2012 Chevrolet Equinox Fuel/propulsion System Problems
NHTSA component category: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How fuel/propulsion system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 682 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND TIMING CHAIN FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OIL PRESSURE…”NHTSA complaint 10819687 — filed 01/12/2016
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE ENGINE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE…”NHTSA complaint 10743262 — filed 07/24/2015
“VEHICLE LIGHTS FOR SERVICE STABILITRAC, ENGINE AND ALTERNATOR WILL BE LIT ON DASH. CAR HESITATES UPON ACCELERATION. CAR WAS CHECKED BY DEALER BUT THEY UNABLE…”NHTSA complaint 10692990 — filed 03/09/2015
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Fuel/propulsion System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox have fuel/propulsion system problems?
Fuel/propulsion System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox: 54 of 682 complaints on file (7.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?
682 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's fuel/propulsion system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
