This page covers 3 recalls, 80 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox.
26–28 mpg combined
8.4–9 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
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 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2019 to 2023 Chevrolet Equinox received an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing for US-market vehicles. The model earned 5 stars in frontal crash, side crash, and side pole tests. It received 4 stars in rollover testing. NHTSA applies these ratings across model years until a significant redesign occurs, so this rating covers the entire 2019 to 2023 range.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
The dominant pattern in 2023 Equinox complaints centers on the fuel and propulsion system, which accounts for roughly a third of all reports filed for this model year. Owners most frequently describe the engine stalling or losing power without warning, often while the vehicle is moving through intersections or other active traffic situations. Some describe the vehicle repeatedly cutting out and struggling to stay running, a pattern that surfaces across multiple reports rather than isolated incidents. Brake complaints form the second-most-reported category, with owners describing problems with braking performance, sometimes alongside other electrical or warning-light activity. Engine complaints outside the stalling theme are fewer but present. A handful of reports describe broader electrical issues, warning lights for multiple systems appearing simultaneously, though those appear in a smaller number of filings.
80
Total Complaints
4
Crash-Related
3
With Injuries
By System
The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox has 3 recalls, the most serious being a cluster of occupant safety concerns that can leave a child unsecured, fire an airbag at an infant, or fail to hold the driver in a crash.
The rear LATCH anchor bars used to lock in child safety seats may be coated too thickly, preventing a child seat from clicking in securely. A seat installed without a firm connection to the anchors can shift or come free in a crash. On vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats, the sensor that detects whether a small child or infant is in that seat may misread the occupant and fail to suppress the passenger airbag, allowing it to deploy with full force toward a child. There is also a structural concern with the driver's seat: a bolt at the height-adjust pivot on the seat frame may be stripped or loose, which means the seat itself may not hold its position during a collision and could fail to properly restrain the driver.
At a glance
What can fail
The four rear LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating that prevents child seats from being properly installed using the anchorage bars.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the anchorage bars and remove or replace the finish coating as needed at no cost.
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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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The system that detects occupants in the front passenger seat may fail to properly disable the front passenger air bag when a small child or child restraint is present.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger presence system at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's seat height-adjust pivot bolt may be stripped or loose, affecting the seat's stability.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
