2017 Chevrolet Equinox Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,268miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,268 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Air bags did not deploy or come out upon extremely high impact: the air bags in my 2017 Equinox did not deploy out or come out when we where hit at a extremely high impact from the hit and run driver and the impact caused us to hit head on into an white SUV that was in front of us on the opposite side of the street going south on laramie. My fianc was driving and I was on the passenger side in we was going west on expressway and we had exited of laramie and harrison. …”
NHTSA complaint #11360174, filed 2020-09, 188,000 miles“Paint flaking off on hood. Dealer agreed not normal and no sign of hitting anything. Gm has taken over a month to reply to claim by dealer and now just say it is out of 3 year warranty so no assistance can be offered.”
NHTSA complaint #11364398, filed 2020-10, 55,000 miles“The latch that holds the door shut keeps coming loose. I have tightened it numerous times but still keeps coming loose. It has troubles keeping the door shut and secure. The bracket will turn so the door won't shut at all sometimes.”
NHTSA complaint #11253993, filed 2019-09, 51,535 miles“Mice get in dash area and use the insulation to build nest on top of the cabin air filter. If the mouse chews through the paper filter and runs up my pants leg, there will be a safety problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11120169, filed 2018-08, 20,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11015382Feb 20, 2025This informational bulletin provides a procedure on how to remove the paint stain that may present itself under the shipping film.
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
- 11014238Jan 30, 2025This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 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.
- 11010493Oct 5, 2024This warranty administration service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 11009764Sep 21, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Concerns or Questions Regarding Installation of Dealer Installed Accessories.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10250244Jan 18, 2024This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel which may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 4 | 2% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 2 | 2% |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 6 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 | 17 | 4% |
| 2017 | 5 | 2% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 10 | 1% |
| 2014 | 9 | 2% |
| 2013 | 11 | 1% |
| 2012 | 26 | 4% |
| 2011 | 15 | 2% |
| 2010 | 22 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 33 | 9% |
| 2007 | 35 | 5% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 34 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox
180 complaintsOther or unknown
37 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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