2019 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 101about this part
- Share
- 33%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 101 complaints about the engine of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 33% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,500 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was sitting at a stop light. When the light turned green I took my foot off the brake and applied the gas pedal. The car did not respond to the gas pedal at first and just sat there. After a few seconds I was able to start moving. This situation almost caused me to be rear ended. This is the second time this has happened and had the vehicle in for service a few weeks ago for same issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11405692, filed 2021-03, 32,800 miles“After leaving the dealership to have them put on the plate, the check engine light came on. I drove it to a secure location so I could get someone to follow me back to the dealership for service. The car did not have full power. When I went to pull out of the secure location , I took my foot off the brake and the car stopped. I decided to have the car towed, the car had only 45 miles on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11207837, filed 2019-05, 45 miles“When the vehicle is in motion an intermittent foul chemical type odor emits into the car through all of the A/C vents. I have been in contact with the general motors customer assistance, my dealership service department and the bbb autoline whom are all aware that there is a problem with the vehicle stated in a technical service bulletin and in a recall for the issue but GM states there is no repair to completely eliminate the condition at this time. …”
NHTSA complaint #11327425, filed 2020-06, 20 miles“Once I have warmed the car and put it in motion whether in reverse or forward as I slow down to come to a stop light or yield the car either starts to die or dies completely. I can try to push the drivers pedal and sometimes it will crank back up and continue in motion and sometimes, in the middle of traffic I might have to put on the brake, put it in park and start it all over again. This is very scary, very dangerous!!! Doesn't matter the type of road I am on. …”
NHTSA complaint #11360548, filed 2020-09, 21,180 miles“Same as others charge intake tube issue. They tried to repair it with clips and that did not work. My car has been at the dealer since 6/1/19 with no eta on repair as the part is on back order. This happened while I was driving on the highway”
NHTSA complaint #11221651, filed 2019-06, 4,100 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…
- 11019503Apr 18, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on vehicles outside of a California Emissions State who move to and register their vehicle in a California…
- 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.
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 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
85 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsForward collision avoidance
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2019 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology