2019 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

95Engine complaints

32.8%Of all 290 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE95 · 32.8%

SERVICE BRAKES64 · 22.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41 · 14.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM40 · 13.8%

Unspecified / other36 · 12.4%

Share of the 290 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“The car was purchased February of 2019. The car has been stalling, car has shut completely down, and the car decrease speed sometimes while on…”NHTSA complaint 11438821 — filed 10/31/2021

“same errors codes i received less than 30 days ago when my car stopped while driving. This past 7/2/2021 my car stopped while in the…”NHTSA complaint 11423348 — filed 07/03/2021

“Automatic engine shutoff did not restart at a busy stop light. Car shut down. Had to tow my car to auto repair. Computer code error…”NHTSA complaint 11421433 — filed 06/18/2021

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox: 95 of 290 complaints on file (32.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2019 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

290 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 21 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.