2019 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 15%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,172miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the fuel system of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 15% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,172 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“Purchased car on 06/27/2019. On 6/22/2019 while driving I heard a pop in the engine compartment. The vehicle had 400 miles. I lost power while driving. I took to a Chevrolet dealership. Diagnosis was a clip on the fuel injector had broken. New fuel injector line had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11229047, filed 2019-07, 400 miles“Unknown, but may be the fuel tank itself or the wiring is my guess. I fear whatever is wrong could be effecting the engine. On april 12, 2020 my car didn't fill all the way up with gas. There was a little bit left that needed filling. I was curious why & sent a picture to my mom. The car seemed to be working fine until july 2019. Upon filling it with gas, the pump kept shutting off on me. I took it into the auto repair shop twice (july & august) to have it fixed for the same issue so far & they still haven't been able to fix it. …”
NHTSA complaint #11361411, filed 2020-09, 15,172 miles“While driving home from work at 9:30 pm on a state highway, my 17 year old son hit a deer on the front passenger side of the car. The airbags deployed and he slowed down and pulled over and smelled smoke. He got out of the car and saw flames. He immediately called 911 and his mother. The car was on fire and burned until fire company got there and put the fire out. Most of the passenger side of the car under the hood was destroyed. The car was a total loss. My concern is that car should never have caught on fire. My son is lucky he could get out of the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #11324865, filed 2020-05, 8,000 miles“The vechicle's engine shuts off while stopped for a very short time on roads in traffic. It can be a major highway, or interstate and even neighborhood roads. It can be hazardous as the vehicle takes a minute to start back up and get going. I had no idea this feature even existed, before I experienced it after purchasing. I am also experiencing problems with the tailgate/trunk locking. I lock the vehicle, and all doors lock except the trunk. I have only had the vehicle since dec 31,2018 and am very surprised to be experiencing these issues so soon.”
NHTSA complaint #11174946, filed 2019-02, 1,400 milesRelated recalls
- 19V667000Sep 19, 2019General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2019–2020
Related service bulletins
- 11017173Mar 21, 2025This informational bulletin instructs the tech when fuel/fluid is needed to be tested and where it can be sent for analysis.
- 11010874Oct 15, 2024This bulletin provides information on how to look for and test for DEF or water in the fuel system and what the specs should be.
- 11007095Aug 7, 2024This bulletin provides information on the TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Licensed Brands and the TOP TIER Diesel Fuel Licensed Brands that are recommended for use in all GM vehicles…
- 11006604Aug 3, 2024This service bulletin provides service information for customer concerns of an in-tank fuel pump whining noise, engine hard to start and/or stalls and Malfunction Indicator Lamp…
- 11004727Jun 29, 2024This service bulletin provides information for maintenance cleaning of the fuel injectors and gasoline detergent additive.
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 11000493May 3, 2024This technical bulletin provides a procedure to flush the cooler lines to validate if there is excessive debris in the fuel system caused by a failed part.
- 10253061Mar 4, 2024This Preliminary information communicates that when removing the fuel line jumper hose care should be taken to be sure the line is reinstalled correctly to avoid a no/low fuel…
- 10250505Feb 7, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the cold start control system in DI engines to reduce cold start emissions and improve fuel economy.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 6% |
| 2025 | 16 | 7% |
| 2024 | 26 | 31% |
| 2023 | 51 | 52% |
| 2022 | 115 | 62% |
| 2021 | 25 | 25% |
| 2020 | 58 | 18% |
| 2019 | 48 | 15% |
| 2018 | 41 | 10% |
| 2017 | 21 | 8% |
| 2016 | 21 | 5% |
| 2015 | 35 | 5% |
| 2014 | 35 | 6% |
| 2013 | 45 | 6% |
| 2012 | 54 | 8% |
| 2011 | 75 | 10% |
| 2010 | 48 | 6% |
| 2009 | 12 | 13% |
| 2008 | 48 | 13% |
| 2007 | 244 | 36% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 36 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
101 complaintsBrakes
85 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 31, 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