2019 Chevrolet Equinox Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 12%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,100miles
- 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 transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 12% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,100 miles. 1 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“I'll be driving very lightly and about 25mph when it wants to ship it surges. I still have the same pressure in the gas pedal. I seen it get stuck at down shifting a few times when going down a hill. It has lunged almost too one time. I brought it to the dealer they test drive it, had no codes was told it was normal. I been driving cvts for a decade now and I know this is not that soni sort of bought it. I think the transmission shouldn't do this.”
NHTSA complaint #11319566, filed 2020-03, 14,000 miles“Purchased new car on september 7 2019. Started having car issues on 9/25/2019 took car in on 9/27/2019. Car was making loud screeching noises, brake pedal would get hard. Was hard to break. When reversing screeching noise would get louder and louder. Was told by a Chevrolet technician car was fine it was because it was new. Took car in once again on 12/26/2019 vehicle would randomly not turn on, brake pedal would get hard, car would screech. Came to the point were I was scared to take the car to the grocery store because I was unsure on whether the car would randomly not start. …”
NHTSA complaint #11302696, filed 2020-01, 3,000 miles“Bought Equinox with 9 miles o it on monday 05/27/2019 and on friday 5/31/2019 on the way home from going to dinner, with only 213 miles on the vehicle, the check engine light came on and the engine power is reduced warning light came on. Looked up the error code on line, because the owner's manual is not that easy. Code displayed could shut engine off at any time to prevent further damage. Thank god we were a 2 miles from home.”
NHTSA complaint #11217195, filed 2019-05, 213 miles“Car would start bucking, stuttering and jerking. This occurred three times. A/c compressor froze, had to be rebuilt. Almost got rear ended twice. The dealer could find no problem on the last two times. This happened on city streets while in motion and from a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11252390, filed 2019-08, 1,301 milesRelated recalls
- 20V668000Oct 29, 2020General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain…Covers: Chevrolet Equinox 2018–2020, Traverse 2018–2020, GMC Terrain 2018–2020 +9 more
Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011989Nov 27, 2024This service bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 11011225Oct 29, 2024This service bulletin advises the tech that the rotational Clicking Noise Heard After Engine Shut Down may be normal characteristics of the vehicle.
- 11011205Oct 28, 2024This informational bulletin explains Unscheduled Supplemental Services and the importance of GM Simplified Maintenance Schedules.
- 11010651Oct 10, 2024This service bulletin informs the technician of an alternate lift procedure that has been developed when the lift plate does not fit the top of the transmission case for 6T30…
- 11009756Sep 17, 2024This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 11009088Sep 16, 2024This service bulletin provides information on some vehicles that may rock or move slightly forward or rearward while in Park at start up after cold soak. This condition may be…
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 11005311Jul 9, 2024This service bulletin provides information on Driveline Clunk Noise and what is acceptable and what is considered normal operation.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 22% |
| 2025 | 35 | 15% |
| 2024 | 11 | 13% |
| 2023 | 6 | 6% |
| 2022 | 12 | 6% |
| 2021 | 17 | 17% |
| 2020 | 40 | 13% |
| 2019 | 37 | 12% |
| 2018 | 66 | 16% |
| 2017 | 32 | 12% |
| 2016 | 27 | 7% |
| 2015 | 63 | 9% |
| 2014 | 40 | 7% |
| 2013 | 80 | 11% |
| 2012 | 84 | 12% |
| 2011 | 145 | 19% |
| 2010 | 182 | 23% |
| 2009 | 10 | 11% |
| 2008 | 16 | 4% |
| 2007 | 31 | 5% |
| 2006 | 31 | 4% |
| 2005 | 114 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
101 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsOther or unknown
38 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