2017 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Reliability
370 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 34/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Engine leads the reports, typically around 85,341 miles.
Typical
Where 2017 sits among all Equinox years
What owners report
“Rear main seal gone bad due to engine defect noted in gm service bulletin pip5093c which is a known defect in the engine.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Equinox
“Rear main seal keeps blowing out due to PVC hose freezing also noticed oil on ground from rear the transmission at work so”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Equinox
“PCV valve froze causing rear main crankcase seal to break and massive oil loss. Fotunately I was able to get home and not have the engine die on the road in -10 degree Fahrenheit temperatures.”— owner report to NHTSA, 2017 Equinox
Mileage when trouble shows up
Among the 114 reports that include an odometer reading, problems most often appear around 67,000 miles. Half of those reports fall between 36,000 and 90,261 miles — a useful range to weigh against the mileage of the exact car you're looking at.
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?
The 2017 Chevrolet Equinox drew 370 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 34/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).
What are the most common 2017 Chevrolet Equinox problems?
The top reported problems for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox are engine (194 complaints), other (38), and transmission & drivetrain (32).
At what mileage do 2017 Chevrolet Equinox problems show up?
Owners most often report 2017 Chevrolet Equinox problems around 67,000 miles. Half of all reports that include an odometer reading fall between 36,000 and 90,261 miles.
Does the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2017 Chevrolet Equinox. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.