2016 Chevrolet Equinox Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · 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 power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 391 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.
What owners report
“I PURCHASED A PRE CERTIFIED VEHICLE ON 3/22/19 AND STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS 12 DAYS FROM PURCHASE DATE. THE PROBLEMS THAT HAVE OCCURRED ARE: LOUD CRANK…”NHTSA complaint 11327637 — filed 06/07/2020
“WHILE DRIVING, AT 55MPH MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON WITHOUT WARNING AND THE DASH SHOWED "SERVICE STABILITRAK" AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY REDUCED SPEED TO…”NHTSA complaint 11311003 — filed 02/24/2020
“PCV VALVE FROZE CAUSING REAR MAIN SEAL LEAK. CAR BEGAN TO LEAK EXCESSIVE OIL.”NHTSA complaint 11300733 — filed 01/21/2020
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Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox: 24 of 391 complaints on file (6.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?
391 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 22 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
