2024 Chevrolet EQUINOX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
75 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
10,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2024 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 23 of 75 complaints (30.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 21.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 16 | 21.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 9.3% |
| Steering behavior | 7 | 9.3% |
| Engine operation | 6 | 8.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 5.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 23 |
| Electrical System | 14 |
| Engine | 14 |
| Power Train | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 11 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 23; Electrical System: 14; Engine: 14; Power Train: 11; Service Brakes: 11; Unknown Or Other: 10; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 6
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 64 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 27 |
| 2026 | 37 |
2023: 1; 2024: 10; 2025: 27; 2026: 37
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 16 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 7 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11562415 · 2023-12-28 (December 28, 2023)
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 40 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond, causing his wife to make the left turn at 40 MPH uphill. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated as his wife was driving uphill. The contact stated that his wife then pulled into a driveway and parked the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, several unknown warning lights illuminated temporarily however, the chec…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 11562415 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11575778 · 2024-03-06 (March 6, 2024)
My wife got into her car and the car flashed a “service ESC” and “service brake system” before disappearing. As she was driving to the end of our driveway, she tried to stop and the car rolled twenty or so feet before it finally came to a stop.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11575778 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11593218 · 2024-06-08 (June 8, 2024)
In my 2024 chevy equinox after about 4months of ownership, our car is no longer blowing cold air and or blowing out enough air flow. It has only gotten worst.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11593218 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11600418 · 2024-07-09 (July 9, 2024)
Dashscreen doesn't work properly and experience screen freeze freezing map and GPS the charger ports in the front dash do not work the control buttons on the steering wheel do not work properly volume adjustment on the bottom but the touch screen stopped working and the physical buttons stopped working near the display Link to inaccurate Forward Collision Warning Issue well documented on forums for all type of chevy cars [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11600418 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11615175 · 2024-09-18 (September 18, 2024)
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the brake pedal depressed the floorboard without warning and failed to slow down as needed. During the second failure, the contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle initially accelerated upon depression of the brake pedal before the vehicle started to slow down. As the contact depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard; the vehicle failed to brake in time and crashed into another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The con…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11615175 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11616638 · 2024-09-26 (September 26, 2024)
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was concerned about driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed and determined that the air hose was leaking. The dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but provided no additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11616638 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11618997 · 2024-10-09 (October 9, 2024)
Intermittently, when you start the car, the computer or infotainment system does not work properly. For example starting the car today, the backup camera worked normally until my phone connected. When my phone connected the grid showing me what direction I was going based off of the way the wheel was turned disappeared. No matter what I did I could not get the grid back. This is one of many examples. When this is occurring all functions are extremely slow. For example I got into the car this afternoon and didn't want to hear the radio so I …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11618997 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11624241 · 2024-11-08 (November 8, 2024)
The contact's wife owns a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox. The contact stated that a strong, burnt rubber odor could be smelled while taking out the trash in the middle of the night. Soon after, the contact stated that the front passenger side window shattered as flames began to emit from the vehicle. The contact immediately rushed to move his other vehicle away from the burning vehicle while on the phone with the authorities. There were no occupants inside the vehicle at the time of the failure. The authorities arrived at the scene and extinguished the…
Owner-reported narrative. 16,989 miles reported. Look up ODI 11624241 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V869000 · Structure:Body:Door
Reported: 2023-12-21 (December 21, 2023)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2024 Chevrolet Blazer, Blazer EV, Equinox, and GMC Terrain vehicles. The door strikers may fracture, resulting in the door opening unexpectedly.
Consequence: A door opening while the vehicle is being driven can increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace all four door strikers and attaching bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2024. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232429911.
NHTSA campaign record ↗