2026 Chevrolet Equinox Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 20%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 16 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox, 20% of the 79 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Had problewith the gas pedal being to close to the brake pedal found later from the head mechanic after we had a problem with it. He taught us this problem with big people and big feet their shoe catching on the brake pedal which causes your foot to hold down the gas pedal. We should have been told about this when we brought car”
NHTSA complaint #11760739, filed 2026-08“I was driving down the road in the car came to an abrupt stop. It would not start it just stalled out and we cannot get it to start. It will turn on via the battery, but the engine will not turn on. My children were also in the car during this time as we were driving through an intersection on a busy street.”
NHTSA complaint #11773684, filed 2026-10“The interior trim has many problems affecting safety. 1. Plastic chrome trim reflects blinding sun in my eyes. 2. Dash finish reflects severely onto the windshield, cannot see clearly. These are extreme safety issues. I believe GM should provide fix kits in a recall before someone is killed. And required design standards for this. Note: the camera lessens the glare in the attached pictures”
NHTSA complaint #11748606, filed 2026-07“I have owned my Chevy since 6/30/25 when I bought it new. Since then, the blind spot warning system has activated many times when there hasn’t been anything there or remotely nearby. It’s like a ghost. It’s usually the driver’s side mirror that gets activated. I have cleaned the sensors too and it still occurs, making me think I’m going to get hit, or hit a person, pedestrian etc. i have read of other owners on social media experiencing same issue & thought I should report it.”
NHTSA complaint #11765451, filed 2026-09“Car has never been aligned and pulls to the right. The dealership can not fix it, they advised me they have put in an escalation with Chevy. I have seen multiple social media posts regarding this same issue, with the same model of car.”
NHTSA complaint #11687720, filed 2025-09Related service bulletins
- 11038744Oct 24, 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
- 11038815Oct 20, 2026• More responsive map controls when switching views • Trailer Theft Alert settings are saved between drives • More reliable access to on-screen controls for temperature, fan…
- 11038595Oct 17, 2026This Preliminary information communicates the potential for shudder and all cylinder misfire concerns on RPO LSD
- 11038588Oct 15, 2026This Preliminary Information, describes a condition where the HVAC will make noise when changing modes while HVAC is warm. Engineering is aware and no fix available at the time.
- 11038584Oct 15, 2026This Preliminary information describes an issue where the fuel pump makes a loud noise that engineering is currently investigating.
- 11038136Sep 28, 2026This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to…
- 11038132Sep 28, 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
- 11037797Sep 28, 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module.
- 11037555Sep 26, 2026This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
- 11037320Sep 10, 2026This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 20% |
| 2025 | 54 | 22% |
| 2024 | 12 | 14% |
| 2023 | 17 | 17% |
| 2022 | 15 | 8% |
| 2021 | 17 | 17% |
| 2020 | 47 | 15% |
| 2019 | 38 | 12% |
| 2018 | 57 | 14% |
| 2017 | 37 | 13% |
| 2016 | 32 | 8% |
| 2015 | 54 | 8% |
| 2014 | 42 | 8% |
| 2013 | 63 | 8% |
| 2012 | 54 | 8% |
| 2011 | 58 | 7% |
| 2010 | 53 | 7% |
| 2009 | 8 | 9% |
| 2008 | 25 | 7% |
| 2007 | 35 | 5% |
| 2006 | 64 | 9% |
| 2005 | 48 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2026 Chevrolet Equinox
21 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsLane departure
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsSuspension
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.
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