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2016 Chevrolet Equinox Other or unknown Problems

Complaints
32about this part
Share
8%of 399 total for the year
Median mileage
38,450miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox, 8% of the 399 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,450 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“For the past 12 months starting in july 2017, I've had to bring it back 5 times (last week was #5) to the dealer due to flooding inside the front passenger side. Twice I was told it was the body joint seal (bulletin pi1090a), twice I was told my sunroof drains were clogged and once was because the mechanic didn't align my sunroof back correctly.”

NHTSA complaint #11119307, filed 2018-08, 11,108 miles

“On march 15, 2019 my radiator cracked/busted and the engine overheated. The mechanic had to replace the radiator and he said that shouldn't happen to a 3 year old car (54,358 miles). He said maybe the gauge steel is thinner than it used to be. The engine overheated (radiator cracked) while I was driving - but when I got home after dropping off the car at the mechanic I noticed leaking fluid all over the garage floor (from before I drove it).”

NHTSA complaint #11190101, filed 2019-03, 54,358 miles

“Current miles: 66,190. Check engine light came on and right after car began stalling at read light. I had to get on the freeway to get back home and car lost power. So, next day I went to get a diagnosis. Was told the camshaft time position intake and exhaust valves needed replaced. Was told oil levels were perfectly fine and an oil change was not needed. Was told issue is a common problem with chevy Equinox's from a certified mechanic, but there hasn't been a recall issued for the problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #11348628, filed 2020-08, 66,190 miles

“My car started on its own while I was standing outside talking to my parents on thanksgiving day of last year. My keys and my cell phone both were in the car at the time, so I am certain that there was no way that I may have accidentally started my car myself and am confused as to why it cranked on its own. I am wondering if my mychevy app was hacked or malfunctioned on my phone or if there is an electrical problem with my car. It has not happened again but I am very concerned about it. Can you please check into this for me?”

NHTSA complaint #11405786, filed 2021-03, 44,000 miles

“I hit a hole and my passenger front tire and rim were damaged and I could not move car, had car towed. The dealership claimed the only damage was to the wheel, rim and needed an alignment. Two days later front drivers side making a loud noise, shaking when driving and noticed it was leaking a fluid. Returned to dealership, resubmitted to insurance company. Insurance would not pay stayed wear and tear. They found play in front links. Need to replace both front stabilizer links , left front axle seal leaking, replaced axle seal and axle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11244380, filed 2019-08, 29,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Other or unknown: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20261519%
20255422%
20241214%
20231717%
2022158%
20211717%
20204715%
20193812%
20185714%
20173713%
2016328%
2015548%
2014428%
2013638%
2012548%
2011587%
2010537%
200989%
2008257%
2007355%
2006649%
2005488%

Other parts of the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox

Engine
203 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
120 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
27 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Fuel system
21 complaints
Air bags
12 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Electronic stability control
6 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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.

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