MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Chevrolet Equinox Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 3,515 total NHTSA owner complaints and 30 federal recall campaigns for the Chevrolet Equinox.
Best Equinox Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Equinox Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Equinox | 7.8 / 10 | 214(10.2/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Equinox | 7.4 / 10 | 72(3.4/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Equinox | 6.9 / 10 | 92(4.4/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Equinox | 5.4 / 10 | 161(7.7/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Equinox | 6.3 / 10 | 91(4.3/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Equinox | 5 / 10 | 301(14.3/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Equinox | 4.9 / 10 | 297(14.1/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Equinox | 5 / 10 | 398(19/10k) | 5 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Equinox | 7.7 / 10 | 271(12.9/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Equinox | 6.9 / 10 | 393(18.7/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Equinox | 5.4 / 10 | 679(32.3/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Equinox | 6.1 / 10 | 546(26/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |