2023 Chevrolet Equinox Problems, Recalls & Reliability

130 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox, alongside 3 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 12/100 on the trouble index — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Fuel system leads the reports.

130Complaints
12/100Trouble index
3Recalls

Typical

Where 2023 sits among all Equinox years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Fuel system 46 complaints (35%)
“This vehicle stalled on a road blocking entrance to a People’s Gas Facility. It was towed to Webb Chevy and determined that the high pressure fuel pump failed and needs replacement. The part is unavailable”— owner report to NHTSA, 2023 Equinox
Brakes & stability 16 complaints (12%)
Other 16 complaints (12%)
Engine 14 complaints (11%)
Electrical 10 complaints (8%)
Driver assistance 9 complaints (7%)

Recalls (3)

CHILD SEAT 23V339000 2023

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The four rear-seat lower child seat LATCH anchorage bars may have excessive powder coating, which could prevent a child seat from being installed with the…

Fix: Owners are advised to install child seats using the vehicle's rear seat belts until the remedy is complete. Dealers will inspect the latch anchorage bars, and remove and replace the finish, as…

AIR BAGS 22V929000 2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with ventilated front passenger seats. The Occupant Classification System may not properly disable the front passenger air bag when there is a small child…

Fix: Dealers will replace the passenger presence system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 24, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC…

SEATS 22V724000 2022

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Chevrolet Equinox and 2022 GMC Terrain vehicles. The driver's seat may have a stripped or loose bolt at the seat frame height-adjust pivot.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the driver's seat and replace the seat cushion frame, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 4, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet…

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2023peak 40 in 20232026

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox reliable?

The 2023 Chevrolet Equinox drew 130 complaints in federal safety records — a middle-of-the-pack year for this model. Its trouble index is 12/100, scored against the model's worst year (2011).

What are the most common 2023 Chevrolet Equinox problems?

The top reported problems for the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox are fuel system (46 complaints), brakes & stability (16), and other (16).

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox have recalls?

3 recall campaigns apply to the 2023 Chevrolet Equinox. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.

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Data updated 2026-08-12 from NHTSA's public records

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.