This page covers 270 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
18–25 mpg combined
9.4–13.1 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 6 tested variants for this model year.
4/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant complaint pattern for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox centers on the engine, which accounts for nearly half of all reported complaints. The most widely reported issue is excessive oil consumption, owners describe the engine burning through oil between change intervals with no visible external leaks, often discovering the level critically low only when checking manually, since the warning light frequently fails to trigger. In a number of cases, continued oil loss led to engine failure or complete loss of power while driving. Reduced engine power warnings appear across multiple reports as well, sometimes preceding a full engine shutdown. The powertrain category draws the next-highest complaint volume, with some owners reporting transmission fluid leaks and engagement issues. A smaller cluster of complaints involves starting failures and battery drain that dealers found difficult to diagnose.
270
Total Complaints
18
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
7
With Injuries
By System
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →