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2027 Chevy Equinox: Too new to judge

The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox has been on the road for 1 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA so far.

The biggest problem area, counting serious complaints more, is the steering (67% of complaints).

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4th generation, 2025–today · Updated November 9, 2026 · How we rate
2025 Chevrolet Equinox

Photo: 2025 Chevrolet Equinox · Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Problem areas

Ranked by severity-weighted complaints · share · median miles
  1. Steering67% · 2 complaints
  2. Driver assistance67% · 2 complaints
  3. Engine33% · 1 complaints
  4. Suspension33% · 1 complaints
  5. Other33% · 1 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.

Recalls

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NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox.

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 22 service bulletins and other notices to dealers covering the 2027 Equinox. These are repair instructions, not recalls. Warranty extensions and bulletins about its top problem areas:

  • PIT6471A · October 2026This Preliminary Information is to inform technicians to not replace any parts at this time and to use the work around provided.
  • PIT6368F · October 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.
  • Cabin & Driving 2026.4 · October 2026• Improved shifting performance in Terrain or Tow/Haul Mode • More reliable power liftgate operation after the vehicle has been parked • This update contains a required software change to help…
  • PIT6534A · October 2026Onstar connectivity features may be inoperative.
  • PIT6555 · October 2026This Preliminary information describes an issue where the fuel pump makes a loud noise that engineering is currently investigating.
  • PIT6556 · October 2026This Preliminary Information, describes a condition where the HVAC will make noise when changing modes while HVAC is warm.
  • PIT6368E · September 2026This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener.
  • PIC6540K · September 2026This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.

All 2027 Equinox bulletins on NHTSA ›

Questions owners ask

Is the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox has been on the road for 1 months, short of the five years we need to rate it. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA so far. 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 2027 Equinox problems?
Owners' complaints most often involve the steering (67%), driver-assistance features and cameras (67%) and the engine (33%). A complaint can name more than one area.
Has the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2027 Chevrolet Equinox.

Sources

Owner complaints, recalls and manufacturer communications from NHTSA's public data files, as of November 9, 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 2027 Chevrolet Equinox on NHTSA.gov · How we rate