2019 Chevrolet Equinox Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 4%of 310 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,754miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox, 4% of the 310 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,754 miles. 1 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.
“While traveling on interstate at adaptive cruise control set at 72 a Chevrolet traverse passed on the left at avery high speed as it passed my drivers door our Equinox immediatley applied the brakes and rapidly slowed to 55mph when the traverse had passed our Equinox resumed 72 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #11190059, filed 2019-03, 450 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“Traveling south on 81 in the far right lane, a triple lane highway. With heavy morning work traffic going 70 MPH with an 18-wheeler pushing our vehicle & a car passing us on the left, our 2019 Equinox dropped to 40 MPH and a power reduction message appeared on the dash. The check engine light came on at the same time the speed dropped down 30 MPH. It was by the grace of god that the 18-wheeler missed our vehicle and we were able to pull to the side of the road. My husband put the engine in park and revved the engine checking to see if the vehicle would take fuel. …”
NHTSA complaint #11221681, filed 2019-06, 4,785 miles“While on vacation traveling on 81s in va & doing 70 MPH on the 3-lane hwy., without a warning a power reduction message appeared on the dash; then the check engine light came on. Our vehicle went from 70 MPH (posted speed) to 40 MPH. In a matter of seconds. We had a tractor trailer pushing us & a car passing us on the left. Had it not been for the fast reactions of my husband and help from the man above, we would now be 6' under. After shaking & gaining our wits, we consulted the vehicle handbook to check on a possible reason for the power reduction & how to proceed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11231903, filed 2019-07, 4,785 miles“The electronic speed control suddenly stopped working and no longer functions. The automatic stop feature causes the vehicle to lurch forward suddenly when you press the gas peddle following a stop. The dynamic braking suddenly engages while driving at highway speeds on the interstate and there are no other vehicles or obstructions in the area.”
NHTSA complaint #11301863, filed 2020-01, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014171Jan 31, 2025This service bulletin provides information on proper use of floor mats.
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 10 | 4% |
| 2024 | 7 | 8% |
| 2023 | 3 | 3% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 15 | 5% |
| 2019 | 12 | 4% |
| 2018 | 11 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 | 9 | 2% |
| 2015 | 13 | 2% |
| 2014 | 18 | 3% |
| 2013 | 12 | 2% |
| 2012 | 18 | 3% |
| 2011 | 50 | 6% |
| 2010 | 32 | 4% |
| 2009 | 11 | 12% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 20 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 1% |
| 2005 | 22 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox
101 complaintsBrakes
85 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsOther or unknown
38 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 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.
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