2023 Chevrolet Equinox Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 15%of 99 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,002miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the brakes of the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, 15% of the 99 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,002 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I went to the gas station to fill the car with gas. I pulled along the pumps and put on the brakes but they failed and I applied again failed again so I put into netural and ran into a pole. I called GM and they checked the brakes could not find any problem. I ask if they checked the computer but they didn't know. the Equinox only had 170 miles on it. That is my problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11503877, filed 2023-01“Vehicle was set up per manual to be flat towed behind our motorhome. We followed the set-up steps according to the manual exactly. When driving and applying the brakes for more than a few seconds the front tires would lock up and squeal. This same situation happened when making a hard curve like a cloverleaf exit ramp.”
NHTSA complaint #11537336, filed 2023-08“The 2023 Equinox owner's manual states that the Equinox can be flat towed behind a motorhome with all four wheels on the ground. I bought the vehicle based on this representation for towing behind our motorhome. When towing thorough turns at certain speeds and of certain radius and duration, the Equinox tires make a loud screeching noise and the smell of burning rubber is noticed. This condition begins shortly after the Equinox enters the turn and ends once the Equinox completes the turn. …”
NHTSA complaint #11550237, filed 2023-10“While four wheel down towing my 2023 Equinox behind my motorhome, under certain road conditions, the tires can be heard squealing and burnt rubber can be seen and smelt. I put a camera in the car to record the event and during the described events the steering wheel can be seen shaking violently. This type of event occurs consistently on cloverleaf type on and off ramps and other roads that have somewhat tight turns that are banked. I am correctly towing the car per GM's published dingy towing instructions for the 2023 Equinox. …”
NHTSA complaint #11550019, filed 2023-10“While towing my equinox behind my motorhome, with properly installed equipment, I experience tire screeching when taking off ramps from the highway. From extensive research, I've found that many 2023 Equinox owners are having the same issue and many have started GM case numbers. This issue is happening with many different tow systems installed and the only constant denominator is the 2023 Equinox. I've read that GM is fully aware of the issue and is working on a fix. I just wanted to get my involvement documented to potentially show the scope of this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11546232, filed 2023-09Related 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.
- 11014277Feb 6, 2025This service bulletin provides customer information for rear unwanted automatic braking, usually when reversing out of a garage or driveway.
- 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.
- 11011779Dec 6, 2024This preliminary information discusses potential for a code C0010.5A to store in the brake controller which appears to be setting falsely or is induced by the customer.
- 11011709Nov 5, 2024This 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.
- 11009102Oct 24, 2024This preliminary information addresses a brake noise concern engineering is investigating at this time.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 20 | 25% |
| 2025 | 29 | 12% |
| 2024 | 13 | 15% |
| 2023 | 15 | 15% |
| 2022 | 7 | 4% |
| 2021 | 8 | 8% |
| 2020 | 113 | 36% |
| 2019 | 85 | 27% |
| 2018 | 133 | 32% |
| 2017 | 9 | 3% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 16 | 2% |
| 2014 | 12 | 2% |
| 2013 | 13 | 2% |
| 2012 | 13 | 2% |
| 2011 | 27 | 3% |
| 2010 | 23 | 3% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 2% |
| 2007 | 28 | 4% |
| 2006 | 85 | 12% |
| 2005 | 105 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox
51 complaintsEngine
18 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2023 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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