2017 Chevrolet Equinox Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 13%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,634miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, 13% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,634 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.
“Purchased october 2019 one day I went to the store and on the return home it started to rattle like it was out of oil upon inspection oil was leaking profusly between the engine and transmission when I searched there is a problem with the rear main oil seal getting blown out when the pvc is plugged but when I looked for vehicle recall there was nothing I could find”
NHTSA complaint #11315914, filed 2020-03, 105,000 miles“I was driving on the highway to an appointment and my engine light came on and the engine started to reduce speed I was able to get to a destination and pull off and then it stated low oil pressure turn off engine. I had it towed to a mechanic and they said all the oil drained out the intake manifold was plugged up and couldn't breathe and blew out the main seal and said I could have blew up my engine by continuing to drive it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11396590, filed 2021-02, 27,268 miles“Driving on highway, my car make a loud bang, it said transmission overheating idle engine, engine overheating, idle engine, service stabilitrack, service anti lock breaking system, service power steering system, my engine light was flashing, I went to exit the highway to the off ramp and all of a sudden my car came to a screeching halt and car would not move made the loudest bang I have ever heard. I have had this issue one other time! …”
NHTSA complaint #11221271, filed 2019-06, 48,661 miles“I rented a 2017 chevy Equinox. I started the vehicle and went inside for it to heat up. Some how the key fob and key transmitter got left behind. I drove approximately 20 miles. I stopped at a gas station, turn off car. When I returned the car said no fob on dash and I could not start it. I dont think I need to explain all the reasons that this could be a safety issue. Let alone I have never been in a car that did not warn you that the fob was not there.”
NHTSA complaint #11154355, filed 2018-11, 7,500 miles“This involves the air conditioner. It will blow cool air and then suddenly start blowing hot air from the vents for about 15 to 30 seconds and then starts blowing cool air again. This happens while driving down the road/highway and happens when the car is stopped at red light/stop sign. It doesn't happen every time I am driving, but does happen about once a week. I drive my car to work 5 days a week. Now my air conditioner has started to have a weird chemical smell. It is hard to describe and again, does not happen every time I drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11219591, filed 2019-06, 8,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 19% |
| 2025 | 54 | 22% |
| 2024 | 12 | 14% |
| 2023 | 17 | 17% |
| 2022 | 15 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 17% |
| 2020 | 47 | 15% |
| 2019 | 38 | 12% |
| 2018 | 57 | 14% |
| 2017 | 37 | 13% |
| 2016 | 32 | 8% |
| 2015 | 54 | 8% |
| 2014 | 42 | 8% |
| 2013 | 63 | 8% |
| 2012 | 54 | 8% |
| 2011 | 58 | 7% |
| 2010 | 53 | 7% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 25 | 7% |
| 2007 | 35 | 5% |
| 2006 | 64 | 9% |
| 2005 | 48 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
180 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 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