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2021 Chevrolet Equinox Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 100 total for the year
Median mileage
69,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox, 2% of the 100 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles.

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.

“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a busy highway, the engine seized, and the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The local Police assisted in pushing the vehicle onto the shoulder of the road. A mobile mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a failed Camshaft position sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later towed to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failed timing chain. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11749103, filed 2026-07, 86,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The contact resumed driving, but the vehicle failed to exceed 55 MPH on the Expressway. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a factory defect. The dealer determined that the turbo wastegate solenoid, the charge air cooler, and the TCV wrap needed to be replaced with an aftermarket part. …”

NHTSA complaint #11715650, filed 2026-02, 52,000 miles

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202521%
202411%
202242%
202122%
202093%
201952%
201892%
2017166%
201692%
201541%
2014122%
2013101%
201281%
2011344%
2010314%
200882%
2007172%
2006609%
200511117%

Other parts of the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox

Fuel system
25 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Other or unknown
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Engine
16 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Lane departure
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Chevrolet Equinox

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 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