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2024 Chevrolet Equinox: Too new to judge

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox has been on the road for 35 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 1.5× the rate other Equinox years drew in their first 35 months, per vehicle sold.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the fuel or propulsion system (30% of complaints).

Complaint index
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rated after five years
Complaints
79
in 35 months so far
Recalls
1
campaign
3rd generation, 2018–2024 · Updated September 24, 2026 · How we rate
2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT (facelift)

Photo: 2022 Chevrolet Equinox LT (facelift) · Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Fuel and propulsion30% · 24 complaints
  2. Brakes16% · 13 complaints
  3. Electrical22% · 17 complaints
  4. Engine19% · 15 complaints
  5. Driver assistance14% · 11 complaints
  6. Powertrain14% · 11 complaints
  7. Air bags4% · 3 complaints
  8. Speed control9% · 7 complaints
  9. Wheels and tires6% · 5 complaints
  10. Visibility8% · 6 complaints

Bars rank problem areas by complaints weighted for severity (crashes, fires, injuries and deaths count more). A complaint can name more than one area. Mileage is reported on about half of complaints.

What owners describe

Brakes

Owners describe their Equinox brakes sometimes failing to respond normally, ranging from delayed stopping to sudden hard braking or no braking at all. Several say dealers updated software or could not find a cause, and a few report collisions or near misses as a result.

Warning signs:
Some report warning lights or messages (ESC, brake system, check engine), hissing sounds, or sudden unexpected hard braking before or during the loss of braking.
What shops did:
Some dealers reprogrammed or updated software, while others could not find stored fault codes or replicate the problem.

“the brake pedal was pressed but failed to engage or slow the vehicle. The pedal was pressed completely to the floor with no resistance”

Electrical

Owners of this model report sudden electrical failures ranging from frozen infotainment screens to complete loss of power while driving, sometimes tied to the fuel pump module. Repairs have included software reprogramming or part replacement, though a few owners say dealers couldn't consistently fix or reproduce the problem.

Warning signs:
Many report warning lights illuminating suddenly, screens freezing or emitting static, and in some cases no warning at all before the vehicle lost power.
What shops did:
Dealers have reprogrammed software or the engine control module, replaced fuel pump control modules, and in some cases could not replicate the issue after several attempts.

“There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure until the car suddenly lost power.”

“Check engine light with message engine running at diminished capacity as speed would not go above 20mph.”

Fuel and propulsion

Owners of this Equinox describe the engine suddenly losing power or shutting off while driving, sometimes with little or no warning, often traced to a fuel pump or control module issue. Repairs under warranty are common, but several owners report the problem recurring even after the part was replaced.

Warning signs:
Many report no warning before failure, though some noticed a check engine light, reduced power message, sputtering, jerking, or rough idling beforehand.
What shops did:
Dealers typically diagnosed a failed fuel pump or fuel pump control/driver module and replaced it under warranty, though some vehicles experienced repeat failures afterward.

“The fuel pump quit while driving, fortunately we were not on as interstate highway. I was able to coast to the side of the road and call for tow.”

Summaries are written with AI from the owner complaints shown on NHTSA's site and checked against them; quotes are word for word.

Recalls (1)

Check a VIN on NHTSA ›
  • NHTSA 23V869000December 2023265 vehicles

    Structure: body: door

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.

    Risk: A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

    Fix: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge.

A recall only helps if the repair was done. Enter the vehicle's 17-character VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup before you buy.

Service bulletins

Chevrolet sent NHTSA 377 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2024 Equinox. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • 22-NA-244 · May 2024 · Warranty extensionThis service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
  • PIE0829A · June 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.
  • 22-NA-242 · April 2025This warranty administration bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on System Reset and Connector Reconnect Labor Code Numbers.
  • PIE0829 · April 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 not opening and/or…
  • 24-NA-229 · April 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.
  • 25-NA-087 · April 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.
  • 13-08-116-001K · March 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 diagnostic methods to…
  • 25-NA-079 · March 2025Some customers may comment on the left and right air outlet temperatures varying from side to side while on the same temperature setting.

All 2024 Equinox bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox has been on the road for 35 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA so far. That's 1.5× the rate other Equinox years drew in their first 35 months, per vehicle sold. Ratings compare Equinox years with each other using complaints filed with NHTSA; they don't measure every problem owners have.
What are the most common 2024 Equinox problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the fuel or propulsion system (30%), the brakes (16%) and the electrical system (22%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox been recalled?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, the most recent in December 2023 (structure). Enter the vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to see whether the repairs were done.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of September 24, 2026. Complaints are counted once each, over the model year's first 60 months on the road. UsedScore is not affiliated with NHTSA or Chevrolet. The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox on NHTSA.gov · How we rate