2015 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 227about this part
- Share
- 33%of 680 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 227 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, 33% of the 680 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 4 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It has 116 k miles on it. It did not start. We change new battery but no luck. Then, we tow it to the shop, the mechanic found the timing chain broke and missed up lot of things. Now, he advised to change the engine and found it very expensive. Oil changed regularly and the mechanic found oil inside the engine is still clean.”
NHTSA complaint #11397211, filed 2021-02, 116,103 miles“Check engine light came on got a notification from onstar stating that engine and transmission system issue has been detected. Also when I shut down my vehicle and restarted it the starter keep making this sound like it wanted to start and did not then did. Then I got a message on the dash saying that something was wrong with power steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11322050, filed 2020-04, 73,000 miles“Check engine light came on and the reading is saying that I have a problem with the cam shaft. Vehicle has 60,000 miles on it and exceptional upkeep has been made. This is absolutely ridiculous I will never buy a GM vehicle again because your customer services is repulsive. I am a single person on one income I thought that I had a reliable vehicle but I see now that I don't.”
NHTSA complaint #11386669, filed 2021-01, 60,000 miles“With not quite 63,000 miles the check engine light keeps coming in and I get alerts from on-star. My mechanic looked it up and an occurring problem with this yr. Its a valve that sends oil to the dual cams...it had no power and was using way more has and oil than usual...this is the 4th time in a month it has been looked at...it also seems to have the lurching tranny problem”
NHTSA complaint #11340445, filed 2020-07, 62,000 miles“Two weeks ago my car died while backing out of a parking space. I had the issue diagnosed at a mechanic, and the code came back as' p0010 - bank 1 intake camshaft position actuator electrical circuit had a fault.' took my car to the dealership and they replace it for free. On the dealership receipt it says 'replace camshaft position actuator solenoid valve.'”
NHTSA complaint #11187309, filed 2019-03, 46,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11026017Jun 5, 2025This service bulletin provides information on replacing the intake manifold when the engine is replaced after severe internal engine damage.
- 11024485May 15, 2025The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 11020254May 7, 2025This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel for new vehicles with less than 1,000 miles that may not pass California smog inspection or smog inspection in…
- 11017263Mar 25, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 11016942Mar 4, 2025This bulletin advises the technician to flush the cooling system multiple times if oil has been found in the cooling system and replace the parts that may be contaminated due to…
- 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.
- 11014233Jan 30, 2025This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011900Nov 22, 2024This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 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.
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 9% |
| 2025 | 24 | 10% |
| 2024 | 14 | 17% |
| 2023 | 18 | 18% |
| 2022 | 28 | 15% |
| 2021 | 16 | 16% |
| 2020 | 93 | 29% |
| 2019 | 101 | 33% |
| 2018 | 86 | 21% |
| 2017 | 180 | 65% |
| 2016 | 203 | 51% |
| 2015 | 227 | 33% |
| 2014 | 219 | 40% |
| 2013 | 412 | 55% |
| 2012 | 355 | 52% |
| 2011 | 386 | 49% |
| 2010 | 271 | 35% |
| 2009 | 18 | 19% |
| 2008 | 27 | 7% |
| 2007 | 37 | 5% |
| 2006 | 68 | 10% |
| 2005 | 55 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox
278 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsOther or unknown
54 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsAir bags
38 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsBrakes
16 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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