The vehicle dossier US · 2019

2019 Chevrolet
EQUINOXProblems & recalls

301 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Engine appears in 104 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 301 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Engine104 reports
Brakes80 reports
Other components80 reports
Fuel system45 reports
Electrical system43 reports
Transmission & drivetrain36 reports
Air bags11 reports
Steering9 reports
Visibility5 reports
Body & structure2 reports
Suspension1 reports
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ENGINE100
SERVICE BRAKES67
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM41
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM40
UNKNOWN OR OTHER37
POWER TRAIN34
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL12
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC12
AIR BAGS11
STEERING9
EXTERIOR LIGHTING6
SEATS6
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5
SEAT BELTS4
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING4
VISIBILITY/WIPER3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL2
WHEELS2
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:VEHICLE CONTROLS:BRAKING1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR1
STRUCTURE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)1
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM1
SUSPENSION1
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 9 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 4, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

9,000 miles is the median among 128 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 1,426–40,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

4 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Oct 29, 2020 Safety recallPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONCampaign 20V668000

Reported concern

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Cruze and Buick LaCrosse, 2018-2020 Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Traverse and GMC Terrain, 2018 Chevrolet Malibu, 2019-2020 Buick Encore, Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, Chevrolet Blazer and GMC Acadia, and 2020 Cadillac XT6 vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing bolts.

Manufacturer’s stated response

GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the start-stop transmission accumulator and replace it if any bolts are missing, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2020. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick Customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N202313440.

Manufacturer campaign: N202313440

Read campaign 20V668000 at NHTSA
Sep 19, 2019 Safety recallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYCampaign 19V667000

Reported concern

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Chevrolet Equinox all-wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tanks may have been manufactured with an improperly sealed seam, possibly allowing fuel to leak along the seam near the fuel inlet.

Manufacturer’s stated response

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began October 24, 2019. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-586-596-1733. GM's number for this recall is N192271870.

Manufacturer campaign: N192271870

Read campaign 19V667000 at NHTSA
Mar 7, 2019 Safety recallSEATSCampaign 19V184000

Reported concern

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles. The rear-right seat may have insufficient welds on the head-restraint bracket.

Manufacturer’s stated response

GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear-right seatback frame, free of charge. The recall began April 15, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192209550.

Manufacturer campaign: N192209550

Read campaign 19V184000 at NHTSA
Aug 30, 2018 Safety recallSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPERCampaign 18V576000

Reported concern

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Chevrolet Equinox, Impala, Cruze, Volt and Bolt EV vehicles, GMC Terrain vehicles, Buick Lacrosse and Regal vehicles, Cadillac XTS and XTS Professional vehicles and 2018 Chevrolet Malibu vehicles. The rear brake caliper pistons may have an insufficient coating causing gas pockets to form, potentially reducing rear brake performance.

Manufacturer’s stated response

GM will notify owners, and dealers will bleed the vehicle's brake system, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2018. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18279.

Manufacturer campaign: 18279

Read campaign 18V576000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

1,004 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Sep 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037253 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099JPI to help diagnose A/C concernNHTSA ID 11035340

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035340 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT3271QThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.NHTSA ID 11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030974 at NHTSA
Mar 27, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5992BThis preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.NHTSA ID 11030360

This preliminary information discusses a condition that may arise from the drivers window switch sending an errant message causing the vehicle to enter manual fob learn mode.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030360 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6104This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.NHTSA ID 11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030092 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902VThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030091 at NHTSA
Mar 2, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6425DThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ssNHTSA ID 11029950

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11029950 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6425CThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'sNHTSA ID 11027697

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027697 at NHTSA
Jan 8, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902UThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11027601

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11027601 at NHTSA
Nov 20, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5214GThis Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without u…NHTSA ID 11025755

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have had multiple repair attempts that are being performed on customer’s vehicles that exhibit vibration conditions without utilizing the support of General Motors Technical Assistance Center. If valid vibration frequency or Road Force Variation data has been collected and a repair attempt does not correct the customer complaint, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support. For any vehicles that remains unrepaired after being at the dealer for three days or more and a related bulletin or PI is not found, contact General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further support.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11025755 at NHTSA
Oct 18, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6425BThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'sNHTSA ID 11024460

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11024460 at NHTSA
Oct 17, 2025 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6425AThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'sNHTSA ID 11024455

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC's

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11024455 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

No investigation records matched this model-year in the snapshot.

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