2025 Chevrolet Equinox Engine Problems

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

21Engine complaints

10.2%Of all 206 complaints

#5Most-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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM71 · 34.5%

Unspecified / other49 · 23.8%

POWER TRAIN29 · 14.1%

VISIBILITY/WIPER26 · 12.6%

ENGINE21 · 10.2%

Share of the 206 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox overview page.

What owners report

“My daughter was driving and she said the check engine light started blinking and the car slowed down immediately. She had to press the gas…”NHTSA complaint 11706214 — filed 12/19/2025

“My car threw on the check engine light and a note flashed on the screen and car just slowed down immediately. I had to press…”NHTSA complaint 11706213 — filed 12/19/2025

“Check engine light was on after just sitting in the snow for two days. Dealer is saying that it is a fuel injector and something…”NHTSA complaint 11706212 — filed 12/19/2025

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox: 21 of 206 complaints on file (10.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox have in total?

206 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 3 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.