice. What should be a normal stop in a normal distance turns into the brakes going into anti lock if even one wheel looses traction. This extends stopping distance by about 5 times what it would be without anti lock brakes. Yesterday again I almost hit another vehicle when I when through an intersection. I was not going that fast and what should have been an easy stop the brakes went into anti lock and the car looses about 90% of it's stopping ability. …”
NHTSA complaint #11054704, filed 2017-12, 66,000 miles“Driving at approximately 35-40 MPH with no vehicles in sight, no obstacles, on a clear day, the front collision alert turned on and the vehicle brakes were strongly applied. It was extremely rough and frightening for my daughter and I. There was no explanation for it. Since then, it has happened sporadically, at least 5 more times at any given speed and same conditions as above. I have since turned off the feature (fortunately an option). If someone had been driving behind me any of these times, there could have easily been a rear end collision. I've taken it in to be checked out to no avail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10733749, filed 2015-07, 4,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 11011779Dec 6, 2024This preliminary information discusses potential for a code C0010.5A to store in the brake controller which appears to be setting falsely or is induced by the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 25% |
| 2025 | 29 | 12% |
| 2024 | 13 | 15% |
| 2023 | 15 | 15% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 8 | 8% |
| 2020 | 113 | 36% |
| 2019 | 85 | 27% |
| 2018 | 133 | 32% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 27 | 3% |
| 2010 | 23 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 28 | 4% |
| 2006 | 85 | 12% |
| 2005 | 105 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
278 complaintsEngine
227 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsElectronic stability control
15 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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