2024 Chevrolet Equinox Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 20%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,989miles
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, 20% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,989 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car seized while I was driving. It started fine and I drove about 10 min down the road and all of a sudden it seized. My car was towed to dealership. OnStar sent me a code p129f fuel pump. I was driving on the road and it seized. Could have caused a bad accident. Cars had to go around me. Yes the problem was “fixed” today 6/30. No prior error messages after is seized my battery light came on”
NHTSA complaint #11747460, filed 2026-06“Vehicle Safety Complaint – 2024 Chevrolet Equinox I am reporting a safety defect involving unintended vehicle movement and improper shutdown behavior. While operating my 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, I was able to shut the vehicle off even though it was not in Park. After shutdown, the vehicle rolled forward on its own and struck a tree. At the time of the incident, the radio remained on despite the vehicle being turned off, indicating the vehicle may not have fully entered ignition-off state. …”
NHTSA complaint #11717596, filed 2026-02“At 5 am in the morning the car suddenly failed and indicated it was an engine or transmission failure in the middle of a four lane major intersection in a downtown area. It was dangerous due to the darkness, and poor visibility. I had to abandon the vehicle as it was dangerous to stay with it while waiting for police. I could have been injured (as could others) due to its sudden failure in the intersection of a busy roadway. Chevrolet dealership states it is the fuel pump driver module. The car is currently at the dealership for repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #11701969, filed 2025-11“In my 2024 chevy equinox after about 4months of ownership, our car is no longer blowing cold air and or blowing out enough air flow. It has only gotten worst.”
NHTSA complaint #11593218, filed 2024-06“Check engine light with message engine running at diminished capacity as speed would not go above 20mph. Safety at risk from other vehicles on highway until able to reach safe location. Dealer states SES light on P0089 and P228C. GM bulletin on both codes. Programmed ECM with latest calibration for codes listed. If codes come back must do further diagnostics. Concerned about repeat possibility.”
NHTSA complaint #11748879, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 11030339Jun 5, 2025This engineering information (EI) closure ends the need for gathering further information from technicians in regard to the liftgate not opening and/or partially opening.
- 11019545Apr 24, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on System Reset and Connector Reconnect Labor Code Numbers.
- 11019522Apr 18, 2025This engineering informational bulletin is requesting information from technicians to perform the check list provided and contact the engineer listed in regards to the liftgate…
- 11019017Apr 10, 2025This bulletin provides a procedure on how to check for a battery drain utilizing the Picoscope and how to measure the load on the system that may be causing a drain.
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017316Mar 31, 2025Some customers may comment on the left and right air outlet temperatures varying from side to side while on the same temperature setting.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017247Mar 28, 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on System Reset and Connector Reconnect Labor Code Numbers.
- 11017207Mar 21, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414…
- 11016948Mar 14, 2025This service bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Vehicle Will Lock and Unlock (Active Functions Work) but Will Not Crank or Start (Loss of…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 18% |
| 2025 | 79 | 33% |
| 2024 | 17 | 20% |
| 2023 | 13 | 13% |
| 2022 | 22 | 12% |
| 2021 | 18 | 18% |
| 2020 | 43 | 14% |
| 2019 | 45 | 15% |
| 2018 | 61 | 15% |
| 2017 | 19 | 7% |
| 2016 | 24 | 6% |
| 2015 | 45 | 7% |
| 2014 | 46 | 8% |
| 2013 | 69 | 9% |
| 2012 | 70 | 10% |
| 2011 | 74 | 9% |
| 2010 | 81 | 10% |
| 2009 | 23 | 24% |
| 2008 | 65 | 18% |
| 2007 | 102 | 15% |
| 2006 | 141 | 20% |
| 2005 | 159 | 25% |
Other parts of the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox
26 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsOther or unknown
12 complaintsForward collision avoidance
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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