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2026 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
6%of 79 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 6% of the 79 complaints for this model year.

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.

“I felt ill for a few months. Started to smell gasoline in my garage and inside the car. When I sent in, the Fuel Feed Hose was leaking and not attached and damaged. My car could have blown up at any time, and I inhaled fumes probably for months”

NHTSA complaint #11732441, filed 2026-04

“Incident Date: February 10, 2026 Mileage: 1,260 On the morning of February 10, 2026, my 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV (1,260 miles) would not start. The instrument cluster simultaneously displayed three warning messages: 1)“Service Battery Fault — Vehicle Won’t Restart,” 2)“Charging is unavailable,” and 3)“Charge Vehicle Soon.” The vehicle could not be placed in neutral and required dolly tow from my garage, as the front wheels were locked and could not roll freely. AAA and I measured the 12V battery at 11.8 volts. AAA technician made attempt to jump 12 volt battery with no success. …”

NHTSA complaint #11727675, filed 2026-03

“The vehicle cannot be shifted into neutral if the vehicle runs out of gas. There is no way to shift to neutral and roll it to the side of the road. The vehicle ran out of gas on the interstate, automatically braked and could not be moved out of the middle of the interstate. To make matters worse, this was in a construction zone.”

NHTSA complaint #11736615, filed 2026-05

“This vehicle has been repaired (4) times for the same issue (vehicle turns off while driving and won’t immediately re-start and check engine light comes on) The First incident happened on or about 3/25/2026 (1083 mileage) and the fuel pump power control module was replaced at the dealership. The Second incident happened on or about 4/8/2026 (1347 mileage) and again the fuel pump power control module was replaced at the dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11740823, filed 2026-05

“Vehicle went into Brake Assist Failure and would roll in neutral but no drivetrain power or brakes. Dealer took 3 months to find part. Acceleration jerky at stop or while driving. Pedal too sensitive. Constant traction loss from stop at lights and stop signs if not careful on dry pavement. Mode selection to Rain/Snow helps by restricting power, if it is remembered to be turned on. With rain and snow on the road it becomes challenging. Aggressive safety features that include the automatic braking and alerts. …”

NHTSA complaint #11730322, filed 2026-04

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202656%
2025167%
20242631%
20235152%
202211562%
20212525%
20205818%
20194815%
20184110%
2017218%
2016215%
2015355%
2014356%
2013456%
2012548%
20117510%
2010486%
20091213%
20084813%
200724436%
2006193%
2005366%

Other parts of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox

Forward collision avoidance
21 complaints
Brakes
20 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Other or unknown
16 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Lane departure
8 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Engine
7 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2026 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